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What New Yorkers Need to Know About Paid Leave and Job Protection Under the FFCRA Hi everyone, Scott Peterson here, coming to you from my home office—where else, right? As of today, April 1st, we’re still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and employment laws are continuing...

Estate Planning in Uncertain Times: What New Yorkers Need to Know Like many others, we’re working remotely and practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis has affected nearly every aspect of our lives—including the legal system. One thing that’s become abundantly clear is...

Understanding the Mediation Process for Legal Disputes If you're involved in a legal dispute in New York, you might have heard of mediation—but what exactly is it, and is it worth your time? Mediation is a voluntary and non-binding process where two parties involved in...

Slip and Fall on Ice in New York: What You Need to Know Let’s talk about snowstorms, slip-and-fall injuries, and what New York law says about them. Here in New York, the weather can change quickly—and recently, we went from no snow to over a...

Understanding Your Legal Options During a Court Slowdown in New York For many of us, it’s been a balancing act—managing kids at home, staying up to date with the news, and trying to work remotely if we’re fortunate enough to do so. One question we've...

If you’re wondering whether you have an employment discrimination case in New York—and whether our law firm can help—you’re in the right place. Below, we’ll walk you through what makes a strong employment discrimination claim under New York and federal law, the types of cases we typically accept, and...

Thank you for visiting our website. If you're here, you're likely wondering whether you may have a podiatry malpractice case—and if we can help you. Below, we’ll walk you through what makes a strong podiatry malpractice case in New York, the types of claims we typically accept, and how...

If you’ve filed a personal injury lawsuit in New York, you might expect things to move quickly. But once your attorney files the case, it can feel like everything suddenly goes quiet. Don’t worry—this is completely normal. Most of what happens early on in a lawsuit occurs behind the scenes, and there...

Are you being harassed at work by your boss — even after you've said no to a date or personal advances? You're not alone, and more importantly, you have rights under both New York State and federal law. What Is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a drunk or drug-impaired driver in New York, it's important to know your rights and the steps to take to protect your health, finances, and legal claim. At D'Orazio Peterson, we often help...

Hiring a lawyer—especially in New York—can feel a lot like going to the doctor. And just like a doctor’s visit, your first meeting with an attorney can go one of two ways. In the first scenario, you’re shuffled around between staff members, only to speak briefly with the attorney,...

Let’s talk about something important—insurance. Whether it’s auto, homeowners, renters, or business insurance, most people assume that if they’ve been paying their premiums, their insurance company will have their back when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. As a policyholder in New York,...