Welcome to New York State's premier fire protection and EMS law practice!

Our firm offers a comprehensive array of services to address all of the needs of fire departments, fire districts, ambulance services and individual providers. We can handle all of your organization's corporate, contract, litigation, regulatory and government relation needs.

Our involvement in the fire and EMS service gives us an unparalleled ability to offer creative advice and solutions to address your issues.

When we say that we wrote the book on fire department law, we mean it. Brad Pinsky has authored the popular "Fire Department Law and Management Resource Manual" used by hundreds of fire departments throughout New York State.

Our experience saves you time and money. Much of our practice involves working with the laws and issues that regulate organizations like yours. We pride ourselves on our ability to quickly answer your questions and provide you with a finished work product without an extensive investment of our time or your money.

We invite you to learn about our practice and to explore how we can work with you to address your needs.

Bradley M. Pinsky is the head of the fire and EMS practice. Mr. Pinsky represents approximately 200 fire departments, fire districts, ambulance companies and emergency medical service providers across New York State. As an interior firefighter (Lieutenant) and EMT himself, he is familiar with the specific needs of his clients.

LEGAL SERVICES:

Mr. Pinsky counsels providers in a variety of matters including:

• Complying with state and federal laws and regulations
  
• Drafting and revising corporate by-laws
  
• Protecting directors & officers from liability
  
• Forming fire protection districts, fire districts and joint fire districts
  
• Forming ambulance districts
  
• Obtaining compensation for serious injuries to firemen and personnel
  
• Defending lawsuits brought by the public
  
• Drafting and reviewing policies
  
• Developing length of service award plans
  
• Defending EMTs before the New York State Department of Health
  
• Obtaining exempt status from state sales tax and federal income tax
  
• Implementing ambulance billing services
  
• Drafting corporate compliance plans
  
• Obtaining certificates of need
  
• Contracting with municipalities
  
• Purchasing equipment
  
• Purchasing and improving real estate
  
• Compliance with New York State Alcohol Beverage's Control Act
  
• Resolving internal disputes
  
• Billing matters, including Medicare compliance and anti-kickback laws
  
• Complying with labor laws and drafting employee policies
  
• Complying with HIPAA
  

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:

The firm dedicates itself to educating the fire and EMS communities on those issues that impact our roles as leaders and providers. We frequently lecture to small and large groups and are always eager to participate in conferences.