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What Are My Legal Options If My Landlord Is Negligent?

January 15, 2025 / Blog

As a tenant, you rely on your landlord to maintain a safe and livable environment. Unfortunately, not all landlords meet their responsibilities. Landlord negligence, whether through inaction or outright disregard, can leave tenants vulnerable to unsafe living conditions. Understanding your legal options under tenant law is essential for protecting your rights and holding landlords accountable. At McPhillips, […]

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What Is the Difference Between Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships?

October 15, 2024 / Blog

Starting a business requires choosing the right structure. Three options are corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships. Your choice can impact your finances, taxes, and liability, so selecting the right one is essential for the health of your business long-term. McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP, serving Glens Falls, Chestertown, and Miami Shores since 1911, is here

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How Can a Real Estate Attorney Help Me?

September 15, 2024 / Blog

Navigating real estate transactions can be complex, and that’s where real estate law comes into play. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a commercial property, or dealing with a legal dispute, a real estate attorney offers invaluable support. Here’s how they can help you. Guidance Through Real Estate Transactions When buying or selling property, a real estate attorney

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What To Do If You’ve Been In a Slip and Fall Accident at Work

May 31, 2023 / Blog

Slip and fall accidents at work are very common and occur all too often. This workplace accident can lead to injuries and in rare circumstances, even death. It is important to be aware of hazardous situations at work to avoid this accident but sometimes it will happen. You need to know what to do if

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The Steps You Should Take If You’ve Been In a Motor Vehicle Accident

May 22, 2023 / Blog

Being involved in a car accident can be scary. Knowing what to do is important as it may help you later on in the court dealings and legal side of things. Whether it has been a small injury or a massive collison, it is important to document every detail of the accident. Here are the

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Drunk Driving: Is It Really Worth It?

May 15, 2023 / Blog

Whether you had a few beers and are feeling tipsy or you’ve been partying all day and are drunk, getting behind the wheel while under the influence is never a good idea. Even if you’ve only had a glass of wine or two, if your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or more, and you get

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Knowing Your Rights As a Tenant

May 7, 2023 / Blog

If you are currently renting a residency, there are rights that you have as a tenant. These rights are called “Renters’ Rights.” They include laws that are designed to protect you as a tenant from being discriminated against or taken advantage of and ensure the place you are renting is safe and clean. Your Right

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Does a Contingency Fee Cover Court Costs and Related Fees?

April 30, 2023 / Blog, Personal Injury

There are a lot of expenses that accompany the filing and completion of a personal injury lawsuit. For example, filing fees, fees for transcripts, hiring expert witnesses, obtaining medical records, and many more expenses are expected from the beginning of a case. In many instances, these are out-of-pocket expenses for the plaintiff. We understand that financing

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What is Employment Discrimination?

April 15, 2023 / Blog, Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination is a broad term that can cover a wide range of issues. But, generally speaking, if you have been treated unfairly due to specific characteristics or beliefs, you may have cause to file an employment discrimination lawsuit. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determines what qualifies as discrimination. Laws enforced by the EEOC are

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Brain Injury and Wrongful Death

March 30, 2023 / Blog, Personal Injury

Several issues can accompany a brain injury. Some of the most common complications include cognitive and mental processing changes, difficulties regulating emotions, vision and speech problems, and changes in physical abilities. And new research has found victims of brain injury have double the mortality rate 30 years post-injury than those who have never been injured.

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What Are My Legal Options If My Landlord Is Negligent?

What Is the Difference Between Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships?

How Can a Real Estate Attorney Help Me?

What To Do If You’ve Been In a Slip and Fall Accident at Work

The Steps You Should Take If You’ve Been In a Motor Vehicle Accident

Drunk Driving: Is It Really Worth It?

Knowing Your Rights As a Tenant

Does a Contingency Fee Cover Court Costs and Related Fees?

What is Employment Discrimination?

Brain Injury and Wrongful Death

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