Dear Clients, Colleagues & Friends: Levene Gouldin & Thompson is closely monitoring the information available to us relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are making every effort to protect the well-being of all concerned and maintain our ability to provide exceptional client service while protecting the health and safety of our clients and employees. Our offices remain fully operational. LGT has contingency plans in place that will enable us to provide uninterrupted service to our [...]

Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP is pleased to announce that Lindsey Johnson & Robert Kawecki have become Associates of the Firm. Lindsey graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2015, and received her J.D. from Albany Law School in 2019. She will focus her practice in Elder Law, Trusts & Estates and Real Estate. Robert graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016, and received his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in [...]

With a new year comes new resolutions.  Most people’s resolutions generally involve physical health and wellness.  While such resolutions are admirable, there are other resolutions that are far easier to keep that simply involve getting out old documents and making an appointment with your lawyer. The following resolutions are easy ways to make sure that your estate and elder law matters are up to date for the new year and years to come: 1.    Confirm your [...]

We are proud to announce that Scott R. Kurkoski, Esq. has been elected to serve as Assistant Managing Partner of the Firm. Mr. Kurkoski received his B.A. degree from Ithaca College (1985) and his J.D. degree from Temple University Law School (1989). He concentrates his practice in the areas of business and real estate transactions, renewable energy projects and commercial litigation. He is Chair of the LG&T Energy and Cannabis Practice Groups.

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 [...]