Thank you for your interest in the law offices of Placid & Emmanuel, P.C., (Hereinafter referred to as "the firm "). This site is designed primarily to provide you with a brief first hand information about our firm and the services we render to the public. The site also provides germane information on courts and law related matters. Our THE LAW & YOU page provides an assortment of information from New York State Courts addresses to breaking legal news. The site will be revised frequently to provide new and updated information.

Placid & Emmanuel, P.C., is a multi disciplinary law firm, with international affiliations. We provide legal representation and counseling in two principal areas - litigation and business law. As litigators we handle primarily personal injuries, medical malpractice, products liability, discrimination, Bankruptcy and matrimonial disputes. In our corporate and commercial practice we provide guidance and representation in forming companies, international business consulting, contract negotiations, and a host of other commercial matters. We also have a special expertise in business and legal matters involving trade and investment in Nigerian and other West African countries.

The firm is in every serious sense, a civil trial law firm. We represent mostly seriously injured patients, consumers and workers in all kinds of litigation. To exceed our clients' expectations, we ensure that we conduct trials for cases that should be tried, while settling those that must be settled. We have tremendous trial experience in Civil Court of the City of New York, Supreme Court of the State of New York and Court of Claims. In addition, our partners represent clients in United States District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts. Our partner, Placidus Aguwa, is an Arbitrator of the Civil Court of the City of New York, giving us the double advantage of experiencing law from both the litigants perspective and from a mediator's standpoint. What we are most proud of is that we have represented people of all ages from almost every walk of life and every racial, ethnic and religious background imaginable. To achieve our goals, we work 24 hours, 7 days a week. We believe that just like a patient may need to seek medical advice at 3 am in the morning, a client or potential client, may need legal counseling or representation at the same time of the night. Accordingly, please feel free to contact us at any time of the day or night.

The recent joint venture agreement with the law firm of R.U.Metu & Associates, a leading Nigerian corporate law firm was conceived to provide effective legal services to our clients in America seeking to take advantage of the flourishing business climate and opportunities in Nigeria, while at the same time benefiting Nigerians and Nigerian businesses seeking to do business with Americans.

The firm engages the services of associates, practicing in distinct areas of law and industry specializations. Currently, our partners are legal practitioners admitted to practice in the Courts of the State of New York, United States Federal courts and Nigerian courts.

Our clientele includes individuals, corporations, small businesses and diplomatic missions. Our partners, associates and entire legal team, are highly efficient and qualified gentlemen and ladies. We avail ourselves with the state of the art software and books necessary for an efficient and rewarding law practice.

Whether you are a client, potential client, law student or job applicant we encourage you to take a thorough look at our web site, especially, our PRACTICE AREA and THE LAW & YOU sections, but more importantly, please contact our office for more information and/or to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our partners and/or dedicated staff members.

Yes, We Can Help

Are you STARTING a NEW BUSINESS or combining existing businesses? Do you need a new STOCKHOLDERS or PARTNERSHIP agreement? Does someone owe you money or is your business being sued for the payment of money?

Are you considering filing for BANKRUPTCY?

Have you had an EMPLOYMENT problem such as DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT or WRONGFUL DISCHARGE? Has your boss or supervisor RETALIATED for any lawful action you have taken to complain about treatment or conditions?

Were you involved in a MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, did your child suffer BIRTH INJURIES, do you believe that your doctor has committed MEDICAL MALPRACTICE or DELAYED DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER or other medical condition? Were you injured in a CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT? Did a DEFECTIVE PRODUCT or automobile injure you? We can help.

Are you about to start a career in PROFESSIONAL SPORTS or ENTERTAINMENT, and do you need legal advice that an agent cannot, or will not, tell you. Are you concerned about anticipated advance or bonus and do you want that money to grow and to secure your future? Are you an ENTERTAINER who needs legal representation with AGENTS, RECORD COMPANIES, CLUBS, THEATERS or GROUPS? Do you have a THEATER, RECORD COMPANY, or other PERFORMANCE VENUE in need of business representation? Have you been injured in someone's PREMISES or SIDEWALK, an office building, theater, resort or other public place because of a DANGEROUS or DEFECTIVE CONDITION? Have you been INJURED in any way at all which was not your fault? Do you have issues concerning product LICENSING or use of personal ENDORSEMENTS? Are you starting an INTERNET SITE or have a COPYRIGHT or TRADEMARK problem with an existing site? Do you need to draft a WILL or plan your ESTATE? Are you seeking DIVORCE or SEPARATION from your spouse or do you have a CHILD SUPPORT issue?

WE CAN HELP.

Once again, welcome to Placid & Emmanuel, P.C.