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You Know You Need to Find a Divorce Lawyer…But Now What? How to Find the Best Fit for You
By: Lindsey Moskowitz Medvin Going through a divorce is an extremely personal process and not all divorce attorneys are created equal. What is a good fit [...]
Help for the Problem Gambler in a Growing World of Legalized Gambling
Turn on the television, radio or go on the internet and you will see and hear various advertisements for betting on countless sporting events allowed by [...]
If You’ve Suffered a Heart Attack or Stroke You May Be Eligible To Receive Workers’ Comp
By: Michael Brottman According to the Center for Disease Control, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack every 40 seconds. This equates to approximately [...]
Pitfalls for New Jersey Pedestrians
By: Marc A. Brotman A recent study has shown that New Jersey is the 19th most dangerous state for pedestrians. This is obviously bad news for [...]
What to Do If You Are Injured At Work
By: Samuel M. Gaylord In New Jersey, workers’ compensation benefits are no fault. This means that workers are entitled to benefits regardless of fault for the [...]
Failure To Report: Failure to Report a Work Accident Allows Insurance Carrier to Deny Benefits
By: Samuel M. Gaylord In today's economy workers are being injured and not reporting it. In fact, a recent survey showed only one (1) out of [...]
The Role of OPRA Requests in Due Diligence Review of Real Property
By: Jeffrey M. Hall & Max H. Steinberg, Esqs Purchasing a property can be both exceptionally difficult and extremely stressful.[1] While it is commonplace and standard [...]
Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever
By: Michael Brottman While we all hope that the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, the reality is that COVID-19 cases continue, driven by the recent [...]
NJ Public Safety Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp for COVID-19
By: Samuel M. Gaylord Police officers, first responders and public safety workers are covered by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation if exposed to and affected by COVID-19. [...]
How to Apply For a Business Loan
By: Bruce Sattin Many small business owners only have experience in applying for a home mortgage or car loan. Business loans are quite different, and the [...]
How Much is My Case Worth? New Jersey Law Now Requires Auto Insurance Companies to Disclose Policy Limits
By: Thomas Manzo Many factors bear on the value of a personal injury case and, as such, the ability to predict a numeric value for a [...]
Janine Bauer Helps AARP Win Victory for Utility Consumers
Partner Janine G. Bauer recently represented AARP as a friend of the court (amicus curiae) in an appeal of a ruling by the New Jersey Board [...]
Firm News
Two New Associate Attorneys Join Szaferman Lakind
Szaferman Lakind is excited to welcome two associate attorneys to the firm. Alexandrea Jacinto joins the [...]
NJ Family Lawyer Spotlight: Outgoing NJSBA Family Law Section Chair Robin Bogan Includes Brian Paul in List of Most Impressive
In a recent NJSBA NJ Family Lawyer article, outgoing Chair of the NJSBA family Law section [...]
Five Szaferman Lakind Attorneys included in the 2023 Best Lawyers® List
Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader has five (5) attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America© [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever
By: Michael Brottman While we all hope that the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, the [...]
Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K
On July 4, 2015, a family of five attended a backyard Fourth of July party at [...]
Dan Sweetser Prevails in Defense of Prominent New Jersey Law Firm in Breach of Contract Suit
By: Dan Sweetser On November 8, 2021, Judge Michael Erdos of the Philadelphia Court of Common [...]