New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (the”Act”) on December 28, 2020. The Act prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the Senior Citizens’ Homeowner Exemption and Disabled Homeowner Exemption from 2020 to […]
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Ten Ways to Obtain Free NY Legal Help Robert Friedman, Attorney The New York legal system can be very intimidating and confusing to most people. Ever since I started practicing law in 1979, I have been providing free New York legal information as a public service. Forty years ago, I started writing my real estate […]
As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me what the probate time frame is. Call our office today. The probate process takes at least 7 months The estate must be left open for 7 months to allow creditors the opportunity to file claims against the estate Are you getting frustrated with your probate time […]
Have you been charged with a DWI? Check out these 3 commonly asked DWI questions, then call our office today for a legal consultation. 1. How Long will my DWI Charge Take? It can take anywhere from 2 months to a year to complete this process 2. What are the Penalties for a DWI Conviction? […]
NY products liability lawyer answers the question of how does the federal Consumer Product Safety Act prevent child safety and dangerous product safety disclosures? Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the December 18th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use. During your […]
New York attorney Robert Friedman explains new court safety protocols effective December 9, 2020. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the December 14th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use For many months, the New York Unified Court System has permitted in-person […]
New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241, the “Scaffolding Law” protects the rights of construction workers or visitors who suffer a fall or are struck by a falling object. Property owners and contractors must provide scaffolding and other safety measures to protect workers and visitors, including scaffolding, hoists, ladders, slings, hangers, pulleys, and ropes. […]
Unlike some other states, New York law does not set a hard cap on awards for an injury victim’s pain and suffering, which cannot be objectively measured. Instead, a New York verdict is excessive or inadequate if it deviates materially from what would be reasonable compensation. New York courts look to prior awards for comparable […]
As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney, I am often asked about slip & fall on ice injuries. Call our office today for a legal consultation. Slip and fall cases are especially prevalent in Rochester during the winter months. The first thing you want to do after a slip and fall is call the police […]
New York estate planning attorney Robert Friedman discusses how remote signing, notarization and witnessing of estate planning documents has been extended until January 1, 2021. Good Morning. I am Bob Friedman, Attorney with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, and PC. Welcome to the December 10th, 2020 edition of the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use New […]
- 1
- 2