Posts by Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
What To Do When You’ve Missed the Deadline to File a Claim
I think I missed the deadline to file a notice of claim. Is there anything I can do? In last month’s column, we discussed the requirement under New York law that a written notice of claim be prepared and served as a condition precedent to later bringing a lawsuit for damages against a municipal or…
Read MoreAccident Insurance, Damaged Property, And More
This week on the Girvin & Ferlazzo Talk Radio Show, hosted on Talk 1300 AM at 10 on Saturday mornings, Daniel Rubin and Kaitlyn Schwendeman share insight on creating a great employee handbook and hosting proper employee training, accident insurance, rental agreements and the need for written leases, even when you are renting to a…
Read MoreHow Much Does A Personal Injury Attorney Cost? And Other FAQs
Today, our team is tackling some of the most frequently asked questions at Girvin & Ferlazzo. For the sake of clarity (and to not drag on all day), we’ll focus on personal injury law. What are attorney fees for a personal injury case? Lawyers have an expensive stigma in the community. However, when it comes…
Read MoreDog Bites, Rental Properties, And More
On this episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, Sal Ferlazzo and Tara Moffett answer callers’ questions, chat among themselves, and discover a lot of great information about a variety of legal topics. Aired every Saturday on Talk 1300 AM at 10:00 a.m., the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show strives to offer free legal…
Read MoreWhat Do Medical Malpractice Lawyers Do?
A medical malpractice lawyer is someone who is a legal expert in personal injury law with a specific focus on injuries related to the medical field. This is a type of claim in which the plaintiff (person injured) files a claim against the defendant (typically someone in a medical position, such as a doctor, nurse,…
Read MoreWhat Is A Personal Injury Attorney?
A personal injury attorney is a legal expert who can help the general public navigate a personal injury claim. This type of claim is one in which the plaintiff (person injured) files a claim against the defendant (person who caused the injury); the personal injury attorney facilitates the legal proceedings and helps the plaintiff earn…
Read MoreScott P. Quesnel, Esq., SPHR, will be conducting a presentation entitled “FMLA UPDATES”
On January 6, 2017, Scott P. Quesnel, Esq., SPHR, will be conducting a presentation entitled “FMLA UPDATES” at the Albany-Capital Region Chapter of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (“IPMA-HR”). During his presentation, Attorney Quesnel will discuss who is entitled to FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) leave and when; the Employees’ responsibilities under the FMLA; what supervisors…
Read MoreUnderstanding Short Sale
The Girvin & Ferlazzo Radio Show provides Talk 1300 AM listeners throughout the Capital District and Upstate New York with relevant information on a variety of legal topics. Tune in to Talk 1300 AM every Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM to learn more about the legal issues making headlines and to ask our…
Read MoreSnow, Liability, Injury
On this episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, our team discusses liability issues associated with snow. ‘Tis the season for the wet, cold, and frozen weather that makes an appearance and tends to hang around for a while here in Albany. The Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show has been running on Talk 1300…
Read MoreTinted Windows, Trusts, Insurance, More
On the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show from last Saturday, Sal and Ryan discussed topics such as the new tinted window law, a victory on the West Coast for people with hip implants, whether you can sue for emotional damages without physical damages or not, the difference between a revocable trust and irrevocable trust, and…
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