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Louis Neil Magazzu, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Princeton, NJ with 1 reviews
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Brian Peter Kowalski, experienced Business, Government attorney in Princeton, NJ with 1 reviews
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Karen Anne Denys, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Princeton, NJ with 1 reviews
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Robert M Hanlon, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Esther Folake Omoloyin, experienced Business, Workers Compensation attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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David S. Osterman, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Anita Ruth Hotchkiss, experienced Business, Class Action attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Jennifer Lynn Fletcher, experienced Business attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Jodi Felice Bouer, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Princeton, NJ with 11 reviews
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29 Jun, 2023 by Lenore
Jodi F. bouer was appointed as the honorable to rule out a case regarding a restraining order against my girlfriends abusive mother. This judge was extremely rude, and immediately it already seemed like she had an attitude from the last case because she made us wait for her to calm down from the prior case although at this point it we already waited 6 hours to be seen. Regardless, we went in I told her my statement that we were being threatened harassed and STALKED at my house and job by my girlfriend’s mother (who already has a long record…) to which she asked girlfriend as “friend” or “dating”, seemed unprofessional she also followed it by how long have you’ve been dating which was longer than she has been a judge but anyhow, dismissed the tro to save the defendant her state job and claimed she knows how this generation is. Jodi may have been a good insurance lawyer but as a judge or “honorable”… super unprofessional. Jodi has been a judge for a year and has 9 more years to go. If you are appointed this judge, save yourself your time/money go to the 2nd floor and request somebody else.
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27 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Jodi came to our rescue when we felt completely defeated. Her knowledge of special needs clients and her expertise in working with our health insurance helped our family when we needed it most. We were drowning in paperwork from our insurance company & getting nowhere after multiple appeals and hours upon hours of phone calls. I would not hesitate to recommend Jodi Bouer to any family who is having difficulty getting therapy for their child. There's nothing worse then sitting back and feeling helpless when you know your child needs therapy, you're paying into insurance and getting nothing in return. Jodi was worth every penny we spent knowing we could trust her and her amazing staff to work tirelessly on our behalf. She truly is THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!
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23 Dec, 2015 by Mark
JODI IS A WONDERFUL PERSON. VERY SMART. I FELT LIKE I WAS WORKING WITH MY BEST FRIEND. SHE OFFERED ADVICE ALONG WITH HER CONCERN ABOUT MITIGATING MY EXPENSES. WHERE DO YOU FIND THAT! WOULDN'T GIVE IT A SECOND THOUGHT IF AND WHEN I MIGHT HAVE TO USE HER AGAIN. m.h.
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Craig Douglas Gottilla, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Heidi G Shegoski, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Princeton, NJ with 80 reviews
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28 Sep, 2024 by Jose rentas
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22 Aug, 2024 by Paul lee
Attentitive, proactive, and respectful. If you are looking for an attorney with decades of experience ans connections, Maciag Law is the place to be. A++++
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Shawn D Edwards, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Princeton, NJ with 16 reviews
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02 Oct, 2024 by John pan
John is an outstanding real estate attorney, and I can't recommend him highly enough. His level of professionalism is unmatched—he is incredibly knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience that ensures every detail is addressed. John is very thorough and detail-oriented, catching even the smallest issues that others might overlook, which is essential in real estate transactions. What I appreciate most is his responsiveness. Whether it's a simple question or a complex issue, John always responds quickly and provides clear, concise answers, helping to keep transactions moving smoothly. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients are well-informed and confident throughout the process. If you are looking for a reliable, expert real estate attorney, John is undoubtedly the top choice. I highly recommend him.
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25 Mar, 2024 by Ted dekams
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14 Dec, 2023 by Steven hou
John's great to work with. We keep a database of attorneys as a real estate brokerage and constantly find other attorneys making mistakes; John communicates better than many others, has a reasonable price, and we will keep sending him business.
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Jack Allen Greenbaum, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Stephanie L. Pindyck-Costantino, experienced Business attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Michael E Plunkett, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Linsey Banta Bozzelli, experienced Business attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Thomas E Biron, experienced Business, Foreclosure attorney in Princeton, NJ with 6 reviews
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Margaret Catherine Wilson, experienced Business, Tax attorney in Princeton, NJ with 78 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Paul lee
Attentitive, proactive, and respectful. If you are looking for an attorney with decades of experience ans connections, Maciag Law is the place to be. A++++
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Evan Matthew Goldman, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Princeton, NJ with 4 reviews
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28 Apr, 2017 by Kelly in texas
A notable aspect of working with Mr Goldman was that he responded every question we had through the years of our case and kept us very well informed. He is quick thinking a very nice person. He represented us well was always attentive to us and our case and he won.
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26 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Evan to represent me as a franchisee in a lawsuit involving a franchisor. Evan worked very hard, knew the specific issues about my case and gave me excellent advice.
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07 Apr, 2017 by Ken
We hired Evan to help us in a Master Franchise suit we filed. He worked hard to fully understand the case and history behind the Franchisor. We won the "Final" Arbitration, they appealed to the courts, we won the case, they appealed toa higher court and we won that case. Evan is very personable and professional and kept us informed of every move. We would hire him again in an instant. We just hope we don't have to.
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Margaret Anne Keavney, experienced Business, Government attorney in Princeton, NJ with 40 reviews
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31 Oct, 2024 by Rahul choudhary
Hillary Freeman was and seemed disconnected from the concerns we had as parents of a special education child.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Ninafrea lizaso
Hillary is fierce! All I can say, she made such a huge impact to our family when all hope was lost. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate about special education law. She was able to accomplish what she said she would do and I'm so grateful for her xoxo
