Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Kraig spent many years working at the boutique law firm – Brownstein, Booth & Associates, P.C., in Union City, New Jersey – as an Associate in 1999 and later as a Junior Partner.  At the firm, Kraig represented various governmental agencies, individuals, and corporations in civil and criminal matters. He focused on environmental law, construction law, real estate, civil litigation, and election law at the firm, before deciding on a new venture with his former BU Law classmate, Guido Weber.  Kraig and Guido created a new firm in 2008 which they named Weber Dowd Law, LLC.
• Fraud
  However, if you find yourself in suit or should the need for litigation arise, we are experienced litigators in this arena and are prepared to represent you and your business as tireless, cost-effective advocates.  We can represent you in any dispute arising from a construction project.  Typical claims for us to bring on your behalf or to defend you against include, but are not limited to, alleged non-payment, delay damages, defective work/materials, consumer fraud, and failure to pay prevailing wages.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Our years of Corporate Law experience allows us to provide guidance particularly to larger campaigns when candidates seek the legal protections of non-profit corporate status. We assist the candidate in establishing the campaign as a corporate entity, complying with federal and state corporate filing obligations, and structuring the campaign entity in a manner that allows the candidate and campaign staff to focus on the election at hand.
• Business Disputes
  Guido Stefan Weber started the firm in February of 2006, and in February 2008 was joined by Partner, Kraig M. Dowd.  Guido heads the Business Law Department of the Firm.
• Business Transactions
  Not all law firms serve business owners with the same degree of care and competence.  I learned that lesson the hard way, and then I met Guido Weber by chance and decided to retain him instead.  He listened carefully, then gave me great advice.  He handled both litigation and business transactions for the company proactively and with expertise.  My colleagues were happy that I had retained him.  I highly recommend him to any business that needs a full-service business lawyer and advocate.
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  Our government litigation representation covers the spectrum from prosecution of claims by a public entity in matters such as contract disputes, environmental issues and property rights matters; to defending a wide variety of claims against our public entity clients.  Our attorneys appear before federal and state courts and administrative agencies on behalf of our government clients in civil rights, first amendment, construction and employment discrimination litigation, as well as Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act matters, and various election issues.
• Non-compete Agreement
  Buying or Selling a Business – We draft documents needed to complete a purchase or sale of a business, such as an asset purchase agreement, promissory note, security agreement, personal guaranty, consulting and non-compete agreements.
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our commercial real estate practice focuses on buying, selling, and leasing retail centers, industrial property, office complexes, housing complexes, and vacant properties.  Through years of experience in this area, we understand the complexities facing sellers, buyers, and developers in commercial real estate matters.  Therefore, we will guide you with knowledgeable representation, no matter what your role is in the transaction.
• Construction Litigation
  Construction projects are a breeding ground for disputes.  Complex issues and risks can arise at any moment and need to be handled by experts.  Whether the subject matter is a 300 million dollar development project, negotiating a river-walk construction joint venture dispute or sizing up a residential home improvement breach of contract claim, we have almost 40 years combined legal experience in construction litigation.  Our client base spans nearly every type of participant in the construction process including public and private owners, sureties, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Real Estate Transactions
  We understand the possible difficulties and complications surrounding commercial real estate transactions.  With our experience, along with our diligent and collaborative style, we will make sure you are aware of your rights and responsibilities in any commercial real estate transaction whether you are a seller, buyer, landlord or tenant.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  We represent landlords and tenants in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Special Civil Part, Landlord-Tenant Division.  The Landlord-Tenant Division is where the eviction trials take place.  In addition to going to court, we assist our clients with drafting and negotiating leases and represent our clients in any other types of disputes that arise out of a lease of property.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Debt Collection
  Instituting lawsuits for breach of contract; insurance coverage; and debt collection, on behalf of businesses and individuals, including actions on behalf of creditors in bankruptcy court