Frequently Asked Questions

 
  • Yes. Property law makes up the majority of the Firm’s business.

  • The firm typically represents owners of property, landlords, real estate investors, developers, real estate management companies, members of LLCs and other companies breaking up where real estate is a central asset, bidders at foreclosure auctions, and others with complex problems involving property. However, the firm is also competent to represent parties who are adverse/on the other side with regard to these parties, such as commercial and residential tenants being evicted.

  • The Firm represents clients in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. We have our primary office in Northern New Jersey, outside the Holland Tunnel. We also have a satellite office in Central New Jersey (by appointment only), and work space in Brooklyn, New York.

  • Next to real estate, intellectual property is often one of the most valuable assets a company can possess, and a company’s intellectual property must be protected.

  • Our founder served for years as a municipal court prosecutor in various towns. We will almost always represent current clients in municipal court traffic tickets or minor criminal matters. Additionally, often property owners are cited for building or other types of violations by the local municipality, and it is necessary for us to appear in municipal court to protect our property-owner clients.

  • Business Law / Commercial Litigation occurs when the Firm provides representation to a business or individual after a dispute has arisen, and a lawsuit is either imminent or active. On the other hand, Business Advice & Counseling is the proactive discussion of business issues with the Firm, with actions taken to avoid losing if litigation arises. An example is the rental of property: a property owner should have an attorney draft their lease with the renter to prevent the renter taking advantage of the property owner/lessor.

  • Yes, the Firm has years of experience and expertise representing consumers in New York and New Jersey. Both states have statutes that provide robust protections for consumers who have been cheated, swindled, lied to, or ripped-off — WITHOUT THE CONSUMER HAVING TO PAY A LAWYER TO SUE ON THEIR BEHALF.