Albany | Bell Law Group

New York Lawyers Providing Representation for Employment, Intellectual Property and Personal Injury Matters in Albany

Bell Law Group has been representing clients in New York since 2002. Our attorneys have well over 100 years of collective experience advising both companies and individuals. If you need advice or representation for an employment, intellectual property (IP) or personal injury matter in Albany, we invite you to get in touch to learn more about our experience and how we can help.

Within each of our areas of practice, we focus on providing efficient and custom-tailored solutions to our clients’ legal needs. Whether we are assisting with IP protection, assisting with resolving an employment-related dispute, or fighting for our clients’ rights, we rely on our experience to target favorable outcomes that minimize disruptions to our clients’ businesses and lives. When you get in touch, an attorney at our firm will go over all of the options you have available, and then you will be able to make informed decisions about your next steps with a long-term perspective.

Representation for Intellectual Property Owners

The IP attorneys at Bell Law Group assist companies in Albany with all aspects of copyright, patent and trademark protection and enforcement. Whether you need to register your company’s first trademark or your company already has a sizable IP portfolio that you need help managing effectively, we can assist. Our services for intellectual property owners in Albany include:

Trademark Clearance and Registration – We assist brand owners with trademark clearance and registration. Since the Lanham Act prohibits the use of “confusingly similar” trademarks on competing goods and services, clearance is a critical step prior to adopting a new trademark and pursuing registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Patent Registration – We assist with filing and prosecuting registration applications for design, utility and plant patents with the USPTO. Our IP attorneys are experienced in all phases of the patent registration process, from conducting “prior art” searches and carefully crafting patent claims to working with patent examiners throughout the process to resolve their questions and concerns.
Copyright Registration – Our IP attorneys also assist with filing copyright registration applications with the U.S. Copyright Office. While certain copyrights arise automatically, there are several benefits to registration—including access to statutory damages in the event of copyright infringement.
IP Licensing and Portfolio Management – From drafting and negotiating license agreements to monitoring for infringement online and filing registration renewal applications when necessary, there are several aspects to effective IP portfolio management. We provide comprehensive IP portfolio management services to companies in Albany.
IP Enforcement and Litigation – If a third party is infringing your company’s IP, a prompt and effective response will be critical for protecting your company’s exclusive rights. We have extensive experience representing IP owners in all types of enforcement proceedings, including litigation in New York’s federal courts.

Along with providing these services to IP owners, we also defend companies and individuals in IP infringement and counterfeiting litigation. We provide defense representation for DMCA, UDRP and other IP enforcement matters as well. Regardless of your specific needs, if you are in search of an experienced IP attorney in Albany, we invite you to schedule a call with an IP attorney at Bell Law Group.

Representation for Employers

We represent employers in Albany in all employment-related matters. We also represent employers located outside of Albany in matters pending before the New York Department of Labor (DOL) and New York Department of Human Rights (DHR) in the state’s capital. Our services for employers include:

Employment-Related Compliance, Risk Management and Training – We assist employers with all aspects of employment-related compliance and risk management. This includes drafting necessary policies and procedures, implementing compliance measures, and providing training to management and human resources (HR) staff.
Employee Complaints and Investigations – We assist with employee complaints and investigations as well. When an employee files a complaint alleging discrimination, harassment or retaliation, a prompt and effective response is critical. Our attorneys work quickly to ensure that our clients have the information they need to make informed and strategic decisions.
Federal Employment Law Claims – We defend employers against all types of federal employment law claims. This includes, but is not limited to, defending employers in Albany against claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Title VII.
State Employment Law Claims – We defend employers against state employment law claims as well. This includes claims filed with the New York DHR and New York DOL in Albany under the State Human Rights Law (SHRL). The SHRL establishes a long list of protected classes; and, unlike most federal employment laws, it applies to all employers regardless of size.
Employment Contract Disputes – In addition to statutory employment-related claims, our attorneys represent employers in contract-based employment disputes as well. If your company is facing an employment contract dispute with an executive or other high-level current or former employee, we can use our experience to help you efficiently target a favorable outcome.

At Bell Law Group, we understand the unique challenges involved in resolving disputes with current and former employees, and we are sensitive to our clients’ concerns about preserving their good will with their workforces. With this in mind, while we do not hesitate to litigate on behalf of our clients when necessary, we focus on achieving quiet, non-litigious outcomes whenever possible.

Representation for Employees

If your employer has violated your legal rights in Albany, you deserve any and all remedies that are available to you under the law. At Bell Law Group, we represent employees in the private and public sectors, and we are passionate about protecting our clients’ legal rights by all means available.

Employees in the Private Sector

Employees in the private sector are protected from discrimination and harassment under New York’s SHRL, and many are protected under federal anti-discrimination laws as well. State and federal laws also protect employees’ rights to equal pay, minimum wage and overtime compensation.

If your employer has violated your legal rights (or if you believe that your employer may have violated your legal rights) in Albany, we invite you to get in touch. An attorney at Bell Law Group can explain everything you need to know, help you make informed decisions and take appropriate legal action on your behalf if warranted. Our services for private-sector employees in Albany include:

Free Initial Strategy Session
Handling Informal Resolution Efforts or Negotiations with Your Employer
Filing a Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Filing a Complaint with the New York DOL or New York DHR
Asserting Your Legal Rights in Court if Necessary

In addition to being free, your initial strategy session is also completely confidential. We will not share any information you provide to us, and we will not take any informal or formal action on your behalf unless you authorize us to do so. If you want to ensure that you are making the right call with your long-term best interests in mind, contact us to schedule an appointment today.

Employees of the Federal Government

Employees of the federal government have clear legal rights as well. If you have a claim against a federal department, agency or office in Albany, our attorneys can take appropriate legal action on your behalf. We handle matters directly with federal employers as well as with the EEOC, MSPB, OPR and other federal entities. This includes matters such as:

Discriminatory Adverse Employment Actions
Improper Negative Performance Reviews and Security Clearance Denials
Prohibited Personnel Practices
Retaliation
Sexual Harassment

These are just a handful of examples of the types of matters we handle on behalf of federal employees in Albany. Regardless of the specific issue you are facing, if you have a claim against the federal government, we can use our experience in this area to help protect you.

Representation for Victims and Their Families

Were you seriously injured in an accident in Albany? Or, have you recently lost a loved one in a fatal accident? If so, we offer our sincere condolences, and we want you to know that our team is here to help in any way we can. We handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases in Albany and the surrounding areas, including those involving:

Car, Truck, SUV and Motorcycle Accidents
Taxi and Rideshare Accidents
Pedestrian and Cycling Accidents
Slips, Trips and Falls
Construction and Scaffolding Accidents
Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions
Bar Fights
Dog Bites
Toxic Exposure
Medical Malpractice

If you have a claim, we can conduct a comprehensive investigation, determine how much you are entitled to recover and take appropriate legal action on your behalf. But, time is of the essence, so we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation right away.

Schedule a Consultation with an Attorney at Bell Law Group Today

If you would like to speak with an attorney at Bell Law Group about your legal needs in Albany, we invite you to get in touch. To schedule a confidential consultation, give us a call at 516-280-3008 or tell us how we can help online today.