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The Shirian Story: Vision, Dedication, and Building a Client-Focused Legal Practice
Attorney Mark Shirian’s Journey In this interview, we delve into the story of Mark Shirian: his background, the founding of his law firm, and the core values that have driven its success. Can you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to become an attorney? I grew up in New York… Read More »
Comprehensive Guide to Personal Injury Claims
What are the different types of personal injury claims, and how do they vary? Personal injury law encompasses a wide range of cases. These include: Motor Vehicle Accidents Medical Malpractice Premises Liability (such as slip and fall or trip and fall accidents) Product Liability (for injuries caused by defective products) Intentional Torts (including assault… Read More »
How to Protect Your Rights After an Accident
How to Protect Your Rights After an Accident After an accident, protecting your legal rights is crucial to ensuring you receive fair compensation. Insurance companies, in particular, may use tactics that aim to minimize the amount of compensation offered to victims. Here’s what you need to know. Common Insurance Tactics to Minimize Compensation One… Read More »
Factors Affecting Personal Injury Settlement Values: A Comprehensive Guide
Several key factors influence the amount of a personal injury settlement, including the severity of the injury, the clarity of liability, and the strength of the evidence connecting the injury to the defendant’s actions. However, before we can discuss the potential settlement amount, the first step is proving liability. This is the most critical… Read More »
What Factors Affect the Value of a Personal Injury Settlement?
Several key factors influence the amount of a personal injury settlement, including the severity of the injury, the clarity of liability, and the strength of the evidence connecting the injury to the defendant’s actions. However, before we can discuss the potential settlement amount, the first step is proving liability. This is the most critical… Read More »
Don’t Let Time Run Out: Understanding New York’s Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims
>From the desk of Mark David Shirian, Esq. Let’s talk about something that’s crucial but often overlooked: the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in New York. I know, I know—it sounds a bit dry, but stick with me, because this could make or break your case. Time’s Ticking: Why the Statute of… Read More »
Navigating New York’s No-Fault Insurance After a Car Accident: The One Way to Win
mg class=”mcImgScale” src=”/” alt=”Woman in car accident” /> >From The Desk of Mark David Shirian, Esq. When I started Mark David Shirian P.C., I wanted to do more than just practice law—I wanted to be the kind of advocate people can rely on when life throws them a curveball. Let’s face it, car accidents… Read More »
How to Report Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
By Mark David Shirian P.C. Sexual harassment is a terrible crime yet, sadly, it is a crime that many employees experience in their place of work. From subtle comments to bold sexual advances, an employee may find themselves the victim of unwanted attention by a CEO, manager, supervisor, or coworker. Learn how to report… Read More »
What is Quid Pro Quo Harassment?
By Mark David Shirian P.C. Quid pro quo harassment translates to "this for that." Quid pro quo is a form of workplace sexual harassment in which a manager, supervisor, or other authority figure offers or hints that they will give a subordinate something in return for a sexual favor. Learn more about quid pro… Read More »
How Common is Sexual Harassment?
By Mark David Shirian P.C. Workplace sexual harassment is widespread, with 38% of women reporting sexual harassment at work. Sexual harassment can take many different forms, ranging from inappropriate comments to unwanted sexual advances. Get the facts on what constitutes sexual harassment and what to do if you have experienced sexual harassment in the… Read More »