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Divorce Attorney Brooklyn and Prenuptial Agreements

17 May 2013, 2:29 pm

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Who Gets to Keep the Ring if the Engagement is Broken?

A broken engagement usually prompts the question , “who gets to keep the ring?” There are basically two possible outcomes – either the ring was a gift and should be kept by the recipient, or it was a contract and should go back to the giver. Many people feel strongly one way or the other, but as with most things in life, these situations are not always so black and white.

NFL star Mario Williams is suing his ex- fiancée for the return of his $785,000 engagement ring. With a price tag that high, it’s really no surprise that he wants the ring back! Jilted gents in Seattle and New York City are also suing for their more modestly priced rings back. All of these men are alleging that the rings were conditional gifts, and the broken engagement is the same as a broken contract. But, a Staten Island woman is fighting for her right to keep the ring that she feels entitled to. She claims that she paid all of their bills while her former fiancé saved for the ring.

Here in New York State, the general rule is that the gift is conditional, and goes back to the gift-giver regardless of who broke of the engagement. However, circumstances are taken into account. For instance, if the ring was given on the recipient’s birthday or another holiday, the ring may be considered an unconditional gift.

As you plan your marriage, remember a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid future disagreements or disputes. Before you tie the knot, consult an experienced family law attorney who can explain how a prenuptial agreement can benefit you. Call our Brooklyn law firm at (718) 758-5480 to arrange a confidential consultation with Mary Grace Condello.

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Gender Based Price Hike-Increase in Long-Term Care Coverage-For Women

16 May 2013, 4:48 pm

Stefans Law Group,New York & Long Island Elder Law Attorney

Price Hike for Women;
An Increase in Long-Term Care Coverage
How Does This Affect Your Legal Estate Plan?

In asset protection planning, attorneys usually consider the legal documents necessary to protect assets.  But what also must be considered is the additional tool of long-term care insurance that can be very powerful in long-term care planning.  However, very often people think they have time on their side and put off thinking about long-term care coverage.  While you wait insurance companies are beginning to charge higher prices for long-term care coverage for women by implementing a new gender based price hike.

What will the gender-based rate increase look like?

Gender gap price hikes will begin in the early spring. New policies for women will be increased by 20 to 40 percent depending upon age and benefit package.  But do not fret, not every policy type will be changing.

Why the need for the increase?

Women are living longer and utilizing their long-term care coverage.  Additionally, customers very rarely let their coverage lapse so insurance companies wind up paying more.  Unfortunately because of this policy prices will continue to increase for new customers.

Tips for women when considering their estate and asset protection plan:

1.    Make sure your attorney and financial advisor communicate about your planning needs.
2.    Work with a seasoned estate and elder law attorney for an accurate asset protection plan.
3.    The sooner you plan for your future the more prepared you will be for life events that come your way.

Like many things in life, if you start planning now for your long-term care you can avoid the new rate increase. At Stefans Law Group PC, we provide services in Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Estates and Trusts, Probate, Guardianship, and Tax Planning.  We welcome the opportunity to sit with you and discuss your long-term planning needs. Contact us today at (516) 692-2744 to schedule an appointment to create a proper asset protection plan for you.

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Anunciando nuestra página web en español

14 May 2013, 7:02 am

Ted Rosenberg & Michael Gluck, Suffolk County Long Island Persoanl Injury Attorneys

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP

Condado de Suffolk, Long Island – Firma de abogados de lesiones personales lanza una página web en español.

Con nuestra buena relación y los vínculos profundamente establecidos en la comunidad latina, Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP se complace en anunciar nuestra nueva página web de lesiones personales en español abogadodelongisland.com.

La creciente diversidad cultural en Long Island nos ha llevado a ofrecer unas páginas web legales, completas e informativas, en inglés y español para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad.

Esto significa que cualquier persona en la comunidad hispanoparlante que ha sido lesionado o herido puede tener fácil acceso a la asistencia legal que se merece. Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP son abogados de lesiones personales del Condado de Suffolk, que tenazmente luchan por sus derechos y agresivamente persiguen una compensación a favor de usted.

