Albert Maimone and Associates P.C.

Key points from the website include:

• The firm provides high-quality legal services without charging "big firm" legal fees.
• The attorneys have over 20 years of combined legal experience.
• The practice focuses on practical, cost-efficient legal solutions.
• The firm serves clients in all five New York City boroughs — Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island — as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Attorneys

Albert Maimone

• President of Albert Maimone and Associates P.C.
• Based in College Point, Queens.
• Has practiced law for more than 17 years.
• Graduated from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Member of the New York State Bar Association in good standing since 2004.
• Previously worked at Forcina and Maimone, P.C. before founding his own firm.

Peter Vito Maimone

• Attorney at Albert Maimone and Associates P.C.
• Studied psychology at St. John's University and earned a bachelor's degree in 2006.
• Graduated from St. John's University School of Law with a JD degree in 2009.
• Worked at Forcina and Maimone as an associate attorney before joining the current firm.

According to the website, both Albert and Peter are regarded as top attorneys in Queens and are known for their client-focused approach and long-term relationships with clients.

Types of clients served

The firm serves a variety of individual and business clients, including:

• Residential and commercial property buyers
• Real estate sellers
• Real estate investors
• Property developers and contractors
• Property management firms
• Landlords
• Tenants
• Families planning their estates
• Small and medium-sized businesses and business owners

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the firm for a free consultation and case evaluation.

According to the website, business-related services include:

• Opening or closing a business
• Buying or selling a business
• Developing or reviewing shareholder agreements
• Developing or reviewing operating agreements
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Resolving business disputes
• Construction contracts and contractor representation

The firm is experienced in working with small and medium-sized businesses and business owners and focuses on keeping businesses running smoothly and in compliance with applicable laws.

For questions about a particular business law issue or transaction, clients should contact the firm directly to discuss their situation.

Albert Maimone and Associates P.C. handles a range of civil litigation matters for individuals and businesses.

Types of civil cases mentioned on the website

Examples of civil matters the firm handles include:

• Car accident cases
• Slip, trip and fall incidents on someone else's property
• Neighbor disputes
• Property damage claims
• Construction litigation or construction defect disputes
• Actions for partition of real property
• Actions for quiet title
• Actions for specific performance
• Adverse possession matters
• Breach of contract cases

In civil litigation matters, the firm's attorneys prepare the case, advise clients on their options and represent clients in court where appropriate.

Because civil litigation covers many different types of disputes, anyone with a potential case should contact the firm directly to discuss the facts of their situation.

Albert Maimone and Associates P.C. represents both landlords and tenants in a variety of landlord/tenant matters in New York City and surrounding counties.

Types of landlord/tenant matters handled

• Commercial landlord/tenant disputes
• Residential landlord/tenant disputes
• Landlord or tenant rights and disputes
• Issues involving rent control or rent stabilization
• Housing discrimination cases
• Landlord liability and responsibility issues
• Holdover eviction matters
• Breach of lease matters

Examples of landlord liability issues

The firm assists with many types of landlord liability issues, including matters related to:

• Responsibility for crime committed on rental property
• Responsibilities for tenant safety and security
• Liability related to tenants' or others' dogs
• Liability for environmental hazards
• Obligations to provide habitable premises

Examples of tenant-related issues

The website notes several situations where a landlord may need representation in connection with tenant issues, including:

• Someone not on the lease occupying the property
• A tenant bringing a pet onto the property in violation of the lease
• A tenant remaining in the property after the lease term ends
• A tenant repeatedly engaging in behavior that disturbs others

The firm's attorneys have in-depth knowledge of New York City landlord/tenant laws and work with both landlords and tenants to protect their rights. For specific questions about a landlord/tenant situation, clients should contact the firm directly.

127-16 14th Avenue College Point, NY 11356

(The website also refers to the location as College Point, Queens, NY 11356.)

Phone

• Main phone: (718) 357-1216

Clients and prospective clients are invited to call for a free consultation and case evaluation.

Office hours (as listed on the website)

The contact page lists the following working hours:

• Monday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Saturday: By appointment only
• Sunday: Closed

The website does not specify hours for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Anyone planning to visit the office on those days should contact the firm directly to confirm current hours and availability.

Service area

Based on the website, the firm serves clients in:

• All five New York City boroughs:
• Queens
• Brooklyn
• Manhattan
• The Bronx
• Staten Island
• Nassau County
• Suffolk County

The office is located in College Point, Queens, with nearby neighborhoods mentioned on the website including Whitestone, Flushing, Bayside, Rego Park, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Forest Hills.

For precise directions or to schedule an appointment, clients should contact the firm directly.

Lists York, Nashville, Suffolk, Albertville, Bayside, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and College Point as a location. Names New York, Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, College Point, Manhattan, New York City, and Queens as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Free consultations
• Free case evaluations

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the firm, and the attorneys state that they will review a legal matter within 48 hours after the free consultation or case submission.

Approach to fees

The firm describes itself as a boutique business and real estate law firm that:

• Provides high-quality legal services without charging "big firm" legal fees
• Focuses on cost-effective and efficient legal solutions

The website and client testimonials describe the firm's rates as reasonable and more than fair, but they do not publish specific prices or fee schedules.

Because no exact prices, retainers, or billing structures are listed online, the agent cannot quote or estimate fees. Anyone seeking information about costs should contact the firm directly for up-to-date details on pricing and fee arrangements.

• Residential buyers and sellers
• Commercial buyers and sellers
• Real estate investors
• Property developers and contractors
• Landlords and tenants
• Property management companies and co-op/condominium boards

Real estate transactions and representation

The firm handles many aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including:

• Residential real estate closings for purchases and sales
• Commercial real estate closings for purchases and sales
• Borrower representation, including refinance transactions
• Lender representation or acting as a settlement agent
• Deed transfers
• 1031 exchanges
• Co-op and condominium representation

Real estate disputes and related matters

The attorneys also assist with a variety of real estate disputes and related issues, such as:

• Property disputes
• Property tax issues
• Construction-related disputes involving real property
• Actions involving title to real property (for example, partition, quiet title or specific performance claims)

For any specific real estate situation, clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss the details, since the website does not list every possible type of matter the firm may handle.

The firm's attorneys help clients plan their estates and protect assets using tools such as:

• Last will and testament
• Estate planning and creation of a living trust
• Advance directive or living will
• Power of attorney (financial power of attorney)
• Healthcare proxy (medical power of attorney)
• Asset protection strategies

Probate and estate administration

The firm also assists with matters in the New York Surrogate's Court related to estates, including:

• Will probate
• Estate administration
• Spousal and other beneficiary rights issues
• Lost will hearings

The attorneys can represent executors, administrators and beneficiaries during probate and related proceedings. For detailed advice about a specific estate planning or probate issue, clients should contact the firm directly.

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