Election Law
The SARDAR LAW FIRM helps our clients formulate well-adapted strategies to help eliminate problems for candidates in their filing and reporting concerns. Our attorneys advise clients on the latest legal matters to prevent last minute surprises in their bid. Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.
The biggest problem candidates have is that they contact us too late. If you are considering running for office in New York, you should discuss your plans with an election lawyer first. With recent national and state election difficulties making headlines, especially in New York City, the general public is finally becoming aware of the complexities and surprising pitfalls of election laws and procedures. The laws are seemingly simple, leading many candidates to move ahead in their bid for election without understanding the complexities involved.
Petition Process
The biggest hurdle in New York is the petition process. New York Election Law on petitioning is extremely detailed and one mistake can prevent you from appearing on the ballot. Our lawyers will advise you and yor volunteers on how to correctly and efficiently handle the petition process.
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Training your staff on key elements in the petition process.
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Reviewing petitions before they are submitted.
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Objections and specifications.
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Board of Election Hearings
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State Court Appeals
Campaign Finance
Most successful campaigns require spending money, but the money has to be carefully spent and meticulously documented. Our attorneys can help you with campaign finance filings with the state or county Board of Elections, or with the FEC in federal races.
Campaign finance issues are critical and often a cause for concern for first time candidates. It is better to contact an election lawyer before these issues appear in your campaign.
Our expertise allows for clients to concentrate on reaching their public, not crisis control. Our attorneys have handled petition and election appeals, just to mention a few. Election issues are high profile and precise, our attorneys can be there to guide you through these complex waters so you can focus on your campaign.
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