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Here’s the difference & why each may be a good alternative to a court trial.Arbitration is an out-of-court, private hearing before one or a panel of arbitrators to determine the outcome of a civil dispute between two or more parties. Usually, there is a lawsuit first filed in a civil court of the state (but…

“Just Shut Up!” That is the answer to: “What to say when the police want to question you?” The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states (in part) that no person shall be compelled to bear witness against him/herself in any criminal offense. What does that mean?  In short, it means you do not have to…

June 2018 – Life is treating you well. You own a house, a vacation condo, two cars, a retirement fund and some money put away for the kid’s college fund – then crash! You are involved in a motor vehicle accident – and it was your fault. A few months later you get served with…

March 2018 – What is Leandra’s Law? Technically, it is a violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1192.2a(b) – a Class E Felony. The violation is operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while one’s ability to operate such vehicle is impaired by the influence of a drug (or alcohol) while a child…

From our centrally located office in Happaugue, NY, Misiano Law welcomes you at our convenient location off the Long Island Expressway. James F. Misiano has a long history of successful outcomes for his clients across his numerous areas of practice. He began serving Long Islanders and the greater Metropolitan area in 1980 and has built…

Caring for loved ones is never an easy task. Combine the emotional stress of an ailing parent or spouse with navigating the waters of obtaining their care, and one can not only become quickly overwhelmed but can lose precious assets they or their loved ones have worked hard to save. While many people talk about…