Arnold M. Bottalico

Arnold M. Bottalico

  • Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims ...
  • New York
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Over twenty-three years of diversified legal experience. My practice areas include: Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Personal Injuries. Call for free consultation!

Education
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D.
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Hofstra University
B.A.
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Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Arnold M. Bottalico, Attorney At Law
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Operating and managing a small legal practice concentrating in the areas of real estate, business organizations, civil litigation, family law, estate planning and contract law.
Senior in-house counsel
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
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Managed and investigated a wide range of title claims for the northeast region. Formulated and articulated legal opinions on real property issues pertaining to gaps in title, priority of liens, adverse possession, easements, covenants/restrictions, capacity of parties to convey, mortgage and mechanic lien foreclosures, Article 15 proceedings, boundary/description/survey matters, trusts/estates, bankruptcy, fraud, and forgery. Drafted denial of coverage, reservation of rights and tender of defense letters. Directed and oversaw outside counsel regarding litigation which included pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings and trials. Managed cases involving allegations of bad-faith practices, declaratory judgment actions, class actions, and appeals. Negotiated settlements, conducted examinations under oaths of insureds, pursued recoupment and asserted claims against Lloyds of London as well as against errors and omissions policies. Engaged in all aspects of insurance law and had significant dealings with NYS Department of Insurance.
Attorney
SHAPIRO & KREISMAN
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Represented over seventy-five banking institutions in the area of mortgage foreclosure for this heavy volume foreclosure law firm. Handled all phases of foreclosure litigation from inception to trials. Caseload consisted of over five hundred and fifty contested and uncontested foreclosures. Heavy motion, court, and loan workout experience including modifications, forbearances, reinstatements and settlements.
Attorney
GOLDEN WEXLER & SARNESE, P.C
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Represented numerous financial institutions in a variety of transactions from cooperatives to residential and commercial real estate transactions, including construction loans, purchases, refinancings and mortgage modifications, consolidations and extensions. Performed all preparation for closings, including review and preparation of loan documents, review of title insurance policies, and independently conducted closings on behalf of banks. Performed all aspects of pre-trial preparation in foreclosure and civil litigation proceedings, including pleadings, motions and court appearances. Provided general legal advice in the areas of real estate, commercial transactions and bank compliance with federal and state regulations.
Certifications
Licensed Real Estate Broker
NYS
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
member
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NYS Bar Association
Pro-bono counsel to Superstorm Sandy victims
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Activities: Provided legal advice to New York State Residents affected by Superstorm Sandy.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Practice Areas
Foreclosure Defense
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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Contact & Map
Foreclosure Attorney
1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: (516) 543-1329