Greetings! MC&A hope this message finds you and your family well and safe. While COVID-19 has forced so many aspects of life to come to a grinding halt, this is the perfect time to consult with us virtually about your legal issues and prepare your filings in advance of court opening up again. Take a look at our practice areas and call us to schedule a consultation.

CIVIL RIGHTS LAW

Everyone in the state of New York has the right to live a life free from discrimination in education, employment, housing, public accommodations, and the application of the law to them. With aggressive legal advocacy we have prevailed in several cases concerning civil rights, including:

• racial discrimination

• gender-based discrimination

• employment discrimination & retaliation

• pregnancy discrimination

• age discrimination

Our attorneys are also prepared to fight for your right against discrimination based on your sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability status, and marital status. You are entitled to protections under federal laws including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as well as New York state law.

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity regardless of the circumstances and our attorney fight for individuals who have been denied such rights.

If you or someone you love has had their civil rights violated, we at Midwin Charles & Associates can help. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm at 212-520-6202 to schedule a consultation.

Read about our client representation in a race discrimination lawsuit in The New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/nyregion/fashion-institute-technology-racism-lawsuit.html

CIVIL LITIGATION

Have you found yourself needing to file a lawsuit but have no idea how to? Have you found yourself on the receiving end of a civil action and would like professional help in responding? If so, you may need a civil litigation attorney to guide you through such a complicated process. At Midwin Charles & Associates LLC, civil litigation is a specialty.

Having years of experience in business litigation, commercial litigation, and other civil disputes, our attorneys can walk you through the entire process of filing and pursuing non-criminal claims or determining if your claim is better suited for resolution outside of the courtroom.

With a proven track record of aggressive and effective advocacy, we are ready to evaluate your civil suit against another party or to prepare a professional, successful response in defense of your rights and reputation.

Contact the Firm for More Information

For further information about your civil litigation claim or response(s), please contact our law firm at 212-520-6202, to schedule an initial consultation.

FAMILY LAW

At Midwin Charles & Associates LLC, we understand that family law matters can be stressful and intimidating, especially when minors are involved. Because this area of the law spans a wide collection of issues, can be complex, and time-consuming, we take great strides to treat each case brought to us with exceptional care and attention.

For years, our attorneys have fought and won cases for a diverse array of clients. We work closely with our clients to develop winning strategies under New York law for a variety of family law issues including:

• Child custody and visitation

• Child support

• Matrimonial law (including separation, divorce, spousal support/alimony, equitable asset distribution, etc.)

If your family finds itself in crisis or in need of legal counsel, Midwin Charles & Associates can help you resolve your disputes inside and outside of the courtroom. For assistance with your family law matter(s), please contact our law firm at 212-520-6202 to schedule an initial consultation.

GUARDIANSHIP LAW

The attorneys at Midwin Charles & Associates LLC have handled [dozens, hundreds…] of legal guardianship cases over the years. In a typical New York City guardianship case, our attorneys commence proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law. This law authorizes the court to appoint a legal guardian when the following conditions are met:

(a) the appointment of a guardian is necessary to provide the management for someone else’s financial and/or property dealings, or their personal affairs

(b) the individual receiving a guardian agrees to the appointment or is incapacitated

An Article 81 guardianship is highly individualized. A finding of incapacity is made by the court and the attorneys at Midwin Charles & Associates LLC can advise you on how a court may evaluate your specific situation.

Our attorneys can also guide you through the Article 17 guardianship process, designed to protect:

(a) minors whose parents are unable to care for them or have passed away

(b) minors who inherit more than $10,000 (including property)

(c) individuals over the age of 18 who are intellectually or developmentally disabled

under the Surrogate’s Court Procedures Act

Understanding that appointing a guardian is a critical, and sensitive personal decision, our attorneys have years of experience handling these matters and can utilize the right legal tools to achieve you and your family’s personal goals.

For further information about guardianship, please contact our law firm at 212-520-6202, to schedule an initial consultation.

MC&A recently conducted a webinar on Elder Care Law and COVID-19 during which we discussed power of attorney, health care proxy, and guardianship. Contact us at 212.520.6202 for a copy of the materials from the webinar.