Brian Farkas is an associate attorney at Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP in New York, focusing his practice on commercial litigation, arbitration and intellectual property. Brian earned his B.A. from Vassar College and J.D. from Cardozo School of Law. In law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution and won the Andrew S. Zucker Award for Academic Excellence. His writing on arbitration and mediation has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York County Lawyer, Dispute Resolution Journal, Resolutions Roundtable, Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation, and the Northeastern Law Journal.
Outside of the firm, he serves as a volunteer mediator through the New York Peace Institute. He teaches in Brooklyn Law School's Mediation Clinic, training students in Civil Court and Small Claims Court mediation.
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Articles By Brian Farkas
Dealing with situations where a home contractor, subcontractor, or supplier goes too far in filing a lien against your home.
Make sure you're not paying too much in Pennsylvania property taxes!
Not happy about your Texas property tax bill? Here are your options.
Elderly, disabled, and other persons may qualify for various exemptions from North Carolina property tax.
How much is too much to pay in interest to a family member who lends money for a home purchase? Or too little?
Is your home contractor trying to force your hand on payment by filing a lien on your property? Here are some steps to take.
Trade secrets are an important form of intellectual property that can protect your business's confidential information.
What to consider before purchasing an abandoned property, and where to find them.
Copyright law provides you with certain exclusive rights over your creations.
How can Florida homeowners handle mechanic's liens placed on their property?