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08 Dec, 2023 by Janet strusz
Hillary has been our lawyer for several years and has recently helped get our daughter into an out of district placement. She has an immense amount of knowledge regarding special education law and truly wanted what was best for our daughter. Hillary explained complicated attorney jargon in layman's terms so that we were always aware of what was happening. She thought of every angle and always gave good recommendations for how to approach difficulty situations with the school district. We would highly recommend her to anyone advocating for their child with special needs!
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Seema Mehta Singh, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Princeton, NJ with 5 reviews
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06 Jul, 2024 by Anonymous
When I was looking for a lawyer for a very tough divorce settlement, a friend recommended Ms. Seema Singh to me and said that go to her because she knows her job very well. I went to her and explained my situation and also mentioned that my husband had a very good lawyer. From the beginning, I saw that nothing fazed her. She was very compassionate towards me because I was the suffering party and went all out to get me a settlement that I needed. She researched to quote previous cases where my kind of situations had won cases and went on hard to make sure I got my dues. THAT IS THE KIND OF ATTORNEY YOU WANT ON YOUR SIDE WHO STANDS STRONG IN FIGHTING YOUR CASE. She got me more than I thought I would not just financially but otherwise too and constantly communicated with me the entire time. I feel that when we are fighting a case, we are nervous, unsure and we NEED our lawyer to have the experience, the vision and the mindset to help. Ms. Seema has all of it. I recommended Ms. Seema to another woman who was in an abusive relationship and needed an attorney....I met her recently and she said she was very "relieved" that Seema was handling her case because she does an EXTREMELY good job of representing her clients! I would recommend her 100%.
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23 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
My parents hired her for an eviction case. It was a simple eviction but she wouldn’t make enough money off of that so she messed up a simple court hearing so now they have to go to trial. Her first words after every sitting is send me my money right away.
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02 Sep, 2021 by Rakesh
If you like to be penny pinched and ruin your relationships with others.. you are welcome to use her services. When asked to transfer the escrow amount back to my bank account after a home sale - please see her response below.. remember this is my money she was holding in escrow and she wants to charge me to give me back my own money - who in this day and age will talk like this? Isn't there anything called customer service and keeping clients happy? The home buyer (her client) called and apologized for the Lawyer's (Seema Singh) rude attitude. "You will have to pay for the wire transfer costs plus my time to go to the bank to send the wire. Let me know if you are willing to do so then I will deduct that amount from monies owed to you. I will also be required to go to the bank to sign the wire since they require me to go and sign it in person."
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Ronald Philip Colicchio, experienced Business, Probate attorney in Princeton, NJ with 3 reviews
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01 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
I have tried many lawyers before but no one is as good at Mr. Colicchio. His commitment to prioritizing my best interests was evident throughout the entire legal process. They were exceptionally helpful, providing clear guidance and ensuring I felt supported at every step. I never worried because I knew Ron knew what he was doing and he was going to make things right for me. His expertise and genuine concern for my case set him apart from all my past lawyers. Mr. Colicchio is truly an outstanding legal advocate and I am glad to have found him. I fully recommend his expertise.
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05 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Have to agree with prior review. What he says and what he does are entirely different. He billed me four times what he said and his poor representation and "mis"representation cost me many times more that.Of course, blame is passed onto everyone else. Even the judge said his fees were out of line
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20 Mar, 2013 by Gary
Ron only cares about running up his billable time. In my case he even missed a deadline for interrogs. And he arrogantly justified this by saying that he will do far more damage to the oppossing party with depositions. IOW, pay Ron to depose the oppossing parties instead of getting low cost results that don't require depositions? This is nonsense!
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Albert C. Florio, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Princeton, NJ with 0 reviews
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You

A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.

Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.

When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?

Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:

  • Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
  • Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
  • Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
  • Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
  • Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.

What Does a Business Lawyer Do?

Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:

  • Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
  • Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
  • Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
  • Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
  • Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.

How Are Business Lawyers Paid?

Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:

  • Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
  • Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
  • Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.

The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.

How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:

  • The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
  • The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
  • The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.

It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.

Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer

Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:

  1. What is your experience with businesses like mine?
    Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry.
  2. What services do you offer?
    Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution.
  3. What are your fees, and how do you bill?
    Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer.
  4. How do you handle conflicts of interest?
    Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business.
  5. Can you provide references from other business clients?
    Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism.
  6. Do you have experience in my specific industry?
    Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.

How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:

  • Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
  • Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
  • Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
  • Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
  • Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:

  • A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
  • Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
  • A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
  • Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
  • Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.

By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.

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