Melvin & Melvin, PLLC

01/11/2022

Attorney Spotlight: Meet Donghoo Sohn

Melvin & Melvin, PLLC just celebrated its 100-year anniversary! In celebration, we want to share the talented and hardworking individuals that make Melvin & Melvin one of Syracuse’s most trusted law firms. Donghoo Sohn is one of Melvin’s Real Property…Read more ›

01/04/2022

The Interest Rate on Consumer Debt Drops to 2% on April 30, 2022

On April 30, 2022, the interest rate on money judgments for consumer debt will be reduced from the standard judgment interest rate of 9% to 2%. This reduced interest rate will apply to all new money judgments on consumer debt…Read more ›

01/04/2022

All Time Involved in Delivering Aggregate Materials Is Now Subject to Prevailing Wages

On December 31, 2021, the Governor signed legislation amending Section 220 of the Labor Law relating to prevailing wages. The legislation is intended to close a loophole in the prevailing wage law. The amendment states that prevailing wages are to…Read more ›

11/30/2021

Melvin & Melvin, PLLC is celebrating its 100-year anniversary! In celebration, we want to share the talented and hardworking individuals that make Melvin & Melvin one of Syracuse’s most trusted law firms.

11/30/2021

Erin M. Tyreman is one of Melvin’s civil litigation associates specializing in employment/labor law and real property disputes. Erin says that the most challenging part of her job, but also the most exciting, is that the law and legal practice are continually evolving and changing.

Melvin & Melvin, PLLC is celebrating its 100-year anniversary! In celebration, we want to share the talented and hardworking individuals that make Melvin & Melvin one of Syracuse’s most trusted law firms.

07/16/2020

While there is still a moratorium on filing most eviction proceedings, landlords who are considering starting an eviction, should read the article below for just a few things to consider before starting. Reach out to attorney Thomas Babcock if you have questions or need help navigating this process.

The Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) of 2019 made several important changes regarding Landlord/Tenant Law, with many of the changes directly impacting landlords and what is required before an eviction proceeding can even begin. This article will explain…Read more ›

03/25/2020

In the final part of our four part series on Estate Planning for Millennials, learn about the rights of couples who aren't married and some of the difficulties they may face.
https://www.melvinlaw.com/growing-up-smart-estate-planning-for-millennials-part-four-tips-for-unmarried-couples/

03/22/2020

NYS Coronavirus Response Legislation: What you need to know - Melvin Law

New York State Coronavirus Response Legislation: What you need to know On March 18, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed legislation making paid sick leave immediately available to New York State employees affected by COVID-19. The bill also provided amendments to the…Read more ›

03/18/2020

In part three of our four part series on Millennials and Estate Planning we talk about how having children can influence a couple's decision making process.

When you have a kid, everything else usually takes a back seat. But what would happen to your child if you and your spouse suddenly died or became incapacitated? Who will take care of your child’s medical needs and daily…Read more ›

03/11/2020

In part two of our four part series on Estate Planning for Millennials, we address married couples without children. How do couples go about choosing an estate plan?

Many young couples think that, if they don’t have kids, they don’t need an estate plan. After all, if you die, everything is going to your spouse anyway, right? Not always. If you are married with no kids, and you…Read more ›

03/04/2020

Estate planning is for everyone. Even Millennials who are young. In a four part series of articles we are discussing estate planning considerations for Millennials in a variety of family situations.

With hitting the work force and starting families, Millennials have a lot on their minds. Estate planning may not even be on your radar. Besides, isn’t estate planning just for older, richer folks? Do you as a Millennial even need…Read more ›