What to Do If You Are the Victim of Identity Theft

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 9, 2012

It is a frightening reality but every day, some unlucky innocent person learns that his or her identity has been stolen.  If that person happens to be you, be sure to act quickly to avoid further damage.
In December, my office was notified that the identity of one of the men I conserve was possibly stolen.  [...]

Shred that Identity

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 21, 2010

Business as usual in a law office generally means that there are thousands of pieces of paper to shred every year. Maybe its millions of pieces. I don’t know. I lost count years ago.
In my practice, I also serve as court-appointed conservator for several individuals. That role means that I will [...]

Lawyers Must Know The Identities of Their Clients

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 14, 2009

It’s par for the course in this ever-changing world of ours that people will find ways to scam other people. I’m providing a link below to an article in the Connecticut Law Tribune detailing two forged signatures on mortgages that landed the attorney in hot water for not checking the IDs of his clients [...]