Litigation

After a Hard-Fought Trial, Ansell.Law’s Lawrence H. Shapiro and Kelsey M. Barber Obtain $389,000 Judgment for Stepdad After Stepson Falsely Claimed Money Was a Gift, Not a Loan as Agreed.

May 3, 2024

When a stepson attempted to take advantage of his loving stepfather’s generosity by claiming that a $389,000 loan was actually a gift he did not have to repay, Lawrence H. Shapiro and Kelsey M. Barber of the Firm’s Litigation Department successfully vindicated the stepdad, obtaining a judgment in his favor

Fighting Back Against Frivolous Lawsuits and Meritless Claims

April 10, 2024

By Seth M. Rosenstein Businesses and individuals facing the prospect of litigation often ask legal counsel whether they can sue or be sued over a particular set of facts and circumstances, and the proper response is generally that “Anybody can file a lawsuit against anyone about anything.” That is not

2024 Edition of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes Ansell.Law Attorneys

April 3, 2024

The 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list recognizes nine Ansell Grimm & Aaron attorneys.* Fewer than 5% of New Jersey attorneys are named to the annual Super Lawyers edition. “Rising Stars” are the legal profession’s up-and-coming attorneys, either under age 40 or practicing for ten years or

Interdepartmental Teamwork Overcomes Challenge to Client’s Use Variance Approval

March 18, 2024

In a client success, shareholder Jennifer Krimko obtained approval for the client to operate a community center and academic tutoring space in Rumson, New Jersey. On the heels of this victory, Litigation Department attorneys Anthony D’Artiglio and Layne Feldman protected that approval following an objecting neighbor’s appeal to the Superior

The Cost of Victory: What Business Owners Should Consider Before Filing a Lawsuit in a Commercial Dispute

January 17, 2024

By Seth M. Rosenstein A wise person once said, “Litigation is the basic legal right which guarantees every corporation its decade in court.” While likely said facetiously, the fact is that business litigation often comes at great expense to the company and individuals involved. The costs of vindicating and protecting

Ansell.Law Elevates Seth Rosenstein and Tara Walsh to Partners

January 2, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Seth M. Rosenstein and Tara K. Walsh have been elevated to partners. Seth enjoys a diverse practice handling litigation, controlled substances and regulatory law, and residential real estate matters. A savvy negotiator, Seth appears in state and federal courts and before the American Arbitration

A Well-Crafted Medical Partnership Agreement Can Reduce the Likelihood of Disputes and Maximize the Benefits for Physicians

December 7, 2023

By Layne A. Feldman Many elements go into building a successful medical practice. First is assembling a team of exceptional physicians with complementary talents and a shared vision and practice philosophy. But no matter how in sync the doctors who form a medical partnership may be at the outset, there

Early Endgames: What Is the Difference Between a Motion To Dismiss and a Motion for Summary Judgment in New Jersey Litigation?

November 13, 2023

By Nicole D. Miller There is a big difference between a lawsuit and a trial. While tens of thousands of lawsuits are filed every year in state and federal courts here in New Jersey and across the country, only a small percentage of those cases ever reach the point where

Law360 Covers Closely Watched Verizon Cell Tower Litigation in Monmouth County

October 25, 2023

In a hotly contested and closely watched litigation matter, Verizon Wireless applied to place cell towers along a New Jersey boardwalk in Monmouth County. Verizon sued the county and its board when their request was denied, claiming the denial was not supported by substantial evidence. Proposed Intervenors now seek to

Default Judgments: What Happens When You Fail to Respond to a Lawsuit

October 24, 2023

By Seth M. Rosenstein One of the brightest minds of our time once said, “Half the battle is just showing up.” While “showing up” and responding promptly to a lawsuit filed against you doesn’t necessarily give you an edge in winning the case, failing to respond gives you close to