Lead is a highly toxic metal that can cause serious and irreversible health problems, particularly for children under the age of six. Even low levels of lead in blood can affect brain development, causing learning disabilities, attention deficits, and long-term harm. Buffalo, NY has one of the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning in the […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer
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Sep
Sep
This NY case answers the question: Can Parents Be Criminally Charged for Their Son Causing his Passenger’s Death? An 18-year-old was sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison for causing the death of Fortune Williams, a 14-year-old passenger in the BMW he was driving when he was 16 years old. The defendant pleaded […]
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Sep
Sep
Rochester, NY stores have become more aggressive in dealing with losses caused by shoppers cheating on self-checkout devices. Many shoppers avoid long lines by using self-checkout at Target, Wegman’s, Tops, Dash’s, BJ’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Costco, or Walmart? If you were distracted and forgot to scan one of the items in your cart or you […]
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Aug
Aug
The Appellate Division of NYS Supreme Court, Fourth Department reinstated a lawsuit challenging the validity of a will after the case was dismissed. Monroe County Surrogate’s Court Judge Christopher S. Ciaccio (“Ciaccio”) issued an order and decree granting a motion filed by Mayra Rodriguez (“Executor”) for summary judgment, dismissed all will objections, and admitted to probate the will […]
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Aug
Aug
A tour bus owned by M&Y Tour Inc. of Staten Island, NY was involved in a serious crash on the New York State Thruway between Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY on August 22, 2025. The tour bus was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls, NY with 54 people aboard when it crashed and […]
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Aug
Aug
Can NY Sentences be Reduced Even if Defendants Waive The Right to Appeal? Yes, the Supreme Court of the NYS Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department on July 25, 2025, significantly reduced a defendant’s sentence from 25 years to only five years in prison, despite the defendant having waived her right to appeal. The groundbreaking decision […]
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Aug
Aug
Due to rapid growth, we are looking for a well-rounded Litigation Associate (or a Partner with a portable practice) to join our collaborative and experienced team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who thrives on variety, is eager to gain courtroom experience, and wants to grow under the guidance of respected attorneys in […]
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Aug
Aug
Due to rapid growth in our matrimonial/family law department, we are recruiting attorneys who are passionate about Family Law and ready to take the next step in their careers. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC seeks a motivated Associate Attorney (or a Partner with a portable practice) who aspires of working alongside respected mentors, contributing to meaningful cases, […]
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Aug
Aug
The signature of the seller on the NY deed must be notarized. The signature of the principal, agent, and successor agent on a NY power of attorney must be notarized. According to NYCRR Title 19 Sec. 182.5, for anyone signing a document who physically appears before a notary public, satisfactory evidence of identity requires identity verification through either: (1) […]
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Aug
Aug
NY licensed professionals may set up a professional service corporation (PC), a professional service limited liability company (PLLC) or a registered limited liability partnership (LLP) if they want to be incorporated. In addition, the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, geology, and land surveying may set up a design professional service corporation, or “D.P.C.”. Generally, […]