The Szaferman Lakind Blog: News, Verdicts, and More.
Michael Paglione, Esq. secures $1.05 Million UIM Recovery – Highlights Power of Expert Testimony and Pennsylvania Stacking Law
A $1,050,000 settlement was reached on behalf of a Pennsylvania client in a complex underinsured motorist (UIM) case involving Erie Insurance. The recovery underscores the importance of [...]
Firm Updates
Steven L. Fox Promoted to Partner Steven L. Fox was promoted to Partner, effective December 1, 2025. Steven joined the firm in 2024 as [...]
The Importance of Updating Your Will After a Divorce in New Jersey
By Angelina Sferra, Esq. Divorce brings major changes to your life, your family, and your finances. While many people focus on resolving custody, support, and property [...]
Protecting Client Data While Using AI
By Max H. Steinberg, Esq. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how small businesses operate, offering powerful tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce administrative burdens. [...]
Reconsidering a NJ Family Court Order: The Different Legal Standards for Final and Interlocutory Rulings
By Brian G. Paul You just received a ruling from a New Jersey family court judge. Perhaps it is a temporary support amount you cannot afford, [...]
The 45-Day Rule: Understanding the Strict Deadline to Appeal a Final NJ Family Court Judgment or Order
By Brian G. Paul Receiving a Final Judgment of Divorce or an unfavorable family court order can be disheartening. You may feel the judge misunderstood the [...]
Motions for Leave to Appeal in New Jersey Family Law: When Interlocutory Relief Is Justified
By Brian G. Paul Why This Issue Matters Not every decision in your divorce or custody case is “final.” Many rulings made along the way—such as [...]
NJ Alimony Appeals: Why Your Marital Lifestyle Needs a Price Tag
By Brian G. Paul When a New Jersey court determines alimony, it cannot simply describe your lifestyle in broad terms like “comfortable” or “upper-middle-class.” New Jersey [...]
Szaferman Lakind Team Advances Sexual Assault Victim’s Rights in Appellate Court
On April 29, 2025, the New Jersey Appellate Division published an opinion in J.H. v. Warren Hill Board of Education, et al., further upholding the 2019 extension [...]
Have you Been Injured at Work? Here’s What to Do Next.
Do you want to know what to do next? If you have been injured while working, one of the most important steps to take is to [...]
Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: A Guide from Szaferman Lakind
By Daniel S. Sweetser, Esq. Navigating the distinctions between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial for both employers and employees in New Jersey. These classifications, rooted [...]
Wrongful Termination in NJ: Protecting Your Workplace Rights
Wrongful termination is a critical issue that can have devastating effects on employees in New Jersey. It occurs when a New Jersey employee is fired for illegal [...]
Firm News
Szaferman Lakind Recognized in 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings
We are proud to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 Edition of [...]
Szaferman Lakind Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. is proud to announce that twelve of its attorneys have [...]
Our Class of 2025 Summer Interns Reflect on Their Experiences at Szaferman
This summer, Szaferman Lakind welcomed two accomplished law students, Madison M. Coyne and Benjamin A. Kenyon, [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Arnold Lakind Successful in U.S. District Court
Some time ago, investors in Johnson & Johnson (J & J) stock filed a securities fraud [...]
Arnold Lakind Prevails in Land Use Appeal
Last year, Szaferman Lakind was retained to represent a developer on Long Beach Island on the [...]
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 [...]