Category Archives: In The News

Robert Friedman Recovers Elder Financial Abuse Victim’s Home

Robert Friedman Recovers Elder Financial Abuse Victim’s Home

As Reported on WHEC News 10 There was a victory in court Tuesday for a 91-year-old woman who, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says, was tricked by her aide into buying a home and a BMW — and, as a result, incurred thousands of dollars of debt. The court gave sole ownership of the house […]

Hearts and Hands: Faith In Action

Hearts and Hands is All About Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Phyllis Klemp of Getzville may be 94, but she like to keep active. When she needs a ride she can count on a volunteer with Hearts and Hands. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is glad to continue our sixty-seven year tradition of community service by supporting Hearts and Hands-Faith in Action’s (HAH) valuable assistance to the elderly […]

“Uninhabitable” Conditions for Rochester Renters

Uninhabitable Conditions for Rochester Renters

Additional tenants have come forward after 7 News’ February 2022 exposé of problems Rochester tenants are having with their landlord, Preischel Properties. The tenants reported problems with other properties owned by the realtor, including black mold and rats in their units. Attorney Justin Friedman, of Friedman and Ranzenhofer Attorneys at Law, says, “Whether or not […]

New State Program Aims to Help Landlords and Tenants

New State Program Aims to Help Landlords and Tenants

WIVB – 6/2/2021 Attorney Justin Friedman appears on WIVB Channel 4 to help landlords and tenants understand the new state program that aims to assist them financially at the end of the eviction moratorium. Watch the broadcast here As the September 1st end of the eviction moratorium approaches, tenants in WNY are still struggling to […]

Rental Help in Moratorium Needs to Account for Bad Tenants

Rental Help in Moratorium Needs to Account for Bad Tenants

Landlords are suffering like a lot of business. Sheila Fields spoke about her tribulations this past year regarding tenants refusing to pay the rent, despite being employed through the pandemic. Robert Friedman has since spoke about the legislation that affects Sheila Fields and others like her unsure what they can do with courts being suspended […]

Eviction, foreclosure protection extended until May 1

See the original article on NY Daily Record Tenants financially burdened by the coronavirus pandemic will not face eviction proceedings until at least May 1, thanks the latest legislative action in New York. The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related […]

Retiring NYS Senator Ranzenhofer Expands Law Practice Across NY

Retiring NYS Senator Ranzenhofer Expands Law Practice Across NY

Retiring New York State Senator Mike Ranzenhofer is expanding his law practice easterly across the state of New York. His Western New York law firm has opened offices in Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, and Queens. This will bring the total number of offices to thirteen located in nine counties. The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC  […]

Former Employee Files Class Action Employee Misclassification Lawsuit Against Takeout Taxi

Ex-Takeout Taxi driver seeks class-action litigation

Rochester Business First has written an article about a new gig-economy Employee Misclassification Class Action lawsuit filed by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. If you or a loved one worked as an independent contractor in the gig-economy contact the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. for a free employment relationship analysis. The allegations in this lawsuit […]