The Szaferman Lakind Blog: News, Verdicts, and More.
Dan Sweetser Wins Jury Trial in Million Dollar Business Dispute
On May 3, 2023, a Mercer County jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Business Litigation Partner Dan Sweetser’s clients in a hotly contested business partnership [...]
Going, Going, Gone?
An Article By: Scott P. Borsack Pending in the New Jersey Legislature is a bill that would severely restrict the ability of employers to use so-called [...]
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 [...]
Firm News
Eight Szaferman Lakind Attorneys included in the 2024 Best Lawyers® List
When it comes to legal acumen and recognition, the professionals at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader [...]
Veteran Attorney Jonathan I. Epstein, formerly of Faegre Drinker, joins Szaferman Lakind as Partner
Epstein to focus practice on commercial litigation, real estate and business dispute resolutions TRENTON, N.J., June 1, [...]
Lawyer Spotlight: Janine G. Bauer
Szaferman Lakind Partner Janine G. Bauer named among Senator Lorretta Weinberg’s 2023 Women’s Power List Janine [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000
Marc Brotman, a trial attorney in the firm’s Personal Injury department, recently settled a negligence and [...]
Bob Lytle Successfully Defends Domestic Violence Victim
Partner Bob Lytle recently prevailed on appeal on behalf of a client who was not only a [...]
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 [...]