Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq. - Attorney at Law

Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq. - Attorney at Law Law Office of Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq. ⚖️
Of Counsel - Brown, Altman & Di Leo LLP Thank you for your interest in the Law Office of Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq.

As a seasoned litigation attorney with over three decades of experience, I have had the privilege of advising hundreds of individuals facing a wide variety of legal issues. My practice has spanned corporate and commercial litigation, appellate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and much more, guiding clients through every stage—from inception to trial. Over the years, I’ve noticed that when someone enc

ounters a legal issue, one of the first and most important questions they ask is: “What are my legal rights?”

Closely following that is the next crucial question: “Do I need a lawyer?”

My primary goal is to help prospective clients understand their legal rights and navigate the often-complex legal process with clarity and confidence. As legal counsel for businesses, executives, professionals, attorneys, and individuals, I am dedicated to delivering personalized, strategic solutions to achieve my clients' goals. I pride ourselves on tackling complex challenges with creativity and precision, always striving for the best possible outcomes. Beyond delivering results, I am committed to fostering strong, open communication and maintaining the highest standards of integrity, competence, and excellence in everything I do. If you would like to learn more about how I can assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards,
Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq.

♦️On December 3, 2024, a federal court issued a nationwide injunction temporarily halting the enforcement of the Corpora...
12/10/2024

♦️On December 3, 2024, a federal court issued a nationwide injunction temporarily halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (“BOI”). This effectively suspended the January 1, 2025, mandatory filing deadline for entities formed before 2024. While the court questioned the constitutionality of the CTA, the decision is not final, and the U.S. Department of Justice is expected to appeal.

Subject to a number of exemptions, the BOI Rule requires legal entities formed or registered to do business in the United States to report beneficial ownership information to a national database maintained by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

According to the CTA, businesses that fail to file a BOIR on time or provide incomplete or incorrect information can face civil penalties. The fines include:
* Up to $500 per day for each day the report is late or incorrect.
* These daily fines can add up quickly, so it’s important to file accurately and on time.

Willful failure to file a BOI, or providing false or fraudulent information, can lead to criminal penalties, which are much more severe. These include:
* Fines: Up to $10,000.
* Imprisonment: Up to two years for willfully providing false information or deliberately failing to submit the BOIR.

Although at this time filing BOI reports are not required, if the injunction is overturned, there may be a last-minute rush to file. We’ll see what happens.♦️

I’m beyond honored to be featured in the Summer 2024 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine! 📖✨ Holding this magazine and my artic...
07/26/2024

I’m beyond honored to be featured in the Summer 2024 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine! 📖✨ Holding this magazine and my article, “Crafting Success with Words: How Contracts Empower Women Entrepreneurs,” fills me with immense pride and gratitude. 🙏✨

In this piece, I share over 34 years of legal expertise about the vital role contracts play in empowering women entrepreneurs. It’s a privilege to contribute to such a significant discussion and to be part of a magazine that champions women nationally.

A huge thank you to Tonia DeCosimo for including me in this empowering publication and for being such an inspiring force for women everywhere. Your dedication to uplifting women is truly remarkable. 🌟💪
Lidia (Szczepanowski) the Lawyer ⚖️



♦️Hochul signs legislation to refresh alcohol laws in New York StateGovernor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Saturday th...
10/17/2023

♦️Hochul signs legislation to refresh alcohol laws in New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Saturday that will work to modernize New York’s laws that are related to alcoholic beverages.
Hochul says this is in an effort to expand options for consumers, as well as support New York’s small businesses that serve alcoholic beverages.
Part of this legislation would allow for the sale of beer, mead, braggot, and cider on any day of the week including Sundays. Another part will allow both liquor and wine stores to expand hours on Sundays, and will be able to open at 10 a.m., and close at 10 p.m.
The rest of the legislation package includes:
* Extending the validity of a brewer’s license from one year to three years
* Businesses to prepare and keep drinks containing alcohol in pressurized dispensing machines
* Allowing retail stores to sell complementary gift and promotional items related to wine and spirit sales
* Adding parcels of land to the list of premises which are exempt from the provisions of law, which generally restrict manufacturers/wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a liquor license
“Across New York, breweries, distilleries and other alcoholic beverage businesses are creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity,” Governor Hochul said. “I’m proud to sign this legislation that will modernize the laws governing the sales of alcoholic beverages in New York.”

♦️NYC Short Term Rental Laws♦️You cannot rent out an entire apartment or home to visitors for less than 30 days, even if...
09/07/2023

♦️NYC Short Term Rental Laws♦️
You cannot rent out an entire apartment or home to visitors for less than 30 days, even if you own or live in the building in NYC.
NYS Multiple Dwelling Law prohibits short-term rentals in buildings with three or more units.

