Services

Business law services provided by The Modern Law Firm encompass a wide range of legal assistance tailored to the needs and challenges faced by small businesses. These services are designed to help small business owners navigate the complex legal landscape, ensure compliance with regulations, protect their interests, and achieve their business objectives. 

Here are some of the key small business law services that we offer:

Business Formation: Assisting in the selection and creation of the most suitable business entity, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, or corporations, considering factors like liability protection, taxation, and management structure.

Business Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various business contracts, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts, customer agreements, and employment contracts to protect the business's interests and establish clear expectations.

Commercial Real Estate: Advising on commercial real estate matters, including leasing, purchasing, or selling property for business use, and helping with negotiations, due diligence, and contract drafting.

Intellectual Property Protection: Assisting with trademark registration, copyright protection, and patent applications to safeguard the business's intellectual property rights.

Employment Law: Providing guidance on employment law matters, such as hiring practices, workplace policies, wage and hour compliance, employee classifications, and handling employment disputes.

Business Licensing and Permits: Assisting with obtaining the necessary licenses and permits required to operate legally within a specific jurisdiction or industry.

Corporate Governance: Advising on corporate governance matters, including shareholder agreements, board of directors' responsibilities, and compliance with corporate formalities.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the business complies with industry-specific regulations, environmental laws, and other regulatory requirements that may impact operations.

Business Transactions: Facilitating mergers, acquisitions, sales, and other business transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and contract drafting.

Succession Planning: Helping business owners plan for the future by developing strategies for business succession, estate planning, and ownership transitions.

Compliance Audits: Conducting legal audits to identify potential compliance issues and recommending corrective actions to avoid legal problems.

General Legal Advice: Providing ongoing legal counsel and advice on various day-to-day operational matters, including compliance with changing laws and regulations.

We understand healthcare providers' unique challenges and opportunities when establishing and running solo or small medical practices. With a focus on transactional and regulatory compliance, we are dedicated to ensuring that your practice not only thrives but also strictly adheres to the ever-evolving healthcare laws and regulations. 

Here are some of the key services we offer:

Healthcare Entity Formation and Structuring. We help you choose the right legal structure for your practice, considering liability protections, taxation, and other factors.

Practice Acquisition and Sale. We facilitate the purchase or sale of medical practices, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, contracts, and due diligence.

Contract Drafting and Review. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as employment agreements, lease agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements to protect your interests.

Regulatory Compliance. We keep you updated with healthcare laws and regulations, ensuring that your practice operates in compliance with these critical guidelines.

Licensing and Credentialing. We help you obtain and maintain the necessary licenses and credentials to practice medicine or provide healthcare services in New York State.

HIPAA Compliance. We develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including privacy and security measures.

Healthcare Billing and Coding. We advise on proper billing and coding practices to prevent fraud and ensure accurate reimbursement.

Telemedicine Compliance. We guide you in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of telemedicine services, including licensure, informed consent, and reimbursement.

Fraud and Abuse Prevention. We educate you on fraud and abuse laws, help implement compliance programs, and conduct internal audits to prevent potential violations.

Certificate of Need (CON) Applications. We assist with CON applications when required by state regulations for healthcare facility expansions or new service offerings.

Employment Law Issues. We address employment-related matters, including employee contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies.

Patient Consent and Advance Directives. We ensure that you have proper procedures in place for obtaining informed consent and handling advance directives.

Medicare/Medicaid Compliance. We help you navigate the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including enrollment, billing, and reimbursement issues.

Quality Reporting and Accreditation. We assist in meeting quality reporting requirements and obtaining accreditation from relevant healthcare accrediting bodies.

Business Succession Planning. We develop strategies for the smooth transition of your practice in cases of retirement, disability, or the need to bring in new partners or owners.

Risk Management. We evaluate potential legal risks and liabilities and develop strategies to minimize exposure to legal disputes and litigation.

Healthcare Ethics Consultation. We provide guidance on ethical dilemmas and assist in ethical decision-making within your practice.

Government Audits and Investigations. We assist healthcare providers during government audits or investigations, such as those conducted by Medicare or Medicaid.

At TMLF, we are your trusted partners in healthcare legal matters. We are here to support you in every aspect of your healthcare practice journey. We aim to help you succeed while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Please contact us today to discuss how we can help you achieve legal compliance, protect your practice, and provide the highest quality care to your patients. Your success is our priority.

Our immigration services are designed to assist individuals, families, and businesses with navigating the complex and ever-changing immigration process. 

Here are the key legal services provided by our firm:

Visa Services: Assisting clients in obtaining various types of visas, including tourist visas, student visas, work visas (e.g., H-1B, L-1, O-1), and family-sponsored visas.

Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency) Services: Helping clients apply for green cards through family sponsorship, employment-based categories, diversity visa lotteries, and other avenues.

Citizenship and Naturalization: Guiding eligible permanent residents through the process of applying for U.S. citizenship, including preparing and submitting citizenship applications and representing clients during naturalization interviews.

Family-Based Immigration: Helping families reunite by assisting with petitions for immediate relatives (spouses, children, parents) and other family-sponsored immigration options.

Employment-Based Immigration: Advising businesses and foreign nationals on employment-based immigration options, including labor certifications, employment-based preference categories, and temporary work visas.

Consular Processing: Preparing clients for interviews at U.S. consulates abroad for visa issuance, as well as addressing issues that may arise during the consular processing phase.

Immigration Compliance for Businesses: Advising employers on I-9 compliance, employment verification, and compliance with immigration laws when hiring foreign workers.

Immigration Consultations and Legal Advice: Providing consultations and legal advice to individuals and businesses on a wide range of immigration-related matters.

Our experienced team provides straightforward estate planning services to help you secure your legacy and protect your loved ones' future. Whether you're just starting to plan your estate or need to update an existing plan, we are here to guide you through the process with clarity and ease.

Our estate planning services include:

Last Will and Testament Drafting: Prepare a legally binding document outlining how your assets should be distributed among your beneficiaries and appoint guardians for minor children, if necessary.

Living Will: Create a living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive, to specify your medical treatment preferences in case you cannot communicate them.

Healthcare Power of Attorney: Appointing a trusted individual to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.

Financial Power of Attorney: Designating an agent to manage your financial affairs if you are unable to do so due to illness or other circumstances.

Beneficiary Designations: Review and update beneficiary designations on life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other assets to ensure they align with your wishes.

Revocable Living Trust: Establishing a trust to manage and distribute assets during your lifetime and after your passing, avoiding probate.

Irrevocable Trusts: Creating specialized trusts, such as irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) or charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), for specific estate planning purposes.

Guardianship and Conservatorship: Assisting in appointing guardians for minor children or conservators for adults who cannot manage their affairs.

Asset Protection Planning: Develop strategies to shield your assets from potential creditors, lawsuits, or financial risks.

Estate Plan Reviews and Updates: Periodic review and modification of your estate plan to reflect changing life circumstances, laws, and goals.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting agreements to protect assets and define property rights in case of divorce or death.

Digital Estate Planning: Managing your digital assets, including online accounts and intellectual property, and specifying how they should be handled.

Business Succession Planning: Developing strategies to ensure a smooth transition of business ownership or management to the next generation.

Special Needs Planning: Establishing trusts and plans to provide for the long-term financial security and care of loved ones with disabilities.