Gorodetsky Law Group

The firm emphasizes:

• Dedicated trial advocacy and courtroom experience
• Client-centered representation where clients come first
• Around-the-clock availability to consult about cases (24 hours per day, 365 days per year)

The firm has been recognized in publications such as Top Attorneys of North America by Who's Who Publishers and has been noted among top law firms and attorneys for family law.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Attorneys

Greg C. Gorodetsky, Esq. – Principal Attorney

• Founder of Gorodetsky Law Group (established 2002)
• Trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience
• Has tried over one thousand cases in New York City and New York State courts
• Extensive experience in Supreme, Civil, Criminal, Surrogate and Federal courts
• Known for diligent, compassionate and dedicated representation focused on helping clients through difficult times

Michael A. Gorodetsky, Esq. – Of Counsel

• Graduate of Cardozo School of Law
• Admitted to the New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations
• Focuses his practice on complex real estate matters, including high-stakes commercial landlord-tenant litigation
• Serves as of counsel to Gorodetsky Law Group

Languages spoken

According to the firm's website, the office is fluent in:

• English
• Russian
• Ukrainian
• Slovenian

Important notices

• The website provides general legal information only and does not constitute legal advice.
• The best way to get guidance on a specific legal issue is to contact a lawyer directly.
• Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any case.

According to the firm's website, the commercial and business-related matters the firm handles include:

• Commercial landlord-tenant conflicts
• Disputes between co-op owners and co-op boards
• Tenant eviction cases
• Constructive trust cases
• Shareholder disagreements
• Business partner disagreements
• Corporate conflicts
• Breach of contract cases
• Other commercial disputes involving businesses or individuals

The firm also notes experience with matters such as the expansion of home attendant hours for elderly people (including split shifts and 24/7 shifts) and other commercial conflicts.

Commercial litigation services

For commercial disputes, the firm:

• Defends clients against legal actions brought by customers, employees, agencies, companies or individuals
• Brings lawsuits to pursue clients' rights when they have been wronged
• Represents clients in negotiations, settlements and trials in New York courts

Example described on the website

The firm's website describes successfully representing clients in disputes where:

• One party invested substantial funds into another's business without a written agreement
• The investor was promised a share of profits but was later refused payment

In such scenarios, the firm notes that investors may be able to recover their investments and promised profit shares through litigation.

Note: Any examples are descriptions of past matters. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Geographic scope

The commercial litigation page describes service to clients in New York City and the broader New York area.

How to proceed

Those involved in a commercial or landlord-tenant dispute are encouraged to call the firm for a consultation to discuss their situation and potential legal options.

Gorodetsky Law Group

1723 East 12th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229

Telephone

The firm lists the following telephone numbers on its website:

• (718) 645-4604
• (917) 865-5740

Prospective and current clients are encouraged to call to discuss their legal matters and to schedule a consultation.

Availability and responsiveness

The website emphasizes that:

• The firm is available to consult about cases 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• The firm is attentive to phone calls and is quick to reply.
• Prospective clients are strongly encouraged to call to learn how the firm can help.

Languages spoken

The office reports fluency in:

• English
• Russian
• Ukrainian
• Slovenian

Service area

The firm's criminal defense and other practice pages describe representation in:

• All five boroughs of New York City
• Additional areas in New York State, including locations such as Albany, Liberty, Monticello, Monroe, Hunter, Long Island and other New York State counties

Disclaimers

• The website provides general legal information only and does not constitute legal advice.
• The best way to get guidance on a particular legal issue is to contact a lawyer directly.
• Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

If a caller needs confirmation of current contact details, service areas, language availability or consultation times beyond what is listed here, they should call the office directly.

