NEW YORK COMMERCIAL
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How We Help Our Clients
The Long Island-based Commercial Litigation attorneys at Barnes & Barnes, P.C. pursue complex business claims in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Federal Court and various arbitration forums. Many of our clients are immersed in complex disputes. Nonetheless, our decades of experience in Commercial Litigation helps us deliver pragmatic strategies to achieve solutions which align with the client’s business objectives. In that regard, we achieve timely and relevant results on a cost-effective, results-oriented matter. We invite you to explore our website and learn why our sage advice and tenacious advocacy constitutes a key client asset.

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Mechanic’s Liens and Construction Law in New York
In the gameshow “The Price Is Right,” if a contestant bids over the price of the item, they lose the whole game. Mechanic’s liens have a similar restriction – if a contractor or subcontractor claims the value of their work is higher than it is, then the owner can bring an action to vacate...
Alleged Oral Agreement Survives Motion to Dismiss Premised Upon the Statute of Frauds
In the recent case of Bardy v. Bonnem, the Court was disinclined to extinguish any avenue of relief for a plaintiff where a slippery defendant was trying, after-the-fact, to characterize services as a volunteer job. Plaintiff produced an email memorandum of an agreement, drafted by...
Trade Secrets & Information Available in the Public Realm
When does information which is readily available in the public realm still constitute a trade secret? A business looking to protect its trade secret customer lists would be wise to follow the guidance of the recent case of loanDepot.com, LLC v. CrossCountry Mortg., LLC, No. 22 CIV. 5971...
Meet The Team

Leo K. Barnes, Jr.
Partner

Matthew J. Barnes
Partner

Ryan J. McMahon
Partner

Morgan E. Weber
Counsel

Sonia A. Russo
Counsel
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