Practice Areas

Commercial and Civil Litigation

The attorneys at Refermat Hurwitz & Daniel manage many complicated litigation matters and arbitrations involving business, corporate, and other types of disputes, including real estate tax certiorari matters, limited liability company and corporation member and shareholder disputes, executive terminations, franchise disputes, breaches of licensing and distribution agreements, collections, and many other types of commercial and civil litigation. We can assist you with all aspects of litigation, from initial pleadings, through discovery, motion practice, decision and - if necessary - appeal.

Corporate Structuring

The attorneys at Refermat Hurwitz & Daniel can handle all manner of corporate entity formations, mergers and consolidations, restructurings, maintenance filings, and asset protection mechanisms, in all U.S. states and internationally. We will counsel you on the best corporate structure for your individual or business needs, and offer packages that include corporation or LLC entity formation, tax identification number procurement, federal and state subchapter s elections, and related governance documents

Business Transactions

The attorneys at Refermat Hurwitz & Daniel routinely handle complex asset transactions, stock acquisitions, mergers, capital raises, executive employment agreement, joint venture agreements, franchising transactions, tax-related counseling, and many other business and contract matters, for individuals and companies located in New York as well as around the U.S. and Canada.

Trademarks

The attorneys at Refermat Hurwitz & Daniel are well-schooled in the processing and prosecution of trademark applications, including counseling clients on the efficacy of trademark filings, effectively responding to Office Actions issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, handling periodic Section 8, 9 and 15 maintenance filings, and managing contested matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. We are ready to assist you with the development and protection of your valuable intellectual tradedress properties.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

The attorneys at Refermat Hurwitz & Daniel have vast experience with commercial and residential real estate negotiations and closings, including assistance with contract negotiations, valuation concerns, environmental issues, municipal applications and permitting, and title clearances. We also provide experienced counsel in real estate leasing matters, for both landlord and tenant clients.

Tax Counseling

The attorneys at Refermat Hurwitz & Daniel have extensive experience in tax counseling, IRS compliance issues, and corporate structuring for maximum tax advantages, including leadership provided by Partner Edward Daniel, who is a Certified Public Accountant in addition to being an admitted attorney.