William J. Unroch - Attorney at Law
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Based in Manhattan, New York
, The Law Offices of William J. Unroch serves the surrounding boroughs in all courts. The firm's general practice includes the following legal matters:


PERSONAL INJURIES

Large sums of money have been awarded for personal injuries to hundreds of Mr. Unroch's clients who were injured in car accidents, slips and falls, defective products, elevator accidents, medical malpractice, libel by newspapers, assaults, auto, train, bus, and truck accidents, sexual harassment by employers, construction accidents, job related injuries, City, State, Transit, Housing accidents, false arrests, toxic chemicals, and hundreds of other matters where individuals have suffered personal injuries either accidentally or deliberately as a result of the wrongful conduct of others. We try to emphasize a speedy and fair money settlement of all personal injury claims. However William J. Unroch is always ready to fight in Court to insure our clients get the judgment they are entitled to.


CRIMINAL MATTERS

Being accused of a crime is a terrible ordeal. Over the years William J. Unroch has successfully defended and advised a wide array of accused criminals ranging from the rich and powerful to the poor and downtrodden. Clients have included reputed organized crime members as well as ordinary citizens who were innocent but got entangled in very serious criminal matters. Criminal clients have included lawyers, doctors, businessmen, truck drivers, real estate brokers, insurance brokers, college students, priests, ministers, housewives, models, artists, fashion designers, school teachers, and a host of other people and businesses from all walks of life. Criminal matters handled have included murder, rapes, robberies, assaults, mail fraud, embezzlement, conspiracy, drunk driving, larceny, possession of stolen property, fraud, forgery, aggravated harassment, illegal gun possession, and many other violent, non violent, and white collar crimes. Clients facing serious criminal charges can be confident that we will work very hard to achieve an acquittal if at all possible. If it is clear an acquittal is not a realistic possibility, with the client's consent, we will work diligently with the client, the District Attorney, and the criminal justice system to negotiate an acceptable plea bargain to a misdemeanor or lesser charge which will allow our client to quickly resume a normal life.


BUSINESS AND LICENSING MATTERS

We have many years of experience representing businesses of all sizes. Our legal services include incorporating businesses, drafting up shareholders agreements, obtaining necessary licenses such as beer, liquor, food, model agency, talent agency, cabaret, and pistol permits, reviewing leases and real estate transactions, handling lawsuits and threats of lawsuits from dissatisfied customers, drafting business contracts, zoning and condemnation proceedings, commercial collections, libel cases against vicious news media, appearances before City, State, and Federal regulatory agencies, and many other matters that make it a necessity that your business is protected by an experienced attorney.


DIVORCES AND FAMILY LAW

Divorce and child custody cases can be very traumatic. Our firm's policy is to attempt to reach a quick and fair divorce, property settlement, and custody arrangements for our client. If a fair settlement can not be worked we will vigorously pursue our client's rights through the Courts.


REAL ESTATE

We have many years experience handling all types of real estate matters in the New York area. These include house closings, co-op and condo closings, lease negotiations, landlord - tenant matters, business leases, eviction proceedings, certiorari and tax proceedings, condemnation proceedings, and a wide variety of other real estate problems confronting our clients.


ENTERTAINMENT LAW

We have represented successful models, actors, actresses, artists, and entertainers for many years. In addition to handling entertainment matters as an attorney William J. Unroch has also represented models, actors, and actresses for over 20 years as a model and talent manager. He is presently the director of William J. Unroch Model and Talent Management located in Manhattan. The company's website can be viewed at www.models4movies.com. He brings a unique understanding of the special problems faced by men and women pursuing a career in the arts.


BANKRUPTCY

Bankruptcy can be a useful tool to defeat or delay creditors when you or your business is unable to pay your bills. We will STOP your creditors from harassing you.


IMMIGRATION

We provide immigration help with green cards, visas, H1 work visas, hearings, and assistance for international businesses seeking to operate legally in the United States.


OTHER MATTERS


We handle a wide range of other matters including but not limited to Civil and Criminal appeals, property damage, tax problems, family court, wills and estate matters, stocks and securities, social security disability, arbitration's, workers compensation, civil rights violations, attorney disciplinary proceedings, adoptions, special investigations, copyright, animal rights, NYS Insurance Department proceedings, AIP hearings, and many other specialized matters. If you have a legal matter that is not listed above please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to advise you if we have experience handling similar matters.