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Mitchell Ansell Obtains Not Guilty Verdict in High-Profile Case That Falsely Accused Teacher of Molesting and Grooming Middle School Student

December 18, 2024

The Firm’s Layne Feldman Continues To Pursue Defamation Claims Arising Out of Baseless Allegations In a case that attracted both widespread media attention as well as bomb and death threats, Mitchell Ansell secured a not guilty verdict on behalf of a Marlboro middle school teacher charged with harassment for allegedly

Seth Rosenstein Recognized in 2024 Edition of New York Super Lawyers

October 24, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Seth M. Rosenstein has been named in the 2024 edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers. Recognized for his work in business litigation, Rosenstein is named among New York’s Rising Stars.* Rosenstein is a partner in the Litigation, Controlled Substances and Regulatory Law, and Residential

Melanie Scroble Wins Blue Water Wave Award for Legal Professional of the Year

October 16, 2024

Ansell.Law is thrilled to announce that Shareholder Melanie J. Scroble was named Blue Water Wave’s Legal Professional of the Year. Blue Water Wave is an organization focused on peer-to-peer exclusive networking groups for legal and commercial real estate professionals. Melanie’s award highlights character, excellence, and superior client relations. Clients described

Peter Paras Joins Ansell.Law

October 1, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Peter C. Paras has joined the Firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department as counsel. He has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law and brings deep knowledge and industry expertise. “Welcoming an attorney at Peter’s skill level, with his tremendous experience

Ansell.Law Welcomes Catherine Brennan

September 27, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Catherine M. Brennan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Community Association Department. She brings extensive experience representing homeowners associations, condominiums, and cooperative communities, enhancing the capabilities of the thriving practice. With a strong background in litigation and advisory roles, Brennan will

In Victory Obtained by Ansell.Law’s Community Assoc. Attorneys, Court Rules Non-Disabled Husband of a Disabled Condo Owner Has No Separate Law Against Discrimination Claim

September 26, 2024

Every community association board in New Jersey needs at least a basic working understanding of the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD). LAD is most relevant to community associations in concern of residents who claim to be disabled. In this regard, LAD may require community associations to make “reasonable accommodations” in

Ansell.Law’s Seth Rosenstein Secures Summary Judgment in Pivotal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Litigation

September 25, 2024

As noted in a recent article published by Ansell.Law Partner Seth M. Rosenstein, nuisance Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases have cost American businesses millions of dollars, and settlement is often the path of least resistance. It is often the case that an aggressive defense of the claims – particularly

Game Changing National Association of Realtors Antitrust Settlement – What Real Estate Professionals Need To Know

September 5, 2024

By Seth M. Rosenstein August 17, 2024 was a date of unprecedented and monumental change in America’s real estate industry. On that date, many practices that were standard operating procedure for decades among real estate professionals were forever discarded and replaced as part of a landmark settlement that resolved a

Amendments to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act May Prejudice Those Involved in Legal Disputes and Undermine the Law’s Purpose

September 4, 2024

By David J. Byrne and Nicole D. Miller Every level of government possesses a treasure trove of information. Each New Jersey municipality and state agency is supposed to keep copious records relating to things like interactions with the public, police reports, permit applications, zoning variance requests as well as internal

Andrea B. White Attains American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitrator Qualification

August 28, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that partner Andrea B. White has earned the qualification to be a matrimonial arbitrator. She joins an elite group of attorneys nationwide who have been accepted and successfully completed the training through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training Institute. This latest certification follows