Filing an Article 78 is a big decision. Since Article 78 proceedings must be commenced within a very short time period, it is prudent to seek advice as soon as possible. Why not seek advice from the attorney who created Article78.com, the largest online source of Article 78 information in the world?

Article78.com was created by Steven De Castro, a New York attorney who represents clients in Article 78 proceedings in New York Supreme Court. If you seek advice about a specific Article 78, you are eligible to receive a case evaluation for $270.00.

All evaluations are written: you are not required to come to Mr. De Castro's office. Instead, simply fill out our request form (Adobe Acrobat format), attach all relevant documents, and enclose a payment of $270.00. You may send as much as 200 pages of documentation for Mr. De Castro to review. Once Mr. De Castro agrees to evaluate a case, clients receive a written evaluation within fourteen days. Mr. De Castro will contact you by telephone on the day that the form and payment are received.

The evaluation will analyze the controlling statutes and state (1.) what legal remedies and arguments can be tailored to your specific case, (2.) what is the strength of your case, and (3.) what is the estimated cost to retain Mr. De Castro's representation in your legal matter.

Before you seek a case evaluation, there are some important things you should understand.

First, you must act quickly. If you fail to file your Article 78 before the applicable statute of limitations deadline, you will probably lose that chance forever.

Second, by sending in our form, you are simply requesting that Mr. De Castro evaluate your case. You still have the option of retaining other counsel, of seeking Mr. De Castro's representation, or of representing yourself.

Third, in addition to the decision, provide any documents you feel are important to your case. You can even write us a letter explaining your side of the case. You must send only copies of documents; no originals. Remember to include the decision you seek to appeal as the first document.

Print our Article 78 Evaluation Request Form (Adobe Acrobat format) and return it our office with a money order for $270.00. You may call our office at 212-964-5364 for assistance in filling out the form and compiling your documents.

Thank you.

Please note: Law Office of Steven De Castro reserves the right to refuse to accept an Article 78 case for evaluation.