Practice Areas

Barnes & Barnes represents clients in Commercial Litigation, Business Claims, Real Property, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Administration. The Long Island attorneys assist in all stages, and all forums, of the litigation and alternative dispute resolution process. First and foremost, the Firm counsels clients to avoid disputes. However, in the event that the pursuit or defense of a claim is necessary, our attorneys aggressively ensure the most favorable outcome possible in light of all the circumstances, with a constant eye on the client’s overall goals. We maintain constant communication with our clients so that they are, at all times, fully apprised of developments, and the corresponding significance of those developments, as they unfold. The Firm’s practice areas include the following:

Commercial Litigation:

Business claims encompass all aspects of commercial litigation, including breach of contract, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, unfair competition, restrictive covenants, debtor and creditor claims relating to fraudulent conveyances, and litigation involving the various provisional remedies, including attachment, temporary restraining orders, preliminary and permanent injunctions, lis pendens and replevin.

The Firm's attorneys are experienced in the prosecution and defense of complex commercial litigation, including RICO claims, sophisticated commercial fraud, claims premised upon federal and state statutes, mortgage fraud, and coordination of multi-district litigation. Whether in the Commercial Division of the State Supreme Court, Federal Court, or an ADR forum, we achieve timely and relevant results for our clients – and do so in a cost-effective, results-oriented manner. Contact Long Island commercial litigation attorneys.

Real Property:

As land becomes more valuable on Long Island and in the surrounding regions, the frequency of claims involving real property increases in tandem. The Firm's attorneys regularly represent owners, landlords, tenants and brokers in claims involving the breach of contracts of sale, specific performance, partition proceedings, adverse possession, boundary disputes, brokerage commission disputes, title company claims and the lien law.

The Firm counsels general contractors, sub-contractors, owners, architects and engineers in all aspects of private construction law disputes, including claims for and against various professionals for malpractice, negligence and breach of contract for damages related to construction defects, system failures and change orders related to construction projects. Contact Long Island real property attorneys.

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning & Administration:

Estate Planning & Administration is the cornerstone of our Wills, Trusts and Estates practice. Barnes & Barnes counsels individuals on the pertinent legal and tax issues that impact the protection and distribution of assets. We consult with clients to ascertain which asset protection measures are appropriate and implement a strategy to minimize estate tax burdens. Whether the client requires a Will, a Trust, Living Will or other succession planning, we are available to provide key advice.

The Firm's Long Island attorneys also represents clients in connection with Estate Administration. From probate through the final accounting, Barnes & Barnes guides the fiduciary through the often complicated probate process and ensures an orderly closing of estates both large and small.

Finally, in the event that Estate Litigation is necessary, Barnes & Barnes stands ready to appear in Surrogate’s Court to advocate claims involving undue influence, incompetence or improper execution. Our attorneys also pursue intestacy claims. The intricacies of Surrogate’s Court practice mandates perspective and experience; Barnes & Barnes offers the same. Contact Long Island estate planning & administration attorneys.