MDL § 4(8)(a), the relevant statute, states: A “class A” multiple dwelling is a multiple dwelling [3 units] that is occupied for permanent residence purposes. The following uses of a dwelling unit by the permanent occupants thereof shall not be deemed to be inconsistent with the occupancy of such dwelling unit for permanent residence purposes: (1)(A) occupancy of such dwelling unit for fewer than thirty consecutive days by other natural persons living within the household.
Also, Section 310.1.3 of the NYC Building Code (BC), provides that an R-3 occupancy includes “buildings or portions thereof containing no more than 2 dwelling unit, occupied, as a rule, for shelter and sleeping accommodation on a long-term basis for a month or more at a time . . ..”
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In order to have short-term (less than 30 days) guests:
You must be present during your guests' stay if it is for less than 30 days and share your apartment or home;
You may have up to two paying guests staying in your household for fewer than 30 days, only if every guest has free and unobstructed access to every room, and each exit within the apartment;
Internal doors cannot have key locks that allow guests to leave and lock their room behind them. All occupants need to maintain a common household, which means, among other things, that every member of the family and all guests have access to all parts of the dwelling unit. Internal doors with such key locks create barriers to escaping in an emergency, and may result in the issuance of a temporary vacate order.
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New York State law also prohibits the advertising of an apartment in a Class A multiple dwelling, generally a building with three or more permanent residential units, for rent for any period less than 30 days. Fines for doing so range from $1,000 to $7,500.

🚫 Plastic Utensils No More! 🌱 A new city law prohibiting city establishments from providing customers with plastic utens...
08/01/2023

🚫 Plastic Utensils No More! 🌱
A new city law prohibiting city establishments from providing customers with plastic utensils and other items in takeout or delivery orders unless the customer requests them goes into effect Monday.
The “Skip the Stuff” rules, which were passed by the City Council in January and later signed into law by Mayor Eric Adams, prohibit city restaurants, as well as delivery apps operating in the city, from providing customers with utensils, condiment packets, extra containers and napkins in takeout or delivery orders, unless requested by the customer.
According to the release from the Sanitation Department, the bill aims to reduce single-use plastics that often end up in landfills.
Fines will not begin being issued Monday, according to the Department of Sanitation. Any violations before June 30 of next year will receive a warning instead of a monetary penalty. After that date, any businesses that violate the rules are subject to civil penalties ranging from $50 for a first offense to $250 for a third offense within a 12-month period.♦️

07/26/2023

On May 10, Nassau Suffolk Law Services hosted the 2023 Spring into Action for Justice Reception and Gala at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The event honored Jeffrey M. Kimmel, Esq., who received the Barbara J. Mehrman Commitment to Justice Award & Joyce Lewis, who received the Community Partner in Justice Award. It was a fun-filled evening that included a cocktail hour, open bar, scrumptious buffet dinner, raffles, live music and more. It was a huge success!
Nassau Suffolk Law Services is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income individuals and families in our community gain access to justice in civil legal matters. I am proud to be an Advisory Board member of this extraordinary organization.
Together we are working to
“Spring into Action for Justice”
https://www.nslawservices.org/


















CALLING ALL LONG ISLAND ATTORNEYS!The NYBLNG invites you to the organization's next Interactive Breakfast Networking Mee...
07/26/2023

CALLING ALL LONG ISLAND ATTORNEYS!

The NYBLNG invites you to the organization's next Interactive Breakfast Networking Meeting!

New York Boutique Lawyers Networking Group (NYBLNG) established in 2008, is a Group for Networking, Referrals & Exchanging ideas for Lawyers for over 15 years!

NYBLNG's next breakfast meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 8/2/23 at The Bristal located at 1001 Axinn Ave, , Garden City, NY 11530.
A COMPLIMENTARY Continental Breakfast will be served!

THIS IS A LAWYER ONLY EVENT but Law Clerks, paralegals & law office managers are also welcome.

The topic for this meeting is – "The Evolving Landscape: Law Firms, Managing Partners, and the Future of Work Culture".

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER : Shari Davidson CPC, President
On Balance Search Consultants LLC, an elite boutique legal search firm with over 15 years of experience placing attorneys in the Metro New York area.
Shari is the premier Attorney Recruiter, Legal Recruiter, Search Consultant, & Head Hunter for Partner & Associate Attorneys & Other Legal Positions. On Balance is a long-standing and active member of the (NALSC) National Association of Legal Search Consultants.
https://www.onbalancesearch.com/

Discussion:
- Do Employers prefer remote, hybrid or in-office employment situations? Why?
- Has the Work Culture within Law Firms changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? How? Is there a “new normal”?
- Which areas of law are seeing a hiring freeze/increase on Long Island.
- Do Employers prefer remote, hybrid or in-office employment situations? Why?
- Has the Work Culture within Law Firms changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? How? Is there a “new normal”?
- Which areas of law are seeing a hiring freeze/increase on Long Island.
- How long do admins stay at firms? attorneys?

Please RSVP at: http://evite.me/ASVmc1rft2
See you on August 2nd!
Regards,

NYBLNG Advisory Board-
Bradley Siegel, Esq.
Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq.
Alan J Schwartz, Esq.
Michael Moskowitz, Esq.
Matthew Schuller

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