Due to changes in personnel in the Appellate Division, the second highest court in New York State, Staten Islander, State Supreme Court Justice William F. Mastro, has been named acting presiding justice of the Appellate Division’s Second Department. Justice Mastro, a Democrat from Randall Manor, is now the senior judge in the Second Department, and one of the highest ranking…
Filing for personal bankruptcy has become increasingly dangerous for those living in the Southern District of New York. Recent case law may surprise many New Yorkers who call cooperative apartments home. Prior to these recent decisions, when one would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy his/her individual property would become part of the estate owned by the Bankruptcy Trustee. Now, however,…
How does one define their estate? On April 1, 2011 the New York State Legislature has answered the question. Subdivision 6 of section 369 of the Social Services Law of New York has been amended to define an individual’s estate as “all of an individual’s real and personal property and other assets passing under the terms of a valid will…
Americans’ suffering from depression may now be eligible for Social Security Disability (“SSD”) benefits. Typically, Social Security Disability benefits are awarded to individuals who cannot work because of a medical condition that is expected to last one year or result in death. Now, however, Americans who suffer from at least five (5) of the specified symptoms of depression every day…
A policy shift at the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board is causing problems for countless numbers of injured workers who had been hurt at work. New medical treatment guidelines were enacted in late 2010 by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. The result has been that thousands of injured workers have been denied ongoing medical care for chronic…
Following federal and NY state hurricane relief efforts, in the last few days New York City has postponed a host of tax filing and payment deadlines all to October 31 as follows: For filings and payments due betweenAugust 26 and October 31 General Corporation TaxUnincorporated Business TaxBanking Corporation TaxReal Property Transfer TaxUtility TaxCigarette Tax For returns due September 20 Commercial…
Providing Solutions The law firm of began with a vision – to provide their surrounding community with quality comprehensive legal representation in a wide variety of legal areas. Residents of Richmond County would be able to retain localized services of sophisticated and skilled attorneys who understood and appreciated their unique concerns and requirements. From its very inception, has been dedicated…
Providing Solutions The law firm of began with a vision – to provide their surrounding community with quality comprehensive legal representation in a wide variety of legal areas. Residents of Richmond County would be able to retain localized services of sophisticated and skilled attorneys who understood and appreciated their unique concerns and requirements. From its very inception, has been dedicated…
