Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman has long championed United Hospice of Rockland for the service and support it provides to members of our community in the most difficult of times. We are proud to be “Presenting Sponsor” of “Dancing With Our Stars,” the Hospice’s October 20th gala event at the Hilton Pearl River. This year, partner Gary Graifman will be dancing at …
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KGG Law Announces 2019 Pre-Law Scholarship Winner Joshua Weinfeld
The New York law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman is very pleased to announce that Rockland Community College Honors student Joshua Weinfeld is the recipient of the 2019 KGG Law Pre-Law Scholarship. Each year for nearly four decades we have provided a financial scholarship to an outstanding graduating RCC student who is going on to a 4-year college and who has …
Giving to a Dying Spouse: What Are the Tax Implications?
NY & NJ estate lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer was selected to the Super Lawyers® list in 2014-15. In addition to practicing matrimonial law, he maintains a busy schedule of lectures, charitable work, and media appearances. From Paul Goldhamer, Esq.: Say taxpayer Harry is likely to live only a few …
$500K Capital Gain Exemption on House Sale Explained
New York & New Jersey estate lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer is a 2014-2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers® honoree. Above and beyond his work in matrimonial law, he keeps up a full schedule of teaching, charity work, and TV and radio appearances. From Paul Goldhamer, Esq.: A house is in …
KGG Law Firm Files Class Action Against Fisher-Price, INC. & Mattel, INC. Over Defective Rock ‘N Play Sleepers
On June 14, 2019, Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. filed a class action against the toy company, Fisher-Price, Inc. and its corporate parent company, Mattel, Inc. The allegations include violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, breach of implied warranty and merchantability, negligent misrepresentation, consumer fraud and other claims, arising out of the aggressive marketing tactics used by Fisher-Price to sell …
What the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Has to Do with Divorce
NY & NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at the NY & NJ law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer was named by the prestigious Superlawyers.com as a “Super Lawyer” in 2014 for his work in matrimonial and estate law. Paul keeps busy with teaching, lecturing, charity work and as a guest on a …
What Not to Do During Your Divorce
The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale ranks the stress of divorce second only to the death of a spouse or child. Divorce stresses people out more than imprisonment, death of another family member, personal injury or illness, or losing employment. High levels of cortisol stress hormone can alter the brain’s ability to function properly, including: Disrupting synapse regulation Causing a …
Interesting Estate Issue on Joint Accounts
NY and NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, with office locations in Bergen County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York. Among many other awards and citations Mr. Goldhamer has accrued over the years, Superlawyers.com honored Paul with its prestigious “Super Lawyer” designation in 2014. When not practicing law, Mr. Goldhamer keeps …
Can Alimony Payments Be Terminated When You Retire?
NY and NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, with office locations in Bergen County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York. Among many other awards and citations Mr. Goldhamer has accrued over the years, Superlawyers.com honored Paul with its prestigious “Super Lawyer” designation in 2014. When not practicing law, Mr. Goldhamer …
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
The death of someone who is close to you can be emotionally devastating. The emotional impact of that death is especially traumatic when it was caused by another person’s negligence or malfeasance. The wrongful death attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman have prepared this brief guide to help anyone who is experiencing that emotional trauma to determine if they can …