Nuestros Abogados protegen sus derechos

Nuestros abogados entienden que los clientes hispanoparlantes pueden ser víctimas de un aprovechamiento y se sienten confusos sobre nuestro sistema jurídico, debido a las barreras idiomáticas. Y sabemos cómo la negligencia puede destruir la vida, tanto para los heridos y sus parientes. Es por eso que nos enfocamos exclusivamente en lesiones personales. Cubrimos una amplia gama de casos de lesiones personales , incluyendo:

Accidentes de Vehículos, Accidentes de Camiones, Accidentes de Motocicletas
Accidentes de Construcción
Productos Peligrosos y Defectuosos
Responsabilidad de Local/Establecimiento, Mal Práctica Médica
Negligencia en Asilo de Ancianos
Lesiones Espinales
Daños Cerebrales
Hernia de Disco / Disco Protruido

Sería un honor ayudarle

Si usted o un ser querido es un miembro de la comunidad hispanoparlante y ha sido herido en un accidente, sería un honor ayudarle. Ofrecemos una consulta gratuita para evaluar su situación y determinar si tiene motivos para presentar una demanda. Llame a nuestra firma en al Condado de Suffolk al (631) 451-7900 o al número gratuito (888) 545-2993 para concertar una cita.

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Off-the-clock Claims Are Subject to Wage and Hour Lawsuits

13 May 2013, 5:05 pm
Author: Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C.

Employment Defense Attorney

 

 

 

 

Off-the-clock claims are one source of wage and hour lawsuits. In an off-the-clock claim, employees assert that the employer forced them to spend time working off the time clock and they did not receive pay for it. Ways that off-the-clock work can occur are when employees work through lunch, breaks, stay late or come to work early. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the rules that businesses must abide by are as follows:

  • Employers must pay FSLA covered non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage
  • For hours worked over 40 hours a week, employees receive one and one-half times their regular pay
  • Hours worked mean all time employees spend on duty, on the work premises or at other designated work places along with additional time they are permitted to work

Business practices that employers can put into place to protect against off-the-clock claims include:

  • Enforcing strict rules that prohibit off-the-clock work
  • Ensuring supervisors do not allow employees to work off-the-clock
  • Have employees keep records of time worked and submit their time records
  • Provide open lines for grievances regarding non-compensated work
  • Take disciplinary actions for violations of off-the-clock rules

Off-the-clock work can add up to significant amounts of money owed for unpaid work, and businesses are liable for paying.

At Hans & Associates, our New York employment defense lawyers offer business clients affordable services to resolve wage and hour disputes, generally through negotiated settlements outside of court.

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Suffolk County Personal Injury Attorneys Announces the Release of the Firms Spanish Language Website

10 May 2013, 3:14 pm

Suffolk County Personal Injury Lawyers NY | Long Island Accident Attorney Nassau County New York

 

With our longstanding relationship and deep-rooted ties in the Latino community, Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP is pleased to announce our new Spanish language personal injury website abogadodelongisland.com

The growing cultural diversity on Long Island has prompted us to provide a comprehensive and informative legal websites in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.

This means anyone in the Spanish speaking community who has been injured or hurt can have easy access to the legal care they deserve. Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP are Suffolk County personal injury attorneys who tenaciously fight for your rights and aggressively pursue compensation in your behalf.

Our Personal Injury Attorneys Protect Your Rights

Our attorneys understand that Spanish speaking clients can be taken advantage of and feel confused about our legal system due to language barriers. And we know how negligence can destroy lives for both the injured and their family members. Which is why we focus exclusively on personal injury. We cover a wide scope of personal injury cases including:

We Would Be Honored To Help You

If you or a loved one are a member of the Spanish speaking community and have been injured in an accident, we would be honored to help. We offer a free consultation to evaluate your situation and determine if you have grounds to file a lawsuit. Call our Suffolk County law firm at (631) 451-7900 or toll free at (888) 545-2993 to arrange an appointment.

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Brooklyn Divorce Attorney opens new office location

8 May 2013, 3:56 pm

Brooklyn,NYC Divorce Attorney

Spring has arrived! Mother Nature is going through her annual period of renewal and growth – flowers are blooming, trees are blossoming, and the days are warm and sunny again.

Here at the Law Offices of Mary Grace Condello, we are in a state of renewal and growth as well: we’ve moved! Our new location is not far from our former address, and we now have our own building. Our new office is much more spacious, with additional conference rooms and room to expand. The new address for office consultations, mail and deliveries is:

Law Offices of Mary Grace Condello
1716 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (718) 758-5480
Toll free: (888) 970-6279

At the Law Offices of Mary Grace Condello, we focus on divorce and related issues such as child custody, support, property division and post-divorce actions. The firm represents clients in Brooklyn, New York City, Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island. Established in 1993, the firm has built a reputation for personalized attention and strong client advocacy. When you need a voice of reason and trusted legal advice to deal with the turmoil of divorce, call our office at (718) 758-5480. We will be happy to arrange a private and confidential consultation at our Brooklyn office or at our Floral Park location, if that is more convenient for you.

