Can’t I Just Give It Away?

Part 1: Types of Gifts Throughout our lives, many of us desire to divest part of our estate to others.  There are variety of reasons for doing so including tax avoidance, protection against long term care costs, charitable inclination, and the mere desire to make family members and fr...

Spring Clean Up For Your Business

By Vincent T. Cieslik, Esq. New Year’s Resolutions have come, and in some instances, passed.  Spring is now upon us and there is no better time than now to give your business a Spring Clean Up.  Often times in business, we do not know what we need, until we need it, and then it may b...

No Coverage Under Homeowners Policy for Injury Resulting From Punch to Jaw

Plaintiff Damon Barley (“Barley”) filed a lawsuit against Steven Quadrel (“Quadrel”) for injuries suffered when Quadrel punched him in the jaw.  Barley sued Quadrel based upon intentional tort and negligence. Quadrel’s parents submitted a notice of claim to Citizens Insurance Company...
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