Divorce in Rochester is an unfortunate reality for many couples, but it’s been the experience of our Attorneys that the process doesn’t have to be devastating, emotionally or financially. 1.) The Cost When a potential client comes into our Rochester office, one question they always ask – although they normally save it until the end of […]
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Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Surface Defects in Commercial Parking Lots As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer, when someone comes into the office after they’ve fallen on property, they want to know whether or not they have a claim. What I tell them is that it’s up to the property owner to make sure […]
When parents come to see me as an experienced Rochester Child Custody Lawyer, they often want to understand the difference between sole custody and joint custody. These terms refer to legal custody and which parent will make the important decisions in the child’s life. If either Mom or Dad has sole custody, it means they are responsible […]
As a Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer, tenants often ask me what defenses they would have to an eviction brought by a landlord. The first defense is retaliation if the landlord tried to evict the tenant within six months after they complain to a government authority such as the health department or the city building department. […]
When someone comes to see me as an experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyer, one of the first things they want to know is how long it’s going to take. I immediately tell them that it really depends on the facts and circumstances of their specific case. As a general rule, I say that a divorce in Rochester could […]
If you have the misfortune of falling because you’ve tripped or slipped on steps, it’s very important to make sure that you get a photograph of the area. In order for us to make a determination of whether or not you have a valid claim, we have to be able to see the area. The […]
Many people come to see me as an experienced Rochester Child Support Attorney, with questions about the handling of non-reimbursed medical expenses such as co-pays incurred for your child’s doctor visits or prescriptions. Those two expenses are generally the most frequently addressed. I tell them the law states that these expenses are to be divided on a […]
As a Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, first time home buyers often ask me what the steps in buying a home are. The first step is the preparation of the contract of sale by either the real estate broker or if there is no broker, by the attorney. Once the contract is signed and accepted by […]
When someone comes to see me as a Rochester Divorce Attorney seeking information about a separation agreement, I explain that it usually means the husband and wife have a contract that sets forth how they intend to deal with the important issues of their marriage. They have a signed agreement that specifies who’s going to have […]
Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Cases Involving Death As an experienced Rochester personal Injury Lawyer I am occasionally asked about cases that involve someone dying. That really changes the nature and the complexion of your case. In this type of case, you have what’s called a Wrongful Death case, and that is you’re suing for […]