Category Archives: Sam Alba

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What Is The NY Scaffold Law?

What Is The NY Scaffold Law

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. […]

Steps in the Divorce Process

Steps in the Divorce Process

As a dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked about the steps in the divorce process. The client’s first step toward divorce is learning about his or her legal rights. The second step is making a decision as to whether or not to proceed with the divorce. If the decision is to proceed, the next […]

4 Commonly Asked Divorce Questions

4 Commonly Asked Divorce Questions

As dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyers focusing on family law, we often come across these 4 commonly asked divorce questions. 1. How much does a divorce cost? If the divorce is very simple – uncontested – the typical fee is about $2,000, plus filing fees. If issues involving children or money require negotiation – or court […]

DWI Penalties

DWI Penalties

As an experienced Rochester DWI Lawyer, I am often asked what the DWI penalties are. Contact our office to learn more! The type of penalties you receive will depend on a variety of factors Factors such as your criminal record, whether or not there was an accident and how you did on the roadside tests will […]

Cases Involving Death

Cases Involving Death

In this educational video, our experienced Rochester personal injury attorney discusses cases involving death. Contact our office today. As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer I am occasionally asked about cases involving death. These types of cases are much different than the average personal injury case The elements of damage in a wrongful death case […]

Slip & Fall Injuries on Ice or Snow in Rochester

Slip & Fall Injuries on Ice or Snow in Rochester

As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney, I am often asked about slip & fall injuries on ice or snow in Rochester. 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 and seek treatment for […]

Personal Injury Compensation

Personal Injury Compensation

Were you seriously injured in an accident and want to know when you will get paid? Watch this video about personal injury compensation, then call our office for guidance,. As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Attorney, when someone comes into our office they want to know what their case is worth and how are they […]

How an Inheritance is Treated During Divorce in Rochester

How an Inheritance is Treated During Divorce in Rochester

Did you receive an inheritance that you are trying to protect from your spouse?  Watch this video about how an inheritance is treated during divorce in Rochester. As a dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyer, clients who are contemplating divorce want to know how an inheritance they have received will be treated. An inheritance is usually considered […]