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Guides from The Law Office of Kareem E. Abdo
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Thinking About an Appeal: What It Is and What It Is Not
An appeal asks a higher court to look for legal error in what already happened, and it works very differently from the trial that came before it.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
How Contingency Cases Are Decided: When the Arrangement Fits and When It Does Not
A contingency arrangement is a judgment call about the case, and a good lawyer will tell you plainly why the answer is yes or no.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
State Court or Federal Court in New York: What the Difference Means for You
New York has two court systems side by side, and which one hears your case shapes the rules, the pace, and who can represent you.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Why It Helps to Have a Litigator Who Has Worked Both Sides of the Caption
The caption of a lawsuit has two sides, and a litigator who has stood on both of them understands the pressure the other side is under.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Served With a Lawsuit in New York: What to Do First
The first days after service are mostly about protecting the facts and the calendar, and nearly all of it is within your control.