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The Smelyansky Law Firm

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The Smelyansky Law Firm provides its legal expertise in the following areas:

Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Albany, NY

An accident can happen in a split second, but the damages that are caused can last for years or even become permanent. If you have been injured in an accident because of the negligence or recklessness of another person, you deserve to be compensated for your claims. Our office of experienced personal injury attorneys understands how serious a personal injury case can be and is here to zealously advocate on your behalf in order to get you get the full and fair compensation that you are owed. If you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer in Albay, NY we can help! Schedule a free consultation today.
Types of Personal Injury Cases

Our office handles all types of personal injury cases throughout the Albany area at every level of injury. We litigate cases involving broken bones, whiplash, back and neck injuries, strains, sprains, internal organ damage, traumatic brain injury, soft tissue damage, and paralysis. We represent clients in personal injury cases that includes, but is not limited to:

Auto accidents
Trucking accidents
Medical Malpractice
Motorcycle accidents
Head and brain injuries
Burn injuries
Slip and fall
Sports injuries
Brain Injuries
Dog bites
Construction site accidents
Child abuse and neglect
Nursing home neglect

…and other cases involving the injury of our clients because of the negligence of another person.

Having an attorney by your side through a personal injury case can provide many benefits for you and your loved ones. A lawyer can conduct an independent investigation of the accident to bolster your claims of liability and damages. Once retained, an attorney also handles all communication with the insurance company, adjusters, and the liable party. Finally, a lawyer can advocate for you in court and expertly negotiate for the compensation that you need to recover from your injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another person in the Albany area, our office is here to help. Call the office or contact us today for a free and confidential consultation of your personal injury, workers’ compensation, social security disability, or medical malpractice claims. We promise to provide zealous and aggressive representation of your claims and get you back on the road to recovery.
Family Law

One of the most difficult and emotional things you may ever have to do is change your family dynamic due to a divorce. Making sure that you have legal representation that will fight to protect your relationship with your children, financial security, assets, and sanity is the most important decision you will make during this process. At our firm, our knowledgeable family law attorneys have the collective experience necessary to help you through this difficult time as seamlessly as possible.

Among other areas of family law practice, we provide help in the following areas.

Divorce
Legal separation
Child custody
Child support
Contempt proceedings
Protection orders
Spousal maintenance

Each of these areas of law has its own complexities and nuances which require experienced counsel to navigate successfully.

Criminal Defense

Being charged with a crime can affect your life significantly, but it does not have to ruin it. Often, if you hire an attorney immediately after being charged with a criminal offense, you can limit the effects the charge may have on your personal and professional life. At our firm, we understand the importance of beginning negotiations immediately with prosecutors to try to eliminate or reduce your charges and possible sentence. We know the ins and outs of working with first time offenders, and know how to negotiate with prosecutors to ensure the effects of a criminal charge are as minimal as possible.

At our firm, we can help defend numerous types of criminal charges ranging from petty (small) misdemeanor crimes to serious felony charges. We help clients facing charges for:

White collar crimes;
DWI;
Drug possession and other drug crimes;
Misdemeanor crimes;
Felony crimes;
Grand larceny and petit larceny;
Weapons possession; and
Aggravated harassment.

Regardless of whether you are a juvenile or adult and whether this is your first criminal offense or fifth, we will tirelessly advocate on your behalf to secure the best outcome possible given your unique circumstances.
Experienced Criminal Defense

A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney will be able to successfully navigate your case from start to finish; whether you have never been convicted of a crime or if you just got out of jail, we believe that everyone deserves the best representation possible. We will negotiate with prosecutors to fight to get your charges dismissed, advocate to get your charges lessened to less-serious offenses, and try to preserve your criminal record. We realize that each of our clients presents a unique situation, criminal background and history, and we tailor our representation to ensure every client’s particular needs are addressed.

If you or anyone you know has been charged with a criminal offense in the greater Albany, New York area, contact us at our firm as soon as possible to allow us to begin our effective representation. We have worked with all types of people with varying criminal backgrounds and are always open to listening to new clients and helping them move on with their lives.

Buying and Selling Commercial and Residential Property in Albany, New York

Buying or selling real estate is one of the most important (and expensive) things you will do in your life. If you’re on the seller’s side, you want to make sure you are getting the best deal possible for your property and that you have complied with any known (or previously unknown) issues that may prevent you from selling your property. If you are on the buyer’s side, you want to make sure that you are purchasing a clean title, that is, a title that is free and clear of any conditions, encumbrances, or issues that can be used against you later. In order to secure a clear title, sellers in New York utilize title companies that ensure title clearance before purchasing the property. Regardless of whether you are buying or selling residential or commercial property, many of the issues you may face are similar. An experienced real estate attorney at our firm can help you navigate the process so you understand every document you sign before signing it.
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At our firm, we have the collective expertise to successfully navigate a real estate transaction from start to finish, both on the seller and buyer’s side. We represent a host of clients in personal and business transactions and have first hand knowledge at how to remedy any of the number of things that could potentially hold up a real estate closing. For real estate lawyers you can trust in Albany, contact us to learn more about our wide range of real estate legal services today.