Brittany Maynard, who became the public face of the controversial movement, was diagnosed earlier this year with a fatal brain tumor and was told by doctors that the cancer would likely kill her in six months. Maynard made headlines around…
When you think of Lego's, who comes to mind? Likely, most of us would think of young children, but for 97 year old Manny Silberman, Lego's are a part of his daily life. In this all new episode of Family…
We are proud to announce that Vincent J. Russo has been named on the "New York Metro Super Lawyers" list. In addition, one of our associates, Kim N. Christian has been named a "Rising Star". The Super Lawyers website notes…
The Social Security Administration must recognize same-sex marriages when determining marital status for Title II and Medicare benefits, thanks to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, United States v. Windsor. This means that spouses of same-sex marriages are entitled to…
When, if ever, should the court trump the decision making authority of a parent when it comes time to the health and welfare of a child? Some say never, but others say only when the best interests of the child are…
It is no secret from reading Joan River's 2012 book, "I Hate Everyone…Starting With Me", Joan Rivers was a realist about death. In the book, she included a section on how she envisioned her own funeral: “When I die (and…
Why hire an attorney to draft and supervise the execution of your Last Will and Testament? While there is no question that the internet and bookstores are littered with do-it-yourself legal information, and many people may feel confident they can…
What will the next scam be? On a daily basis, I receive emails stating how lucky I am to have won $1,000,000 or perhaps a brand new Lexus or a free trip to the Caribbean! My home phone (yes one…
If you are about to send a child off to college, you're probably extremely busy with shopping, buying textbooks, and dealing with other stressful tasks. But there is one more thing you should do to prepare your child; ask your…
Watch the law firm of Vincent J. Russo & Associates take the ALS ICE BUCKET Challenge I was recently nominated by my summer intern, Danny Mayper, to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I happily accepted and decided to challenge my staff to…