NYCASE 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,…
Tara 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…
Scott 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…
Radio 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…
Radio 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…
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,…
Girvin 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…
The 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…
When 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…
Accident 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…