Posts by Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
How Long Will Your Personal Injury Case Take?
Q. How long does it take to litigate a personal injury lawsuit from start to finish? While that is a perfectly fair question (and one which is frequently asked by prospective personal injury clients), it is also a very difficult question to answer for any personal injury lawyer – other than to note that the…
Read MoreWhat Issues You Should Consider When a Third Party Wants to Develop Your Land
Q. What issues should be considered in negotiating lease agreements with developers for non-farming commercial activities? A. Many farmers are blessed with a resource much sought after by third party developers of commercial projects such as cell towers, wind turbine farms, and natural gas wells – large amounts of isolated, undeveloped land. For this reason,…
Read MoreWhy a Neighbor’s Complaint Could Land Farm Owners in Court
Q. A neighboring residential property owner has recently complained that noise and odor coming from my farm operations are a “nuisance” and has threatened to take me to court. What can I do? A. The manner in which a particular property is used can sometimes produce effects which travel beyond property lines. An owner who…
Read MoreWhat Federal Courts Have to Say About the SAFE Act
How does the Federal Court’s recent decision affect New York SAFE Act? A previous edition of this column addressed the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, more commonly referred to as the NY SAFE Act. The SAFE Act was enacted on January 15, 2013, only weeks after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary…
Read MoreHow to Limit Your Liability When Offering Horseback Rides
I offer guided horseback riding to the public for a fee. Can I limit my liability by requiring riders to sign a release? While horseback riding has always been a popular recreational pursuit, the activity presents a number of inherent risks of injury that are simply beyond the control of even the most careful owner…
Read MoreCommon Pitfalls in Real Estate Contracts
by Salvatore Ferlazzo of Girvin and Ferlazzo, PC Buyers and sellers of real property in the Capital Region are able to benefit from the use of the “Multiple Listing Service – Contract for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate,” a streamlined contract which is commonly used by local real estate brokers in the…
Read MoreSAFE Act Creates New Obligations for Gun Owners
What new obligations does New York’s SAFE Act impose on gun owners? On January 15, 2013, Governor Cuomo signed into law the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, more commonly referred to as the NY SAFE Act. Described by Governor Cuomo at the time as giving New York State the “toughest” gun control…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Insurance Disclaims Coverage on a Lawsuit
My liability insurance carrier has disclaimed coverage of a lawsuit which was recently filed against me. What are my options? Very few things are as frustrating as receiving a “denial of coverage” letter from your liability insurance carrier. As a prudent business owner, you have secured and maintained liability insurance coverage to protect you in…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Interests As a Defendant
I’ve been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. What should I do to protect my interests? A vast majority of people go their entire lives without ever being named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. Others, though, are not so fortunate. If you should happen to find yourself on the receiving end…
Read More[VIDEO] We’ve Recovered Millions For Our Clients
$6,101,275 Verdict in Wrongful Death Action $2,400,000 Verdict for Motor Vehicle Accident Action $6,020,250 Verdict in Intellectual Property Action $3,600,000 Settlement in Medical Malpractice Action These are just a few of our noteworthy case results we have helped our clients achieve. Personal injury litigation is something our attorneys take very seriously at Girvin & Ferlazzo.…
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