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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill that supporters say will make the Power of Attorney process more “user-friendly”.  A Power of Attorney is a legal document which appoints an Agent to act on behalf of the Principal, giving the Agent the authority to handle the Principal’s financial and legal affairs.  The changes in the law, which take effect on June 13, 2021, include a provision that makes a Power of Attorney valid even if it doesn’t [...]

  If you get hurt while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits.  We can help!  Call the experienced attorneys at Lemire & Higgins at  518.899.5700  for a free consultation.

Did you know that some injured New Yorkers who are receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits can also collect unemployment benefits if they have been furloughed or laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic?  Let us help!   Call the experienced attorneys at Lemire & Higgins at 518.899.5700  

SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 On Friday, May 15, 2020, from 10:00 AM to noon (or earlier if supplies are exhausted), we will be distributing face masks to residents of the town and county. These masks have been provided at no cost to us by the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services and the federal government. They are cloth masks, and may be washed up to 15 times. The masks will be distributed at the Malta Town Hall (2540 Route 9) in the parking lot near the back door. Drivers should [...]