On June 14, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, primarily affecting residential landlords and tenants statewide. The new laws are heavily pro-tenant and generally extend the time that tenants may remain in possession of a premises despite non-payment. Key changes include: Eviction Proceedings Landlord’s duty to mitigate damages – if a tenant vacates the leased premises prior to termination of the lease, the landlord [...]

Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP, has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in Binghamton for eight of its practice areas by US News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" in 2020. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. LG&T received Tier 1 rankings in [...]

October 15, 2019 Arbitration Award for the Policy Limit In a written decision, an American Arbitration Association arbitrator awarded a Levene, Gouldin & Thompson client the full policy limit available for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident.  Allstate had offered no money to settle the claim, taking the position that our client’s physical problems were not caused by the accident.  John L. Perticone, Esq. presented witnesses and documentary evidence convincing the [...]

The driver of a bus stopped at a crosswalk near Binghamton University to allow a pedestrian to cross the road.  As another vehicle was approaching the rear of the bus, the driver of the bus waved the pedestrian across the road.  Unfortunately, the driver of the approaching vehicle did not stop, went around the bus and accidently struck the pedestrian who was in the process of running across the road in front of the bus.  There was no way for the driver of the approaching vehicle [...]

Last week, attorneys Greg Catarella & Jamye Lindsey presented to the Broome County Bar Association's "Elder Law 2019 Continuing Legal Education Seminar" on 'Medicaid Planning Tools' and 'Cautionary Tips from the Trenches of an Elder Law Practice', respectively. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge with the local legal community!