Services

The Law Firm Of Joseph A O'Shea provides seasoned confidential and personalized representation to clients in a wide range of legal areas including the areas of:

The Law Firm Of Joseph A O'Shea
698 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310

(718) 816-1110
Fax: (718) 876 0841

MATRIMONIAL, DIVORCE AND DIVORCE RELATED AREAS IN NEW YORK:

Current Divorce law in New York involves numerous issues involving the equitable distribution of property and other assets as well as marital debt. The distribution issues include not only real property and personalty but also assets such as pension and other retirement benefits. Our law firm has represented numerous clients and understands that the ultimate goal is a fair settlement on these property issues but also understands that aggressive representation of a client's interest is no less important and at times necessary. Typically of more importance are issues in a divorce involving children of the marriage and all related issues such as custody, child support and visitation, as well as modification of these issues.

Our firm has the experience in all of these and related area’s including:

-DIVORCE (NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY)
-SEPARATION AGREEMENTS
-POST JUDGMENT ISSUES
-CHILD SUPPORT (DIVORCE RELATED AND FAMILY COURT)
-PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
-ASSET VALUATIONS (PENSIONS, ETC)
-ORDERS OF PROTECTION
-APPEALS

Our law firm is well aware of the trauma and anguish that accompanies divorce and separation cases and similar Family Court controversies. We are aware of and consider each client's needs and aspirations and treat all clients with respect and believe in an open and ongoing communication during the pendency of each case until its final conclusion.

FAMILY LAW IN FAMILY COURT IN NEW YORK AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES:

Our Law firm represents clients in the various Family Courts on a wide range of areas that are often, but not always, related to Matrimonial and Divorce Law. These areas include (among others):

-CUSTODY and VISITATION (AND Modifications)
-CHILD SUPPORT (AND Modification)
-SPOUSAL SUPPORT (AND Modification)
-ORDERS OF PROTECTION
-MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT
-GRANDPARENT VISITATION
-NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS
-JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
-TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
-APPEALS
-OTHER VARIOUS ISSUES

In the State of New Jersey similar Family Court issues are handled in the Family Division of the Superior Court. Our firm is prepared to represent clients in these Courts in New Jersey.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

The Law firm of Joseph A O’Shea has extensive experience in handling all criminal defense cases in the Courts of New York State including Supreme Court and New York City Criminal Court and in the surrounding counties, as well as Superior Court and Municipal Court in the State of New Jersey. Our firm has handled (and often taken to trial) numerous types of criminal cases both felony and misdemeanors including:

-ALL FELONIES
-ALL MISDEMEANORS
-DWI
-ASSAULT
-SHOPLIFTING/LARCENY
-VIOLATION OF ORDERS OF PROTECTION
-VIOLENT CRIMES AS WELL AS WHITE COLLAR CRIME

Aggressive representation with exploration of all possible defenses is the hallmark of a criminal defense attorney. Experience, ability and competency to take a case to trial when necessary is essential. The Law Firm of Joseph O’ Shea will always look at every criminal case in this way and will always explore every avenue to reach a favorable conclusion. Mr. O’Shea has tried numerous cases before juries in both Supreme Court and in Criminal Court on Staten Island as well as other counties in New York. He has likewise handled numerous criminal cases in the State of New Jersey, particularly in the many Municipal Courts in New Jersey.

REAL ESTATE/ BUSINESS MATTERS:

Our Law Firm has represented numerous clients in the sale and purchase of residential property in both the states of New York and New Jersey. Both sale and purchase of property are significant financial events in the client's life and personal attention with full preparation will result in a smooth and timely transaction. The Law Firm is prepared to handle all of the details, follow up and solve the problems that may arise and bring the transaction to a satisfactory conclusion.

The Law Firm also handles the sale and purchase of small commercial real estate as well as a purchase and sale of small businesses in New York. Making sure that clients are protected by all of the appropriate due diligence is particularly necessary when either business assets or corporate shares are purchased or sold. Again, attention to detail is uppermost in the successful conclusion of these transactions.

WILLS/ESTATES

Our law firm is experienced in advising clients and drafting wills. Virtually all experts recommend that we all have a Will and consider, while we are free of impediments, all of the various issues that will result in our incapacity or death. Whether one is married or single our Will will tell our survivors (and our executor) what we wish to happen to our assets.

More importantly, a Will will allow parents to designate a person ( or persons) whom they wish to be guardian of the property of such children. A thorough and reasoned approach to a topic that many would prefer not to deal with is essential and highly recommended.

PERSONAL INJURY/ ACCIDENTS

Our firm has handled numerous serious personal injury cases, often partnering with other attorneys and firms that always aim for the most favorable results for those injured in a wide variety of situations including construction and automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, etc.