Are you or a loved one in fear of your safety? If so, you may be able to obtain an order of protection from the New York State courts. A restraining order is the same thing in New York State as an order of protection. In New York State an order of protection can be … Read more
Have you heard about New York State’s Social Host Law? The Social Host Law liability targets individuals 18 years of age and older who provide or knowingly allow consumption of any type of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age without taking reasonable corrective action. Under this law, if an individual sustains … Read more
In response to the horrific stretched limousine accident in Schoharie County, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced sweeping safety reforms that will be included in his 2019 executive budget. These reforms will include: The outright ban of remanufactured limousines; Require all drivers to hold a commercial driver license while operating for hire vehicles holding 8 or more … Read more
Do you or a loved one have a medical condition that affects the ability to operate a motor vehicle? If so, there may be restrictions placed on your New York State driver’s license. Having a restriction on your license does not necessarily mean that you can no longer drive. The New York State DMV can learn … Read more
Client Testimonials & Success Stories
Plaintiff’s Verdict – Commercial Real-Estate
Mr. Ricca obtained a substantial jury verdict on behalf of his client. The claim surrounded a commercial real-estate lease that ended in substantial damages to the property and rental arrears. After an insulting settlement offer, Mr. Ricca prepared the case for trial and successfully showed the jury the real impact of the defendant’s behavior. Mr. Ricca was able to help ensure that his client will be properly compensated.
Real Estate Closing
Mr. Ricca did an awesome job for us in closing on the home of our dreams. I don’t think I could have felt more comfortable making the largest purchase of my life with a better attorney. We appreciate all the hard work that Mr. Ricca his entire staff put into making our dream a reality.
- Mr. & Mrs. G
Construction Litigation
Successfully defended a general contractor in a project dispute with a subcontractor. The case was concluded without a trial, mediation, or arbitration. Mr. Ricca and his team successfully defended the client and as a result our client avoided any monetary settlement.