Jack Stern Law - Place In Community

1189 Forest Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310 ◈ P: 718.448.6767 ◈ F: 718.448.4509

When should you contact an attorney for your real estate transaction?

As soon as you start to look or to market your house. An attorney can advise you about closing costs, procedures, and time frames, coordination of transaction, the difference in laws between States and other important considerations. At the Law Office of Jack Stern we do not charge you for your phone calls and you should engage us right at the beginning.

Who needs to discuss Elder Law or Medicaid Planning with an attorney?

Anyone that has children or parents, as well as anyone that is approaching retirement age. When you have young children it is crucial that you have a will to set forth who will raise your children in the event you pass. If you have elderly parents or other relatives that might need assistance to function the option of applying for governmental benefits to help you pay for these services is a very real possibility.

When should you consult with a lawyer about starting a business?

Immediately. There are many forms of business entities and you should make an informed decision so as to protect yourself from liabilities and taxes. If there are two or more participants then a “partnership” style agreement is crucial to avoid problems and misunderstandings down the road.

Our Place in the Community

At The Law Firm of Jack Stern we believe that we have the privilege and the moral obligation to support our community and the many fine organizations that make Staten Island a wonderful place to live and work. In furtherance of this goal, Jack Stern has served as a member of the Board of Directors of New Springville Little League. He is a past president of Congregation Aviv Hadash Synagogue and still sits on their Board. Mr. Stern currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Eger Lutheran Health Care and Rehabilitation Center as well as Harbor House Assisted Living Facility. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Hillel of the College of Staten Island.

James Birch is a past President of the Richmond County Bar Association and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross and the Hillel of the College of Staten Island . Mr. Birch has served as a guest lecturer for the Neighborhood Housing Program, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people qualify for housing ownership.

We are proud of our community and work hard to do our part to make it a better place.