Litigation

Contested matters traditionally have been handled through litigation in court. Alternative Dispute Resolution is another option we are able to recommend at times to help parties obtain resolution sooner and often at a lower cost. When litigation is appropriate, the firm's attorneys are vigilant and proactive advocates for their clients.

Services For Businesses

The Litigation Practice Group works with corporations and businesses of all sizes in the following areas:

• Collections
• Commercial Lease Disputes
• Contract Disputes
• Defense of Claims of Wrongful Discharge, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
• Dissolution and Valuation
• Foreclosures
• Land Use and Zoning
• Lender Liability
• Shareholder Disputes
• Tax Appeals
• Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Agreements
• Unfair Competition

Services For Individuals

The Practice Group represents individual clients as plaintiffs and defendants in all types of disputes, including:

• ADR & Mediation
• Bodily Injury and Property Damage
• Consumer Fraud
• Consumer Warranty Law
• Contract Disputes
• Defense Against Condemnation
• Defense of DWI and Other Municipal Court Charges
• Discrimination and Wrongful Discharge
• Employment Disputes
• Estate Litigation
• Expungements
• Foreclosures
• Guardianships
• Landlord/Tenant
• Motor Vehicle Violations
• Probate Litigation
• Representation before State and Local Government Agencies
• Will Contests

Services For Local Governments

The Practice Group members routinely appear before state and federal courts on behalf of local governments and land use boards. They are experienced in representing municipalities in complex and specialized areas including:

• Civil Rights Litigation
• Eminent Domain
• Tax Appeals
• Prerogative Writ Litigation

Services To Other Counsel

Members of the Practice Group have substantial experience before trial and appellate courts at both the state and federal level. The firm's attorneys provide services to other counsel in the following capacities:

• Trial Counsel
• Appellate Counsel (state and federal courts, including New Jersey and United States Supreme Courts)
• Local Counsel (for out-of-state firms)
• Supervising Counsel (for coordination of complex matters)