Kitay Law Offices Blog

6 Jun

Kitay Law Offices Receives Legal Elite Award for Excellence in Client Services

Kitay Law Offices is proud to announce that it has been awarded “Best Bilingual Personal Injury Law Firm – USA” and “Client Services Excellence Award 2022” as part of the Legal Elite Awards program. This prestigious award program seeks to identify law firms that place customer satisfaction at the forefront, as well as those who are market leaders and innovators. What are the Legal Elite Awards and what do they recognize? The Legal Elite Awards...

3 Jun

Attorney Ryan Merrill selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

A Well-Deserved Award for an Outstanding Civil Plaintiff’s Trial Lawyer Kitay Law Offices is proud to announce that one of its attorneys, Ryan Merrill, has been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious award is given to only the top trial lawyers in the country who are under the age of forty. Ryan’s selection to this list is a testament to his hard work and dedication as a civil...

22 Apr

The Philadelphia Phillies & Kitay Law Offices Fight to Strike Out the Stigma

Kitay Law Offices is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies to support its Strike Out the Stigma initiative for the second year in a row! This outstanding program seeks to raise awareness about mental health and encourage people who may need help to reach out to available resources. Local leaders come together, providing strategies and resources for improved mental health Throughout 2022, monthly events will bring together members of the Phillies...

8 Apr

What Happens if a Minor Lies About Their Age?

Can I Be Charged for Statutory Rape if the Minor Lied About their Age? Have you been caught up in a bad situation wondering “What happens if a minor lies about their age?” Unfortunately, minors commonly lie about their age to convince adults that they are of legal age to have sex in Pennsylvania. However, if the lie is successful and you have sex with an underage person, you could be at risk of criminal...

8 Apr

Probation and Parole Violations in Pennsylvania: Rules & Consequences

Probation and Parole Violations in Pennsylvania can Limit your Freedom Probation and parole violations in Pennsylvania can result in serious consequences. Therefore, it is important to understand what the two programs are and how violations may impact your rights. Generally, probation is a period of time when a person who has been convicted of a crime avoids jail or prison on the condition that they follow certain rules during their probationary period. Parole is similar...

8 Apr

How Much Alcohol is in a Margarita?

Wondering how much alcohol is in a margarita? Most people know that a margarita is a drink made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. However, many do not know that the calorie and alcohol content of a margarita can vary significantly. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the calorie and alcohol content of a typical margarita. We will also discuss some of the factors that can affect it. What is a...

12 Jan

Sex Offender Disclosure Requirements in Pennsylvania

Sex offenders must follow the disclosure requirements in Pennsylvania by registering as a sex offender. In Pennsylvania, sex offender disclosure requirements apply throughout the entire state. In particular, sex offenders must register in a searchable public database where anyone look them up. The sex offender registration requirements apply when an individual is convicted of a sex crime. In addition to sex offenders who live within Pennsylvania, sex offenders from out-of-state must register if they move into...

1 Jan

Detained by the Police? Know Your Rights.

How long can the police detain you without pressing charges? The police can detain you for questioning for up to 48 hours without pressing any charges. Some circumstances can allow the police to detain you for a longer period of time. These may include weekends or legal holidays. This is a difficult situation, and many people do not know their rights when it comes to being detained by a police officer. In this article we...

7 Jul

Mental Health Awareness: Kitay Law Offices and the Philadelphia Phillies Strike Out the Stigma

Mental health awareness is top-of-mind in the wake of Covid-19. Kitay Law Offices has partnered with the Philadelphia Phillies to strike out the stigma. In a Covid-19 pandemic world, mental health awareness is top-of-mind. Months and months of mask wearing, working from home, and isolation are slowly easing. We are ready to get back to normal! But, is it that easy? The answer is no, not for everyone. The CDC reports an increase in the...