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In the dynamic and complicated landscape of legal practice, the inclusion of retired judges within a law firm can significantly enhance the strategic capabilities and client outcomes. At Scura Wigfield Heyer Stevens & Cammarota, LLP, we have embraced the invaluable expertise of retired judges who collaborate closely with our attorneys and clients, offering unparalleled insights and enhancing our approach to litigation and dispute resolution.  Our firm presently has the former Presiding Judge of Chancery, Randall C. Chiocca, P.J. Ch. (ret.), and the former Presiding Judge of Civil, Th ..read more

In New Jersey, once notice of probate is given by the proponent of a will, interested parties or next of kin typically have 120 days to contest a will. This period allows interested parties to file objections to the will's validity. You must act promptly within this timeframe, as missing the deadline will prevent a challenge to the will's validity unless there are exceptional circumstances justifying an extension, which would typically involve proving fraud, misconduct, or incapacity during the probate process.  Bottom line, if you want to challenge a will you must act immediately and se ..read more

While most people have likely heard of the term “discovery” in the legal context, many may not know what it really entails. In a litigation or personal injury case, discovery is arguably the most important part of the legal process, and allows the parties to a lawsuit to find information that may not have normally been available outside of the suit itself.  ..read more

  Ken Carter from Carter Wealth Management interviews Christopher Heyer, Esq. Employee Handbook and Litigation Attorney from Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, on the importance of Employee Handbooks and compliance in the workspace.   ..read more

Attorneys generally specialize in specific areas of law, such as bankruptcy. In fact, a lawyer is normally required under the rules of professional responsibility to refer clients out when the client’s issue pertains to an area of law the attorney is not familiar with. In that case, what happens when a client’s issue spills into another area of law? this is a question we often have to ask ourselves in the bankruptcy context. There is almost always some sort of issue to make each case different, and often that issue is a pending legal proceeding outside of the bankruptcy context. This often fo ..read more

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