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Howard Fensterman Cites Actions to Take When Sued
Howard Fensterman Cites Actions to Take When Sued
Famed Long Island Attorney and Managing Partner at Abrams Fensterman
Details Specific Steps Designed to Mitigate Fallout from a Lawsuit
New York,
NY,
United States of America
(prbd.net)
17/05/2011
Lake Success, NY (May 17, 2011) – Drawing from over 32 years of experience representing corporations, partnerships and individuals in connection with litigation, settlement negotiations, purchase and sale of business entities, matrimonial and family law, shareholder and partnership agreements, and real estate matters, Howard Fensterman has come to the realization that while no one can be totally prepared for being sued, everyone must know what to do if they are sued.
“Being on the receiving end of a lawsuit can be an anxiety producing experience,” says Fensterman. It does not matter if you are being sued as an individual or as part of a corporate entity, when you receive notice of being sued, it is easy for emotions to run high and for personal judgment to be less than optimal.”
According to Fensterman, it is critical that you do not ignore the matter. “You should immediately seek legal representation so that your interests are properly protected,” says Fensterman. “If you have been sued and you ignore the matter or do not act in a timely manner, in order to protect your interests, you face the prospect of having a judgment entered against you without your claims and defenses having been heard by the Court.”
Fensterman says it is most important that you do not panic. Rather, the recipient of a lawsuit should marshal all of the information and documentation relevant to the claim, and the defenses, so that he or she can provide the material to a qualified lawyer. “Being sued can be a traumatic experience. But by acting quickly and deliberately, and by assembling all of your resources, a sense of confidence can replace feelings of helplessness,” Fensterman notes.
Fensterman points out that if you are being sued in a negligence and / or personal injury matter, there may be insurance coverage available on your behalf. Fensterman advises that you contact your insurance broker or carrier in the event you have been sued in a negligence and / or personal injury matter.
If you have been sued in a breach of contract case, it is important that you immediately seek legal representation in order to protect your interests. Fensterman says that many times the contract which is claimed to have been breached provides for the types of claims which may be asserted,
the law governing those claims, and the location or jurisdiction where those claims may be heard. The same is true if a person has been sued in connection with a corporate matter or transaction. Here too, Fensterman recommends that legal representation be obtained immediately.
According to Fensterman, family law matters can be one of the most emotionally charged areas of practice. Fensterman suggests that if you have been sued for divorce, not only can your rights and interests be affected, but in addition, the rights and interests of any children of the marriage can likewise be greatly affected. For this reason, Fensterman recommends that those being sued for divorce seek the assistance of a firm that has seasoned litigators who not only are intimately familiar with the changing laws in this area of practice, but in addition have the compassion to help guide you through what can be a very emotional experience.
Howard Fensterman is Managing Partner at Abrams Fensterman located at 1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite 107, Lake Success, New York. The firm’s website is abramsfensterman.com
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