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New Tax on Short Terms Property Rentals Threatens Shore Communities
While most of us were distracted by the potential for a New Jersey government shutdown over Governor Murphy’s demand for revisions to the so-called millionaire’s tax [...]
The Alimony Reform Statute and the Impact on Cohabitation Claims
By: Janine Danks Fox On September 10, 2014, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 was amended to reformthe alimony statute. Since thepassage of the statute, there has been considerable debate [...]
Fall Into Tax Appeals – The Value of Starting Early
An Article by: Jeffrey M. Hall Welcome to the second segment of our Tax Appeals advice! In Article 1, we explained some of the concepts and math [...]
Fall Into Tax Appeals – Calculating Presumed Market Value
An Article by: Jeffrey M. Hall A few months ago, new property tax bills were mailed and probably filed away only to be pulled out when [...]
Protect Your Interests With A Premarital Agreement
An Article by: Janine Danks Fox, Esq. Statistics have shown that nearly 50% of all first marriages end in divorce. That percentage increases to 60% for [...]
Szaferman Lakind Obtains Class Certification Against Transamerica Life Insurance Company for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
LINK TO COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE On March 14, 2016, United States District Judge Dean D. Pregerson (Central District of California) issued a 41-page opinion and Order granting class [...]
The Legal Market During The COVID Shutdown – Challenges & Opportunities
Our very own Sam Gaylord, Esq. was invited to participate in Alfonso Gambone's latest podcast episode. Together along with Greg LaMonaca, Esq. and Stuart Carpey, Esq., they [...]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits Regarding COVID-19 in New Jersey
Over the past several months, the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, with over 3,000,000 confirmed cases around the world. At the time of publication, over 1,000,000 [...]
Explaining What You Can Do After Rejecting an Offer to Settle in Your Workers’ Compensation Case
You have rejected the first settlement offer after you were evaluated by doctors for an injury you suffered while at work. Your attorney will then attempt to [...]
Explaining When to Apply for Social Security Benefits if You were Injured on the Job in New Jersey
You should apply for Social Security Disability right away if you become disabled. The day when your disability began is called the onset date, and you’ll need [...]
Explaining a Section 20 Claim Resolution for Your Injury on the Job in New Jersey
Two types of settlements may result in a workers’ compensation class. One involves all treatment being provided by the workers’ comp insurance company, along with their willingness [...]
What To Do If The Insurance Company Won’t Pay for Their Own Doctor’s Recommended Treatment
If the insurance company won’t pay for the treatment recommended by their own doctor, the first thing you need to do is contact your lawyer. We will [...]
Firm News
Szaferman Lakind Names Craig J. Hubert Co-Managing Partner
Szaferman Lakind personal injury attorney Craig Hubert has been named Co-Managing Partner of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein [...]
Tanya L. Phillips Appointed as a Workers’ Compensation Judge
Tanya L. Phillips, a Partner in the Szaferman Lakind Workers’ Compensation practice, has been appointed as a [...]
A Note from Sam Gaylord
I am thrilled to announce that we have merged with Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Settlements Reached in Two Mesothelioma Cases
Szaferman Lakind obtained a $3.65 million settlement on behalf of an auto mechanic who contracted mesothelioma [...]
Bid Protest Upheld in Multi-Million Dollar State Contract
Jeffrey P. Blumstein successfully protested the proposed award of a multi-million dollar, multi-year State contract to provide [...]
Appellate Court Allows Construction of a Taco Bell in Trenton
Szaferman Lakind prevailed on an appeal before the Superior Court, Appellate Division, on an issue of [...]