Bankruptcy & Debt Relief
We provide tactical legal and asset protection strategies for individuals and businesses facing unmanageable debt. Our approach combines thorough analysis with aggressive advocacy to maximize your benefit under the law.
- Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy
- Asset protection analysis
- Means test evaluation
- Exemption planning (NYS & Federal)
- Debt discharge counseling
- SBA loan resolution
- Creditor negotiations
- Reaffirmation agreements
Foreclosure Defense & Loss Mitigation
We have helped many homeowners obtain mortgage modifications through the loss mitigation program in Bankruptcy Court, and have litigated directly against lenders in Supreme Court on behalf of clients who were taken advantage of.
- Foreclosure defense
- Loss mitigation filings
- Loan modification negotiations
- Lender litigation in Supreme Court
- Court-supervised short sales
- Voluntary surrender planning
Personal Injury
Serious accident cases demand serious representation. Our office has obtained over $1,000,000 in a single construction site accident settlement, and has a strong record in scaffold falls, ladder accidents, and motor vehicle injury cases.
- Scaffold & ladder falls (NY Labor Law §240)
- Construction site accidents
- Uninsured & underinsured motorist claims
- MVAIC claims
- SUM arbitration
- Third-party injury claims
Construction Law
We serve contractors, subcontractors, and property owners across New York and New Jersey with a full range of construction industry legal services, from contract drafting to complex dispute resolution.
- Contract negotiation & drafting
- Surety bond default resolution
- Construction dispute resolution
- Mechanic's liens
- Bid protests
- Arbitration & mediation
- Defective design claims
- Government contract appeals
Corporate & Business Law
We advise closely-held businesses and entrepreneurs on the full spectrum of business legal matters, from formation to dispute resolution.
- Corporate & general business matters
- Non-disclosure & non-compete agreements
- Employee compensation agreements
- Intellectual property protection
- Joint venture agreements
- Offshore entity structuring
- Regulatory matters & arbitrations
- Commercial collections
Real Estate, Trusts & Estate Planning
For clients planning retirement, relocation, or wealth disposition as Florida residents, we provide comprehensive real estate and estate planning services.
- Florida homestead planning
- Wealth protection trusts
- Estate planning
- Real estate transactions
- Home purchase representation
- Landlord & tenant matters
- Evictions in Staten Island
Creditor & Lender Representation
We also assist lenders and secured creditors who encounter bankruptcy-related issues, tenant bankruptcies, and collection matters.
- Creditor representation in bankruptcy
- Secured creditor counsel
- Landlord representation in tenant bankruptcies
- Evictions — Staten Island
- Commercial collections
Florida Practice
Heading South?
Whether you are planning retirement, establishing Florida residency, or relocating, we provide comprehensive Florida legal services. Jay Meyers is licensed in both New York and Florida — uniquely positioned to guide clients through the transition.
🏠 Homestead Assistance
Florida's unlimited homestead exemption — established and preserved correctly for new residents and retirees.
🏢 Entity Formation
LLCs, corporations, and other Florida business structures tailored to your asset protection and tax goals.
📋 Estate & Probate
Wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate administration in Florida so your assets pass exactly as you intend.
Ready to Take the First Step?
One phone call can change everything. We will tell you exactly where you stand — no jargon, no pressure, no obligation. Most clients feel better after the very first conversation.
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