Lists Monroe, Liberty, Albany, Brooklyn, and New York City as a location. Names New Jersey, New York, Lawton, and New York City as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Types of criminal cases handled

According to the firm's website, Gorodetsky Law Group defends clients in matters including (but not limited to):

• Assault charges
• Harassment
• Domestic violence and abuse-related charges
• Shoplifting and burglary
• Drug crimes and drug possession
• Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Insurance fraud and Medicare/Medicaid fraud
• Money laundering
• Sex offenses and prostitution-related charges
• Child abuse
• Unlicensed vehicle operation and unauthorized practices
• Criminal charges associated with home attendant services

Courts and geographic coverage

The firm represents clients in:

• New York City criminal county courts
• Federal criminal matters

The website notes representation in all five boroughs of New York City and in other New York State areas including, for example, Albany, Liberty, Monticello, Monroe, Hunter, Long Island and other counties.

Representative experience (as described on the website)

The firm describes experience such as:

• Multi-defendant money laundering and drug distribution cases involving large alleged sums
• Insurance fraud cases, including illegal billing matters
• DWI/DUI cases where charges were often dismissed or resolved without clients receiving a criminal history
• Numerous shoplifting cases involving major department stores
• Medicaid/Medicare and other insurance-related investigations and prosecutions

The website states that, in many matters, charges were reduced or dismissed, or resolved on terms that avoided a criminal record or jail time. However, every case is different.

Important: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.

Approach to criminal defense

• Emphasis on aggressive trial advocacy
• Experience with how different New York judges handle and conduct cases
• Focus on preserving clients' liberty and minimizing long-term consequences where possible

How to seek representation

Anyone facing criminal charges or an investigation in New York is encouraged to contact the firm directly by phone to discuss their situation and to request a consultation with an attorney.

Although the firm has successfully helped many clients meet their litigation goals in divorce and family law, prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Divorce representation

The firm represents clients in divorce proceedings, including:

• Contested and uncontested divorces
• Multi-million dollar divorce cases
• Equitable distribution of marital assets (including businesses, real estate and other property)
• Annulments
• Separation agreements

Key divorce-related issues handled

• Child custody determinations
• Visitation/parenting time
• Child support
• Spousal support (maintenance/alimony)
• Interim attorney's fees applications
• Division of marital property and debts

Family law matters

Beyond divorce, Gorodetsky Law Group handles a wide range of family law matters, including:

• Child custody and visitation disputes
• Child support and spousal support cases
• Orders of protection related to domestic violence or harassment
• Guardianship cases
• Child adoption matters
• Grandparents' rights cases
• Child abuse and neglect cases
• Prenuptial agreements
• Postnuptial agreements
• Agreements between unmarried cohabitants

Family law matters can have major and long-term effects on parents and children. The firm highlights that it approaches these cases with sensitivity and an understanding of the emotional and financial stakes involved.

Approach to divorce and family law cases

• Focus on protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests
• Litigation experience in New York Supreme and Family Courts
• Emphasis on careful preparation and advocacy in complex and high-conflict cases

How to get started

Prospective clients considering divorce or facing a family law issue are encouraged to call the firm to schedule a consultation and discuss their situation with an attorney.

The site discusses assistance for people who have suffered injuries in situations such as:

• Car, truck and motorcycle accidents
• Accidents on public or private property
• Injuries associated with negligence by medical practitioners
• Work-related accidents

The content also notes that injured pedestrians or those involved in vehicle accidents may be entitled to compensation.

Potential compensation categories discussed

The website's personal injury information mentions that injured people may seek compensation for items such as:

• Medical treatment
• Rehabilitative care
• Lost wages from time taken off work
• Future lost income for disabling injuries
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering and personal injuries
• Emotional trauma

Role of the personal injury attorney

The firm's personal-injury-related content explains that a personal injury attorney can:

• Evaluate whether a person has an injury case under tort law
• Help document injuries, medical visits, time away from work and communications with insurers
• Pursue claims to recover monetary compensation for financial and non-financial losses

Important notes

• The firm's website provides general explanations of personal injury law; it is not legal advice for any specific situation.
• Whether someone has a valid claim depends on the particular facts of their case, including issues such as duty of care, breach, causation and damages.
• Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any matter.

How to get help

If someone has been injured in an accident or believes they may have a personal injury claim, they should contact Gorodetsky Law Group directly by phone to discuss their circumstances and to request a consultation with an attorney.

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