Tax Talk With Jim – Winter ’08

By James A. Horchak, Esq., CPA Why should you use a professional to prepare your income tax return? Tax season can bring anxiety for many Americans. It begins with gathering all the forms you received in the mail in January and receipts and other documents that you have been saving throughout the year. Are you sure…

Back To The Future

Did you notice anything different at the top of the page? We have a new name — we are once again QuatriniRafferty. Many of you will remember that QuatriniRafferty was originally formed in 1987 and located its office at the historic Seventh Ward Schoolhouse. For the past 21 years, we’ve continued to occupy the schoolhouse and we have…

I Saw That Advertised On TV

You do not see QuatriniRafferty advertisements on television. You do not see QuatriniRafferty billboards staring back at you as you drive down the highway. What you will see when you come to our office is a team of professionals who have represented thousands of individuals who have suffered serious injury or death in automobile, motorcycle, slip-and-fall, and other accidents…

I’m Here… But Where’s My Stuff?!

By Michael V. Quatrini, Esq. Relocating to a new area can be exciting — new job, new home, new friends! But while the notion of a fresh start may be inspiring, the idea of actually moving your stuff excites no one. Whether you are moving your belongings to a new home or to a new school,…

Medicare Parts A & B: The Basics

By A. Tereasa Rerko, Esq. and Margo A. Russell, Paralegal Medicare insurance coverage is provided to individuals who are 65 or older or who have been receiving Social Security Disability insurance payments for 24 months. Medicare has several Parts; this article will talk about Parts A and B. Medicare Part A provides payment for medical care when you are…

Medicaid Eligibility For Nursing Home Care

By David S. DeRose, Esq. Over the last several years, I have found that many of our clients are particularly concerned with their ability to pay for nursing home care if circumstances warrant their confinement to a skilled nursing facility. Couples worry that their homes may be sold out from under them or that one of…

So You Want To Start A Small Business

By James A. Horchak, Esq. So, you are thinking of starting a small business? You have gone over the fine details about what you are going to do to make money and how you are going to do it, but have you thought about the legal aspects of running your business? There are generally three types…

Identity Theft

By David S. DeRose, Esq. In this ever increasing and more complex information age in which we are all living, the potential for theft of your identity and the ease with which a criminal is able to use someone else’s identity for his own gain are on the rise. For that reason, it is important to…

Do You Need Mine Subsidence Insurance?

by Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. Your homeowner’s insurance does not cover damage from mine subsidence. Given the history of coal mining in southwestern Pennsylvania, this may be of interest to you. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), mines have been active in coalfields since the late 1700s in 43 of the 67 counties in…

Computers And Your Kids

There is no question that computers have become an important part of daily life in the 21st century. More of us are using them more often. The good news is that computers provide more opportunities; the bad news is that they also present more dangers as well. “Do You Know Where Your Kids Are Clicking?”,…