About Lina E. Singer, Esq. — General Practice Brooklyn New York
Lina E. Singer, Esq. provides general practice Brooklyn residents and small-business owners turn to for civil, estate, and real-property matters. The firm serves Kings County clients across neighborhoods including Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Sheepshead Bay, and Williamsburg. Because Brooklyn’s bar is among the busiest in the country, the practice’s focus on direct attorney-client communication is unusual and welcomed by clients. Russian and Spanish coordination is available when needed.
The office operates inside Brooklyn’s Kings County legal community. For example, civil matters under $25,000 are handled at New York City Civil Court at 141 Livingston Street, while larger filings move to the Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street. In addition, the firm coordinates with title companies, accountants, and brokers when matters cross professional lines. The first conversation focuses on whether the issue actually requires litigation or whether a clean document settles things.
What Clients Say
Reviewers describe Atty. Singer as steady, thorough, and personable. Clients note that calls are returned the same business day and that paperwork is walked through line by line before signing. Several mention multilingual coordination during real-estate closings and estate planning. The recurring theme is straight talk and predictable billing — no padded hours, no surprise charges.
General Practice Brooklyn — Practice Areas & Services
- Estate planning: wills, health-care proxies, and durable powers of attorney for Kings County residents.
- Real-property closings: condo, co-op, and house closings across Brooklyn and surrounding boroughs.
- Civil disputes: contract claims and small-money matters in NYC Civil Court Kings County.
- Small-business matters: LLC and corporate formation, operating agreements, and basic contract review.
- Landlord-tenant: lease review and Housing Court representation for both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Brooklyn civil cases heard?
Civil matters up to $25,000 are heard at New York City Civil Court Kings County at 141 Livingston Street. Larger civil claims and felony cases proceed at the Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street. Probate and estate matters are handled at Kings County Surrogate’s Court at 2 Johnson Street, and family cases at Kings Family Court at 330 Jay Street.
How much does a general practice attorney charge in Brooklyn?
Simple wills typically run $400 to $900 as a flat fee in New York City. Co-op and condo closings commonly cost $1,500 to $3,000 plus disbursements. Hourly rates for civil and business matters generally fall between $300 and $550.
How long do Brooklyn civil cases take?
Kings County is the busiest civil term in New York State, and that volume affects scheduling. Routine motion practice can take 60 to 120 days for return dates, and contested matters often run a year or more before trial. Filing complete papers the first time is the single biggest factor in keeping a case on track.
Quick Facts: General Practice in Brooklyn, New York
- Busiest civil term: Kings County is the busiest civil term in New York State, handling all non-criminal matters at 360 Adams Street — NY Courts — 2nd Judicial District
- Surrogate’s Court: Kings County Surrogate’s Court at 2 Johnson Street handles wills, estates, and guardianships — NY Courts
- Population: Brooklyn has roughly 2.6 million residents, the largest of New York City’s five boroughs — U.S. Census Bureau
