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General Interest:

REMINDER: Hold 10/2/2014 for the RCBA Golf & Tennis Outing! For more information, click HERE.
Posted by Pete Weinman
Commission on Judicial Nomination Seeking Recommendations and Applications for Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals. As you will see, the Commission is currently seeking candidates for the upcoming vacancy on the Court that will occur as of January 1, 2015, due to Associate Judge Robert ...
Posted Jul 22, 2014, 6:22 AM by Pete Weinman
7/11/2014 UPDATED: Mary Minardo, mother of Hon. Philip Minardo, passed away. The wake for Mary Minardo (mother of Hon. Philip G. Minardo) is at Casey's Funeral Home on Slosson Ave. on Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 7 - 9 p.m ...
Posted Jul 11, 2014, 7:42 AM by Pete Weinman
The members of the Justice Louis Sangiorgio Intern Program took a trip to Brooklyn Supreme Court. After hearing an informative lecture by Justice Wayne Ozzi on Judicial Ethics they spent to day in the Part of Judge Matthew Sciarrino.
Posted Jul 1, 2014, 11:45 AM by Pete Weinman
Hold that date!!! RCBA Golf & Tennis Outing - October 2, 2014. Please see the attached flyer from Hon. Robert G. Gigante regarding the RCBA Outing on October 2, 2014.Click HERE.
Posted Jun 18, 2014, 11:06 AM by Pete Weinman
June 10, 2014 is "Community Law Day" - Please join us.
Posted Jun 6, 2014, 5:17 AM by Pete Weinman
RCBA Annual Meeting / Voting for Directors. Dear Members:Please see the attached regarding the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 to elect Board of Directors and Treasurer for the RCBA.Click HERE for the notice
Posted May 5, 2014, 5:22 AM by Pete Weinman
Save The Date for the New Lawyers' SI Yankees Outing, August 1, 2014 (Friday). Please Save The Date for the New Lawyers Staten Island Yankees Outing, August 1, 2014 (Friday). The picnic area has been reserved for this game. Prices will be determined so ...
Posted May 2, 2014, 5:13 AM by Pete Weinman
Joan McGinn, Sheila McGinn's Mother, has passed away. Dear Members:Sheila McGinn's mother, Joan McGinn, passed away.The wake is on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Harmon Funeral Home on Forest Ave. from 2-4 and 7 ...
Posted Apr 29, 2014, 11:55 AM by Pete Weinman
RCBA CLE: Drafting a NY Will That Does What Your Client Wants: Matching Intent to Law and The NEW NY Estate Tax. Dear Members:The Richmond County Bar Association Surrogate's Court Committee will be having a CLE Seminar on Wednesday, May28, 2014 at the Staten Island University Hospital, Regina M ...
Posted Apr 23, 2014, 9:15 AM by Pete Weinman
Hon. Carmen Cognetta's Mother has passed away. The wake will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, Port Richmond, from 2-4 and 7-9.The funeral will be Thursday from the ...
Posted Apr 15, 2014, 9:28 AM by Pete Weinman
HOLD THE DATE: The RCBA Golf & Tennis Outing will be Thursday, October 2, 2014. More information will be provided as the date gets closer. Call Elise at 718 442 4500.
Posted Apr 11, 2014, 6:13 AM by Pete Weinman
Case Note by Vincent J. Gallo, Esq.- Escrow Agreements and Home Inspections: A Word to the Wise. Rosenberg v. Dwyer, CV-053496-10, NYLJ 1202646902368 (March 11, 2014) First Issue: Whether the escrow agreement for termite damage is binding upon the Sellers and requires payment for repair ...
Posted Apr 7, 2014, 5:30 AM by Pete Weinman
April 11, 2014 is the DEADLINE for Applications for The RCBA 2014 Justice Louis Sangiorgio Supreme Court Law Intern Program... For the flyer, click HERE.
Posted Mar 31, 2014, 10:15 AM by Pete Weinman
Law Day is May 1, and the theme is "American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters ." The RCBA Flyer about the event is located HERE.The American Bar Association has a webpage setup that offers more information about this year's theme: HEREAnd there's ...
Posted Mar 28, 2014, 5:07 AM by Pete Weinman

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In The News:

