A full service law firm offering an impressive range of essential legal services.
Business Law
Preparation of Business Contracts is also available. Some often requested documents include lease agreements, buy/sell agreements, shareholder agreements, LLC operating agreements, corporate resolutions, personal guarantee of debt, notes and mortgages, purchase orders and sales agreements, internet and technology agreements, indemnification agreements, confidentiality and non-competition agreements, employment agreements, and a full array of construction industry documentation.
Other available business law services include Bankruptcy Law; applications for Trademark, Trade Name, and Copyright; Intellectual Property Law; Internet and Technology Law; and Labor and Employment Law.
Civil Litigation
We have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to successfully represent clients involved in Civil Litigation including Complex Commercial Litigation, Landlord/Tenant Disputes involving unpaid rents and other disputes, Evictions for possession of real property, Appeals both in the Courts and before Administrative Authorities, Employment Law Disputes involving wrongful discharge and unpaid compensation, and Real Estate Broker Commission Claims.
Other types of matters offered are Cases Involving Injunctive Relief. These often involve emergency applications seeking restraining orders in order to avoid irreparable harm to one of the parties. Such lawsuits most often are commenced by Order to Show Cause and involve the delivery of legal services on an expedited basis. Len has handled many cases involving Temporary Restraining Orders that require the ability to respond quickly to circumstances in order to serve clients within an unusually short and demanding time frame while at the same time maintaining the highest professional standards of legal care.
Construction Law
We are well versed in Civil Litigation arising out of Construction disputes which often involves multiple-party disputes where litigants present multi-tiered claims in the context of complex technical issues involving numerous witnesses, hundreds of documents and expert reports and testimony. We have extensive experience in various forms of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms including Arbitration of Claims utilizing such forums as the American Arbitration Association, privately retained Arbitrators (such as retired former Superior Court Judges), and mandatory non-binding arbitration process within the Courts. He also represents clients using private Mediation to resolve Construction Disputes.
Another service available is preparation, filing and court enforcement of Construction Lien Claims including residential property liens, commercial project liens, and public project liens filed under the Municipal Lien Law. Additionally we handle Construction Bond and Surety Claims as well as disputes arising out of Public Bidding Matters.
Another mainstay service has been preparation of construction documentation from the simple to the complex for clients of virtually every segment of the construction industry. We have years of experience Drafting Construction Agreements and working closely with client’s preparing Contracts between Owner and Contractor, between Contractor and Subcontractor, Contracts for Purchase of Construction Materials, Joint Venture Agreements, Change Order forms, Indemnification Agreements, Design-Build Agreements, etc.
Criminal Law
Debt Collection
Employment Litigation and Counseling
For example, we represent clients from all over the nation in New Jersey State and Federal Courts. We also represent clients before administrative agencies including New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, Merit Review Board, Wage and Hour Division, OSHA, EEOC, and the NLRB. We also represent clients in mediation and arbitration hearings.
We have represented both employees and employers in disputes involving discrimination and wrongful termination issues.
We also provide for businesses management and employee counseling, training seminars and workshops on every aspect of the employment process. Unique corporate programs can be developed to suit individual client needs. Available program topics include:
- Cost Effective Performance Appraisals
- Preventing Discrimination Litigation
- Employee Discipline
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Whistleblower Laws
- Effective Interviewing / Recruiting
- Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims
- Effective Managing and Manager Training
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Testing
- ACT Training on Preventing Unionization / Improving Communications
- Dealing with various Difficult Employee Issues
We also prepare of Employee Handbooks and Personnel Policies to help protect companies and inform employees of their rights and obligations.
Family Law and Divorce
Experienced counsel regarding Custody cases, including interstate Custody matters, Domestic Violence and Temporary Restraining Orders and Child Support and Child Emancipation issues.
Certified Divorce Mediator available for Divorce Mediation.
Post-Judgment Motions and modification of Divorce Judgments and Court Orders handled by experienced attorneys.
Palimony and related matters handled by the firm, as well as DYFS matters, including Guardianships and Termination of Parental Rights.
Personal Injury and Accidents
Real Estate
We have represented both lenders and borrowers in Mortgage Foreclosure cases. Also we provide preparation of agreements establishing, maintaining and relating to Easements and Rights of Way. Drafting and filing of Notes and Mortgages.
Clients seeking Zoning and Planning approvals before local Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment have been successfully represented, including Applications seeking Zoning Variances. We have represented applicants seeking approvals ranging from the expansion of a single family home to the new development of a large scale retail shopping mall.
We also offer services in the area of Condominium Law including drafting of all documentation necessary for the development of condominium projects as well as the subsequent maintenance of condominium association documents.
Wills, Administration of Estates & Probate Litigation
Families have been represented regarding handling of Settlement of Decedent’s Estates, as well as applications in Court seeking Guardianship and Incompetency. Additionally, we have represented clients in Probate Court actions involving distribution of estate assets, as well as actions to compel accounting of estate assets.