The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on October 25, 2021 posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions about religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements and how they interact with federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. The expanded technical assistance provides new information about how Title VII of the Civil […]
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Are you having tenant issues? Don’t make these mistakes to cause a larger problem between you and your tenants. Call our Rochester attorneys. Evicting a Tenant with an Attorney Over the past 39 years, I’m often asked by landlords how they can evict tenants. The first thing is that I need to see the lease, […]
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Q: What is New York State Landlord Rental Assistance Program (LRAP)? A: Effective October 7, 2021, the New York State Landlord Rental Assistance Program (LRAP) provides rental arrears assistance to landlords whose tenants have left their rental property or who are unwilling to apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Assistance may be provided for […]
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Are you looking into Medicaid planning? Act quickly and start your Medicaid claim before it’s too late! Give our Rochester lawyers a call now. Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid is your very last resort and it is based on your financial need. You are limited to having $845 per month. With resources of no more than $14,850. When someone […]
Are you writing a will or looking into estate planning? Avoid common estate planning mistakes listed in this article. Then, call our lawyers. Writing Your Own Will We are often asked whether a client can write his or her own will, and we strongly recommend against it. First of all, handwritten wills are not legal. […]
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Did you get pulled over and received a ticket? Don’t let traffic violations ruin your life; you need an attorney. Call our Rochester lawyers. Beating a Speeding Ticket Our clients often ask us about the consequences of speeding tickets. It can result in higher insurance rates, loss of your license, and even loss of your […]
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Have you been arrested or charged for a criminal matter? Read the answers to these common criminal defense questions, then call our lawyers. What are the Effects of a Restraining Order? A restraining order is usually issued by one of our local town, village, or city courts, but it may also be issued by the […]
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Are you trying to determine child support payments? Check out these 4 child support tips for guidance, then contact our Rochester lawyers now. 1. Ex Stopped Paying Child Support When a spouse, former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend – stops paying ordered child support, the onus falls on the person who should be receiving it to […]
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Are you or a loved one looking for child custody help? Check out these 4 child custody tips for guidance, then call our Rochester attorneys. Grandparent’s Rights Unless the parents agree to allow access, their only alternative is to apply to the court for grandparent visitation and the outcome will depend on the facts of […]
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Are you ready to start the divorce process? Check out these 4 divorce tips for legal guidance, then give our Rochester attorneys a call today. Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce Most clients say theirs will be amicable and uncontested – but the terms are considerably different. Your divorce is uncontested when you serve your spouse and […]