Judge DiDomenico rules Ex-foster dad not financially responsible for girl who unknowingly lives with real dad. The judge ruled the girl's biological father is in a position to financially support her, should the need arise. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a case that had more ...
Posted Jul 2, 2014, 6:00 AM by Pete Weinman
Justice Maltese and his daughter earn simultaneous doctorates. Associate Justice Joseph J. Maltese and his daughter, Julie Ann Maltese,would certainly echo my sentiments. In fact, this duo is so close, that they even received their doctorate degrees ...
Posted Jun 25, 2014, 12:24 PM by Pete Weinman
Cases of Interest (Judge Sciarrino). Accused ‘Brooklyn Ripper’ angrily demands a word with judge - NY Post Story HEREreBar owner pleads guilty to grand larceny, tax fraud - Brooklyn Daily Eagle Story HERE
Posted Jun 13, 2014, 6:15 AM by Pete Weinman
RCBA Member Jack Stern, elected Chairman of the Board of Eger Lutheran Homes and Services. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eger Lutheran Homes and Services elected Jack Stern as its new chairman of the board of trustees. Stern, who succeeds Peter A. Maniscalco as chairman ...
Posted May 12, 2014, 5:26 AM by Pete Weinman
SI Public Administrator, Gary Gotlin, wins $9 million tug-of-war with Brooklyn counterpart over woman's estate. NY Law Journal Update, click HERE.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The $9-million estate of a long-time Brooklyn resident who spent her last years in a Stapleton nursing home ...
Posted Apr 3, 2014, 4:53 AM by Pete Weinman
Flashback in the news...Judge Straniere, creator of Purim shpiels for his congregation, receives recognition for his wit on the bench. Philip Straniere, a veteran judge, is facing a ponderous decision these days: Esther or Vashti? Straniere, who has served on Staten Island’s 2nd Civil Court District 15 years, is ...
Posted Mar 16, 2014, 1:54 PM by Pete Weinman
Appellate court now has 2 Island jurists (via SI Advance). With the announcement that Gov. Cuomo has appointed Supreme Court Justice Joseph Maltese to the Appellate Division, Second Department, there are now two Staten Islanders serving on the intermediate level ...
Posted Jan 28, 2014, 7:10 AM by Pete Weinman
Breaking News: Judge Maltese was appointed to the Appellate Division. http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/01172013-supreme-court-appellate-division-appointmentsThanks to Jeff Alfano for forwarding this info - I will update this page soon...
Posted Jan 17, 2014, 1:08 PM by Pete Weinman
The RCBA Does it's Part in Veteran Discount Program. KUDOS to Thomas Hall, President of the RCBA, Robert Mulhall, chairman of the RCBA Veterans Committee, and Michael J Gaffney, the Vice President of the 13th Judicial District to the ...
Posted Nov 26, 2013, 10:17 AM by Pete Weinman
Judges making a pitch to remain on bench until the year in which they turn 80. For the complete article, visit the SI Advance website by clicking HERE.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In an unprecedented quasi-political move, judges have been green-lighted to make campaign ...
Posted Oct 23, 2013, 4:55 AM by Pete Weinman
Truck Tears Off Side of New Courthouse Facade... These photos just in from Jonathan Behrins. More information as it comes in...
Posted Oct 16, 2013, 9:01 AM by Pete Weinman
RCBA Member, Anne-Louise DePalo, is a renaissance woman (SILIVE). STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- An attorney, a popular children’s book author, an artist and photographer — Grasmere resident Anne-Louise DePalo can only be described as a multi-talented Renaissance ...
Posted Aug 11, 2013, 2:48 PM by Pete Weinman
Rodney Stilwell wins third Staten Island Amateur crown. Rod Stilwell captured his third Staten Island Amateur by beating Lou Buttermark Jr. Sunday at Richmond County Country Club.It took Stilwell 33 holes to seal the prestigious event. Stilwell ...
Posted Aug 11, 2013, 2:45 PM by Pete Weinman
Judge Vitaliano Denies Drug Dealer Sentence Reprieve.
Posted Aug 6, 2013, 12:20 PM by Pete Weinman
The RCBA inducts a new slate of officers for Staten Island. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Richmond County Bar Association inducted a new slate of officers on Thursday at the Richmond County Clerk's Office in St. George.The new officers ...
Posted Jun 26, 2013, 11:01 AM by Pete Weinman

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New Member Spotlight

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Randi Scherman, Esq. STATEN ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES 36 RICHMOND TER STE 205 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-1934Randi Scherman is a staff attorney in the Homeowner Defense Project. Prior to joining SILS, she ...
Posted Apr 28, 2014, 12:36 PM by Pete Weinman
Garrett Fruchtman, Esq. Seton Hall Law SchoolAdmitted in NY and NJNY: 1189 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310NJ: 27 Warren St., Suite 302, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Posted Apr 28, 2014, 12:46 PM by Pete Weinman
Gina Marie Reitano, Esq. Serving the Staten Island community for 25 years in the areas of matrimonial law and litigation, guardianship law, and all issues concerning the elderly and the mentally ill including Medicaid ...
Posted Apr 28, 2014, 12:25 PM by Pete Weinman
Ronni G. Bleich, Esq. Ronni G. Bleich received her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers College – Rutgers University in Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Psychology and Criminology, and her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law ...
Posted May 5, 2014, 5:11 AM by Pete Weinman

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Job opportunity. Please be advised that there are Job Posting Notices in eHire for the following Divisions/Units: Operations – Adjudications Division/Business Centers (all 5 Boroughs): · Job ID # 152732: Hearing Officer (Hearing ...
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Office Space for Rent. Office space for rent in the heart of Great Kills town. Newly renovated office space, includes 10' x 15' office, reception area and conference room. If interested, please contact Bill ...
Posted Jun 9, 2014, 10:41 AM by Pete Weinman
4 atty firm seeks legal assistant for SI office. 4 atty firm seeks legal assistant for SI office – must have degree or relevant experience, plus excellent computer skills. Correspondence, filing, efiling, scheduling, litigation support – bankruptcy, real estate, wills/trusts ...
Posted Jun 2, 2014, 6:48 PM by Pete Weinman

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RCBA Journal Legal News Blog

by Hon. Matthew A. Sciarrino, Jr.

NOTE: due to a google glitch, I am aware that the sort order of these decisions is backwards. Believe me, I'm working on it! -Pete

Law, Decisions, & Articles of Interest

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