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Employment Law

Protect your business with expert guidance on workplace policies, discrimination, wage laws, and more.

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Business Law

Strategic legal solutions to support your business from formation to litigation and beyond.

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Education Law

Helping schools stay compliant with legal audits, policy development, and staff agreements.

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Mediation Services

Leveraging employment and corporate law experience to mediate workplace disputes and business conflicts with precision and practical results.

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At Halpern & Scrom Law, we are driven by a mission to be trusted partners in our clients’ success. Grounded in values of integrity and creativity, we deliver proactive, practical counsel that aligns with each client’s unique goals. We’re proud to offer a collaborative and diverse environment where client relationships are prioritized, and where mentorship, preparation, and responsiveness define our approach. This commitment shapes each decision we make and every solution we provide, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and support to achieve their goals.

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Can Text Messages Become Legally Binding?

In today’s business landscape, deals are no longer made exclusively in boardrooms or through formally drafted agreements. Emails, direct messages and text messages have become routine tools for negotiating, confirming, and even finalizing business...

What is Required Under Secure Choice for NY Employers?

New York Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement savings program required organizations that do not have an employer-sponsored retirement plan. The program allows employees to save through automatic payroll deductions into a Roth IRA that...

What Are the Minimum Wage Updates for 2026?

In 2026, states and localities will again be raising minimum wages, continuing the increases implemented in prior years. The wages listed below do not apply to tipped employees. Because many 2026 rates are tied to inflation and subject to final...

Why Are Reference Checks Critical to Effective Hiring?

Reference checks are a critical component of a broader risk-management strategy designed to meet the standard of care and mitigate exposure to negligent hiring and negligent retention claims. Simply collecting reference names is insufficient;...

Can Text Messages Become Legally Binding?

In today’s business landscape, deals are no longer made exclusively in boardrooms or through formally drafted agreements. Emails, direct messages and text messages have become routine tools for negotiating, confirming, and even finalizing business...

What is Required Under Secure Choice for NY Employers?

New York Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement savings program required organizations that do not have an employer-sponsored retirement plan. The program allows employees to save through automatic payroll deductions into a Roth IRA that...

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