Family Law

• Divorce
  Family law and divorce: Are you getting a divorce? Custody, property division, and support can be confusing and extremely emotional. Make sure you have a veteran divorce lawyer who can protect your rights.
• Child Support
  Under New Jersey law both parents have an obligation for the support of their children. The New Jersey Child Support Guidelines are applicable, absent special explanation and circumstances, to determine the amount of child support to be paid by the non-residential parent to the residential parent. The actual income or in some cases “imputed” income is used to determine the child support obligation. Expenses for day care and insurance are also considered and form a part of the child support obligation. Credit is also given pursuant to a formula to the non-residential parent for his/her parenting time and will determine whether the “Sole Parenting” guidelines or the “Shared Parenting” guidelines are used. Child support is usually paid through the Probation Department which sets up an account and automatically garnishes the obligors pay and transmits payment to the residential parent.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Charges of domestic violence often arise out of emotionally intense situations, such as an extramarital affair or a contested divorce. Intense turmoil can cause one family member to falsely accuse another, fueled by powerful motives such as anger, jealousy or gaining the upper hand in a child custody proceeding. Unfortunately, even false allegations can lead to serious penalties, including protection orders put in place that can cause defendants to be separated from their children. If you’ve been accused of committing domestic violence, you need an experienced lawyer who is committed to protecting your rights.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support
  Under New Jersey law a spouse may have the right to continued financial support after the marriage has been terminated. The factors which guide the court in determining whether alimony is appropriate in any given case is set forth in New Jersey Statute. There are different types of alimony such as “permanent” and “rehabilitative.” However, there is no automatic right to alimony. Its award, amount, and duration will be dependent on whether such an award is just and fair as determined by an analysis of the statutory factors.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you are seeking dedicated and compassionate legal counsel, the lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero & Schiffman are here to counsel you. Our criminal defense, employment law and injury lawyers are proud of the significant cases we have won for our clients since our founding in 1955. We strive to meet each client’s individual needs.
• DUI/DWI
  Along with protecting you from deportation and jail time, our firm has the knowledge and skills required to fight for your right to drive. A minor traffic offense could result in the suspension of your driver’s license as an immigrant. More serious charges, such as a DWI / DUI in new Jersey, could involve much larger penalties.
• Wrongful Death
  Murray vs. Orleans Construction. 7.4 million structured settlement for a wrongful death of a child and an emotional distress claim for the mother and sister.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding accidents – When drivers ignore posted speed limits, they put their lives, your life, and their passengers’ lives at risk.
• Sex Crimes
  Mr. Alfano graduated from Seton Hall University Law School in 1982. He was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He served as Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor from 1983 through 1985 and prosecuted over a 1,000 cases ranging from homicides, serious drug offenses and sex offenses to juvenile matters, Municipal Appeals, Krol Hearings, Gun Revocation Hearings and Expungements.
• Fraud
  Our firm has decades of experience handling cases involving commercial and consumer fraud in the state of New Jersey. Commercial and consumer fraud can result in personal detriment, after false statements of facts are made, with members of a party relying heavily on these false statements, believing them to be true. If you feel you have been involved in fraud, give us a call today and we will decide if there needs to be legal actions taken.
• Robbery
  A municipal court is a court whose jurisdiction or authority is limited to a specific municipality, county, community, or city. Municipal courts can preside over only those cases and offenses that have taken place within their jurisdiction. The Municipal Courts in New Jersey are considered courts of limited jurisdiction, having responsibility for motor vehicle and parking tickets, minor criminal-type offenses, municipal ordinance offenses and other offenses, such as fish and game violations. Many serious criminal cases, such as robbery, auto theft, or assault, start out as complaints filed in the Municipal Court but those cases are transferred to the Superior Court located at the county courthouse.
• Burglary
  We provide vigorous criminal defense for those who are charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, such as assault, homicide, sexual assault, burglary, theft, robbery, possession of drugs (CDS), endangering the welfare of a minor, white collar crimes, kidnapping, weapons, arson, eluding, shoplifting, violations of probation or parole, harassment, criminal mischief, Megan’s Law offenses, official misconduct and juvenile. We provide fierce representation throughout the entire court system. Representation during forfeiture proceedings is also offered.
