Eviction Lawyer for Landlords in
Nassau and Suffolk County
Fast – Efficient – AffordablE – Experienced – Approachable
If you are a landlord in Nassau or Suffolk County and you need to evict a tenant, you need an eviction lawyer for landlords who handles this type of case every day. Not a general practice attorney who takes landlord-tenant work on the side. A firm where evictions are the only thing on the calendar.
That is what we do. Our attorneys have 40 years of combined experience handling evictions for Long Island landlords. One flat fee. No surprise charges. We typically get your predicate notice out to the process server the same day we are retained.
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Why Landlords in Nassau and Suffolk County Hire Us
There is no shortage of general practice attorneys on Long Island who will take an eviction case. Here is why landlords who have done their homework call us instead.
| ✓ Evictions Only | We do not handle general practice matters. Every case on our calendar is an eviction. That focus means fewer mistakes, faster filings, and no learning curve on cases like yours. |
| ✓ One Flat Fee | One fee covers everything from the predicate notice through trial. No per-appearance billing, no surprise charges. You know exactly what this costs before we start. |
| ✓ 40 Years Combined Experience | Our attorneys bring 40 years of combined landlord-tenant experience. We have appeared in Nassau and Suffolk County courts thousands of times. |
| ✓ We Move Fast | We typically get your predicate notice out to the process server the same day we are retained. Most firms wait. We start. |
What We Do
We handle evictions for residential and commercial landlords throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County. Every case type below is handled on a flat-fee basis with no per-appearance billing.
| Service | Who It’s For |
| Nonpayment Evictions | Tenant stopped paying rent. We serve the 14-day rent demand, file the petition, and appear in court. |
| Holdover Evictions | Expired lease, no lease, informal arrangement, or disruptive tenant. You want them out regardless of rent. |
| Family Member & Household Removal | Adult children, siblings, in-laws, ex-partners, estate and trust situations. Most are district court matters. |
| Commercial Evictions | Nonpaying or holdover commercial tenants in Nassau and Suffolk County. |
| Post-Foreclosure Evictions | Removing prior owners or tenants from a property purchased at foreclosure or through a distressed sale. |
How the Eviction Process Works
Every eviction in New York follows the same basic path. Here is what we do from the moment you retain us to the moment the tenant is removed.
- We determine the right proceeding and serve the predicate notice. Before anything gets filed, we confirm whether your situation calls for a nonpayment proceeding, a holdover proceeding, or something else. We then draft the correct predicate notice and get it out to a process server. We typically do this the same day you retain us.
- We draft and file the petition. Once the notice period passes without the tenant leaving, we prepare a notice of petition with petition and file it in the correct district court for your county. All court filing fees are included in our flat fee. A court date is assigned.
- We appear in court and get the warrant. We represent you at every court appearance. You do not need to show up in most cases. If the court rules in your favor, a warrant of eviction is issued. The county sheriff then removes the tenant from the property. If the case goes to trial, our flat fee covers that too.
From retention to removal, most residential evictions in Nassau and Suffolk County resolve in 60 to 120 days. Most matters settle before trial once the tenant understands the landlord means business.
Learn more about eviction timelines in Nassau and Suffolk County →
Serving Landlords in Nassau County and Suffolk County
Nassau County
We appear in the Nassau County District Court on a regular basis. If your rental property is anywhere in Nassau County, whether in Hempstead, Great Neck, Oceanside, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Levittown, or anywhere else in the county, this is our court. We know how it operates, how cases get scheduled, and how to move things along efficiently.
Learn more about the Nassau County Eviction Process →
Suffolk County
Suffolk County has multiple district courts, and the right court depends on which town the property is located in. We appear across all of them, covering Babylon, Islip, Brookhaven, Smithtown, Huntington, Riverhead, Southampton, and the rest of the county. Filing in the wrong court is a procedural error that costs time and money. We file in the right court the first time.
