About Law Office of Janet S. Jenness — General Practice New York
The Law Office of Janet S. Jenness offers general practice New York clients can use for civil, family, and estate matters across Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. The solo practice handles a steady mix of routine work for individuals and small businesses in a market dominated by large firms. For nearby counsel, see our New York attorney directory.
The office serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Civil matters typically route through the New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street or New York City Civil Court at 111 Centre Street. Estate and probate work goes to Surrogate’s Court at 31 Chambers Street.
What Clients Say
Clients describe the office as accessible and willing to take cases that big-firm intake teams pass over. Reviews mention careful preparation and direct communication during deposition prep. The tone of feedback skews toward steady, attentive advocacy.
General Practice New York — Practice Areas & Services
- Civil litigation in NYC Civil Court and Supreme Court, New York County
- Family law including divorce, custody, and support modifications
- Estate planning, wills, and Surrogate’s Court matters
- Real estate closings and co-op or condo disputes
- Small business and commercial contract work
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most Manhattan civil cases get filed?
Cases over $50,000 go to the New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street. Cases under $50,000 route through New York City Civil Court at 111 Centre Street. Surrogate’s Court at 31 Chambers Street handles probate and estate disputes.
How long does a Manhattan civil case take?
Standard civil cases in New York County Supreme Court run 18 to 30 months from filing to trial. Settlement before trial is common — fewer than 5% of cases reach a verdict. Civil Court matters generally close faster, often in 6 to 12 months.
What does a New York probate cost?
Surrogate’s Court filing fees scale with estate size, ranging from $45 for estates under $10,000 up to $1,250 for estates over $500,000. Attorney fees are separate and often based on the SCPA fee schedule. Most uncontested probates close in 9 to 15 months.
Quick Facts: General Practice in New York, New York
- NY trial court filings: 988,222 civil cases filed in New York Trial Courts in 2024, including 91,426 in the Small Claims Assessment Review Program — NY State Unified Court System
- Supreme Court venue: New York County Supreme Court, 60 Centre St, New York — civil cases over $50,000 — NY Courts Directory
- Total system volume: Over 3 million cases are filed, heard, and processed annually across New York’s Unified Court System — NYCOURTS.GOV
