Posts by Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
Why Choose Girvin & Ferlazzo?
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), there were 177,035 active attorneys in New York in 2017. New York has more attorneys than any other state in the U.S., including states with much larger populations. This is good news for New York residents, as there is a variety of choice when it comes to finding…
Read MoreThe Opioid Epidemic and Medical Malpractice Suits
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Opioid Crisis in the United States was officially declared in 2017. Catalyzed by an exponential increase in opioid drug abuse and overdose deaths, the Opioid Crisis falls into the category of “public health emergency.” Opioid Epidemic Statistics HHS cites data from the 2016 National…
Read MoreBicycle Accidents and Personal Injury Law
While the Capital Region might be more known for its iconic New York traffic jams than any other transportation-related phenomenon, there are actually 75 miles of off-road or shared-use bike trails in the Albany area. While the Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway, which connects Albany and Schenectady, has always been an off-road favorite, there are also plans to…
Read MoreGirvin & Ferlazzo Participates in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge!
On May 17, 2018, a team of attorneys from Girvin & Ferlazzo participated in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany. About the CDPHP Race The challenge consists of a 3.5-mile race through Empire State Plaza in Albany. Thousands of participants compete each year, walking and running with their co-workers throughout the center of the…
Read MoreRadio Recap: Rental Cars, Contract Law, and Eminent Domain
Daniel Rubin and Chris Langlois, two attorneys at the Girvin & Ferlazzo law firm, host this week’s episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo radio show, airing Saturday mornings on Talk 1300. Daniel and Chris fielded all sorts of legal questions from the Albany community in this episode, with caller topics ranging from advanced Medicaid planning…
Read MoreNYCASE Summer Institute Presentation
Girvin & Ferlazzo is proud to announce that attorney Karen S. Norlander, special counsel to Girvin & Ferlazzo, will be presenting at the 16th Annual NYCASE Summer Institute on July 16-18 2018. Education Law Presentation Information Karen will present with Jay Worona, Deputy Executive Director and Counsel to the New York State School Boards Association,…
Read MoreTara Moffett and Upcoming Special Education Law Presentations
Tara Moffett, Partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, practices in the area of education law in the Albany area. She frequently presents on topics related to special education law and the current issues affecting students with disabilities. Read more about Tara’s upcoming legal presentations and the ones she has already given in the Albany area this…
Read MoreScott P. Quesnel to Present on Human Business Law at NBI
On March 12, 2018, Scott P. Quesnel, a Partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, will give a presentation at the National Business Institute (NBI) entitled, “Human Business Law From Start to Finish.” Given the increased salience of employment-related litigation and sexual harassment suits, it is more important than ever for employers to mitigate risk and keep…
Read MoreRadio Recap: Sexual Harassment Suits, Probates & Employment Law
With Jay Girvin, the founding partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, and Daniel Rubin, a rated Super Lawyer, in the studio, this February episode is loaded with useful information on legal issues. Daniel starts the episode by harping on Jay for how much he works, recounting the story of when Jay was on the beach and…
Read MoreRadio Recap: Disability Law, Personal Injury Protection & Happy Customers
On this episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo radio show, Sal Ferlazzo and Tara Moffett, two partners at the Albany-based Girvin & Ferlazzo law firm, take listener questions on personal injury law, hear shout-outs from three satisfied clients of the firm, and talk umbrella insurance coverage. Although there is no special guest, Sal brings his…
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