Monthly Archives: November 2020

3 Personal Injury Facts

3 Personal Injury Facts

Check out these 3 personal injury facts that are commonly brought up in a personal injury case. Call our Rochester office today. Compensation The extent of the injuries will be the first thing that determines whether or not you will receive compensation The second factor is the facts and circumstances of the case The amount […]

Judges & Lawyers Behaving Badly Blog

Judges & Lawyers Behaving Badly Blog

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 […]

NY Attorney General Sues Rochester Diocese For Sexual Abuse

NY Attorney General Sues Rochester Diocese For Sexual Abuse

NY attorney Robert Friedman discusses how the diocese covered up sexual abuse by priests. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC. Welcome to the November 24th  , 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester […]

$130 Million Awarded for Mesothelioma Caused by Talcum Powder

$130 Million Awarded for Mesothelioma Caused by Talcum Powder

NY Products Liability attorney Robert Friedman discusses how to recover damages for asbestos in talc powder. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC. Welcome to the November 23rd, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use. Donna Olson of New York used Johnson & Johnson’s (“J&J”) Baby Powder […]

Steps in the Divorce Process

Steps in the Divorce Process

As a dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked about the steps in the divorce process. The client’s first step toward divorce is learning about his or her legal rights. The second step is making a decision as to whether or not to proceed with the divorce. If the decision is to proceed, the next […]

Nursing Homes Understaffed at Height of Coronavirus Pandemic

Nursing Homes Understaffed at Height of Coronavirus Pandemic

NY Elder Law attorney discusses how adequate staffing prevents infections and neglect. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC. Welcome to the November 17th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use. Numerous studies have identified staffing as a strong predictor of nursing home resident outcomes during […]

NY Jury Trials and Grand Juries Suspended Again

NY Jury Trials and Grand Juries Suspended Again

NY attorney Robert Friedman discusses how the resurgence of coronavirus has affected the NY Courts. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC. Welcome to the November 16th , 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use. The New York State Unified Court System announced that all new […]

4 Commonly Asked Divorce Questions

4 Commonly Asked Divorce Questions

As dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyers focusing on family law, we often come across these 4 commonly asked divorce questions. 1. How much does a divorce cost? If the divorce is very simple – uncontested – the typical fee is about $2,000, plus filing fees. If issues involving children or money require negotiation – or court […]

Remote NY Will Signing Extended Until December 3rd

Remote NY Will Signing Extended Until December 3rd

New York estate planning attorney Robert Friedman discusses remote signing, notarization and witnessing of estate planning documents. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the November 12th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order of […]

Emotional Damages

Emotional Damages

As an experienced Rochester Injury Lawyer I am often asked if one can file a claim based off of emotional damages. Emotional damages are real, and can have long lasting and debilitating effects that can change your life forever. Some symptoms can include anxiety when driving a vehicle, inability to sleep after an accident, depression, […]