Posts by Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
When You Could Be Personally Liability for a Corporation’s Debts
Q. Can a shareholder or officer ever be held personally liable for the debts or liabilities of a corporation? Most people (or groups of people) who engage in commercial business ventures choose to do so through a corporation, a limited liability company, or another form of a business entity authorized under New York law. Once…
Read MoreYour Legal Options for Nuisance Neighbors
Q. My neighbor races ATVs on his property at all hours of the day and night, three or four days a week, and the noise is unbearable. What are my legal options Our relationship with our neighbors often has a very direct impact on our quality of life but, unfortunately, not all of us are…
Read MoreThe Basic Steps of Litigation
Q. What are the basic steps involved in the litigation of a civil case? The New York State court system provides an orderly process for the adjudication of civil disputes between parties. All sorts of civil claims may be the subject of litigation – personal injury lawsuits, breach of contract actions and other commercial claims,…
Read MoreSlip and Falls, Dash Cam Coverage, Landlord and Renter Liability, and More
On this summertime episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, Daniel Rubin and Matthew Tulio will focus on personal injury law. The Girvin & Ferlazzo law firm has been serving the community for over 25 years, and their weekly radio show airs every Saturday on Talk 1300 AM at 10:00 a.m. The hosts offer…
Read MoreWhat the Law Says About No Trespassing Signs
Q. Am I obligated to post “no trespassing” signs on my private property to keep people out? Trespass is best understood as the intentional entry onto the land of another without permission or justification. In New York, trespassing on the lands of another may result in criminal liability under the Penal Law, and may also…
Read MoreYour Liability for Your Animal’s Behavior
Q. Can you address any legal developments regarding an owner’s liability for farm animals which wander onto a public highway and cause an accident? A. To update an issue that we addressed in a column last year, a recent decision by a New York appellate court has cast considerable doubt as to when, if ever,…
Read MoreShould You Sign a Release in Exchange for Severance Pay?
Q. I’m being let go from my job, and my employer has offered me severance pay in exchange for signing a release. What are my rights? Most employees who work in New York are considered to be “at will” employees. There are, of course, exceptions – for example, employees who have a contract of employment…
Read MoreWhy You Might Need a Written Contract for CSA Customers
Q. Should I have a written agreement in place with members who participate in my farm’s Community Supported Agriculture program? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alternative model of agricultural food distribution which first originated in Europe in the 1960’s and has since become increasingly popular in the United States over the past three decades.…
Read MoreCan a Release of Claims be Set Aside By the Courts?
Q. Are there any circumstances in which a release of claims can be set aside as unenforceable? A release is a legal document entered into between two parties to resolve actual or potential claims between them. Basically, by signing a release one party agrees to give up or waive the right to pursue a claim…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Statute of Limitations for Your Claim
Q. I think I may have a legal claim. How long can I wait to decide whether to file a lawsuit? Every claim that might be the subject of a lawsuit or other court proceeding must be brought within a specified period of time – referred to as a “statute of limitations.” If the claim…
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