Welcome to Harvey F. Friedman, Attorney at Law
HARVEY F. FRIEDMAN, in addition to being admitted to practice in New York and the US District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, is admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. He was sworn in before Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan.
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Dear Clients, Friends, and Family:
With the New Year 2023, I hope you and your families are well.
Although with the New Year I am changing my Great Neck office location, my office remains “open” as I will continue to be working primarily remotely to continue to serve my clients and the community. My contact info is listed below. Please feel free to reach out to me by telephone or email. I have limited office hours for in person meetings by appointment only.
You should be aware that the courts are still basically operating remotely except for essential or emergency matters. Court papers are e-filed and most hearings and conferences take place via Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Skype.
Real estate transactions are proceeding with closings either remotely, mail-away or in person.
If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact me during business hours. Consultations will be conducted primarily by telephone or through video apps like Zoom, Skype or Facetime.
Having your important documents in place, such as a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, etc. is extremely important. Please feel free to call me with just questions or to set up an appointment. (If you get my voicemail, please leave a message and I will return your call).
If you have questions or need information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Stay safe and healthy.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year.
NEW LAWS-With every new year there are generally new laws taking effect in New York State. 2023 is no exception to that rule. Below is a recap of laws that took effect beginning in 2023.
Minimum wage increase
Minimum wage in upstate New York is set to go into effect on December 31. Workers outside of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County will see the minimum wage go from $13.20 to $14.20.
New York Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act
Effective January 1, college athletes can receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness without the risk of having to give up their scholarships or eligibility. The law also allows college athletes to hire attorneys and sports agents licensed in New York State.
Telemarketing calls
This new law requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to their do-not-call list immediately after the telemarketer says their name and company. This law goes into effect March 6.
NYS Paid Family Leave
Effective January 1, this law adds siblings to the definition of family member for paid family leave.
Lactation rooms in airports
The new law requires airports to provide a nursing space for breastfeeding mothers. The space would have to be behind the security screening area, include a chair and an electrical outlet, and be away from public view. It goes into effect January 1.
Electric Vehicle Rights Act
Effective January 21, the Electric Vehicle Rights Act prohibits homeowners’ associations from preventing homeowners from installing EV charging stations on their properties.
New York Textile Act
The New York Textile Act aims to accelerate the growth of the animal and plant fiber growing, processing, and textile manufacturing industry in New York. This includes expanding annual farm recognition awards, state procurement process training for small businesses, and for the excelsior jobs program to include these New York products and processes. It goes into effect January 1.
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety
Effective January 11, this law requires new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness as part of their pre-licensing course.
Polling places
This law allows registered voters to cast their ballot at the wrong polling place as long as they are in the correct county and State Assembly district. It goes into effect January 1.
Brianna’s Law
This legislation was signed into law in 2019, but a new provision goes into effect January 1. Brianna’s Law requires operators of mechanically propelled boats to complete a boating safety course. Before, those born on or after January 1, 1988 needed the safety certificate. Beginning January 1, 2023, those born on or after January 1, 1983 need the boating safety certificate to operate mechanically propelled boats.
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IRS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2023-
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RISING NURSING HOME COSTS-"LOOKBACK"-2023- UPDATE-
New York's 2023 estimates of nursing-home costs show that Nassau and Suffolk, at $14,136 a month are the most expensive counties in the state (New York City is $14,142per month). Both the LI and NYC estimates are up from last year. The amount is important for those looking to qualify for nursing-home care paid for by Medicaid, but who face an ineligibility period under the "lookback" rule. The rule examines whether the Medicaid applicant, in the five years before applying for Medicaid, gave away monetary gifts or transferred property to make his or her assets small enough to qualify for coverage. (Transfers to a spouse are exempt.) The ineligibility period is calculated by dividing the value of the transferred assets into the monthly cost of nursing-home care. So if someone transferred assets worth $50,000 during the five-year lookback, he or she would be ineligible for Medicaid-paid nursing-home coverage for about four months, meaning the patient or the family of the patient would be responsible for paying the costs until Medicaid kicks in. For more information, click on the Contact Us link above, call or email for an appointment.
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MEDICAID HOME EQUITY LIMIT AT $1,033,000 FOR 2023-
For Medicaid eligibility purposes in 2023, the Home Equity Limit elected by New York State is now $1,033,000. For those individuals seeking Medicaid, if your home equity interest does not exceed $1,033,000, you can still be eligible. You can click on the Contact Us link above, call or email for an appointment.
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We are prepared to provide legal services in connection with your filing of an original investor immigration petition and guiding you through the investment/immigration process. You are welcome to contact us for a consultation or more information. Click on the Contact Us link, call or email for an appointment.
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