Welcome

We at Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, P.C. distinguish ourselves from other law firms not only by the nature of our practice, but also by the responsiveness and depth with which we attend to client needs. Our focus on entrepreneurial and professional clients permits each of our various departments to deliver prompt and specialized attention. Along with implementing the latest technology and permitting the quick and efficient delivery of legal services, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Our internal employment practice is to promote quality staff members at every level. We strive to maintain an internal atmosphere that, even under pressure, remains cordial and respectful.

Florida Office

Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Florida at 595 S. Federal Highway, Suite 600, Boca Raton, FL 33432. The telephone number is (561) 544-2442. The FAX number is (772) 320-0040.

Our other Florida office is located at 32-C SE Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994. The telephone number is (772) 320-0039. The FAX number is (772) 320-0040.

Client Alert

The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (the "Stimulus Bill") was signed into law on February 17th.The Stimulus Bill includes major changes to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ("COBRA") that will immediately impact employers who are subject to COBRA.

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2008 Tax, Corporate & Estate Planning Seminar

2007 Tax Seminar The Oncenter, 800 South State Street, Syracuse, New York 13202

On Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 we presented our 2008 Tax, Corporate & Estate Planning Seminar. This ambitious program covered several areas of interest and was the result of a year of preparation from many of the Firm's attorneys.

This Seminar was approved for 8.0 hours of CPE credit for Accountants (NYSE-000558), 8.0 hours of CE credit for Certified Financial Planners (NYSID-2552), 8.0 hours of credit for Life/Accident and Health Agents (LA), Life Consultants (C1) and Life/Accident and Health Brokers (LB) (NYPO-100211; NYCR-216421).

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Firm News

Richard S. Scolaro will be a guest on the WCNY-TV program "Financial Fitness" on Thursday, March 19th at 8:00 PM. The topic of the episode will be "Beneficiary Designation & Asset Protection"

Steven A. Walker joins the Firm as a member of the Business Practice Group.He is a 2008 magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, where he was an Associate Notes Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and President of the Syracuse University College of Law Tax Society. He received his B.S., with distinction, in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1992.

Congratulations to Michael J. Hrab and Robert D. Scolaro for becoming Partners of Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, P.C. Michael practices in our Real Estate Practice Group while Robert is with our Estate Planning Practice Group.

Richard S. Scolaro has been named to the 2009 Edition of "New York Area's Top Lawyers" and was recently elected to the Upstate Medical University Foundation Board of Directors.

Stephen H. Cohen, Chair of the Health Care Practice Group, Alan S. Burstein, Chair of the Family Law and Litigation Practice Groups, Anthony J. Grizanti, Co-chair of the Estate Planning Practice Group and John S. King, member of the Estate Planning Practice Group have each been named to the 2008 New York Super Lawyers - Upstate Edition.

Anthony J. Grizanti has been named to the 2008-2009 Edition of "Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals"

Richard S. Scolaro, Chair of the Tax Practice Group and Co-chair of the Estate Planning Group has been named to the New York Top Lawyers 2008 as published in New York Magazine. He has also been named to the "Presidential Who's Who Among Business and Professional Achievers, 2008-2009 Edition as well as the upcoming 2010 Edition."

The Real Estate Practice Group issues Frequently Asked Questions on Title Insurance.