Category Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Blog

NY Pedestrian & Cyclist Killed By Box Truck Driver

NY Pedestrian & Cyclist Killed By Box Truck Driver

New York car accident attorney Robert Friedman discusses the frequency of traffic deaths in NYC. A Christmas Eve  traffic accident added to what has been the worst year for traffic deaths in New York City since Mayor de Blasio took office in 2014 and launched his “Vision Zero” program with the goal of ending deadly […]

The Advantages of Hiring A Car Accident Attorney Who Is An Experienced Prosecutor

The Advantages of Hiring A Car Accident Attorney Who Is An Experienced Prosecutor

Rochester Car Accident Attorney Robert Friedman has the unique experience of having successfully prosecuted over 33,000 dangerous and distracted drivers for 36 years as a Vehicle & Traffic Prosecutor. He was named 2003 WNY Prosecutor of the Year. Prosecutor Friedman stopped a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the New York seatbelt law. As a […]

Do it Yourself (DIY) New York Probate and Estate Administration Without a Lawyer

The steps to probate or administer an estate yourself without a New York estate lawyer are: STEP #1: Read the free NY Executor’s Legal Survival Guide: to learn the duties as a NY executor or administrator. STEP #2: Find information about the New York Surrogate’s Court in the county where the person died. STEP #3  […]

Forming an LLC

Forming an LLC

Do you have questions about forming an LLC? Watch this educational video for guidance, then contact our Rochester attorneys to get started. As an experienced Rochester Business Attorney, clients often ask how they can form a limited liability company or LLC in New York. We can form an LLC by filing articles of organization with […]

The Legal Rights of NY Human Trafficking Victims

The Legal Rights of NY Human Trafficking Victims

Criminal Conviction Vacatur Law Expanded New York became the first state in 2010 to enact legislation allowing trafficking victims to vacate criminal convictions resulting from their trafficking. The law at the time only provided for vacatur of certain prostitution charges and other sex-related offenses. While sex trafficking is the most discussed form of human trafficking, […]

Stand-Up Rochester Rental Assistance System Re-Launched To Provide Relief While NY Awaits Additional Federal Aid

Stand-Up Rochester Rental Assistance System Re-Launched To Provide Relief While NY Awaits Additional Federal Aid

The City of Rochester and Rochester Urban Renewal Agency  (BURA) announced on November 26, 2021 that it re-launched its STAND-UP Rochester rental assistance program for income eligible residents to cover any gaps created by the complete expenditure of funds from the New York State Emergency Rental  Assistance Program (ERAP). The City of Rochester, along with […]

Federal Judge Denies Landlords’ Motion to Block Revised NY Eviction Moratorium

Federal Judge Denies Landlords’ Motion to Block Revised NY Eviction Moratorium

U.S. District Judge Gary Brown of the Eastern District of New York rejected an effort by landlords to block New York’s revised COVID-19 eviction moratorium which expires on January 15, 2022. The New York eviction moratorium law was revised in September, 2021 after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key portion of the original […]

What You Should Know About Real Estate

What You Should Know About Real Estate

Are you considering purchasing real estate and have questions about what you should know about real estate? Contact our Rochester attorneys. The Home Buying Process The very first step is to have a contract of sale prepared by either the buyer’s or seller’s attorney and/or the real estate broker After this the home should be inspected […]

Woman Not Guilty Of Enticing A Minor To Have Sex In New York

Woman Not Guilty Of Enticing A Minor To Have Sex In New York

An Ohio woman was acquitted of charges that she enticed a 15-year-old Jamestown, New York boy to have sex with her. An indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York charging defendant, Priscilla Vogelbacher, with the following: From in or about November 2018 until in or about June […]