KGG Law Blog

NY Constitutional Convention: YES or NO?

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.News

Rockland County, New York family law attorney Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. In addition to practicing matrimonial law in NY & NJ, Mr. Goldhamer makes time for teaching, lecturing to professional organizations, and outreach through TV, radio and other media. He helped pioneer the practice of providing free legal seminars to the public in …

What is Considered Marital Property in New York?

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Family Law Attorney

New York and New Jersey are equitable distribution states. This means part of final divorce proceedings will be a fair splitting of property. While married parties and their legal representatives will negotiate, the court may decide what is fair based on a series of criteria. Not surprisingly, these negotiations can be tense. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman is in the business …

From Hunter-Gatherers to Harvey Weinstein, Sexual Harassment is Nothing New

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Workplace discrimination

Bergen County matrimonial lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. co-founded Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman in 1975. Superlawyers.com selected Mr. Goldhamer for the special honor of “Super Lawyer” in 2014. In addition to practicing family & divorce law, Mr. Goldhamer maintains a busy outreach schedule, appearing on radio and television, teaching and lecturing, and continuing the tradition he helped pioneer of providing free …

In Family Law, Winning Is Not Always Getting the Largest Amount of Money

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Family Law Attorney

Bergen County, New Jersey family law attorney Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. In addition to practicing matrimonial law, Mr. Goldhamer maintains a full schedule of radio and television appearances, teaching, and giving talks to professional organizations. He was a pioneer in providing no-cost public seminars on legal matters in New York and New Jersey. …

Truck Accidents & Drug Testing in New York and New Jersey

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Truck Accident

A transportation industry rife with drug and alcohol use is not a safe one. For this reason, federal officials developed safety regulations that apply to all drivers of commercial vehicles, including those who are employed part-time or as back-up drivers. Under rules set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. trucking companies are legally obliged to test …

Watch Out for These Real-Life Email Hacking & Wire Transfer Scams!

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Legal

Bergen County matrimonial attorney Paul Goldhamer, B.A, J.D. Esq. is a co-founder of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. In addition to practicing family law,  Mr. Goldhamer keeps a busy schedule of teaching, lecturing to professional organizations, making radio and TV appearances and providing free legal seminars to the public in NJ and NY. In 2014, Mr. Goldhamer was selected as a …

7 Warning Signs That You Are Being Scammed on Craigslist

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Legal

Bergen County divorce attorney Paul Goldhamer, B.A, J.D. Esq. co-founded the law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman in 1975. Mr. Goldhamer was a pioneer in offering free legal seminars to the public in NJ and NY. In addition to practicing family and matrimonial law, he maintains a busy schedule of teaching, lecturing to professional organizations, and appearing on TV …

Motorcycle Crash Statistics in New Jersey & New York

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riding is a popular pastime in the northeastern corridor, especially during warmer summer months. While a fun and cost-effective means of travel and exploration, motorcycle riding is not without dangers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle accidents were responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths in 2015, marking a 8.3 percent uptick over the previous year. Traffic safety …

Document the Scene: Proving a Slip and Fall Case

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Slip and fall accidents

A slip and fall usually happens in an instant, taking its victim completely by surprise. If someone is at fault for the accident, it pays to take a few moments to gather evidence that documents the scene. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman’s slip and fall lawyers in Rockland County and Bergen County see this situation play out again and again; those who …

Attorney Louis B. Gerber Comments on Steam Pipe Explosion Trial in NY Times

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.News

A decade ago, a steam pipe explosion near Grand Central Terminal killed one person and injured more than 30 others, causing millions of dollars in property damage. The blast occurred close to the intersection of East 41st Street and Lexington Avenue, propelling a geyser of scalding steam mixed with pavement debris skyward, sending rush hour commuters running for cover. Fast …