Child custody cases can be emotionally challenging and complex, particularly when substance abuse is involved. In Rochester, New York, like many other cities, the issue of child custody and substance abuse requires careful consideration to ensure the well-being and safety of the children involved. This blog post aims to provide insights into the impact of […]
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Nov
Nov
A New York spouse who is legally married to a decedent at the time of his or her death has a right to inherit an “elective” share of the assets. If the decedent dies without a will and without children, the surviving spouse is entitled to the entire estate. If there is no will but […]
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Apr
Apr
New York Attorney General Letitia James (“AG”) filed a lawsuit against Balsamo, Rosenblatt & Hall, P.C, and its partners Robert Rosenblatt and Edward Hall for engaging in deceptive rent collection practices and initiating frivolous lawsuits against New York tenants. The AG claims that Balsamo’s housing court practice violates New York Executive Law, the Federal Debt Collection […]
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Feb
Feb
The New York administrator of the Estate of Emily R. Wootton, sued New York State (“NYS”) for conscious pain and suffering, fear of impending death, and wrongful death arising from the death of Emily Wootton in a head-on collision with an intoxicated driver. The administrator alleged negligence and recklessness by NYS arising from the actions […]
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Jan
Jan
As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney I am often asked how long an individual has to file your winter car accident claim. You have 3 years to the date of the accident to file a claim You should not wait 3 years to file your claim See a lawyer as soon as possible so […]
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Nov
Nov
Resignation of judge who called juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ is irrevocable The Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline ruled that a judge who referred to a juror as “Aunt Jemima” cannot change his mind about resigning. Former Judge Mark Tranquilli resigned agreeing that he would not serve as a judge in the future. That pledge is “binding […]
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Aug
Aug
Are you considering refusing a breathalyzer test? If so, contact the experienced Rochester DWI Lawyer Robert Friedman for a consultation. As an experienced Rochester DWI Lawyer, clients often ask me whether or not they should refuse the breathalyzer test. Clients often ask me whether or not they should refuse a Breathalyzer test. Although you should […]
A Small Estate or Voluntary Administration is used when the decedent had less than $50,000 of personal property and no real estate. If there is a possibility of a wrongful death or other lawsuit in the future, a probate or an administration proceeding should be filed. In a Small Estate proceeding, the Surrogate’s Court appoints […]
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Jun
Jun
As New York steadily recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, courts in three upstate judicial districts will enter their second phase of a gradual return to in-person operations. Courts in the Fifth Judicial District (Syracuse and surrounding counties), Sixth Judicial District (Binghamton and surrounding counties) and Seventh Judicial District (Rochester and surrounding counties) enter Phase Two […]
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Apr
Apr
Once an individual who leaves a will dies, the probate process begins. The only way probate occurs however, is if the assets value at $30,000 or more for the person who passed away. In order for any legibility to take place, the will must be admitted to probate by the surrogate’s county court. The court will […]