Summer is one of the busiest periods for real estate transactions in Western New York. More homes are often available, families may prefer to move between school years, and longer daylight hours provide more time for showings and inspections. The same activity can place added pressure on lenders, appraisers, inspectors, title professionals, attorneys, and moving […]
A parent who wants to move with a child before the new school year in New York usually needs either the other parent’s written consent or a court order when the move would affect custody or parenting time. New York courts focus on the child’s best interests, not just the parent’s reasons for moving. School […]
Seasonal employment increases significantly during the summer months across Buffalo and Western New York, especially in construction, hospitality, landscaping, and retail. These roles often involve physical labor, fast-paced conditions, and limited onboarding, which raises the likelihood of workplace injuries. Many seasonal employees are unsure whether they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits after an accident, but […]
Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. works with many first-time homebuyers in Buffalo, New York who enter the housing market during the busy summer season, when higher demand, tighter schedules, and faster transaction timelines can create both opportunity and pressure. Summer closings often require careful coordination between lenders, inspectors, attorneys, and sellers, especially when […]
Summer overtime across New York often increases workplace injury risk and creates complications in workers’ compensation claims. Extended shifts in construction, healthcare, warehousing, and service industries lead to fatigue, inconsistent scheduling, and higher chances of accidents. Wage calculations also become more complex when overtime earnings fluctuate or form a large portion of weekly income. Cole, […]
Summer overtime is common across Buffalo and Western New York workplaces, especially in construction, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics. When injuries occur during these high-earning periods, overtime can directly impact average weekly wage calculations, benefit amounts, and insurer evaluations. Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. represents injured workers across Buffalo and surrounding areas and regularly […]
Summer is one of the busiest periods for home purchases in Buffalo, New York, and the increased volume of transactions often leads to closing delays. Buyers, sellers, lenders, inspectors, and attorneys all face heavier workloads during this season, which can slow down each stage of the process. Common delays include mortgage underwriting backlogs, appraisal scheduling […]
A summer workplace injury in Buffalo, NY should be handled quickly, calmly, and in writing. Get medical care, tell your employer what happened, document the conditions, and keep copies of every medical note, work restriction, and benefits notice. New York workers’ compensation may cover medical care and wage benefits when an injury or illness is […]
Vacation plans can affect child custody agreements in New York when travel interferes with parenting time, school schedules, notice requirements, or the other parent’s court-ordered rights. Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. helps Buffalo and Western New York parents understand how custody orders, parenting plans, and travel disputes should be handled before a family […]
Buying a lake house in Western New York can be exciting, but waterfront property has legal details that deserve careful review before closing. Buyers should look closely at title, access rights, docks, shoreline use, septic systems, surveys, insurance, and contract contingencies before they commit. Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. assists buyers with real […]