Legal Notes
June 2009
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In This Issue
Changes to New York State power of attorney law
Lacy Katzen mourns the passing of our long time employee and friend
Tactics to reduce Accounts Receivable
Is your real property over assessed?
Protect your life savings from the expensive cost of nursing home care
When medical error causes harm
Retirement plan changes may benefit you
Firm news
John Refermat presented a CLE course on Zoning and Land Use in February at the NBI (National Business Institute) in Rochester & Syracuse.
Michael Schnittman, Craig Welch, David MacKnight, Peter Rodgers, and Karen Schaefer have been named to Super Lawyers for 2009 edition.
Karen Schaefer just held a seminar for lawyers and accountants sponsored by the Business Law Section of the Monroe County Bar Association on "Succession Planning Strategies for the Closely Held or Family Owned Business."
Tim Muck was the moderator of "Business Law Nuts & Bolts" presented by the Business Law Section of the MCBA in February 2009. the program provided attorneys with an introduction to business entity choices, taxation, employment and intellectual property issues, and ethics.
Matt Ryen was a panelist on the Strategic Planning Session of the 2009 annual meeting of the New York State Agricultural Society in Liverpool, New York.
Lisa Arrington presented at a seminar for NYSBA on Basic Elder Law Practice, May 5th, in Rochester.
Dan Bryson was recently re-elected to serve a three year term as a Trustee for the Arc Foundation of Monroe. the Foundation is the endowment arm of the Arc of Monroe County whose mission is to raise and manage funds to support people with developmental disabilities. Dan also serves on the Arc of Monroe's Guardianship ommittee.
Lisa Arrington has been accredited to present claims for Veteran's benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Peter Rodgers has been named as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of McQuaid Jesuit School.
Lacy Katzen Strengthens Satellite Office Network
Lacy Katzen is pleased to announce it is opening an office in Batavia, located at 319 West Main Street, to enhance our services to our clients in Genesee County.
Since its inception over 55 years ago, Lacy Katzen has used satellite offices in order to better serve its clients. Founding partners, Leon Katzen and Herb Lacy opened offices in the communities of Bergen and Hilton, respectively, although their principal office was located in downtown Rochester. Over the years, this model proved to be successful and the concept has been expanded to 8 locations, including the new Batavia office.
Satellite Office Update
the Bergen office will receive a facelift this year, and partner Dan Bryson will hold regular office hours Monday and Wednesdays, from 4 pm to 6 pm. As always, attorneys will continue to meet clients for specified appointments.,
the Pittsford office, located in the Powder Mill Office Park, was recently relocated within the same complex Park. the office is now located in a suite of offices at 1173 Route 96, Building 6, Suite 120.
the Greece, Hilton, and Charlotte offices remain active and available for our clients who live and work in the northern and western portions of Monroe County.
the Greece and Charlotte offices are staffed on a fulltime basis. the Hilton office remains available by appointment. Similarly, the Ontario office (Wayne County) and the Canandaigua office (Ontario County) round out the Firm's ability to meet with clients in the eastern and southern Greater Rochester area and also are staffed on a full time basis.
All satellite offices are easily accessible and have free parking (including handicap accessible), available a few steps from our office door. Conference rooms are available at all locations. We hope that our many office locations make doing business with Lacy Katzen LLP convenient for each of our valued clients.