• White Collar Crimes
  Our New Jersey criminal defense lawyers represent people who have been arrested or charged with all types of felony and misdemeanor offenses. These charges include homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, possession of drugs (CDS), burglary, theft, juvenile, endangering the welfare of a minor, white collar crimes, arson, kidnapping, weapons, eluding, shoplifting, violations of probation/parole, Megan’s Law offenses, harassment, criminal mischief, and official misconduct. We also represent defendants involved in forfeiture proceedings.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  The New Jersey General Statutes outline the crimes that are punishable as misdemeanors. Some of the more commonly committed misdemeanors include...
• Embezzlement
  It is very important to contact a New Jersey criminal lawyer, because there are many forms of fraud that can transcend into major theft. Such forms of commercial and consumer fraud include identity theft, credit card theft, CEO embezzlement, investors being defrauded, retirement fund theft and violations of the Consumer Fraud statutes. If you or someone you know thinks they have been a victim of any of these forms of fraud, please call our firm today so we can guide you in taking legal actions. All of our fraud attorneys are experienced and are dedicated to giving their clients the results they look for. They will work day and night, making sure the people committing fraud are held accountable for their actions.
• Drug Crimes
  A drug crime may be described as any NJ drug laws, NJ drug court statute as well as any federal crime that is committed involving a controlled substance, a substance that is regulated by the government. This includes illegal narcotics and street drugs such as ecstasy and crystal meth as well as prescription drug s. With the recent crackdown on drug crimes and toughened prosecution of offenders, it is absolutely imperative that you do everything you can to put forth your best effort to defend your future and protect your rights.
• Assault
  A Disorderly Person or Petty Disorderly Person offense are the most minor offenses that one can be found guilty of under the New Jersey State Criminal Code. These types of offenses often include possession of marijuana under 50 grams, disorderly conduct, simple assault, harassment, shoplifting, and other petty crimes. If one is found guilty of a violating a disorderly person or petty disorderly person offense they can face fines and/or jail and under some circumstances, or a suspension of his/her driving privileges. In addition, this information may become a part of the person’s permanent criminal record which can only be removed by making an application to the court for an expungement.
• Murder
  If you have been charged with an indictable offense, you could be facing a substantial prison sentence in addition to heavy fines and a permanent criminal record. As with violations of city ordinances and disorderly/petty disorderly person offenses, your criminal record can only be removed after applying for an expungement.
• Juvenile Crimes
  Mr. Marth’s practice areas include civil litigation including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and condominium construction as well as commercial cases and criminal litigation including municipal court, juvenile law, and indictable offenses. He is fluent in German.
• Identity Theft
• Homicide
  Mr. Tunnero’s practice includes both civil litigation and criminal litigation. As a civil litigator, Mr. Tunnero has devoted over the past 30 years to representing plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Tunnero’s criminal litigation began as an Essex County Prosecutor, having handled over 200 criminal trials from narcotics possession, trafficking (drug sales), armed robbery, sexual assaults to homicide cases.
• Arson
  He has significant experience in Juvenile Court, Domestic Violence Court, Firearm Forfeiture Hearings, Municipal Courts, Superior Courts, Appellate Courts and successfully argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court. He taught criminal law and procedure to police cadets at the Somerset County Police Academy, served as Legal Supervisor to the Somerset County Organized Crime and Narcotic Task Force as well as to the Somerset County Arson Task Force.
• Shoplifting
  If you have been charged with a juvenile related offense, you need a dedicated criminal lawyer to help you fight the charges. We assist clients with a variety of juvenile related charges, including drug related offenses, underage drinking, DWI, theft or shoplifting, vandalism, assault, harassment or bullying, sex crimes, defaming school property, threatening with a weapon and any other crime with which the juvenile may be charged. Parents may also be charged with a crime or be held liable for their child’s behavior, we can help you face those allegations as well.
