Posts by Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
Radio Recap: Sexual Harassment Protection + Caller Questions and More
Sal Ferlazzo and Ryan Mullahy, two partners at Girvin & Ferlazzo, get together in the studio for this “Thank Your Lawyers” episode. In the spirit of showing gratitude, Sal discusses the true scope of Pro Bono – essentially “free” – services that law firms offer. Sal also takes the time to thank William “Bill” Toomey,…
Read MoreGirvin and Ferlazzo, P.C. Prevails at New York Court of Appeals
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., recently obtained a favorable ruling from the New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of one of its clients in a case which centered on a public employer’s obligation to engage in collective bargaining negotiations on the subject of police discipline. On October 17, 2017, the New York State Court…
Read MoreThe Legal Damages When a Neighbor Cuts Down Trees on Your Property
Q. In the course of clearing his property, my neighbor crossed our common boundary line and also cut down a number of trees on my land. What damages are available? Under New York common law, damages for injury to property are generally limited to the amount of “actual” damages sustained, consisting of either the amount…
Read MoreWhen Can Your Employer Deduct From Your Wages?
Q: Under what circumstances may an employer make a deduction from the wages of an employee? A: During the normal course of running a business, employers often encounter situations where they need to make a deduction from the wages of an employee. These deductions can be for reasons as common as paying a monthly health…
Read MoreAccident Reconstruction, Security Deposits, and More in This September Episode of Our Radio Show
On this September episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, hosts Daniel Rubin and Kaitlyn Schwendeman focus on the area of auto accidents with a special guest to the show while also taking calls from listeners. They also celebrate the arrival of a new baby to the law office family and the creation of the new theme song for the show! The weekly radio show airs every Saturday on…
Read MoreYour Options When it Comes to a Co-Owned Property
Q. I co-own a piece of real property with my two siblings. I would like to sell the property and divide the proceeds, but my siblings are against any sale. What can I do? New York law recognizes three basic forms in which two or more people can co-own real property. The first and probably…
Read MoreAre You Liable When Someone Is Injured On Your Property For Recreational Purposes?
Q.If people to use my property for recreational purposes, can I be held liable if someone becomes injured? Except in very limited circumstances, New York law limits the liability of property owners for injuries sustained by others who use the property for recreational purposes. As a matter of common law, property owners in New York…
Read MoreThings To Keep in Mind When Considering a Solar Energy System on Your Farm
Q. What should I keep in mind when considering a solar energy system for my farm? For many agricultural needs, solar energy can provide a good, environmentally-friendly alternative or supplement to traditional energy sources which depend on connections to utility grids or the use of fuel burning power generators. Modern, well-designed, simple-to-maintain and cost-effective solar…
Read MoreHow Farm Land is Affected By Estate Taxes
Q. Is farmland entitled to any special valuation for purposes of Federal estate taxes? A. As referenced in a quote famously attributed to Mark Twain, “the only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”Estate planning is intended to address those two inevitabilities by determining in advance how property and other assets will be distributed…
Read MoreCould You Be Liable for Someone Else’s Conduct?
Q. Can a person ever be held liable for injuries caused by someone else’s conduct? As a general rule, the law holds each person responsible for the consequences of his or her own actions – if your intentional or negligent conduct results in injuries to another person, you may be held civilly liable for the…
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