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Consequences of a criminal conviction on a professional license
Will I be granted a professional license in New York if I have a prior criminal conviction? Deciding to attend medical, nursing school, or a school for any similarly licensed profession such as massage therapy, social work, pharmacy, clinical laboratory sciences, or chiropractic medicine, is [...]
What are 5 steps nurses in New York can take to protect their professional license?
Nursing is a profession that comes with many challenges. There are often numerous patients with competing needs, not enough staff to assist, and increasing amounts of paperwork that needs to be completed, all within a short time frame. Nurses work hard for many years to [...]
How Does My Lawyer Negotiate For Me?
If you are represented by an attorney, it is very likely the lawyer is performing some sort of negotiation on your behalf. That negotiation may be a plea deal in a criminal case, a money settlement in a civil matter, or specific terms and conditions [...]
What does a lawyer do for me?
If you are considering hiring a lawyer, knowing what to expect from your lawyer is important. Your lawyer should be a strong advocate who will do everything she or he can to represent you in the most honest and ethical way. Your lawyer should represent [...]
The Importance of Supplemental Uninsurance/Underinsurance and Why Every Driver Should Have This Coverage
Our personal injury lawyers provide answers to help you understand how you can protect yourself from underinsured negligent drivers. Motor vehicles in New York are obligated to carry no less than $25,000 of liability insurance coverage. However, even the minimum insurance coverage is often insufficient [...]
What Does Double Jeopardy Mean For Those Who Get A Presidential Pardon?
Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain Double Jeopardy As President Trump left office, as is the case with many out-going presidents, he issued many pardons to various people convicted of federal crimes. One big name that received a pardon was Paul Manafort, who was convicted in [...]
Maximum Settlement Reached In Snowmobile Crash
Our Personal Injury Attorneys Explain How A Maximum Settlement Was Reached in Snowmobile Accident The weather was clear, the sky was sunny, and there was fresh snow on the ground. It was a perfect day to snowmobile. Our client’s life changed when other sledders approached [...]
Is Marijuana Legal In New York?
Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain If Marijuana Is Legal In New York. If you are reading this at or around the time this blog is being written, the answer is no, marijuana is not legal to possess in New York. As of January 2021, New [...]
Glens Falls Nurse Hit and Killed by Snowplow Truck
Snowplow accidents can result in permanent injury or tragedy While snowplows are a common sight in Upstate New York during the winter months, their large size, weight, attached equipment, and presence on roadways during poor driving conditions make for a uniquely dangerous situation which can [...]
Personal Injury Lawyers Who Represent Children and Families After An Accident
When a child is injured in an automobile accident, it can be one of the most devastating times in a parent’s life. In addition to the questions about your child’s injuries and medical care, there is also the question: Who is the best lawyer to [...]
