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- What to Expect When You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part Two
Jul 6, 2017
So you’ve filed your complaint or answer, you’ve completed the discovery process. There’s still much that has to happen before opening statements can be made at trial. Pre-Trial Motions Trials are expensive and time-consuming and most courts have very full dockets. As a consequence, there’s a strong incentive to resolve legal matters short of trial, or to simplify matters so that trials are more efficient. This is frequently done through pre-trial motions. As a general...Read More - Happy Independence Day
Jul 3, 2017
...Read More - What to Expect When You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part One
Jun 22, 2017
You’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, and all your losses won’t be covered by insurance. If you’ve never been involved in a lawsuit before, you may have questions about what to expect. In this series of blogs, we’ll walk you through the typical process for a personal injury lawsuit. Step One — File Your Claim in a Timely Manner In an earlier blog, we talked about the statute of limitations on...Read More - The Different Types of Business Structures in New Jersey
Jun 16, 2017
If you are planning to start a new business enterprise in New Jersey, one of the first decisions you have to make is your choice of business form—what legal structure do you want to use for the business? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of the most common business forms in New Jersey. Sole Proprietorship Though a sole proprietorship is generally the easiest to set up, it also involves the most risk. To establish a...Read More - Law Offices of Howard N. Sobel, Esq. Wins Appeal
Jun 13, 2017
Howard N. Sobel, Esq. Successfully Argues Copier Lease Case As set forth in the case opinion below, attorney Howard N. Sobel has successfully argued an appeal concerning a copier lease agreement for his client Canon Financial Services, Inc. (“CFS”). In an opinion handed down on June 12, 2017, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, affirmed a lower court ruling on behalf of CFS. The dispute involved the lower court’s order enforcing a settlement...Read More - What to Expect in General Commercial Litigation
May 10, 2017
You own a business and you have a disagreement with a customer, vendor or business partner. You’ve tried unsuccessfully to resolve the dispute through amicable negotiations, and your only course of action to get the outcome you seek is through commercial litigation, but you’ve never had to file suit before. What can you expect? Step One: Filing the Lawsuit The first issue that will need to be addressed is where you choose to file the...Read More - Howard N. Sobel Named to the 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers List
May 5, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Howard N. Sobel have been selected to the 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. Howard has made the New Jersey Super Lawyers list for 8 years in a row. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in New Jersey. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer...Read More - Questions to Ask an Equipment Leasing Company
Apr 1, 2017
Whether you own a small startup or you work for a large company, there can be significant advantages in leasing equipment rather than purchasing it. With leased equipment, it’s often easier to upgrade and stay current with new technologies, as your lease only lasts for a specific period of time and you don’t have to worry about disposing of the property. But there are some specific questions you want to ask before you enter into...Read More - Understanding a Fair Market Value Equipment Lease Buyout Option
Mar 8, 2017
So you’re looking to lease some equipment and, in your discussions with various leasing companies, the concept of “fair market value lease buyout” options comes up. What does this mean and what do you need to do to protect yourself and your business? The Fair Market Value Lease Equipment leasing companies often use the terms fair market value (FMV), operating and “true” lease interchangeably. What they are really talking about is what will happen when...Read More - The Requirements for a Valid and Enforceable Contract
Mar 7, 2017
Most of us enter into some type of contract almost every day…most are oral agreements based on performance. But there are specific requirements for any contract to be enforceable in a court of law. There Must Be a Bargain A valid contract requires at least two parties, though there may be more. The law requires that there be an offer and acceptance of that offer. An offer may be oral or it may be in...Read More