Long Island | Bell Law Group

We Provide Experienced Local Representation for Businesses and Individuals on Long Island

Bell Law Group is a New York employment, intellectual property (IP) and personal injury law firm based on Long Island. With our main office in Syosset, we represent clients across the island, and we are passionate about protecting the interests of businesses and individuals in our local community.

How can we help you? If you have questions about an employment-related legal matter, protecting your company’s IP rights, or protecting your legal rights after a serious or fatal accident on Long Island, we invite you to get in touch. We are more than happy to discuss our local experience and history, our areas of practice, and what we can do to help in your specific circumstances.

Our office location on Long Island is:

116 Jackson Ave.
Syosset, New York 11791

Legal Representation for Long Island Businesses

We represent all types of businesses on Long Island. Our clients range from startups to well-established companies, and they operate in industries ranging from construction and real estate to technology and healthcare. Our legal services for businesses are focused in two key areas: (i) employer defense; and, (ii) intellectual property protection and enforcement.

Investigations, Defense and Counseling for Long Island Employers

A significant portion of our practice involves representing businesses on Long Island in employment-related matters. Our attorneys help businesses of all sizes effectively manage state and federal employment law compliance, and our attorneys assist businesses with responding to employee complaints when necessary. Our services include:

Investigations – If an employee has filed a complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or a wage and hour violation, time is of the essence. In this scenario, it is important to conduct a thorough investigation as soon as possible to ensure that you are making informed decisions about your business’s next steps.
Defense – Our attorneys defend employers on Long Island against all types of employment-related claims under state and federal law. This includes (but is not limited to) claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (SHRL), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Title VII.
Counseling – We also provide employment law counseling services to businesses on Long Island. This includes providing advice on day-to-day employment issues as well as drafting (or updating) employment policies and procedures. Our attorneys are available to conduct training programs for managers and human resources (HR) personnel as well.

In addition to these matters, we also handle employment contract disputes involving severance, termination, confidentiality obligations, IP rights and other issues. Under New York law, employees are entitled to certain protections that are not available to other parties involved in arm’s length transactions, so an informed and strategic defense is critical.

Intellectual Property Counsel for Long Island Businesses

We also serve as intellectual property counsel to businesses on Long Island. Whether you have questions about filing a first-ever patent or trademark application or your company needs to take legal action to protect its exclusive rights, our IP attorneys can help. Our services include:

Copyrights – Our IP attorneys can assist with U.S. Copyright Office registration—which can be essential for protecting your company’s exclusive rights in the event of a dispute. We handle copyright litigation, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notices, and other copyright enforcement matters as well. Our attorneys can also assist with drafting and negotiating copyright license agreements.
Patents – We can assist with all phases of the patent registration process, from identifying “prior art” and crafting patent claims to resolving issues with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We represent patient owners in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings as well, and we can also assist with patent monitoring, patent licensing and all other patent-related matters.
Trademarks – We provide comprehensive IP protection services for brand owners on Long Island. This includes (but is not limited to) trademark clearance, registration with the USPTO, representation in TTAB proceedings and trademark infringement litigation, and protecting trademarks under the Uniform Domain Name Resolution Policy (UDRP).

Of course, if you don’t know that a third party is improperly using your company’s IP, you can’t take appropriate steps to protect it. This makes IP monitoring essential as well. We provide comprehensive copyright, patent and trademark monitoring services in the U.S. and abroad, relying on various tools to help our clients determine when legal action is necessary.

Legal Representation for Long Island Residents

We also focus our legal representation for Long Island residents in two main areas: (i) employment-related claims; and, (ii) personal injury and wrongful death representation. If you need help protecting your legal rights as an employee, if you have been seriously injured in an accident or if you have tragically lost a loved one too soon, we strongly encourage you to contact us to discuss what we can do to help.

Employees in the Private Sector

We represent private-sector employees who need to assert their legal rights against their employers. We also represent job applicants who have improperly been denied opportunities and former employees who have been wrongfully terminated or forced to resign in order to protect themselves. Our employment attorneys on Long Island are available to represent local residents who have claims involving:

Discrimination
Retaliation
Sexual Harassment
Wage and Hour Violations
Employment Contract Disputes

Under the New York SHRL and federal anti-discrimination laws, employees in a wide range of protected classes can pursue discrimination claims when they receive unfair treatment. If you believe that you were treated unfairly because of your age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a victim of domestic violence, we invite you to contact us for a free and confidential consultation about your legal rights.

Employees of the Federal Government

We also represent federal employees who live on Long Island. If you have experienced a prohibited personnel practice (PPP), if you have a claim for discrimination or harassment, if you have a claim for retaliation, or if you have any other type of claim related to your federal employment (or a federal job application), an attorney at Bell Law Group can take appropriate legal action on your behalf. We handle federal employment matters including (but not limited to):

Attempting to Resolve Federal Employment-Related Issues Informally
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Claims
Merit Systems Protection Board (MSBP) Claims
Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Claims
Lawsuits Against the Federal Government

While federal employees have clear legal rights, strict deadlines apply in many cases. Navigating the process of asserting your legal rights can prove extremely challenging as well. With this in mind, if you think you may have a claim against the federal government, we strongly recommend that you make arrangements to speak with one of our attorneys right away.

Accident Victims and Their Families

When you get seriously injured or lose a loved one in an accident, it is important that you do everything you can to protect your legal rights. The costs of a serious or fatal accident can start to add up very quickly, and suffering serious injuries or losing a loved one too soon can negatively impact your life in a variety of unexpected ways.
If you need help after a serious or fatal accident on Long Island, our team is prepared to do everything we possibly can. We handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases on Long Island, including those involving:

Motor Vehicle Accidents (Car, Truck, SUV, Motorcycle, Taxi and Rideshare Accidents)
Pedestrian and Cycling Accidents
Premises-Related Accidents (Falls, Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions, Bar Fights, Dog Attacks, and Exposure to Mold or Lead Paint)
Construction and Scaffolding Accidents
Medical Malpractice

While accident victims and families on Long Island have clear legal rights, understanding and enforcing your legal rights requires experienced legal representation. Along with knowing what claim (or claims) to file, you also need to know how much you deserve to recover—and this requires in-depth knowledge of New York law. In addition, you need an attorney who can effectively deal with the insurance companies on your behalf, and you need an attorney who is prepared to fight for your legal rights in court if necessary.

At Bell Law Group, we are committed to seeking maximum compensation for our clients’ losses. While there are no guarantees, we have a long track record of success. To find out how much you may be entitled to recover, schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury or wrongful death attorneys.

Speak with an Attorney at Bell Law Group on Long Island, NY

If you would like to speak with an attorney at Bell Law Group, we invite you to get in touch. Call us at 516-280-3008 or request an appointment online to schedule an appointment today.