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Legal Plans at Work: What Is It? What Does It Cover?

Does your employer offer a Legal Plan? What is a Legal Plan? This is a voluntary workplace benefit that provides affordable counsel for your personal legal needs. You may think of it as analogous to your secondary accident & health insurance, but for legal matters.
House Hunting in New Jersey: 5 Tips for Getting Started

Whether you’re a longtime NJ resident or you’re new to the state, it can be overwhelming to start your house-hunting process. Tips for House Hunting in New Jersey Some things that you’ll want to do before you start your house hunt include:
Living In: New Jersey—Get to Know 10 Towns Featured by the New York Times

If you’re looking for a new home—perhaps moving out of New York City into New Jersey—you may be looking for resources on getting to know the towns and communities across this varied state. One resource we like to browse is the “Living In” column from The New York Times. This column profiles metro-area communities across…
Why is Jersey City on the Rise? Fast Development and Great Amenities

A recent New York Times article describes the recent boom in development and growth across different neighborhoods of Jersey City. Apartment construction has been strong for the last several years. Likening it to the growth and transformation of Hoboken before it, the article quotes Danny Harrison, a Jersey City resident and VP for real estate…
What Kinds of Issues Can an Attorney Help Me With?

If you’re ever unsure whether you need legal counsel or not, we always recommend speaking to an attorney. A good lawyer will speak to you about your needs so that you feel comfortable and clear about engaging his/her firm. What are some areas where we—as New Jersey attorneys—can assist you? Civil Law & Litigation These are…
3 Questions on Eviction Proceedings in New Jersey

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, there may come a time when you face legal actions or consider taking legal actions. What are some common terms that you might hear? Here are 3 common questions we get on eviction proceedings. 1. What is a “Notice to Cease” and “Notice to Quit”? When a landlord…
Real Estate Client? Access Updated Documents

If you’re a new client or you’re interested in working with us to buy or sell a house/property, be sure to visit our Real Estate page, where we have included some of the most important documents for you to get started with us. We have over 20 years of experience working with clients on real estate…
Real Estate: What is a Survey and Why Do I Need One?

We’ve recently updated our real estate FAQ section–be sure to visit that page for even more common questions about the real estate purchasing process. Question: What is a survey and why do I need one? Answer: A survey is a map of your property, showing precisely where your house lies within the property boundaries, as…
Buying or Selling in Jersey City? Let Us Help

Are you looking to buy or sell real estate in Jersey City? This bustling (and growing) hub has been called the “so-called sixth borough” of New York. In a recent article, the NY Daily News describes this up-and-coming area as a “destination in its own right” and highlights many of the developments popping up in…
Looking Forward in the New Year: Estate Planning

As a new year begins, we want to take a moment to remind you that planning for your future and the future of your loved ones shouldn’t wait. Having an updated will is important not only for designating who will receive your property, but also for issues such as designating guardians for your children and…