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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…

Rising Star Samuel Alba We are proud to announce that Samuel Alba has been recognized as Rising Star by Super Lawyers 2020 for his hard work and dedication to his community. Samuel Alba is a top rated lawyer who focuses in class actions, personal injury, custody & visitation, divorce, criminal law and wage & hour…

Sam Alba Reappointed as Village Attorney Sam Alba, junior partner at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC was reappointed as Depew Village Attorney and Deputy Prosecutor.

Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Appointed BY CSEA Legal Services Plan CSEA Legal Services Plan has appointed Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC  as exclusive plan attorneys for Erie, Niagara, Monroe, Orleans, Wyoming and Genesee Counties.

Pro Bono Defense Provided For Peaceful Protesters In response to the wave of the protests that swept across Western New York following the tragic death of George Floyd,  the criminal defense attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC have been offering free legal defense to protestors who have been arrested while engaged in peaceful demonstrations.   On…

Guardianships for Incapacitated Persons Webinar Announced Guardianships for Incapacitated Persons webinar will be presented on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 10 am-11 am. The Center for Elder Law & Justice partnered with the Erie County Department of Senior Services (“ECDSS”) to host the 2020 Virtual Elder Law Day Summer Series to provide information on legal…

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…

Legal Elite 2020: Region’s top Attorneys Unveiled Attorney Sam Alba has been honored as a Legal Elite of Western New York on Buffalo Business First. The 2020 Legal Elite includes 141 of the region’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. To be selected, an honoree had to be a partner or of counsel in…

Former Employee Files Class Action Employee Misclassification Lawsuit Against Takeout Taxi Buffalo 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.…

Eviction moratorium extended, but tenant advocates call it a “cycle of panic” WKBW Channel 7 Buffalo – July 16, 2020 Renters are still in fear of eviction as the protections laid out by Governor Andrew Cuomo have done some, but not enough to relieve them of this cyclical panic. Evictions are not currently being carried…

Arrested during a protest? These lawyers are offering free legal help Friedman & Ranzenhofer PC are discussed in BizJournals.com because of their pro bono services during the George Floyd protests in Buffalo, NY. Read the entire article here.

May 1 Rent Due Date Looming for Many  The May 1 rent due date is looming for many tenants across Western New York. For people who have been out of work for the past several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coming up with the money can be very difficult. Buffalo attorney Robert Friedman, who…

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…

Out of Town Legal Resources I spoke with a caller the other day who was looking for a personal injury attorney in Arizona. We don’t practice in Arizona, but we are always looking for lawyers and online resources that can help people across the USA. There is a personal injury firm in Phoenix, AZ that…

Out of Town Legal Resources Someone called our office looking for help with a personal injury claim in Washington. We practice in New York, but we found this personal injury firm in Edmonds, WA  that did a great job with their online guides and videos. If you or a family member is ever in need…

If you have been ticketed for distracted driving, this could cause a lot of issues with your license. Read this blog to learn 6 things to know about distracted driving. Distracted Driving Distracted driving is anything that takes your attention away from the road. It could be talking, texting, using your phone, eating, drinking, operating…