| Britt Simon
Protecting Business Ownership in a New Jersey Divorce
Learn how NJ divorce law affects business owners, including equitable distribution, valuation methods, and strategies to protect your company.
Civil Litigation
24 articles from Simon Law Group
Civil litigation in New Jersey is how private disputes over contracts, property, business dealings, and other non-criminal claims are resolved in the Superior Court's Law and Chancery Divisions. These articles explain the path of a lawsuit -- pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial or settlement -- and concepts such as the statute of limitations and burden of proof. They are general information about the litigation process, not advice for a specific dispute.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Why an Expert Witness Can Make or Break Your Claim
Learn how expert witnesses strengthen personal injury claims in NJ, from liability and medical experts to economic damages specialists.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Affidavits of Merit: The Key to Winning Legal Malpractice Cases
Understand the Affidavit of Merit requirement in NJ legal malpractice cases, including deadlines, procedures, and consequences of non-compliance.
| John E. Malchow, Esq.
Unhappy With a Court Ruling? You May Have Options
Learn your options when you disagree with a NJ court ruling, including motions for reconsideration, appeals.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Understanding Your Rights When Contractors Cut Corners in New Jersey
NJ homeowner rights when contractors cut corners, including protections under the Home Improvement Contractors Act and Consumer Fraud Act.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Ticking Clock: How Long Do You Have to Sue for Legal Malpractice in NJ
Understand the 6-year statute of limitations for NJ legal malpractice claims and how the discovery rule may extend your filing deadline.
| Steven Garfinkle, Esq.
Defending Innocent Clients Against Cyber-Crime Fund Accusations
Simon Law Group defends clients facing civil or criminal accusations tied to allegedly tainted digital assets.
| Steven Garfinkle, Esq.
Recovering Stolen Cryptocurrency: Legal Strategies That Work
Cryptocurrency theft matters require fast preservation, careful reporting, and realistic expectations.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Won Your Case--Now What? How to Collect a Court Judgment in New Jersey
Learn about post-judgment collection methods in New Jersey including wage garnishment, bank levies.
| Steven Garfinkle, Esq.
Defending Crypto Holders in Civil Litigation
Civil digital-asset disputes turn on ownership, tracing, knowledge, and procedure. How New Jersey legal counsel approaches these cases.
| Britt Simon
Why Should I Hire A Lawyer For My Divorce
Discover why hiring an experienced divorce attorney is essential for protecting your rights, securing fair outcomes.
| Laura Simon
How to Choose the Right New Jersey Divorce Attorney
Simon Law Group's divorce attorneys provide compassionate guidance to help you navigate the NJ divorce process and move forward with your life.
| Laura Simon
Online Postings Considered Defamation?
A NJ court ruling clarifies when online postings are defamation and how minor edits affect the statute of limitations for defamation claims.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Prosecutor Leaks Public Defender's Private Images: A 2016 Legal Ethics Breakdown
A California DA allegedly distributed intimate photos of a deputy public defender, raising serious prosecutorial ethics and privacy questions.
| Laura Simon
NJ Discrimination sent to Arbitration
NJ appeals court ruled age discrimination claims against Ernst & Young must go to mandatory arbitration.
| Laura Simon
NJ Criminal Law: Marital Privilege One Step Further
NJ recognizes a crime-fraud exception to marital privilege, so spouses cannot shield criminal communications. How this affects criminal cases.
| Britt Simon
Punitive Damages Cost of Doing Business
NJ legislators proposed banning tax deductions for punitive damages. How punitive damages work and why they matter in civil injury cases.
| Britt Simon
NJ Civil Lawsuit Against Porsche Over Light-Colored Dashboards
A class-action lawsuit against Porsche alleges light-colored dashboards create dangerous windshield glare.
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