Common 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…
SAFE 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…
What 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…
How 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…
[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….
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…
Accident 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…
How 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…
Dog 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…
What 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,…