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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Brooklyn to Staten Island

October 13, 2026

Eminent Domain in Staten Island: Property Rights, Compensation and Deadlines

Craig A. Fine explains the difference between challenging a taking and pursuing compensation, with official New York sources and an owner's checklist.

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October 13, 2026

Rezoning Property in Staten Island: What Owners Should Know Before They Commit

Craig A. Fine explains zoning changes, variances, special districts, environmental review and the risks of buying property on an assumed approval.

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October 13, 2026

Loan-to-Own Financing Landmines: Lessons From New York City’s Five Boroughs

Craig A. Fine reviews five public New York decisions and the financing terms borrowers should examine before signing a loan or workout.

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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge representing Staten Island and Richmond County

October 11, 2026

Open Permits and Property Records in a Staten Island Purchase

A Staten Island home purchase involves more than agreeing on a price. A finished basement, rear addition or converted garage may look ready to…

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October 11, 2026

The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. Welcomes Mandarin-Speaking Clients

The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. welcomes Chinese-speaking clients. A Mandarin-speaking associate attorney can help clients discuss their legal concerns and understand…

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Legal documents being reviewed and signed for a real estate closing

October 6, 2026

Real Estate Closing Review: Contract, Title, Financing and Due Diligence

How contract terms, title, financing, property records, adjustments, and closing documents fit together in a real estate transaction.

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Craig A. Fine working on business litigation

October 5, 2026

Before Commercial Litigation: Contracts, Evidence and Business Objectives

How contracts, evidence preservation, claims, defenses, remedies, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and business goals shape a commercial dispute.

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Estate planning documents related to estate planning

October 4, 2026

New York Probate and Estate Administration: A Practical Starting Point

Initial New York probate and estate-administration steps involving wills, fiduciaries, assets, debts, beneficiaries, and Surrogate's Court.

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Eye-level view of a family discussing estate planning

October 3, 2026

Wills and Trusts: Choosing the Right Estate-Planning Tools

How wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health-care directives, beneficiary designations, and ownership work together in an estate plan.

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Craig A. Fine, Esq.

Craig A. Fine is the founder of The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. and author of The Fine Line Blog. His commentary addresses practical issues involving real estate, business, landlord-tenant matters, litigation, estate planning, and multi-state legal considerations.

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Who Is Attorney Craig Albert Fine? Real Estate Purchases and Sales How careful contract review, due diligence and closing coordination protect a property transaction By Craig A. Fine, Esq. · August 15, 2025 Buying or selling property is more than agreeing on a price. The contract assigns deadlines, risks and responsibilities long before the closing.…
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