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Joshua Farkas, Business Attorney in Brooklyn, New York

Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and Real Estate

PartneratStein Farkas & Schwartz LLP

Brooklyn, NY

Practicing business in Brooklyn since 1996.

30+
Years practicing
2
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Joshua Farkas is a partner based in Brooklyn, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. Joshua has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stein Farkas & Schwartz LLP.

Based in
Brooklyn, NY
Experience
over 30 years
Known for
Business · Estate Planning · Real Estate
  • Handles Business, Estate Planning, and Real Estate matters from Brooklyn, NY.
  • Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Joshua Farkas: Joshua Farkas is a partner based in Brooklyn, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. Joshua has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stein Farkas & Schwartz LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Joshua Farkas

Joshua concentrates on business, estate planning, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joshua handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Brooklyn, New York

Joshua takes business matters in Brooklyn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.

Estate Planning cases in Brooklyn, New York

Joshua takes estate planning matters in Brooklyn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Brooklyn, New York

Joshua takes real estate matters in Brooklyn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Joshua Farkas — Over 30 years of New York business experience

Joshua Farkas is a partner based in Brooklyn, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. Joshua has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stein Farkas & Schwartz LLP.

Joshua Farkas is a lawyer practicing banking law, real estate, estate planning. Joshua received a B.S. degree from Yeshiva University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Joshua practices at Stein Farkas & Schwartz LLP in Brooklyn, NY.

How Joshua handles business matters

Joshua Farkas is a lawyer practicing banking law, real estate, estate planning. Joshua received a B.S. degree from Yeshiva University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Joshua practices at Stein Farkas & Schwartz LLP in Brooklyn, NY.

The kind of cases Joshua takes

Joshua reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and real estate matters in Brooklyn and the surrounding New York area.

Credentials

Joshua Farkas's legal education and bar admissions

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

    J.D. · 1995

  • Yeshiva University

    B.S. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Joshua's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania

    2007 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    1996 · ACTIVE

Joshua studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.S. in Yeshiva University.

Law school and academic background

Joshua completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.S. in Yeshiva University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joshua runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Joshua Farkas's office in Brooklyn

Joshua's primary office is at 1639 E. 13th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11229. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Stein Farkas & Schwartz LLP

1639 E. 13th St.

Brooklyn, NY 11229

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Hiring guide

How to hire Joshua Farkas — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Joshua usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Joshua charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Joshua will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Brooklyn, New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Joshua

Joshua discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Joshua confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Joshua's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Joshua Farkas

  • How much does it cost to hire Joshua for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Joshua walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Joshua offer a free consultation?

    Joshua charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Joshua's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in New York typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Joshua gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Joshua take my case if I'm outside Brooklyn?

    Joshua is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Joshua will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Joshua?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Joshua will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Joshua accepting new business clients right now?

    Joshua's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Brooklyn and Albany in New York

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