Learn more about the Suffolk County Eviction Process →
Frequently Asked Questions
A landlord eviction lawyer handles the legal process of removing a tenant or occupant from your property. That includes determining the right type of proceeding, serving the predicate notice, drafting and filing the petition, appearing in court on your behalf, and obtaining the warrant of eviction. We handle all of it. You do not need to appear in court in most cases.
You are not legally required to have a lawyer for an eviction in New York. Landlords can represent themselves in district court. The problem is that eviction proceedings have strict technical requirements around notice type, notice content, service method, and petition format. A defect in any of those steps gives the tenant grounds to have the case dismissed. Most landlords who try it themselves and run into a problem end up calling us anyway, just later and with time and money already lost. A free consultation call costs you nothing.
We charge one flat fee for evictions in Nassau County that covers everything from the predicate notice through trial. There are no per-appearance charges, no surprise bills, and no additional fees if the tenant fights back or the case takes longer than expected. The process server fee is a separate pass-through cost of approximately $85. You can see our current rates on our pricing page.
The same flat fee structure applies to Suffolk County evictions. One fee covers everything through trial regardless of how many court appearances are required. This is a meaningful difference from attorneys who charge hourly or bill separately for each appearance. Some Suffolk County landlords have called us after running up $3,000 or more with an hourly attorney before the case even reached trial.
Most evictions in Nassau County resolve in 60 to 90 days from the time we are retained. The predicate notice period runs first, then the petition is filed at the Nassau County District Court, and a court date is scheduled. Most cases settle at or before the first court appearance. Cases that go to trial take longer, but that is not the typical outcome. Full Nassau County eviction timeline →
The timeline in Suffolk County is shorter Nassau, typically 60 to 120 days from retention to conclusion The specific district court depends on the town where the property is located, and court scheduling varies by location. We account for that when we give you a timeline estimate on your free call. Full Suffolk County eviction timeline →
A nonpayment eviction is based on the tenant failing to pay rent. The tenant can stop it by paying what they owe. A holdover eviction is based on your right to recover possession of the property, and the tenant cannot stop it by paying. Use a nonpayment proceeding when the money is the issue and you would keep the tenant if they paid. Use a holdover proceeding when you want them out regardless of what they pay.
Yes. A verbal month-to-month arrangement carries the same legal weight as a written one in New York. The absence of a written lease does not protect the tenant. What it affects is the type of notice required before you can file. We will confirm the right notice on your free consultation call.
Our flat fee covers trial. If the tenant contests the case and it goes to a hearing, you are not paying anything additional. We appear and argue the case. The vast majority of matters resolve before trial because once tenants see the petition is filed and a court date is set, most understand the situation is not going away.
In most cases, yes. We appear on your behalf at every court date. You do not need to take time off work or show up at the courthouse. There are some situations where your presence may be needed, and we will tell you upfront if that applies to your case.
We serve Nassau County and Suffolk County only. We do not handle evictions in New York City, Westchester, or anywhere outside of Long Island. That focus is intentional. Knowing Nassau and Suffolk courts inside and out is what lets us work efficiently and accurately on every case.
We typically get your predicate notice out to the process server the same day we are retained. From there, the notice period runs according to the type of tenancy, and once it expires we file the petition. The sooner you call, the sooner the clock starts.
Yes. Call or text us at any time. We will talk through your situation, tell you which type of proceeding applies, give you a realistic timeline, and answer any questions you have. There is no charge for the consultation and no obligation to retain us afterward.
We appear in the Nassau County District Court for all Nassau County properties. For Suffolk County properties, we appear in the applicable district court based on the town where the property is located, including courts covering Babylon, Islip, Brookhaven, Smithtown, Huntington, Riverhead, and Southampton. Find your Long Island eviction court →
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We have helped thousands of Long Island landlords remove tenants and recover their properties. One flat fee, no surprises, and we move fast.
Call or text us right now for a free consultation. We will tell you exactly what you are dealing with and what it will cost.
