It is with great sadness we announce that firm partner, Kevin William Gibson, Esq. passed away suddenly on June 19th, 2016, following a brief battle with cancer. The beloved father, grandfather, husband and friend leaves behind a remarkable career of exceptional service to both his profession and country. A military veteran and avid outdoorsman, Mr. […]
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As an experienced Media Personal Injury Lawyer I am often asked whether or not the owner will be held responsible. New Jersey is probably some of the most fertile ground in the country with respect to dog bite plaintiffs The reason is this; in New Jersey, by statute, a dog owner is liable in any […]
As an experienced Media Employment Attorney I am often asked how it is determined that an individual qualifies for overtime. An employer needs to figure out whether or not his or her employees qualify for overtime compensation. The easiest way to make that determination is to identify those types of employees who are exempt from […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: I have recently sold my vacant land (property) in N.Y.C. I had this property since 1992. What are the combined State and Federal cap. gain taxes percentage? Answer: Currently, the highest federal capital gains tax rate for long term capital gains is […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: Is it a legal eviction if it’s not notarized? Answer: If you are referring to a Notice of Termination the answer is, “Yes.” Notices are valid and enforceable without having to be notarized. However, there are other requirements that a […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: I am being sued by my landlord for unpaid rent. Can I use my security deposit towards the judgment if the property doesn’t have damages? Answer: As an experienced Media Landlord Tenant Attorney, I often speak to clients in regards to this […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: How would a beneficiary named in a Will go about verifying what in fact was willed to them? Also, does the beneficiary/ beneficiaries have the right to see the Will, and is it procedural that a Will is read with […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: I received an unexpected notice of federal tax lien after I started a mortgage refinance process. Will this impact closing? Answer: As an experienced Media Tax Attorney, I often handle these types of matters. The notice of federal tax lien may complicate […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: Do I have to pay inheritance taxes on a bank account my father left me? My father left me five thousand dollars in an account, my brothers were left the family home, does my money have to be included with […]
