Our Core Practices include...

• Family Law, Custody, Divorce & Separation
  Strategic counsel for complex and straightforward matters alike—parenting time, relocation, equitable distribution (property division), alimony/spousal support, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and post‑judgment enforcement/modification.

• Trusts & Estates / Estate Planning
  Thoughtful planning for individuals, families, and business owners: wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts (including SNTs — Special Needs Trusts; and MAPTs — Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts), powers of attorney, advance directives, probate/estate administration, and asset‑protection strategies.

• Real Estate Transactions (Residential & Commercial)
  Contract review and drafting, attorney review, title coordination, due diligence, closings, 1031 considerations, leases, and dispute resolution.

• Civil Litigation — with emphasis on Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  Car/truck/motorcycle crashes, dangerous premises, defective products, nursing home negligence, and complex wrongful death claims.

• Workers’ Compensation
  Claims for workplace injuries and occupational diseases: medical treatment, temporary disability, and permanency awards.

• Landlord‑Tenant Representation
  Residential and commercial: leasing, compliance, security deposit disputes, habitability issues, rent/possession claims, and defense.

• Business Services (SMBs)
  Entity formation, contracts, employment policies, outside general counsel, risk management, and dispute resolution.

• DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense
  Defense of DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence / Driving While Intoxicated), drug and weapon charges, theft, assault, expungements, and municipal court matters.

• SSI/SSDI Disability
  Applications, hearings, and appeals for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance).

• Guardianship & Conservatorship
  Adult and minor guardianships, conservatorships, and fiduciary guidance, including contested matters.

• Medicaid Planning
  Eligibility strategy, crisis planning, MAPTs (Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts), spend‑down advice, and application support.

• Bankruptcy & Foreclosure
  Chapter 7 and 13 strategy sessions, filings, mortgage workouts, and foreclosure defense.

• Legal Malpractice
  Evaluation and prosecution/defense of attorney negligence claims.

Why clients choose Us

• Local insight. Deep familiarity with Somerset, Middlesex, Morris, Hunterdon, Mercer, Warren, Union, and Monmouth County courts and procedures.

• Clear communication. We translate legal strategy into plain English and set expectations you can rely on.

• Settlement‑minded, trial‑ready. We resolve matters quickly and efficiently; when litigation is warranted or required, we are prepared. 

• Fee transparency. Flat fees where practical, competitive retainers, and flexible payment plans in qualifying matters.

Real Estate (Residential & Commercial)

• Transactions: Attorney review, contract drafting/negotiation, title and survey coordination, lender communications, and closings.

• Leasing: Residential and commercial lease negotiation and enforcement.

• Disputes: Specific performance, escrow conflicts, and construction issues.

In other words: We keep your deal on track and your risk low from contract to keys.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death (Civil Litigation)

• Cases we handle: Auto and truck collisions, pedestrian/bicycle injuries, premises liability, product defects, construction accidents, nursing home neglect/abuse, and complex wrongful death claims.

• Compensation: Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and punitive damages where appropriate.

Fee structure:

• Contingency fee in most cases (you don’t pay attorney’s fees unless we recover). Costs advanced and reimbursed from recovery as permitted.

Plain‑English view: We build your case thoroughly and push for full, fair compensation.

Additional Services

Workers’ Compensation

Medical treatment authorization, temporary disability benefits, permanency evaluations, and settlements for workplace injuries and occupational exposure. Fees: Contingency/award‑based as permitted by NJ statute/court approval.

Landlord‑Tenant (Residential & Commercial)

Lease drafting, compliance counseling, habitability disputes, security deposits, rent/possession claims, and defense.

Business (Small & Mid‑Size)

Entity selection/formation, shareholder/operating agreements, vendor and customer contracts, employment policies, and dispute resolution.

DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense

Defense for DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated), drug possession, weapons, theft, assault, municipal court matters, and expungements.

SSI/SSDI Disability

Applications, medical evidence development, hearings, and appeals for SSI and SSDI benefits. Fees: Contingent, capped by federal regulation for successful outcomes.

Guardianship & Conservatorship

Petitions for adults and minors, allegations of incapacity, contested proceedings, and ongoing fiduciary compliance.

Medicaid Planning

Crisis and proactive planning, MAPTs, look‑back analysis, spend‑down strategies, and application shepherding.

Bankruptcy & Foreclosure

Chapter 7/13 analysis and filings, adversary proceedings, loss‑mitigation, loan modifications, and foreclosure defense.

Legal Malpractice

Screening, expert coordination, and litigation for claims involving attorney negligence, conflicts, or breaches of duty.

Our Process...

How we Serve You

1. Free intake call (10–15 minutes). We listen, identify the legal issue, and flag urgent deadlines.

2. Strategy session. A focused meeting (virtual or in‑office) to review facts, documents, and options—with a written action plan.

3. Engagement & roadmap. Clear scope, timeline targets, and fee structure.

4. Execution. Negotiation first; litigation when it adds value.

5. Resolution & follow‑through. Settlement, judgment, closing, decree, or plan approval—plus next‑step guidance.

Ready to Talk?

Let's get Started!

Let’s start with a strategy session. Share your goals. We’ll map the path.

• Call or message our Somerville office to schedule.

• Virtual and in‑person meetings available.