If you intend to file for bankruptcy, you might be concerned about the effect it might have on your employment. Can your employer find out about your Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy? Can you be fired because of the bankruptcy? And can a possible employer deny you a job because you filed for bankruptcy? No […]
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Often, clients purchase property with intentions of building a house on a vacant lot, or converting a two family house into a three family house. In New Jersey, that process is heavily regulated and controlled by municipal government. If a property or structure does not meet the local zoning requirements, then the landowner must file
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There is a basic concept in the law of due process. Part of that is that a person or entity should not be sued in a State where it has not done business. In the old days, it might be sufficient to show that the defendant never stepped foot in New Jersey and therefore is
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When you call my office to discuss the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, I will give you a detailed initial consultation to gather your personal facts so that I can advise you whether bankruptcy is right for you. If we agree, then we send you a packet to fill out with all of your financial
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In New Jersey, accident victims have two years from the date of their accident to file a lawsuit, under the applicable statute of limitations. Any case filed after that deadline is subject to dismissal. The Appellate Division recently considered an appeal of the dismissal of such a case, involving an automobile accident. The victim’s attorney
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The Appellate Division recently upheld a summary judgment ruling which I obtained in a foreclosure case. The defendant claimed that her signature on the mortgage was a forgery. Her late husband was the borrower and the defendant signed the mortgage to secure her interest in the property. We were able to locate the notary who
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Employees have the ability to file a workers compensation claim against their employer for workplace injuries. However, accident lawyers will often investigate to see whether an additional claim can be asserted against some other party, in which substantially greater damages may be sought against a liability insurance policy. In a recent unreported Appellate Division decision, the court
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People seeking relief from their liabilities may include gambling debts. Particularly in New Jersey, there are many casinos in the region as well as online gambling, as well as the proposed sports betting which may be legalized here. The problem gambler may easily lose control and find himself in substantial debt. The answer to whether
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By statute, all municipalities in New Jersey are required to hold annual tax sales of their certificates of unpaid real estate taxes. Third parties and the municipality bid on the tax sale certificates at the sale conducted by the tax collector. At the conclusion of the sale, the highest bidder pays the outstanding taxes and
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The New Jersey Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”) is an important litigation tool for gathering information, whether prior to suit or during the litigation process. It is particularly helpful when the dispute involves a public entity, public property or public employee. Upon receiving an OPRA request, a public entity must respond within seven business days,
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Charles D. Whelan III has been committed to excellence for over 30 years. With offices located centrally in New Jersey, he is able to provide businesses and individuals with excellent legal services.
