As I’ve continued to grow and gain experience as a personal injury trial attorney, I’ve come to realize that no case is perfect. However, I’ve also come to realize that meaningful value can be realized in some of our most imperfect cases. To determine such value, it is critical to strategically position a client for success prior to trial. This is particularly true in the dreaded “no pay” case.  ..read more

In a unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court has struck down an advisory ruling that would have prohibited Certified New Jersey attorneys from paying referral fees to out-of-state lawyers. The ruling, which overturned Opinion 745 of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics (ACPE), preserves long-standing practices regarding attorney referrals and prevents undue restrictions on professional networking ..read more

Facing a lawsuit can be an overwhelming and stressful situation. Whether it’s a contract disagreement, property boundary issue, business dispute, personal injury claim, or another civil matter, most people think the only way to resolve a legal dispute is by going to court. However, there is an alternative that is often faster, less expensive, and less stressful ..read more

In today’s digital world, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are central to how we connect with others and share our lives. While these platforms do offer many benefits, they can also pose unexpected risks, especially if you are dealing with a personal injury claim. Many people overlook how their online activity and presence can affect their case. It is important to understand how your online activity can affect your case and what you should—and should not—do if you have recently been involved in an accident ..read more

Common law fraud is one of the most commonly claimed intentional torts in civil litigation cases. States throughout the country have enacted various fraud laws. Common law fraud, however, is a relatively old legal concept on which most of the statutory fraud laws are based on. While many states have created their own version of it, common law set the framework for the more modern day fraud statutes. Today, common law fraud is a claim in and of itself in New Jersey. It may give rise to other allegations, including violations of the consumer fraud act or breach of contract, but fraud itself is ..read more

After an accident, determining who is responsible for your injuries can be challenging, especially when a government or state entity may be involved. If you believe a public entity is liable, it’s essential to understand the specific requirement under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (NJTCA). This blog post will guide you through the basics of the NJTCA, including the importance of filing a notice of claim and what your options are if you missed the deadline.  ..read more

Imagine that you have been involved in an accident that has caused you serious injuries due to the negligence of another party. However, the pain you are now suffering from is not something entirely new, but rather an aggravation of pain you already had in the same body part at the time of the accident. You may be wondering if you are still entitled to recover damages from the negligent party, even though you were already suffering from injuries when the accident happened.  ..read more

One of the most common questions we hear as bankruptcy attorneys is whether a married couple should file together. The unfortunate answer, as always is “it depends.” Very often, married couples will have joint finances. This means bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and some bills may be in the name of both spouses. But what happens if only one spouse files for bankruptcy relief? What happens to the authorized user when the account holder files for bankruptcy? What about the co-signor? In this blog post, we will explore options of married couples, and even authorized users, in filing for ..read more

One of the most common mistakes debtors will make prior to filing for bankruptcy is attempting to pay off certain debts. Even worse, we will often see debtors attempting to offload property so as to avoid the potential risks of owning property in bankruptcy. These types of transfers can be avoidable. This means the trustee, or in some cases the debtor, may “avoid” these transfers and claw back legal ownership of the property that was transferred from the debtor. This blog post will discuss preferential and fraudulent transfers, and what the process is for avoiding a transfer that happened too ..read more

Being served with a lawsuit in New Jersey can be overwhelming and stressful. Whether the lawsuit is unexpected or something you saw coming, knowing how to respond is crucial. This guide will help you understand the steps you should take to protect your legal rights and work toward a favorable outcome ..read more