Family Law

• Divorce
  Facing a legal issue, dilemma, or problem can be confusing, frightening, unfamiliar, or any combination thereof. That's where Shamy, Shipers and Lonski, P.C. comes in. Let our experienced lawyers navigate you through the court system and resolve your legal issues. Our practice areas include: business law, civil and commercial litigation, copyright, trademark, and entertainment law, criminal law, divorce and family law, expungement law, juvenile delinquency, municipal court, personal injury law, real estate law, wills, trusts and estates, guardianship and incapacity, and worker's compensation.
• Guardianship
  No matter your health, wealth, or age, it is always a wise time to consider what will happen to your estate after you pass away. Our estate planning attorneys understand the trepidation with which many individuals consider their own mortality, so it is our goal to guide clients through the process of developing comprehensive estate planning documents that cover contingencies and explicitly describe your wishes regarding who gets what and when, as well as your wishes regarding end of life care. We draft a wide range of documents including wills, trusts (including special needs trusts and charitable trusts), financial power of attorney, medical power of attorney, living will, and property ownership documentation (including joint tenancy and tenancy in common). We also practice guardianship and incapacity law for the elderly who may have dementia and young adults who have intellectual disabilities. If you have lost a loved one, we are also able to assist in estate administration.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI
  DWI? Traffic violations? Simple Assault? Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams? Schedule an appointment at Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C. We have tested experience defending clients in municipal court who have been charged with driving under the influence, traffic violations, simple assault, criminal trespass, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, shoplifting, minor theft charges, harassment, local ordinance violations, and other disorderly persons offenses. DWI charges carry some of the most serious penalties, including loss of driving privileges and possible incarceration. Contact our firm immediately for a consultation and to retain one of our attorneys to defend you vigorously in municipal court.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
  Conviction of a criminal offense carries potentially devastating consequences such as jail time, fines, restitution, community service, or loss of driving privileges. Based on the severity of the offense, individuals face consequences that can alter many aspects of their personal and professional lives. Our firm has attorneys who have numerous years of experience shielding clients from the full force of the criminal justice system. Whether you are facing an indictable or non-indictable offense (New Jersey doesn't call them "felonies" or "misdemeanors"), it's crucial to act quickly to protect yourself from potential life-changing consequences. At Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C., we defend clients facing a wide range of charges, including burglary, theft, robbery, drug crimes, school zone offenses, weapons offenses, sex crimes, terroristic threats, and conspiracy charges. While many people equate DWI with a criminal offense, those are prosecuted in municipal court, which our firm handles as well.
• Fraud
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Shoplifting

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Disputes
• Limited Liability Companies
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  It is not uncommon for employees to get hurt at work. Worker's compensation claims generally arise from one of three situations. First, a single accident, such as an instance of a worker falling down stairs, dropping a heavy object on his/her foot, or a crush injury on heavy industrial machinery. Second, repetitive motions, which include injuries typically due to performing the same task over and over for weeks, months, or years. Joints and connective tissue can quickly break down leading to muscle strain or chronic joint pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome is also another example. Third, toxic exposure, in which some workers are breathing in air or are handling chemicals that have disastrous effects on their health. This includes breathing in asbestos fibers or working with hazardous chemicals.
• Employment Discrimination
  At Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C., we have experience representing both employees and employers in employment discrimination cases and other employment related matters. So if you're an employee who believes you've been discriminated against, or conversely, if you're an employer is facing allegations of employment discrimination, give us a call today.
• Employment Contract
  Whether you're starting a business and need help selecting the appropriate business entity for you and your needs, drafting bylaws or employment contracts, selling or dissolving your business, or involved in a contract dispute, we are here to help. We have helped clients tackle a wide range of situations which include: entity selection (LLC (limited liability companies), partnerships, and corporations), drafting of bylaws, drafting of employment contracts, liquor licenses, tax planning and the selection of s-corp IRS status versus c-corp IRS status, contract disputes, breaches of contract, covenants not to compete, partnership agreements, dissolution of partnerships, and succession planning.
• Sexual Harassment
  Civil and Commercial Litigation is an expansive area of the law that is used specifically for dispute resolution. From a contract-based claim to a tort-based claim, we handle them all. We've represented numerous clients involved in whistleblower claims, sexual harassment claims, consumer fraud act claims, claims against the State of New Jersey, claims against a municipality, Tort Claims Act litigation, employment law claims, and banking litigation.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Robert served as a Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor from 1972 until 1977 during which he was a trial team leader, head of the gambling and narcotics task force, and prosecutor for the Grand Jury. Following his time as a Prosecutor, he joined and became a partner in a general practice in East Brunswick with an emphasis on family law and real estate law. In 2006, Mr. MacNiven joined Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C., handling principally matrimonial law, other family matters, and real estate.
• Premises Liability
• Real Estate Transactions
  Real estate matters are divided into either transactions or litigation. Real estate transactions pertain to buying or selling residential property or commercial property. We represent both buyers and sellers, reviewing or drafting contracts, sending attorney review letters, ordering title work and surveys, reviewing title searches, reviewing inspection reports, and negotiating inspection repairs and credits. Real estate litigation encompasses nearly every dispute that occurs after the property has changed hands, whether it be a contract dispute, Home or Condominium Associations dispute, title disputes, or boundary disputes.
• Land Use and Zoning
  Mr. Lonski practices corporate law, business start-up and transactions, tax and estate planning, administration of estates, real estate and land use, and civil litigation.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Mr. Shipers concentrates his practice on the areas of serious personal injury, criminal prosecution and defense, municipal law, appellate, real estate acquisitions and sales, and land use.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Accidents and injuries can occur at nearly any time -- at work, while driving a car, while crossing the street or even when using a seemingly safe product. If you or a loved one was injured due to someone else's negligence or inattention, you might be entitled to recover monetary compensation. Contact our firm to learn more about your legal options through a personal injury lawsuit. We are tenacious in dealing with the liable party's insurance carrier as well as representing our clients in court. It is our goal to recover monetary damages for lost wages, medical bills, and property damages, as well as maximizing compensation for pain and suffering. Personal injury cases we handle include: motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, hazardous or dangerous products, nursing home abuse, products liability, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, slip-and-fall accidents, and dog bites.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  As a trusted Central New Jersey legal resource for more than 30 years, Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C. provides experienced representation and honest answers to even the most complex legal issues. Whether your matter involves criminal defense, business law, estate planning, personal injury, copyright, trademark, or family law, schedule a consultation with a lawyer at our firm at either our East Brunswick location in Middlesex County or at our Belmar location in Monmouth County.
• Wills
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney

Finance Law

• Tax Law