In a prior blog, I spoke about the wisdom of investing in a title insurance policy when you purchase real estate. See https://www.middlesexcountynjrealestateattorney.com/2016/08/ In that blog, I detailed the failure of a title settlement agent to satisfy the prior owner’s mortgage, with the result that the new owner was served with a foreclosure complaint. Boundary line […]
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In a recent New Jersey Federal court decision, a judge denied Wal-Mart’s motion for summary judgment and determined that the plaintiff was entitled to a trial on his claim for personal injuries arising in defendant’s store. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that he tripped and fell over a fishing wire which Wal-Mart employees failed to reel
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I am pleased to share our recent $400,000 settlement of a slip and fall accident case just prior to trial. My client had been walking to the train station when he fell on a commercial sidewalk covered with ice concealed by a new layer of snow. He had a significant leg fracture that required two
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When a driver who lives outside of New Jersey happens to be operating her motor vehicle within the State of New Jersey and is involved in an accident, she will be subject to the “Deemer Statute”. That can be found at N.J.S.A. 17:28-1.4. One effect of this law is that any out of state car
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If you are expecting to receive a tax refund in the near future, you need to understand how filing bankruptcy can affect that. When you call me for your free initial consultation, please be sure to mention this, so that we can work together to protect your tax refund in your bankruptcy case. First, a
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The closing date for a real estate transaction is typically agreed by the parties and set forth in the contract of sale. Traditionally, that date has been a target date, without any penalty if either party is unable to close title. This allows leeway in the event of a personal emergency such as a hospitalization or last
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Experience counts, particularly in the area of debt collection practice. Knowing all of the steps and consistently pursuing and applying them always makes a big difference in this area of the law. The case will typically start with the filing of the complaint with the court, and then sending the complaint and summons to a process
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People of all ages today love to post on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. It is natural to want to share your daily happenings with your friends. However, if you have a pending accident case, you need to be cautious about what you post. Insurance companies are in the business of trying to minimize their
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The cost for filing bankruptcy through my office involves two parts: the filing fee and the legal fee. At the present time, the court filing fee for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is $335, and $310 for Chapter 13. These are the same whether it is an individual filing or a couple. The legal fee can vary depending on
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The concept of merger in real estate law is a tricky one but important for real estate investors to understand. Before the advent of municipal zoning, a property owner could divide a large tract of land into individual lots simply by having an engineer or surveyor prepare a map showing a grid of dividing lines
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