• Restraining Order
  Domestic violence may occur at any time. The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act sets forth the acts which constitute domestic violence under the act and sets forth who the act applies to. Not everyone is subject to The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act if applicable will entitle the “victim” to a restraining order both temporary and if a violation of the act is proven a final restraining order against the offender. The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act may also entitle the victim to other relief such as support, damages for injuries, restitution and damages for damage to property, and custody of minor children. The entry of a Final Restraining Order and finding of a violation of The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act also has an impact on any issue pertaining to custody of children in a related divorce action.
• Kidnapping
• Internet Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Formation
  Business formation: and commercial litigation: When starting or operating a business, it is essential to make sure your business is on sound legal footing.
• Business Disputes
  If you are looking for an experienced fraud attorney, we are the firm for you. For over five decades, our firm has represented victims in a wide range of fraud matters including product liability, consumer fraud, insurance coverage, Lemon Law, contract disputes and more. Whether an individual consumer or large business has fell victim to fraud, their cases can often times become complex, with many legal processed involved. It may even discourage people from even thinking about hiring an attorney. But we assure you that we will guide you through every step of the way and won’t stop working until you receive successful results.
• Business Transactions
  Business Formation – We can help you when you want to formulate a business. Our business attorneys have been providing honest and responsible legal representation to local businesses since 1955. The quality of the work of this has earned us respect of course, judges and of peers in the legal community. We can assist you in business transactions, employment contracts, business succession plans, business tax planning, and commercial litigation

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Avvo Top Attorney In Workers Compensation – Avvo is a review site that allows former clients to review and rate their attorney’s performance. The following award is for workers compensation.
• Wrongful Termination
  Another form of wrongful termination is called a constructive wrongful termination. This is when the employee is not fired but quits because the conditions are so horrible and / or they have been effectively forced out or left no option. The law states that if conditions or treatment are so severe that a reasonable person could not consider continuing to work in the environment any further, then a person may quit and seek damages for their lost wages.
• Employment Discrimination
  The Age Discrimination In Employment Act (ADEA) helps employees 40 years old and over from suffering adverse employment actions.
• Employment Contract
  Our New Jersey employment contract attorneys also help clients who suspect their employers of wrongdoing when it comes to...
• Employment Litigation
  Independent Contractor Employment Issues – your employer may be incorrectly labeling you as an independent contractor rather than employee to avoid paying certain benefits and giving you certain rights.
• Non-compete Agreement
  Non-Compete Agreements – non-compete agreements are only enforceable if they are fair to the employee. Our attorneys review your contract and see if the employer is subjecting you to unfair terms.
• Severance Agreement
  Severance Packages – you deserve full and fair severance compensation. If you are not getting what you deserve in a severance package, we are here to ensure you receive maximum compensation.
• Sexual Harassment
  Employment law is continually growing and evolving in an effort to keep pace with our changing society. However, despite all of our progress in the areas of civil rights, discrimination, and sexual harassment, problems and violations of the law still occur too frequently in today’s workplace environments.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Real Estate Law – We can help you in all aspects of real estate law; sales and purchases whether it’s residential or commercial properties, representing the board of directors of condominium association’s, commercial leases, title search and due diligence Etc.
• Premises Liability
  Negligence and liability claims range from premises liability which includes among other factors inadequate signage, poor lighting and poorly kept areas to improper management of an owner’s property. Because negligence and liability experienced attorneys have a rich background of thoroughly investigating all negligence and liability cases, including and not limited to...
• Construction Litigation
  We have also been successful in representing associations by convincing building code officials and the Department of Community Affairs to issue notices of violations for construction defects. For example, a building code official issued a notice of violation against a developer after transition was completed for improper electrical wiring in the common area. This resulted in a savings to the association in excess of $100,000 thus, negating special assessments.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Ms. Higbee represents clients in employment discrimination, “whistleblower”, sexual harassment, and civil rights suits, but spent her first five years in practice handling matters in a broad range of areas, which fall within almost any litigation practice area. Ms. Higbee represents clients in general litigation; commercial litigation; probate litigation; family law (divorce, child custody, adoption); and landlord-tenant matters; in addition to non-litigation matters such as estate planning; consumer bankruptcies; residential real estate transactions; and lease and contract negotiation, drafting, and review matters.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Property Damage
  Some people wonder, if I get into a car crash, do I need an attorney? For a minor fender bender, hiring a lawyer probably is not necessary. However, if your injuries are severe, the property damage is extensive, and the automobile accident was not your fault, it makes sense to get a seasoned car accident lawyer on your side.
