A tour bus owned by M&Y Tour Inc. of Staten Island, NY was involved in a serious crash on the New York State Thruway between Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY on August 22, 2025. The tour bus was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls, NY with 54 people aboard when it crashed and […]
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Due to rapid growth, we are looking for a well-rounded Litigation Associate (or a Partner with a portable practice) to join our collaborative and experienced team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who thrives on variety, is eager to gain courtroom experience, and wants to grow under the guidance of respected attorneys in […]
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Can NY Sentences be Reduced Even if Defenants Waive The Right to Appeal? Yes, the Supreme Court of the NYS Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department on July 25, 2025, significantly reduced a defendant’s sentence from 25 years to only five years in prison, despite the defendant having waived her right to appeal. The groundbreaking decision […]
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Due to rapid growth in our matrimonial/family law department, we are recruiting attorneys who are passionate about Family Law and ready to take the next step in their careers. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC seeks a motivated Associate Attorney (or a Partner with a portable practice) who aspires of working alongside respected mentors, contributing to meaningful cases, […]
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The signature of the seller on the NY deed must be notarized. The signature of the principal, agent, and successor agent on a NY power of attorney must be notarized. According to NYCRR Title 19 Sec. 182.5, for anyone signing a document who physically appears before a notary public, satisfactory evidence of identity requires identity verification through either: (1) presentation […]
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Essential amendments to New York Discovery Laws (CPL Article 245), effective August 7, 2025, will support survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes, hold perpetrators accountable and safeguard the right to a fair and speedy trial. The changes maintain due process for defendants, while replacing a system that allowed for automatic dismissals based on […]
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The law firm of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, in its 70-year tradition of community service and love for dogs and cats, is honored to support these wonderful animal rescue organizations: Akron Rescue Cats is a 501c3 nonprofit transforming the lives of stray and abandoned cats through structured programs and community involvement. We strive to reduce the population of […]
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Elder Law Attorney Robert Friedman, drawing on over 45 years of estate planning legal experience, presented the “Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws” seminar on March 13, 2025 at Akron-Newstead Senior Center. Learn how to preserve your assets if nursing home or assisted living care is necessary and plan for incapacity […]