PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate- Our real estate department has attorneys with over 30 years combined experience dealing with residential and commercial real estate matters. Whether it's a simple contract negotiation and closing, a complex commercial transaction or a short sale, put our experience to work for you

Securities Litigation- For the past two decades, Lubiner & Schmidt has represented clients before State and Federal courts, regulatory bodies and arbitration panels throughout the nation. We represent individuals and financial institutions, including national and regional brokerage firms and individual registered representatives. Our cases typically include sales practice violations such as misrepresentation, fraud, unsuitability, market manipulation and churning in customer accounts, We have extensive experience in seeking to resolve such claims through mediation.

Lubiner & Schmidt also provides representation regarding regulatory inquiries and investigations and disciplinary actions. We advocate before the National Association of Securities Dealers, New York Stock Exchange and state regulatory bodies. Lubiner & Schmidt also arbitrates and mediates intra-industry disputes.

Immigration- Lubiner & Schmidt handles all Immigration and Naturalization matters including business immigration, family immigration, citizenship, criminal alien and deportation issues, all immigration litigation, visas, passports, non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas, asylum, marriage cases, employment-based visas, visa extensions, and family visa petitions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution- Since the passage of the Federal Arbitration Act and the utilization of arbitration by many industry groups, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation has been widely accepted as an alternative to costly litigation. Lubiner & Schmidt was an early advocate of this method of resolving commercial disputes. We encourage our clients to utilize methods such as arbitration and mediation to rapidly and efficiently resolve problems. Our attorneys have participated in arbitrations and mediations throughout the country for well over 20 years and are familiar with all forums available for this process.

Broker Dealer Regulation- Lubiner & Schmidt provides general counsel service to several national and regional financial service companies. Our attorneys also assist clients with various compliance issues before state, federal and self regulatory organizations. We have assisted our clients with investigations, licensing, regulatory audits, and enforcement actions.

Collections- Lubiner & Schmidt's collection group takes an aggressive approach to the unpaid debts owed to its clients, while mindful of the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the various other applicable laws. Through innovative fee arrangements with our clients, the collections group will fashion a collection program to meet your needs.

Criminal Defense- Lubiner & Schmidt advises and defends corporate and individual clients who are or may be under criminal or regulatory investigation. Our criminal defense practice area has experience in investigations and trials at the federal and state level

Litigation- Lubiner & Schmidt's litigation group takes an aggressive yet practical approach to our clients' litigation needs. With a proven record in federal, state and local actions we handle litigation matters for individuals, small businesses and international corporations. Our team utilizes a practical approach to litigation, mindful of the personal and business concerns of our clients.

Bank Negotiations- Facing foreclosure, considering a short sale. Our firm has over 30 years of combined experience collecting debt on behalf of large financial institutions. We know how to deal with the bureaucracy and fight for you. Put our experience to work for you

Foreclosure Defense- Know your rights. What are the latest work-out plans available. Is your bank willing to work with you. Our firm has extensive real estate experience and over 30 years combined experience in debt collection on behalf of major financial institutions. If you are facing foreclosure or considering a short sale.