Q: While working at a construction site, a slab of granite fell from a forklift onto my foot. Currently, I am receiving workers’ compensation benefits for my injuries but do I also …
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By Michael Serpico
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7/22/15
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public meeting?A. The right …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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9/28/12
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Q: I own a plot and a half of land in Nassau County. The property taxes have become a problem for me and I want to sell the extra 1/2 plot but I'm told that the land …
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By Abraham Krieger
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8/13/14
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Q: I understand that a new law was enacted in January 2013 regarding the Federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax.
A: Yes, in April 2013, the Treasury Department …
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By Carmela Montesano
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6/14/13
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Q: First, my background is in commercial real estate – I buy, rehab and rent commercial space. But, a peer recently talked to me about buying distressed assets as a …
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By Howard B. Kleinberg
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12/5/14
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Q: I own office space in Suffolk County and rent to a retail tenant that has been timely with their payments over the past five years. Their lease is due to expire in mid-2015, but the tenant …
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By Abraham B. Krieger
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1/16/15
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Employers and employees alike are continually faced with Employment-related legal issues. It is important for both parties to understand their legal rights and obligations. The Employment …
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By Sharon Stiller
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3/22/12
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The mental health attorneys at Abrams Fensterman are specially trained and experienced in applying state mental hygiene, public health and education law, as well as applicable federal law to all …
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By Carolyn Reinach Wolf
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3/22/12
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Q: I was injured in a car accident with a Port Authority truck while traveling in New Jersey. I live in Queens. Can I sue the Port Authority in New York state …
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By: Michael A. Serpico
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12/16/14
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1. How can I assist my attorney if I am sued?
Make sure you maintain accurate records and that you keep copies of all documents relating to your matter. The more information and …
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By Keith Singer, Esq.
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3/22/12
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