And Civil Lawyers Serving Upstate New York
Serving as the personal representative of an estate can be a thankless job. While they do receive a small amount of compensation for their services, the personal representative might dedicate many hours of their time to estate administration. They have to accept...
Maybe you were fresh out of college and bursting with ideas on how to launch a business with your frat brother. Things went well, you made decent money, but now something unexpected happened. Your business partner and his wife are getting divorced. How will the...
People starting business partnerships often expect to work together for years. However, the relationship may not remain positive and productive indefinitely. Sometimes, years of working in close quarters can lead to a hostile dynamic between partners. Other times, the...
Commuting in New York state is not always safe. Traffic-filled streets and slippery sidewalks increase the risk of accidents. If you were hurt on your way to work, whether you were walking, riding a bike or in a car, you may be able to get help without proving who was...
When you launched your business, you likely chose a legal structure (corporation, limited liability company or LLC, partnership, etc.) that fit your goals, resources and risk tolerance. But as your company evolves, your original setup might no longer serve your best...
When you are close to someone, emotionally, financially or both, it is easy to skip the paperwork. You trust each other. You talk things through. Maybe you helped them launch a business or worked on something together. But when things go wrong, you may wonder if the...
Business partners don’t always work together as efficiently and cooperatively as they may have hoped. Disputes do arise and need to be resolved, sometimes through litigation. But why would these disputes happen? Every situation is unique, but the following are a few...
In probate litigation, a claim for undue influence occurs when someone accuses another person of pressuring or manipulating the decedent into changing their will or estate plan. The person contesting the will argues that the decedent didn’t make decisions freely, but...
When someone suffers a brain injury in an accident, they can experience a wide variety of symptoms. They may lose consciousness, have no memory of the event, experience extreme sensitivity to lights and sounds or have issues with balance and motor skills. It all...
The business formation process features numerous important steps. Aspiring business owners need to consider different structures for their company. They need to research the industry in which they hope to operate. They may need to seek out insurance coverage and...