Beth M. Gazes & Scott M. Smiler Discuss Annual Meetings, Special Meetings & Notices — A Refresher on the Do’s and Don’ts at LI-CAI February Meeting
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Attorneys Beth M. Gazes and Scott M. Smiler met with Co-op and Condo Board ...
Super Bowl LX 2026 (and Other) Gambling: Expert Explains Tax Rules Every Winner Must Know
It was noted that since the U.S. Supreme Court decided in 2018 to allow states to determine whether to lega...
Attorney Beth M. Gazes Elected President-Elect of the Long Island Chapter of CAI
Please join us in congratulating Attorney Beth M. Gazes on her election as President-Elect of the Long Isla...
42% of Young Americans Set To Inherit Property Admit Soaring Cost of Insurance and Taxes Could Make It Impossible To Keep the Homes
Trillions of dollars in assets are expected to change hands during the so-called Great Wealth Transfer over...
Approaching Real Estate in High-Net-Worth Divorces
Real estate holdings are an especially complicated asset in divorce proceedings for high-net-worth couples....
Getting Divorced? NerdWallet Asks Ken Glasser What Couples Must Know Before Selling/Keeping the Family Home
In her article "January is 'Divorce Month' - 5 Questions to Ask About Your Home, NerdWallet Lead Writer Tay...
Crain Currency asks Asher Rubinstein About Family Offices & New Tax Incentives, Benefits
Wealthy families are making a final push to take advantage of major tax changes signed into law last July, ...
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At the Front Desk: The Rules for Serving Legal Papers Through a Doorman
Proper service of commencement papers is usually a jurisdictional prerequisite to maintain a court action, ...
The Dakota Attorney Fee Case – A Warning for All Cooperatives
A recent Appellate Division, First Department, decision (the Kasowitz, Benson Decision) has important impli...
Court Dismisses Discrimination Claims – But Retaliation Claims Keep Co-op Board in Litigation
At first blush, a court’s recent determination that a coop Board did not discriminate against shareholder o...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Think a Prenup is Right for You and Your Partner
A common, and sensitive question for engaged couples preparing for marriage is whether they should have a p...
Paw & Order: Pet Custody in New York Divorces
The bond between people and their pets is profound, and when a marriage dissolves, both parties often consi...
In NYS, Is It Better to Serve a “Bad” Response to a Notice to Admit or Move for a Protective Order?
Under New York law, the decision to serve a non-substantive or inadequate response to a notice to admit, ra...
New Rule Requires Some Details on All-Cash Residential Real Estate Deals Be Reported to Fed
Legislative Update: Boards Must Be Aware of New Requirements When Foreclosing Liens for Unpaid Common Charg...
2025 Year-End Notes
As the year comes to a close, we offer some planning tips to our clients, colleagues, and friends of the fi...
David S. Douglas In Memoriam 1961-2025
We are deeply saddened to share the sudden passing of our valued Partner,
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Welcomes New Associate Sydney Bree Goldstein
We are pleased to welcome Sydney Bree Goldstein, Esq.
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