Law Offices of Rachel L. Kaylie, P.C.

Experience

• Over 25 years of experience in private practice
• Litigation experience in state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey
• Represents individuals and small businesses

Client care and philosophy

• Serves clients with respect, dignity and care
• Provides each client with individual attention
• Works closely with clients throughout their matter
• Aims to provide quality representation with high professional and ethical standards

Accessibility

• Free initial consultation for personal injury and bankruptcy matters
• Evening and weekend appointments available by arrangement
• Flexible meeting locations, including at a client's home or in a hospital when needed

Languages and communities served

• Assists Russian-speaking and Spanish-speaking clients

Geographic coverage

• Office located in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York
• Handles legal matters for clients in New York State and New Jersey

• Corporate formation
• Partnership agreements
• General corporate and small business legal needs

Strategies to help avoid litigation

• Uses clear written contracts and agreements to help prevent disputes
• Advises on steps that can reduce the likelihood of costly litigation

Mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

• Uses mediation and arbitration to help resolve business disputes outside of court
• Works with impartial intermediaries (such as retired judges or lawyers)
• Aims to save time and expense by resolving disputes through ADR where appropriate

Commercial and civil litigation

• Handles business and commercial litigation when disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation or ADR
• Represents clients in civil lawsuits involving business disputes
• Litigates in state and federal courts as needed

Kaylie Law represents debtors in personal bankruptcy matters.

Types of bankruptcy cases handled

• Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy

Clients served

• Individuals and consumers facing financial difficulties

Approach to bankruptcy representation

• Handles matters from initial intake through discharge
• Provides guidance on the bankruptcy process and required documentation
• Represents clients in the appropriate bankruptcy court in New York and New Jersey

Consultations and payment options

• Free initial consultation for personal bankruptcy matters
• Payment plans are available for bankruptcy cases

Kaylie Law represents individuals in a range of personal injury matters.

Types of personal injury cases handled

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Trip, slip and fall accidents
• Construction accidents
• Wrongful death cases

How the firm handles personal injury matters

• Represents plaintiffs / injured individuals
• Handles cases from intake through negotiation, litigation and trial where necessary
• Works in state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey

Consultations and fees for personal injury

• Free initial consultation for personal injury cases
• Personal injury matters are taken on a contingency basis (the attorney fee is contingent on a recovery)

Accessibility for injured clients

• Flexible appointment options
• Ability to meet clients at home or in a hospital when needed

1702 Avenue Z, Suite 205 Brooklyn, NY 11235 (Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn)

Contact details

• Phone: 718-615-9000
• Fax: 718-228-5988
• Email: rachel@kaylielaw.com

Office hours

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Evening and weekend appointments may be available by prior arrangement.

Public transportation

• Subway: Q or B train to Sheepshead Bay Station. Exit via the Sheepshead Bay Road / E. 15th Street exit and walk to E. 17th Street and Avenue Z.
• Bus: B4, B36 or B49 bus to the Ave Z / E. 17th Street bus stop.

Parking

• Street parking on Avenue Z and on E. 17th Street
• Municipal parking lot located at Avenue Z and E. 17th Street

How to request a consultation

• Call the office at 718-615-9000
• Email rachel@kaylielaw.com
• Use the contact form on the firm's website to request a consultation and indicate whether you need assistance with personal injury, personal bankruptcy, or business / corporate matters.

Practice focus

• Personal injury matters, including motor vehicle, trip / slip and fall, and construction accidents
• Personal bankruptcy matters, representing debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases
• Civil litigation and business-related matters

Career history

• Entered private practice in 1996 in Manhattan, New York
• Early practice included bankruptcy, personal injury and family law
• Served as a law guardian at the Family Court for the Children's Law Center in Brooklyn
• Returned to the private sector to focus on litigation and personal injury cases
• Founded the Law Offices of Rachel L. Kaylie, P.C. to serve her community and provide individualized attention to clients

Education

• J.D., New England School of Law, Boston (1994)
• B.A., Brandeis University (1990), major in Political Science, minor in Spanish

Admissions

Admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of:

• New York
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Washington, D.C.

Professional and community involvement

• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce of New York (nglccNY)
• LeTip – Bridge Connections Chapter
• Adrian's Network
• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
• Brandeis University Alumni Association
• Mentors law students and younger attorneys on substantive and procedural legal matters

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