• Condominium Law
  At Aiello Harris, New Jersey condominium law attorneys in New Jersey currently represent condominium associations and condominium boards of directors concerning general representation and transition from developer to a home owner run association. We are experienced in handling all types of matters and are knowledgeable in all areas of the law concerning condominium ownership and association formation. We also assist condominium associations with the collection of unpaid and overdue maintenance fees through lawsuits and foreclosures.

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization
• Employment Immigration
  Immigration: From expired visas to criminal defense for immigrants, our attorneys will assist you. We have experience resolving complicated employment-based immigration matters as well as illegal-entry issues.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Unsafe drivers need to be held responsible for the damage and chaos they inflict on other people’s lives. That’s one of the reasons the car accident lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero & Schiffman law firm feel so passionate about upholding personal injury law in NJ. Recklessness and carelessness on the part of distracted, drunk, risky, or otherwise irresponsible drivers should be punished. We can help bring a negligent driver to justice if you were seriously injured in a car crash in New Jersey.
• Medical Malpractice
  For medical malpractice attorneys who will fight to hold negligent health care providers responsible for their actions (or inactions), contact our firm.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Dog bites often involve scarring and disfigurement.  In case you believe that you have been a victim of this type of negligence, you should speak to Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero & Schiffman, P.C. attorneys.
• Disability Discrimination
  Disability Discrimination – means your employer refuses to hire you, or provide reasonable accommodations for your disability or illness. It is also illegal to harass a person at work for their disability.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  A slip and fall accident typically involves a situation where a person is injured by slipping, tripping, falling due to defects on the floor or stairs.  This can be the result of bad floors, poorly lighted steps, weather related conditions and hidden defects in the floor, icy patches, a crack in the sidewalk or a pothole or other factors that can cause a serious slip and fall injury. Remember slip and fall injuries can happen anywhere and often occur at grocery stores, parking lots, department stores, and on sidewalks, but the owner of the property can take precautions and prevent such happening.  A slip and fall accident may result in serious injury such as brain injury,  herniated or bulging disc, a head injury, spinal cord injury, breaks, fractures, back injury, broken bones, knee injuries, neck injury, muscle ligament injuries and shoulder injury.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  As a highly recognized attorney of over 30 years, Jay Freireich focuses on tax, estate planning, estates and business, and is skilled in both planning and litigation in these areas – a rare combination.
• Wills
  Will and trust contests generally take one of a number of forms. Estate litigation teams report that these are the most commonly contested areas of estate management.
• Trusts
  Estate planning – Our estate planning attorney’s devise a strategy utilizing estate planning tools and tax consequence analysis in considering when a  trust should be drafted, there are numerous trusts such as: grantor annuity trusts; credit shelter trust, special needs trusts, and charitable lead trusts etc.
• Power of Attorney
  Our estate planning lawyers see each client as the different and unique person they are. They will sit down with you, listen, and work closely with you to determine what the most appropriate tools and strategies are given your needs, wants, and circumstances. To care for your needs during life, we prepare living wills and durable powers of attorney that address life situations and financial issues in the event that an illness or injury leaves you incapacitated — without the need to resort to the court system.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Mr. Bronson received his J.D. from Seton Hall School of Law at Newark, New Jersey in 1982 and his B.A. in American Studies from Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachussetts.  He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.  He is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  Mr. Bronson’s practice areas include Immigration and Naturalization and Bankruptcy Law.
• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
  As a top-rated attorney, Jay is easily accessible and eagerly providing help and transparency to his clients whether handling legal cases involving sensitive family dynamics or complex tax issues.