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The 10 Things You Must do After an NY Car Accident

2 May 2013, 2:14 pm

Eric B. Lee, Esq.

Author: Sackstein, Sackstein & Lee, LLP

Being involved in a NY auto accident is an unnerving experience.  However, it is important that you do your best to stay calm and gather as much information as possible to prove and document your case.  And taking these few simple steps immediately following the accident can make a big difference in your case’s outcome.

 

  • Remain at the scene.  Leaving the scene of an accident can have serious legal ramifications.  In fact, new legislation  has been introduced in New York that would increase the penalties for doing so.
  • Call the police.  If an accident has occurred, call the police right away to report it.  If the accident is severe, call 911 so that emergency personnel can be dispatched to the scene immediately to handle any potential dangers and medical emergencies.
  • Do not move victims or allow anyone else to do so.  Moving victims may cause further injury so you should wait for emergency medical personnel to help injured victims.
  • Unless they are obstructing traffic, do not move vehicles.  If you are concerned about other motorists, place cones or flares around the scene.
  • If you are injured, stay in your vehicle and do not allow others to move you.  If you have sustained an injury during the accident it is best to wait for emergency medical personnel to evaluate your condition.
  • Do not make admissions of responsibility for the accident or discuss it with other motorists.  By discussing the accident you open yourself up to possible legal liability.
  • Get medical treatment as soon as possible.  If your injuries are severe, and obvious emergency medical personnel will transport you to a medical facility.  However, some injuries do not manifest immediately, so even if you feel all right see a doctor as soon as possible to ensure you have not sustained any injuries.
  • Exchange information with the drivers, passengers and witnesses.  Although you should not discuss the particulars of the accident, you should get the names, addresses, phone numbers, license numbers, and insurance information of those involved.
  • Take photos and make notes of the accident.  The details to note and photograph, if possible include: time of day, weather and road conditions, street lighting, location of vehicles, traffic signals and signage.  You may also want to note for yourself the sequence of events as you recall them.
  • Contact an attorney.  A New York auto accident can be a highly emotional experience but it also has legal aspects which must be addressed immediately.  Consult with your attorney to get advice on how best to proceed.Injured in a New York Auto Accident?  Contact Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP

Injured in a New York Auto Accident?  Contact Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP
  • If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident in New York because of another’s negligence you should talk to an attorney immediately.  Our experienced New York car accident law firm offers a free consultation to discuss your case and determine your legal options.  Contact Sackstein, Sackstein & Lee, LLP  today at 888-519-6400.
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Elder Law, Tax Attorney talks about Tax Saving Tips for 2012-2013

2 May 2013, 12:42 pm

Stefans Law Group,New York & Long Island Elder Law AttorneyAuthor : Stefens LawGroup:: Attorney Donna Stefans

2012-2013 Tax Savings Tips

During tax season, we welcome the opportunity to prepare your taxes for you. Please call us at (516) 692-2744 for an appointment. But before you file, do you know how to make the most out of it? There are many credits and deductions for medical care that are continuously overlooked. These deductions can help make your medical care and health insurance more affordable. Take a look at the deductions below to see which ones would be most beneficial to you and provide you with the most rewarding opportunities.

Medical Deductions: How can they affect you?

  • Itemize medical expenses while you can.
  • You may be able to take advantage of deducting medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.
  • Consider expenses for the care for an aging parent.
    If your elderly parent only made $3,800 last year and you provided more than half of his/her financial support, you may be able to claim your parent as a dependent and earn an additional dependent exemption. If you paid for medical and nursing care expenses, you may be able to itemize these expenses as qualified medical expenses.
  • Medicare premiums and medical home improvements.
  • You may be able to deduct capital expenses for installation of home medical equipment or any improvements you made to your property for wheelchair accessibility.
    You may also be able to deduct premiums taken from your Social Security for Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Supplemental Plan.
  • Deducting health insurance premiums as a business expense.
  • If you had self-employment income, you may be able to deduct health insurance premiums paid for you and your dependents without itemizing.
  • Fund your HSA (tax-advantaged savings account used in conjunction with an HSA-eligible health insurance plan) for 2012.
  • You can deposit a portion of your pre-tax income into a savings account and use it to pay for qualified medical expenses. Contributions are capped at $3,100 for individuals and $6,250 for families. If you are over the age of 55, you may qualify for an additional $1,000 contribution.
  • Get tax credits for providing employees with coverage.

