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I. EDUCATION:
1. Seton Hall University, B.A. 1994
2. Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D. 1997
II. ADMISSION TO BAR:
1. State of New Jersey, 1997
2. District Court of New Jersey, 1997
3. United States Supreme Court, 2003
AREAS OF PRACTICE
A) CIVIL LITIGATION
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Complete trial experience including but not limited to initial pleading, documentary discovery, motion practice, fact and expert depositions and trial. |
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Civil Rights Litigation on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants |
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Defamation (slander & libel) |
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Contract actions for breaches, specific performance and damages |
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Title 59 tort claims against public entities and defense |
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Personal Injuries involving automobile accidents and defense |
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Police excessive force, unlawful/false arrest and false imprisonment |
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Title 42, 1983, and NJ Civil Rights Act |
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Wrongful death and survivorship actions |
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Premises liability |
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Public and private employment matters and defense |
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Discrimination and whistleblower/CEPA litigation and defense |
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Commercial and residential real estate disputes |
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Landlord/tenant disputes, evictions/removals and security deposit actions |
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Appellate practice |
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Consumer fraud act litigation |
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Orders to show cause/ temporary restraining orders |
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Construction Board of appeal representation |
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Defense of litigation complaints |
B) LAND USE AND ZONING /REAL PROPERTY
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Appearing before local zoning and land use boards, agencies and officials |
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Involvement in prerogative writ litigation |
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Applications and objections to: |
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Bulk Variances |
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Use Variances |
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Subdivisions |
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Interpretation of Zoning ordinances |
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Commercial and Residential Real Estate Closings |
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Preparation of : |
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Leases & riders (residential and commercial) |
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Assignments, assumptions, transfers and terminations |
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Estate disposition of Real Property |
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Tax Appeals involving valuation, added and/or omitted assessments |
C) FAMILY LAW/ESTATE PLANNING
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Divorce, both fault and no fault |
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Property Settlement Agreements |
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Qualified Domestic Relations Orders |
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Pendente Lite motions preserving assets and establishing temporary alimony |
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Valuations of property and businesses with forensic accountant/appraiser |
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Challenges and defense to Property Settlement Agreements |
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Termination of parental rights/DYFS |
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Child custody/support- Sole/Joint Custody |
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Awards of attorneys fees to dependent spouse |
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Expedite uncontested divorces from complaint to judgment |
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Preparation and negotiation of pre-marital agreements |
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Name Change applications |
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Preparation of: |
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Last wills & testaments |
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Trusts (both revocable and irrevocable) |
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Powers of Attorney |
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Living Wills/Advanced Directives for HealthPersonNamecare |
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Probate of Estates in and Administration of Intestacy Estates |
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Administration ad Prosequendum litigation |
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Administration challenges involving orders to show cause |
D) MUNICIPAL COURT PRACTICE:
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Title 39 involving moving and non moving violations |
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Neighbor disputes over nuisances and property |
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Minor criminal violations (disorderly persons offenses, assault, etc.) |
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Code enforcement matters |
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Private prosecution matters |
E) COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS:
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Business formation from tax identification through set up and license process |
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Purchases and sales of businesses |
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Filing of UCC-1 statements and other forms of security interests |
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Preparation of promissory notes and mortgages |
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Business registration certificates |
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Home improvement contractor registration certification |
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Certificates of formation of Limited Liability Companies |
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Close working relationship with accountants advising as to tax implications |
F) LOCAL GOVERNMENT/MUNICIPAL CORPORATION EXPERIENCE:
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Preparation and or review of ordinances and resolutions, |
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Constitutional/statutory implications of Ordinances |
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Preparation of Developer Agreements |
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Local Public Contract Law Bids and specifications, |
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Myriad matters involving public entities and its officers and employees, |
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COAH (affordable housing) issues |
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Interlocal service agreements and contracts |
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Removal of deed restrictions on public land |
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Preparation of contracts for sale/leases of municipally owned properties |
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Review constitutionality of sexual predator prohibition ordinances |
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Review constitutionality ordinances involving religious use |
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Review constitutionality ordinances involving free speech implications |
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NJ tort claims act implications |
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Master plan compliance |
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Legal opinions and on local government employees and officers |
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Ethics law opinions/ involving Local Government Ethics Law |
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Pay to play implications of public contracts |
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Liquor license application review process |
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Tax appeals involving industrial/commercial and residential properties |
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Municipal Court appeals |
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Collective bargaining agreements |
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Open Public Records Act |
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Open Public Meetings Act |
G) PRIVATE CORPORATE EXPERIENCE: (general counsel)
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Transactions and/or litigation in the role of general counsel |
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Landlord Tenant matters |
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HUD section 8 & NJ Housing |
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Corporate compliance |
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Restoration of corporate charter and amendments thereto |
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Bylaw and constitution revisions |
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Preparation of corporate resolutions, |
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Establishment of necessary corporate policies including; |
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Non-discrimination policy; and |
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Fiscal control policies |
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Application for and approval of 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Tax Free) |
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Legislative tracking services |
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Analysis of pending bills in the legislature |
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Preparation of certificates of incorporation and amendments |
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Bylaw interpretation and amendments |
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ELEC research and compliance |
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Election Law litigation |
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Pay to play compliance/ implications for political donors |
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