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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
Szaferman Lakind Welcomes Samantha Garrison, Esq. to Summit Office
Lawrenceville, NJ – Szaferman Lakind is pleased to welcome Samantha Garrison, Esq. to the firm’s Summit, [...]
Eleven Szaferman Lakind Attorneys included in the 2025 Super Lawyers® List
The firm is proud to announce that eleven (11) Szaferman Lakind attorneys have been included in [...]
Janine G. Bauer Presents at Spring 2025 Historic Preservation Workshop
On March 15, a record number of attendees gathered at the Spring 2025 Workshop, hosted by [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
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 [...]
Carrier That “Would Never Pay More Than $10K in Auto Accident” Settles for $75K After Opening Statement
Partner Brian A. Heyesey recently “virtually” picked a jury from the Monmouth County Superior Courthouse in [...]
Dan Sweetser Successful in Employment Discrimination Trial
By: Dan Sweetser On May 13, 2021, Judge Kenneth Chu of the National Labor Relations Board [...]