TURCK LAW, P.C.
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225 Broadway, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212.227.2030 I Fax: 212.766.2298
TURCK LAW
Civil Litigation:
Commercial, Employment
& Personal Injury
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
We are experienced litigators who can represent your interests in a commercial dispute, regardless of the size of the case. Our team is dedicated to your needs at every stage, whether we are working toward a favorable pre-trial settlement, or seeking a verdict after trial. We have the resources and expertise to assist you with everything from a routine breach of contract to a complex commercial transaction.
We can help you with your business needs, including:
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Breach of contract
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Breach of fiduciary duty
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Theft of business opportunities
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Misappropriation of trade secrets
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Theft, embezzlement and fraud
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Commercial defamation
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Business owner disputes
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Breach of Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements and Operating Agreements
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Breach of employment contracts
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Breach of commercial leases
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Claims of discrimination in the workplace
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Debt collection
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Personal liability of business owners for business debts
EMPLOYMENT DEFENSE
We understand the challenges that employers face when dealing with employee claims. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to defending employers against claims of wage and hour violations, ADA violations, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment and related claims. We are proud of our track record of success in fighting back against these claims and protecting our clients' interests.
We can help you with everything from the classification of your workers (exempt, independent contractor, etc.), to the defense of your employees' claims, including:
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Minimum Wages
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Overtime Pay
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NY Spread of Hours
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Tip Credits
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Unpaid Commissions
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Retaliation Claims
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Damages (including an award of attorney's fee to a prevailing plaintiff)
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Class & Collective Actions
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ADA violations
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Discrimination complaints
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Hostile work environment, etc.
PERSONAL INJURY
If you have been seriously injured in an accident, we can help you get the compensation you deserve. We can assist you with everything from your no-fault insurance claims to receiving fair compensation for your pain and suffering.
Your claim for no-fault benefits may include:
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Reasonable and necessary medical expenses
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Lost wages and income (up to 80%)
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Up to $25 per day in cab fare to get to and from doctors’ appointments
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Other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses due to the accident
Damages for Pain and Suffering:
If you suffer a “serious injury”, you may maintain a lawsuit seeking compensation for your pain and suffering. New York law defines serious injuries as any or all of the following:
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Death
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Dismemberment
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Significant disfigurement
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Fractures
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Loss of fetus (spontaneous loss of pregnancy)
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Total and permanent loss of use of a bodily organ or function or system
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Significant limitations on the use of a body part, function, or system
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Non-permanent injury that will likely result in a change to your daily activities for at least 90 days within the 180 days immediately after the accident.
Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
OUR VISION
Our mission is to help you reach your goals. We take the time to understand your legal needs and we go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. We provide our services with the understanding that our success depends upon your satisfaction. This basic principle is the foundation of everything we do.
Turck Law, P.C. was founded by Shawn A. Turck. Shawn graduated cum laude from New York Law School, where he was a John Marshall Harlan Scholar and Associate Editor of the Law Review. Shawn is a former associate of a full-service, international law firm and maintains a close professional relationship with them. This relationship allows him to call upon their resources to better serve your needs.
Prior to practicing law, Shawn was a NASD Series 7, 9, 10 and 63 licensed securities broker for a national brokerage firm. Outside of the practice of law, Shawn enjoys fishing and hiking with his family and friends.
Shawn is admitted to practice law in the state courts of New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal district courts for the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York and the District of New Jersey.