Blog 4 Columns - Masonry | Tesser, Ryan & Rochman LLP

In a recent development, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has issued Ethics Opinion 1279, addressing the issue of referral fees between attorneys and nonlawyers. This opinion, dated February...

Increase in New York State Minimum Wage January 1, 2025

09 Dec 2024

Jackson Kerr

Effective January 1, 2025, the New York State statutory minimum wage will again increase. Currently, New York State has two minimum wages, one for New York City, Long Island (Nassau...

Three TRR Attorneys Named for 2024 Super Lawyers Lists

19 Nov 2024

Jackson Kerr

Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP is proud to announce that three attorneys have been named to 2024 Super Lawyers lists! Managing Partner Gregory Ryan and Founding Partner Lewis Tesser have...

NJ Allows Disbarred Attorneys to Apply for Readmission

16 Oct 2024

Randall Tesser

New Jersey Courts announced on October 15, 2024 that the New Jersey Supreme Court will allow lawyers who had been disbarred to apply for a second chance to practice. Prior...

New York State Bar Association Clarifies Ethics on Real Estate Referrals from Broker/Associate Lawyers

12 Sep 2024

Randall Tesser

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) recently issued an important ethics opinion concerning the intersection of legal and real estate services. Published on September 5, 2024, Ethics Opinion 1273...

NY State Bar Issues Ethics Opinion Applicable to Part-Time Government Lawyers

04 Sep 2024

Randall Tesser

In the intricate realm of legal ethics, conflict of interest rules play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. This is particularly relevant for part-time attorneys...

Associate Randall Tesser Named Editor-in-Chief of State Bar Publication

15 Aug 2024

Jackson Kerr

TRR Associate Randall Tesser has been named a co-Editor-in-Chief for One on One, a journal published by the General Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Martin...

Federal Court Ruling Overhauls Confidentiality in New York Attorney Discipline Matters

15 Aug 2024

Randall Tesser

Attorneys who commit professional misconduct can be subject to discipline in the form of disbarment, suspension, admonishment, and other penalties. Each state has unique procedures for disciplining lawyers for professional...

Associate Randy Tesser to Receive ABA Professionalism Award

03 May 2024

Jackson Kerr

Tesser Ryan is pleased to announce that associate Randall Tesser has been selected to receive the American Bar Association’s 2024 Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyer Professionalism Award. The award annually...

What Happens If I’m Accused of Cheating on the Bar Exam?

22 Sep 2023

Randall Tesser

Although many states have now adopted the Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE”), each state still maintains its own set of rules and regulations for how its bar exam is administered, including...

New York Differs From ABA Model Rules on Handling Legal Retainers

05 May 2023

Randall Tesser

Should Retainer Funds be Held in Escrow?The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently published Formal Opinion 505, clarifying attorneys’ obligations with respect to their handling...

NY to Allow Out-of-State Lawyers to Practice from their NY Homes

02 Dec 2022

Randall Tesser

New York State’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, has issued an order amending its rules relating to lawyers who are admitted in another jurisdiction, but not in New York....

Blog 4 Columns – Masonry

NYSBA Issues Ethics Opinion Clarifying the Rules Involving Referrals

Increase in New York State Minimum Wage January 1, 2025

Three TRR Attorneys Named for 2024 Super Lawyers Lists

NJ Allows Disbarred Attorneys to Apply for Readmission

New York State Bar Association Clarifies Ethics on Real Estate Referrals from Broker/Associate Lawyers

NY State Bar Issues Ethics Opinion Applicable to Part-Time Government Lawyers

Associate Randall Tesser Named Editor-in-Chief of State Bar Publication

Federal Court Ruling Overhauls Confidentiality in New York Attorney Discipline Matters

Associate Randy Tesser to Receive ABA Professionalism Award

What Happens If I’m Accused of Cheating on the Bar Exam?

New York Differs From ABA Model Rules on Handling Legal Retainers

NY to Allow Out-of-State Lawyers to Practice from their NY Homes