• Statement of Client’s Rights (PDF)
• Statement of Client’s Responsibilities (PDF)

• NY State Web Site
• New York Better Business Bureau
• Office of New York State Attorney General
• NYS Citizen Guide
• NYS Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage etc. certificates)
• NYS Division of State Police
• NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Laws of New York
• NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (and non-driver ID)

• Monroe County 
• Monroe County Clerk’s On-Line Office
• City Hall – Rochester New York 
• Erie County 
• Genesee County 
• Jefferson County 
• Livingston County 
• Ontario County 
• Orleans County 
• Onondaga County 
• Seneca County 
• Steuben County 
• Wayne County 
• Yates County

New York State Bar Association “Legal Ease Pamphlet Series”: The LEGALEase brochure series features brochures on a variety of areas of law. They are compiled by NYSBA’s Section and Committee members and are designed to provide basic information for the general public.

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• Adoption in New York
• Animal Law in New York State
• Buying & Selling Real Estate
• Child Support Determining the Amount
• Divorce and Separation
• Guidelines for Guardians
• What If You Have an Auto Accident
• Intellectual Property (Copyright, Trademark,…
• Living Wills and Health Care Proxies
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• New York Marriage Equality – Frequently Asked Questions
• The Attorney’s Role in Home Purchase Transactions
• Things To Consider If You Have A Serious Or Chronic Illness
• Why You Need a Will
• You and Your Lawyer
• Your Rights as a Crime Victim
• Your Rights if Arrested
• Your Rights to an Appeal in a Civil Case
• Your Rights to an Appeal in a Criminal Case

• What to do if you’re in an Automobile Accident
• Do I need Automobile Insurance?
• What is DWI? : DUI/DWI Laws, Regulations, Violations

• Cyberstalking
• The Patriot Act and You 
• Updating Privacy Protections for 21st Century Communications 
• Do Not Call Registry 
• When Does “Fair Debt Collection” Become Creditor Harassment? 
• US Customs and Border Protection
• Travelling guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• Frequently Asked Questions About Enforcing Child Support 
• Prevent Child Abuse 
• Administration on Aging 
• Child Support Enforcement: How much can you collect, and when?
• S.T.O.P.  Program: Prevention of Violence Against Women

Section I: Organization, Planning and Development

• Small Business Administration (SBA) 
• ADA Requirements on Small Businesses
• New York State Guides for the New Business (hiring, drug-testing, small business handbook, etc)

Section II: Operation: Compliance Issues (Bookkeeping, Records & Tax Considerations) IRS Small Business Center

• IRS Small Business Center 
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Advertising, Warranties, & more
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation – Self Audit for Small Businesses

Section III: Employer/Employee Concerns & Issues: Hiring/ Lay-offs/ Dismissal

• Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker’s Guide
• Employer Obligations to the Employee under New York’s Labor Law: NYS outline of wages, benefits, leave, breaks, child labor and more.
• Using Consumer Credit Reports: What Employers Need to Know
• Equal Employment Laws and Regulations

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Harassment & Job Discrimination
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Vicarious Employer Liability for Unlawful Harassment by Supervisors 
• NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: guides for businesses and help for those in need

• Your Rights if Stopped by the Police, Immigration Officers, or FBI
• National Criminal Justice Reference Service
• Bill of Rights: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments and You
• What to do if You’re Stopped by the Police
• Arrested: What you Should Know

• Why You Need a Will