The growing complexities of today’s workplaces can cause serious issues for employers and employees, alike. In matters invovling labor and employment law, it is important to speak with a qualified attorney who has experience in handling the myriad of issues that arise in employment law cases and who knows how to interpret federal and state laws within the context of your unique situation. The attorneys at Avallone & Bellistri can advise you of your options and assist you in resolving these issues.

Under the NY Labor Law and the FLSA, all “non-exempt” employees are entitled to overtime pay. However, it is common practice for many employers to evade overtime requirements by misclassifying employees as exempt “executives” or “professionals.” Therefore, if you work over forty (40) hours per week, even if you are paid a salary, there is a good chance you are entitled to time and one-half overtime for every hour worked over the forty (40) hour threshold. You may also be entitled to liquidated or double damages for overtime violations.

EMPLOYEE disciplinary DEFENSE

AREAS OF PRACTICE

If you or a loved one was injured at a nursing home or elder-care facility, you may be entitled to bring a legal claim against those responsible in order to recover for your injuries. The law team at Avallone & Bellistri is intimately familiar with the litigation of such claims and can help you obtain compensation for your damages.

Accidents happen, but if you have been hurt in an accident that was the result of someone else's negligence or by their willful intent, you may need to take legal action. If you have been involved in an accident, you may not know what to do or where to turn. That is why it is important to retain a personal injury advocate; someone to protect your rights during your time of need. Our team of experts can assist you in recovering lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering and wrongful death damages.

Medical Malpractice is a form of negligence arising from care given to patients by a variety of health care providers, including doctors, nurses and hospitals. The law demands that every patient is entitled to proper care. In order for a patient to recover monetary damages for sub-standard care, the patient must prove that negligent care was a substantial factor in causing an injury, including pain and suffering or long term or permanent disability, even death. Our team of attorneys brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in getting you the money you deserve.

3000 Marcus Avenue
Suite 3E07
Lake Success, New York 11042

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UNION/LABOR PRACTICE

lABOR & WAGES

3000 Marcus Avenue
Suite 3E07
Lake Success, New York 11042

(516) 986-2500 tel.
(516) 986-2501 fax

Licensed in new york, new jersey & Connecticut

REAL ESTATE

mUNICIPAL DEFENSE

Medical Malpractice

CONSUMER PROTECTION

At Avallone & Bellistri, our attorneys take action to make sure that your residential and commercial closings run smoothly, without complication or delay. When you enter into a commercial landlord-tenant relationship, having a lease that is understandable, enforceable, and particular to your specific needs is vital, and can even prevent future litigation. Furthermore, Avallone & Bellistri will help with all aspects of landlord-tenant law including eviction actions and lease disputes.

NURSING hOME LIABILITY

Consumer protection laws safeguard purchasers of goods and services against defective products and deceptive marketing and fraudulent business practices. Contact Avallone & Bellistri if you believe you may be a victim. The law offices of Avallone & Bellistri are experienced in protecting the rights of consumers. Our firm has successfully litigated class-action lawsuits against major companies that have misled or harmed consumers. We also provide legal advice to businesses on how to comply with government guidelines.

Licensed in new york, new jersey & Connecticut

We know legal disputes can take not only an emotional and financial toll, but can also have a serious impact on our clients’ businesses and lives. Avallone & Bellistri's attorneys represent clients in a broad range of corporate and commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, creditors’ remedies, commercial real estate foreclosures, and real estate title actions, ensuring foremost that our clients’ rights are being protected. Throughout the process our clients are kept up-to-date and involved in the decision-making processes that best fit their needs.

dISCRIMINATION / CIVIL RIGHTS

Employment Law

When it comes to carrying out your last wishes, the right lawyer can really make a difference. With Avallone & Bellistri preparing your will, you can rest assured that your wishes will be honored. With regard to planning your estate, our firm combines expertise in several areas to avoid, minimize or defer income, gift, estate and generation-skipping tax. Our approach is to address your personal and family needs and concerns in a manner that will save taxes. Since these considerations vary with each person, we develop a plan most suitable to your particular situation.

Avallone & Bellistri is a law firm that offers legal advice and representation to employers and unions with regard to labor relations issues. We represent clients in matters before arbitrators, mediators, state labor boards, government agencies, and state and federal courts. We offer legal advice regarding union organizing, protected concerted activity, contract negotiations, grievance, arbitration and trial room proceedings, unfair labor practices, as well as the entire range of pre- and post-hire employee relations issues.

iNSURANCE DEFENSE

Governmental entities can be held accountable for damages caused by the actions or inactions of their governing bodies or employees. The legal framework that governs municipal liability claims is complex and often differs according to the type of claim and the entity being sued. Organizations commonly involved in municipal legal matters include counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and fire districts. Avallone & Bellistri is knowledgeable in the subtle statutory and case law developments which impact the many different local New York State municipal entities.

MATRIMONIAL/family law

Personal Injury

Whether you want to file an internal EEO complaint or lodge a formal EEOC charge, Avallone & Bellistri has handled a significant number of civil rights matters involving a variety of claims including age, race, gender, nationality, religion, disability and sexual orientation discrimination, sexual harassment, constitutional violations, false arrest, malicious prosecution excessive force and retaliation. From high profile trials to pre-litigation settlements, our team of attorneys has extensive litigation experience.

The end of a marriage raises complicated legal issues from the divorce itself to custody, visitation, child support, maintenance and distribution of marital assets. Spouses may have a right to the other spouse's future income and pension as well as to medical insurance. Children have a right to immediate support including child care and even college costs. In an emotional time, the lawyers at Avallone & Bellistri will help you restore structure and stability. Also, if your safety is being threatened, we can assist you in getting the protection you need.

Attorneys at Avallone & Bellistri have extensive experience in representing insurance providers and unions in defense of police officers, correctional officers, teachers and other civil servants against disciplinary actions and hearings at the department level, Civil Service Commission administrative hearings and American Arbitration Association and at all other forums. Avallone & Bellistri has had excellent success in having discharges and other disciplinary actions reversed or modified.

wILLS & ESTATE PLANNING

COMMERICAL LITIGATION

3000 Marcus Avenue
Suite 3E07
Lake Success, New York 11042

(516) 986-2500 tel.
(516) 986-2501 fax

The lawyers at Avallone & Bellistri are knowledgeable about the various jurisdictions in the tri-state area, having practiced extensively in state and federal courts throughout the region. We are retained as counsel for numerous insurance companies, handling a wide range of insurance defense issues, including declaratory judgment actions and coverage opinions in defense of claims sounding in personal injury, property damage, professional liability, premises liability and employment law defense.

Licensed in new york, new jersey & Connecticut