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                  BENJAMIN J. KLEMANOWICZ, JR., P.C.        

                        

                                             300 OLD COUNTRY ROAD

                                                          SUITE 241

                                          MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501

                                                                                            

       

 

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The Legal Plan of Local 138 provides the following legal services to eligible members and their families.

 

     Each of the following has a forty (40) hour limitation of legal services per case.

      1.  Consultations

      2.  Consumer Matters

      3.  Criminal Matters

          (a)  All criminal matters that are brought in

               New York State Courts, including violations,

               misdemeanors and felonies from arraignment

               through disposition.

                (i)   This would not include traffic matters

                     unless the traffic matter is a criminal

                    offense.

               (ii)  Criminal matters in Federal Courts are

                    Excluded.

       4.  Decedent estates

           (a)  Non-contested administration or probate of

               estate of member of the Plan or spouse.

               (i)   This would not include services for the

                    administration or probate for a deceased

                    non-member.

       5.  Estates

           (a)  Representation of the uncontested beneficial

               interest of the eligible member in any estate

              proceeding in New York State.

       6.  Excess Coverage

          (a)  Representation in matters where judgment is

               being sought against the member beyond the

               insurance monetary amount.

       7.  Health Care Proxies

           (a)  Drafting and execution.

      8.  Landlord/Tenant Proceedings

           (a)  Defense of Tenant only.

       9.  Living Wills

          (a)  Drafting and execution.

      10.  Matrimonial Matters

          (a)  Supreme Court or Family Court in New York State.

          (b)  Covered matters are divorce, separation,

              annulment, support or custody proceedings.

               (i)  Only the member of the group will be

                   covered. 

 

     11.  No Fault Proceedings

           (a)  Representation in enforcing the members

              motor vehicle no fault insurance benefits.

     12.  Powers of Attorney

          (a)  Drafting and execution.

     13.  Property Damage Claims.

     14.  Real Estate Proceedings

          (a)  Sale, purchase or lease of any property for

              primary residence of member and spouse.

           (b)  Refinance of mortgage for primary residence.

           (c)  Family residence deed transfer

                (i)  Business or investment property excluded.

      15.  Wills

           (a)  Preparation and execution of a will for member

              and spouse.

      In the event a member wishes legal services in a non-covered matter, the firm of BENJAMIN J. KLEMANOWICZ, JR. P.C. at their option will provide the necessary legal services for such a matter at one-third (1/3) less than their customary fee.

       Requests for legal services should be directed to:

            BENJAMIN J. KLEMANOWICZ, JR., P.C.

            300 Old Country Road, Suite 241

            Mineola, New York 11501

            Phone #:  516-746-7660

            Fax #:  516-747-7292

            Email:  bjklemjb@aol.com

 Inquiries as to eligibility for the legal service benefit should be directed to:

            Legal Fund Administrator, Stephen Barnett

            Local 138

            P. O. Box 206 - Gazza Boulevard

            Farmingdale, New York 11735

            Phone #:  631-694-2480

            Fax #:  631-694-7831

            Email:  sbarnett@Local138.com

  Inquires as to personal injury, malpractice matters and construction site accidents contact your Plan attorney or:

            Robert G. Sullivan, Esq.

Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, P.C.

55 Mineola Boulevard

Mineola, New York 11501

516-742-0707

Email:  rsullivan@triallaw1.com

            Visit their website at:   wwwTrialLaw1.com