If you have less than 25 employees whose annual wage is less than $50,000, you may be eligible for a tax credit up to 35% of the amount you contribute to their insurance premiums.

As tax season is upon us, it is important to take these tips and deductions into consideration. At Stefans Law Group PC, we provide services in Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Estates and Trusts, Probate, Guardianship, and Tax Planning. We are always here to help you. Call us today at (516) 692-2744 if you would like to schedule an appointment for us to prepare your taxes.

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Suffolk County, NY Criminal Attorney :: Fight for Your Traffic Tickets!

24 April 2013, 3:08 pm

Author: Law Offices of David Haber

traffic tickets

 

On April 1, 2013 the new Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency will open its doors to those of us who have, or will receive, non-criminal moving violations, red light tickets and parking tickets. The new Suffolk County agency will finally allow motorists to hire an attorney to negotiate and resolve their cases…..without the need for the driver to personally appear.

Now, the Law Offices of David W. Haber can handle and resolve your tickets at the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency, as well as the Nassau County Traffic Violations Bureau. We will negotiate the best possible deal for you on tickets such as speeding, no insurance, no registration, following too closely, failure to signal, failure to maintain lane, and most other moving violations. Our goal is to help you avoid or reduce points on your license, obtain the lowest fine possible, and avoid an increase in your insurance rates. If you need time to pay a fine, we will ask the Court for additional time to pay.

Until now, we had no choice but to advise clients with moving violation tickets in Suffolk County that the tickets cannot be plea bargained, and that the only thing we could do for them is answer ready for trial and see whether the police officer appears. If the officer appeared, a trial would be conducted.

The Law Offices of David W. Haber can now appear on your behalf, without the need for you to take a day out of your life, work or school to address your tickets in Suffolk or Nassau County. Let our office appear for you and negotiate the best deal possible. If you did not commit the charged offense(s), we can instead aggressively cross examine the police officer or trooper at trial.

My Advice? Do not take a day out of your life, work or school to resolve or fight your tickets. Remember, some tickets take multiple appearances to resolve. Trust our experienced attorneys to skillfully negotiate and resolve your tickets at the Suffolk and Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agencies.

David W. Haber
137 Woodbury Rd.
Woodbury, New York 11797
(516) 367-2264

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Stephen D. Hans & Associates Wins Ruling on Behalf of Employer

5 April 2013, 4:02 pm

Federal Court Denies Wage and Hour Claim against Restaurant Owner

Author: Stephen D. Hans &  Nils C. Shilitto

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed a wage and hour lawsuit brought by an alleged employee against Prima Pasta & Café, an Italian restaurant in Howard Beach. Attorney Nils C. Shillito, of the law offices of Stephen D. Han & Associates, represented Prima Pasta & Café in the litigation.

The plaintiff in Lugardo V. Prima Pasta & Café, Inc. brought a claim against Prima Pasta for unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law . The plaintiff claimed that he worked full time as a dishwasher, and later as a pizza preparer, for the restaurant.  However, the restaurant strongly disputed these allegations, as the plaintiff had actually only worked for the restaurant on a select few occasions, serving private parties. Read More

The Importance of the Decision

In most litigation, the general rule is that the plaintiff possesses the burden of proof at trial.  However, in the context of wage and hour disputes where the employer does not maintain detailed time and payroll records, the courts have long held that an employee need not provide his/her own records to substantiate past time worked.  In such situations, the courts shift the burden onto the employer to disprove the plaintiff’s testimony, which is often difficult to do in the absence of adequate records. Read More

“Employers must keep detailed employee time and payroll records to be able to defend against wage and hour lawsuits and Department of Labor investigations with confidence,” noted Stephen Hans.  “However, for those employers who, in the past, may not have had adequate record keeping practices, this ruling gives some hope that they can still win and achieve justice.”

The attorneys at Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C., have protected the rights of employers in the New York City metropolitan area since 1979. To schedule an appointment, contact our office online or call us at 718-275-6700.

Stephen D. Hans & Associates

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