Did you rely on someone’s words in a transaction and get misled?  You should consider whether the doctrine of equitable estoppel may help you in court.  Here is the often-cited standard.

Did someone make money off of you unfairly?  You may have a cause of action (claim) for unjust enrichment.  

Here is an excerpt from a trial memorandum we submitted on the issue of whether the Statute of Frauds had been satisfied by partial performance of the parties.  This excerpt sets out the legal standards as developed by caselaw in New York.  

When drafting an agreement, it goes without saying that you want to be as clear as possible.  Despite this adage, I find myself reviewing agreements prepared by non-attorneys and also by attorneys that make little sense.  Often, this goes unnoticed by all until there is a dispute and a litigator like me tries to figure […]