On June 27th, Stephen R. Coffey, along with associate attorney Scott W. Iseman, achieved a tremendous victory when Senator Robert Ortt was cleared of all felony corruption charges by Albany Court ...
As reported in the New York Times this week, The New York City Housing Authority’s failure to conduct required lead paint inspections has put many children at risk of lead ...
One of the key issues that must be resolved in a divorce is how to divide the marital property. In New York, such property must be divided according to the ...
It goes without saying that divorces and custody disputes are difficult and stressful events for everyone involved. Litigants in divorce and family law matters need both personal and professional support. ...
Albany law firm O’Connell and Aronowitz is pleased to announce that attorney Graig F. Zappia has joined the broad service firm as Of Counsel. He brings his extensive experience to ...
Wills and trusts are both part of the estate planning process—a process which involves the legal structuring of the disposition of one’s assets. Well-drafted estate plans account for both expected ...
Generally, the Social Security Administration provides benefits to divorced spouses in the same manner as they are provided to married spouses. If you are divorced, your ex-spouse may receive benefits ...
Pam Nichols’s March Newsletter The use and abuse of prescription painkillers has reached record levels in the United States. Another record? Pharmaceutical company profits. As the death toll from opioid ...
Kurt Bratten joins cybersecruity experts GreyCastle Security to present a free webinar on March 15th addressing one of the greatest challenges Boards of Directors currently face: cybersecurity. “Board of Directors: ...
It is a common misconception that married couples must be legally separated before they may be granted a divorce from the New York State Supreme Court. Although living apart from ...
Pam Nichols’s February Newsletter Thousands of employers across the nation are sneaking a loophole into employment contracts called “forced,” “binding” or “mandatory arbitration.” This fine print prevents employees from suing ...
The Effect of Divorce on Children At O’Connell and Aronowitz, we understand the impact that divorce can have on families—particularly children. It is for this reason that we approach each ...
Jeffrey Sherrin was the featured presenter at the 2018 Lab Leaders Forum and Mid-Winter meeting of the National Independent Laboratory Association held on January 26-27 in San Diego. As Legal ...
When a debtor files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all or a portion of his or her outstanding debts are sometimes repaid via the liquidation of assets. However, debtors who file ...
In New York, in order for one to be convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance (CPCS), prosecutors must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt: The substance at ...
Albany law firm O’Connell and Aronowitz is pleased to announce that attorney Florence M. Richardson has joined the broad service firm as Of Counsel. She brings her extensive experience to ...
A will, also called a last will and testament, and a living will are two types of estate planning documents that serve different purposes. However, both are intended to provide ...
While similar in some respects, divorce and annulment are very different methods of ending a marriage. Below is an overview of how the two processes work in New York. Divorce ...
Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law provides courts in New York with the authority to appoint guardians. A guardian is an individual who is appointed by the court ...
Bankruptcy is a federal court procedure that allows individuals to eliminate their debts and repay their creditors. The decision to declare bankruptcy should not be taken lightly, as it can ...
Individuals who actively served in the military and were not dishonorably discharged are considered “veterans” for the purpose of determining VA health benefits and services. Below is an overview of ...
The culture of teamwork and collaboration at O’Connell and Aronowitz helps our five office locations assist clients in a myriad of legal disciplines and harness the talents of O’Connell and Aronowitz attorneys across New York State. We offer the experience, resources, and skills to help you protect your rights and your best interests.
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