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The Ottley Law Firm, provides high quality legal services in all of our areas of concentration. Mr. Ottley is aggressive and passionate about the services that he provides. He regularly conducts research on the legal issues of his cases and always goes a bit extra to ensure that all issues are addressed to his satisfaction. Mr. Ottley listens to his clients and understands their situation and trys his best to address the case fully. He will file motions to obtain relief from the court and will appeal a court's decision when appropriate. We want our clients to feel like members of a team and so we keep them informed about their cases.

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Consumer Law

Lemon Law

Divorce

Uncontested Divorce

• Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

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  A consultation fee of $150 is required for certain areas of our practice.
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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4194304

Since 2004

2nd Circuit

Since 2015

US Court of Federal Claims

Since 2022

Attorney

The Ottley Law Firm, P.C.

2004 - Current

Physician Assistant

One Brooklyn Health

2002 - Current

National physician Assistant Certification

Villanova University School of Law

J.D. (1996)

1993 - present

St. John's University

B.S. (1989) | Physician Assistant Studies

1985 - 1989

AILA

Current

American Immigration Council

Current

New York State Bar  # 4194304

Member

2004 - Current

Q. Can i get my security deposit back

February 6, 2023

A: The landlord has a duty to decrease (mitigate) his damages. The landlord also has a duty to return your security deposit within 14 days of you vacating the premises. Landlord was supposed to deduct the cost of the damages that you caused to the apartment from your security deposit. Since your landlord failed to provide you with an itemization of the damages to the apartment and to return your security deposit within 14 days of you vacate the premises, your landlord, would not be able to legally retain any portion of your security deposit. You should be able to successfully sue for twice the amount of your security deposit for his/her failure to comply with the law.

Q. My neighbor has no lease with renters in his home. One renter is now in jail. How long should he wait to empty the room?

January 26, 2023

A: Going in and emptying the room is not lawful. You should confirm that the tenant is in prison and then try to contact them to find out what they would and would not be able and willing to do to keep the place or whether they would surrender the premises. If no agreement can be reached, you may have to bring a case against them for either holdover or nonpayment, except for cases involving tenants who are the victims of domestic violence. The person can be served in the prison as well as their residence.

Q. Is it legal for my landlord to use a window (not open) to enter my home while we are away? He lost his key

January 25, 2023

A: It is not lawful for the landlord to enter into your apartment in the way that you have described. As a tenant, you have exclusive possession of the space that you are paying rent for. If the landlord would like to get access to your apartment, the landlord has to request reasonable days for access. In an emergency situation, the landlord does not have to obtain your consent to enter your premises.

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