Ignoring a railroad crossing barrier can get you hit with five points on your license

Get legal advice right away if you’ve been charged with violating a railroad crossing.

Were you charged with hit-and-run in upstate New York?

George SelbyAugust 3, 2022

Speeding tickets in the Catskills

The Catskills are beautiful. Don’t let your lovely day here get ruined by a traffic ticket. Call Selby Legal instead.

Failure to yield the right of way

Did you get a ticket for failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, bicyclist, or driver?

VTL 1174(a): passing a school bus

School bus tickets can be quite serious. Call as soon as possible for a free consultation.

Credit card late fees are rising, due to inflation

Late fees are getting higher, which means that it might be time to get a consulation about bankruptcy protection.

Hire a real estate attorney who shows up

Real estateGeorge SelbyJune 29, 2022no-show attorney, autopilot, real estate attorney, upstate real estate attorney, Catskills real estate attorney, personal attention

What to expect at a 341 trustee meeting

Some details about what to expect when at your 341 meeting of creditors, when you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy.

My kid was pulled over in New Paltz! What should I do?

Should you hire an attorney for your adult child’s traffic ticket?

Expect tenants to have a free lawyer during an eviction proceeding

Landlord and tenantGeorge SelbyJune 10, 2022leases, legal services of the hudson valley, landlord-tenant negotiation, eviction

Late fees and fees for background checks are limited by New York L&T law

Landlord and tenantGeorge SelbyJune 7, 2022landlord-tenant negotiation, added rent, late fees, background checks, eviction

Landlords: tenants cannot be evicted based on not paying late fees

Landlord and tenantGeorge SelbyJune 6, 2022eviction, leases, late fees, added rent

If you're a New York City driver with an upstate traffic ticket, we've got you

New York City residents who get stuck with Hudson Valley traffic tickets can rest easy going with Selby Legal.

[Some] medical debt is coming off credit reports

Medical debt will not be as big a deal on credit reports as of July 1, 2022.

BankruptcyGeorge SelbyJune 1, 2022medical debt, credit history, credit report

Student loans: still difficult to discharge in bankruptcy

BankruptcyGeorge SelbyMay 17, 2022student loans, bankruptcy protection, bankruptcy attorney, bankruptcy discharge, chapter 7 bankruptcy, consumer debt, debt

Do I need to be in court on the date written on my traffic ticket?

Traffic tickets issued in New York always have a date listed, usually just below the name and address of the court. It’s important to act by that date, but your traffic matter will not be resolved on that date.

Smoking (pot) in an apartment may or may not be grounds for eviction

Do you allow your tenants to smoke inside? How about marijuana? Do your lease forms reflect your wishes?

Landlord and tenantGeorge SelbyMay 6, 2022smoking, smoking pot, cannabis, tenants' rights, marijuana

Alive at 25-a program for young drivers

Some judges come down especially hard on young drivers for speeding, because they believe it may save their lives.

Forcing a tenant out without a court order is illegal

Attempting a “self-help” eviction by changing the locks or otherwise taking the law into your own hands can land you in hot water, and still leave you with that tenant. It’s a better idea to consult an attorney about the correct legal procedure, because in the long run it will save you time and money.

Make sure that loan modification agreement gets recorded

Signing a loan modification can save your home, unless something goes wrong. Selby Legal can help make sure you don’t get into hot water you didn’t intend.

LegalGeorge SelbyApril 29, 2022loan modification, county clerk, land records, mortgage foreclosure

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