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AGA representing Reality Star in Defamation Suit

Ansell Grimm October 26, 2016

AGA attorney Joshua S. Bauchner is representing “Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars Jim and Amber Marchese, in a defamation lawsuit against Virgin America Inc. The federal complaint alleges that an airline employee falsely reported to police that Jim Marchese choked and threatened his wife after boarding a flight from Los Angeles to Newark this past spring, according to a story published by Reuters.

Mr. Bauchner told Reuters, “They hope to vindicate their age-old right to be left alone. When a married couple is on a plane returning to see their children, false accusations shouldn’t be levied against them by a flight attendant seeking her 15 minutes of fame.”

Mr. Bauchner is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. He works in the Woodland Park office and may be reached at (973) 247-9000.

AGA’s CAP Group at CAI-NJ Expo

Ansell Grimm October 26, 2016

CAP Group at CAI-NJ trade show 10.26 — AGA's Community Association Practice Group is ready to share their knowledge at the CAI-NJ Conference and Expo at the Garden State Exposition Center, Somerset.

Bauchner explains power and fairness of Construction Lien Law in NJLJ

Ansell Grimm October 21, 2016

Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C., partner Joshua S. Bauchner, Esq. recently published an article in the New Jersey Law Journal on the application and enforcement of New Jersey’s Construction Lien Law. For the full article, click here.

AGA Represents Client Taken Advantage of by Her Divorce Attorney

Ansell Grimm October 5, 2016

AGA attorney Joshua S. Bauchner is representing Plaintiffs Atesa and Anthony Pacelli in a lawsuit accusing Ms. Pacelli’s divorce attorney of malpractice, negligence, and sexual assault arising from his engaging in sexual relations with her during the representation in breach of his ethical and fiduciary obligations. The action has garnered much attention in the media as a result of the divorce attorney’s scandalous misconduct as alleged in a Complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Mr. Bauchner was quoted by the New York Daily News stating that the divorce attorney’s “conduct was despicable, unprofessional, and unethical, and [we] are intent on pursuing all available remedies against him.”

For the full story visit the New York Daily News or New York Post. Mr. Bauchner is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Department residing in the Woodland Park office and may be reached at (973) 247-9000.

AGA’s Jay Feldman appointed Chair of the District III-B Fee Arbitration Committee

Ansell Grimm September 26, 2016

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently appointed AGA Attorney, Jay Feldman as Chair of the District III-B Fee Arbitration Committee. His term as Chair began on September 1, 2016. The New Jersey Supreme Court first appointed Mr. Feldman to District III-B Fee Arbitration Committee in 2013 as a panel member. Mr. Feldman is currently a member of the AGA Litigation and Bankruptcy departments and devotes his practice to the areas of business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and bankruptcy litigation.

The District Fee Arbitration Committees issue binding determinations deciding disputes filed by clients against their attorneys seeking a review of the amount of attorneys’ fees charged. As Chair, Mr. Feldman’s duties include presiding over fee arbitration hearings each month during which the client, attorney, and any other witnesses testify. Mr. Feldman, along with two other Committee panel members, review the fees charged and determine whether they are reasonable. Mr. Feldman is responsible for preparing written opinions deciding the fee arbitration disputes brought before the District III-B panel.

Mr. Feldman can be reached at [email protected] or 609-557-1044.

AGA’s Community Association Group at CAI-NJ Expo

Ansell Grimm September 21, 2016

Visit Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice Group at the 2016 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo, booth # 309 on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. Attorneys from AGA will be on hand to answer questions regarding the Group’s legal services for homeowners associations, condominiums and cooperatives. If you wish to schedule a meeting, please contact David Byrne, Esq., Practice Group Chair at 609.557.1031 or [email protected]. To learn more about the event visit https://cainj.wildapricot.org/widget/event-2141216.

Patterson leads Community Associations Institute – Hudson Valley Roundtable Discussion

Ansell Grimm September 20, 2016

Stacey Patterson, an attorney in AGA’s Community Association Practice Group led a roundtable discussion on behalf of Community Associations Institute (“CAI”) – Hudson Valley which took place in Hillburn, New York on September 15th.

The discussion was attended by various professionals in the Hudson Valley community association industry and board members from New York condominium associations and HOAs. Board members and managers had the opportunity to ask Ms. Patterson legal questions including questions surrounding ADA compliance, unit owner access to community documents, common element maintenance and modifications and governing document interpretation.

Ms. Patterson is located in AGA’s Woodland Park, NJ and White Plains, NY offices. To discuss your legal needs, you may contact her at 973-925-7343 or [email protected].

MARE Journal covers antitrust suit on Eatontown Gas Stations

Ansell Grimm September 16, 2016

The Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal reported on Fidelity Eatontown, LLC and Quickchek Corp.’s antitrust lawsuit against Excellency Enterprise, LLC, Kennedy Auto Service, Inc., Gas of Eatontown, Inc. in its Aug. 26 issue. AGA partner Josh Bauchner is representing Fidelity Eatontown, LLC and Quickchek Corp. in the suit, relying on the recent United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision in Hanover 3201 Realty, LLC v. Village Supermarkets, Inc. Bauchner has represented Fidelity Eatontown, LLC and Quickchek Corp. before the Eatontown Planning Board and other government entities and the suit alleges that the defendants engaged in sham litigations and frivolous pretextual appeals to preserve their monopoly position in the borough.

The Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal provides comprehensive coverage of the commercial real estate industry in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

For the full story visit the MARE Journal’s Aug. 26 publication.

Seminar to provide overview of dispute resolution process

Ansell Grimm September 7, 2016

In New Jersey, community associations are required to formally offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to resolve housing related disputes among members (home owners) and/or the association itself. Ansell Grimm & Aaron PC’s Community Association Practice Group partner Richard B. Linderman, will present an educational program on ADR on Wednesday, Sept. 14from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at Tir Na Nog, Cherry Hill.

The program, which will provide an overview of what mediation is and how it works in the ADR process, is sponsored by the Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley Chapter of Community Association Institute’s New Jersey Regional Council. Community association managers will receive two continuing education credits for taking part in the event which is being presented in conjunction with three Business Partner Roundtables.

For more information, or to register for the ADR seminar or the roundtables, please visit CAI’s New Jersey Regional Council page.

For more information on AGA’s Community Association Practice Group, contact, Richard B. Linderman, at 609-557-1032 or via email at [email protected].

Zolotorofe examines controlling interest transfer taxes for MARE Journal

Ansell Grimm August 31, 2016

AGA Attorney Jessica Zolotorofe looks at the different ways states treat the “Controlling Interest Tax” in her latest column in the Aug 26 issue of the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal. Most states don’t have a version of the tax, first imposed by New York in 1986, which is intended to ensure that the state receives the appropriate tax revenue when a property changes hands. The full article can be found here: Controlling Interest Transfer Tax.

Ms. Zolotorofe is based in AGA’s Woodland Park office. Her practice is devoted to the areas of real estate transactions, including buying, selling, leasing, and financing commercial properties, as well as civil litigation matters. Ms. Zolotorofe can be reached at 732-643-5256 or at [email protected]

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