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Whether you’re a landlord seeking to draft a residential lease agreement, our firm offers comprehensive legal services to help you understand your rights and responsibilities. We provide counsel on lease drafting, security deposit disputes, and eviction proceedings, ensuring compliance with New Jersey’s landlord-tenant laws. Our team works diligently to resolve disputes efficiently, whether through negotiation or litigation.
REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
Our firm represents clients involved in various kinds of litigation including, partition actions, real estate contract disputes, quiet title actions, adverse possession, disputes between neighboring property owners involving encroachments, easements, boundary line disputes.
Property Tax Appeals
New Jersey property owners pay some of the highest real estate taxes in the country. Tax assessments are one important factor for deciding whether or not to appeal. If your assesment is higher that what is supported by New Jersey’s valuation standards, and municipal ration rules, you may be overpaying. My firm helps property owners reduce their real estate taxes.
CHANCERY LITIGATION
The Chancery Division handles cases where the primary relief requested is a tangible thing, or order for a particular action or inaction rather than money damages. The Chancery court is a court of equity and seeks to provide fair and equitable results where irreparable harm may occur and where money damages are inadequate to make the injured party whole. Cases heard by the Chancery division include;
Real estate contract disputes where a party seeks specific performance
Property line and boundary disputes
Actions to stop a nuisance occurring from neighboring properties (e.g., damage occurring to one’s property from construction on neighboring land, loud noises, unreasonable shining lights and interferences with the quiet and enjoyment of one’s property).
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence, is a serious traffic offense and charge. A DUI conviction in New Jersey will permanently remain on your driving and cannot be expunged. It is essential to get competent legal representation when you are faced with a DUI.
Drug crimes
Drug offenses such as the possession, manufacturing and distribution of drugs are serious offenses in NJ. If you have been charged with a drug offense, getting legal help is essential.
Assault
Assault generally refers to conduct that places another person in reasonable fear of imminent bodily harm (simple assault) or causes actual physical injury. In New Jersey, it can range from disorderly persons offenses to indictable crimes depending on factors such as the severity of injury, use of a weapon, or whether the victim is a protected class (e.g., law enforcement).
Felonies (Indictable Crimes in NJ)
New Jersey does not use the term “felony,” but instead classifies serious offenses as indictable crimes, graded from first- to fourth-degree. These offenses typically involve more severe conduct such as violence, significant financial harm, or threats to public safety, and carry potential state prison sentences.
Rape
Rape, typically prosecuted as sexual assault in New Jersey, involves non-consensual sexual penetration accomplished through force, coercion, or when the victim is incapable of consent due to age, mental incapacity, or intoxication. Aggravating factors can elevate the degree and penalties.
Robbery
Robbery is a theft offense that involves the use of force, threats, or intimidation against a person. It is treated as a violent crime and is usually charged as a first- or second-degree offense depending on factors like weapon use or bodily injury.
Murder
Murder involves the intentional or knowing causing of another person’s death, or death resulting from certain serious felonies (felony murder). It is among the most serious offenses and carries severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences.
In New Jersey, workers compensation is a state run insurance program that provides benefits to employees who were injured on the job. The state of New Jersey requires that all employers carry workers compensation insurance for their employees. Workers compensation benefits help workers pay their medical expenses and recover lost wages after an injury. The program also provides for death benefits and permanent disability compensation for those who qualify. It is important to choose an experienced workers compensation attorney when bringing a claim.
Manufacturers and sellers of products have a legal obligation to make products that are safe and non dangerous. When a product is defective and causes harm to its user, the manufacturer is liable for any resultant injuries. For example, a drug company is liable when a drug is improperly manufactured and causes a patient an injury. Another example would be if a car airbag did not deploy during a motor vehicle accident and the individual was injured. Common defective products include:
Physicians have a legal obligation to provide medical treatment that satisfies a certain standard of care. When a physician’s conduct falls below this standard of care, the physician has committed malpractice and is liable for any injuries sustained in the treatment. Some common forms of medical malpractice include:
Wrongful death claims are filed when an individual’s death was caused by the negligent conduct of another party. There are many types of wrongful death accidents. For example, a doctor’s medical error can lead to a patient’s death. A drunk driver’s negligent conduct can result in the death of another traveler. A construction worker’s unsafe work site can lead to the worker losing their life. Losing a loved one is difficult, but the firm of Pierce & Pierce is here to fight for you.
A will is a legal document which specifies how a person wants their assets and property to be distributed upon death. The will names an executor to carry out your wishes and beneficiaries to receive your property. Having a will provides peace and mind and ensures your estate is settled according to your wishes. In New Jersey, a valid will must be signed by the testator(s) in writing, who is at least 18 years old and of sound mind and witnessed by two independent witnesses.
