Frequently Asked Questions
October 20, 2020
By Tristan Smith. We all like to think that we’re good drivers, but despite our best intentions, traffic tickets happen. If you’ve received a moving violation or […]
September 25, 2020
By Daniel C. Stafford. Buying or selling a home can be a stressful venture. These residential real estate tips will help you be as prepared as […]
July 9, 2020
By Lance Portman. What are your creditor rights in New York bankruptcy filings? Despite Federal initiatives to support businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and […]
February 23, 2020
By Rebecca M. Blahut. Do you have a Healthcare Proxy and Power of Attorney in place? Few people want to think about what will happen to them […]
December 22, 2019
By Rebecca M. Blahut. I have a Will; why do I need an estate plan? A Will is part of an estate plan, but an estate […]
October 28, 2019
By Kimberly Hunt Lee. While it is certainly distressing to learn that you are being sued – and there are many reasons it could happen – […]
August 29, 2019
By Hon. George D. Marlow. Research shared by the American Arbitration Association, also known as the AAA (not to be confused with the automobile service), has shown […]
August 8, 2019
By David L. Posner. In 2018 New York State strengthened its anti-sexual harassment laws, which included a new requirement that employers provide annual, interactive training to employees, […]
August 8, 2019
By David L. Posner. With unemployment at near record high rates, there has been a marked increase in the number of recently terminated employees who are […]
July 8, 2019
By Matthew V. Mirabile. Accidents happen… and in the moment, it can be hard to know what to do next. We hope you will never need […]
June 9, 2019
By Richard R. DuVall. While it is not unusual to have improvements, plantings, or the like encroaching from one parcel of property onto a neighboring parcel, […]
May 9, 2019
By Ellen L. Baker. Like many people, you’ve probably worked hard, planned and saved over the years with the goal of living comfortably in retirement and […]
April 5, 2019
By Richard R. DuVall. Many business owners go into business with an idea, a dream and perhaps a few partners. With the excitement of a new […]
April 2, 2019
Business partnerships are complicated, especially when an owner, partner or other key member decides that it’s time to leave. Whether friendly or acrimonious, you will have […]
October 16, 2018
By Ellen L. Baker. New tax laws implemented in 2018 have changed some of the tax benefits of philanthropic giving. Here are some common questions and […]
May 3, 2018
By the Honorable Albert M. Rosenblatt. When disputes arise in business and in personal matters, litigation may not be your best course of action. Arbitration and […]
May 1, 2018
By Matthew V. Mirabile. Even a momentary lapse in judgment can result in a person being arrested and charged with a crime. Sometimes innocent people are […]
April 25, 2018
By Phillip Shatz. The fire itself may not be your only problem. Beware of anyone who promises you something for nothing. Imagine the chaos when your […]
March 25, 2018
By J. Joseph McGowan. No one likes receiving tax bills — least of all those in excess of your fair share. If you own property […]
February 25, 2018
By Ellen L. Baker. If you have not prepared an estate plan or have not recently updated your plan, ask yourself the following questions: Do you […]
January 25, 2018
By Lance N. Portman. The mail arrives and instead of a check in payment of your well aged receivable, it is a bankruptcy notice concerning someone […]
November 24, 2017
By Lance Portman. You just found out that one of your customers has filed for bankruptcy.If you obtained this knowledge from receipt of a notice from […]
August 25, 2017
By Richard R. DuVall. This paper will discuss the considerations that a business owner, partner, manager or other person who has been in a business relationship […]