Services provided by our team of legal professionals.
Our Legal
Services Include
- Business Law
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Copyright, Trademark, and Entertainment Law
- Criminal Law
- Employment Law
- Expungement Law
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Municipal Court
- Personal Injury Law
- Real Estate Law
- Wills, Trusts, and Estates
- Worker's Compensation
Business Law
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.
Two of our attorneys who practice business law are David Lonski and Darren M. Pfeil.
With two offices in East Brunswick and Belmar, NJ, Sharmy, Shipers & Lonski can assist you with your legal needs whether you're beginning a business and need assistance choosing the best business entity for you and your requirements. Turn to our team to draft bylaws, employee contracts, sell or dissolve your business, or resolve a contract dispute.
We have assisted clients with a variety of issues, such as choosing the appropriate entity (LLCs, partnerships, corporations, etc.), drafting bylaws, employment contracts, obtaining liquor licenses, tax planning, choosing between s-corp IRS status and c-corp IRS status, contract disputes, breach of contract claims, non-compete clauses, partnership agreements, dissolution of partnerships, and succession planning.
Put the legal needs of your New Jersey business in the hands of the attorneys at Sharmy, Shipers & Lonski.
Document preparation to achieve the objectives of the business or business transaction is another factor to consider. We can help you with any of your commercial requirements.
We are here to help you find solutions and resolutions for you and your business. Contact our office for more information about our attorney's legal services to individuals and business owners in New Jersey.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
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.
Three of our attorneys that practice in the Civil and Commercial Litigation arena are William J. Shipers, Darren M. Pfeil, and David Lonski.
We have defended our clients against the following:
- 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
- Banking lawsuits
Do you need a resolution from a dispute? Sharmy, Shipers & Lonski handling a number of cases from contract-based claims to torts. With offices in Central New Jersey, we cover civil and commercial litigation. Its purpose is expressly for conflict settlement. We take any type of claim, whether it is based on a contract or a tort.
Helping you find Solutions and resolutions.
With two offices in East Brunswick and Belmar, NJ, Attorneys David Lonski, William J. Shipers, and Darren M. Pfeil are three of our lawyers who specialize in civil and commercial litigation.
In civil and business litigation, our legal team has the experience necessary to meet the different needs of clients. The firm provides a comprehensive array of unmatched litigation services to help customers in matters including business disputes, shareholder and partner disputes, and consumer fraud. In this difficult area of litigation, we cater to the demands of each client.
During any legal challenge or issue, you may feel like there's no one on your side. Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C. can help you. Let our knowledgeable attorneys handle your legal difficulties and help you navigate the court system.
Copyright, Trademark, and Entertainment Law
Navigating copyright and trademark registrations can be difficult, so let us counsel you. We have experience not just in registrations but also in protection of copyrights and trademarks, including drafting cease and desist letters and filing infringement suits. It is also important to understand ownership of these intellectual property assets, and we will help you understand how to make sure the correct person or business entity is the owner. Additionally, privacy rights and publicity rights, including use of one's likeness and image are ever-present in today's social and internet-enabled society, so they must be considered and accounted for.
Darren M. Pfeil practices copyright, trademark, and entertainment law for the firm.
Criminal Law
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.
One attorney practicing criminal law is William J. Shipers.
Employment Law
While generally speaking employees are at-will, that does not mean an employer can terminate and employee or take any other adverse employment action against and employee for discriminatory reasons.
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.
One attorney practicing employment law is Darren M. Pfeil.
Expungement Law
You've screwed up in the past. You're reformed and you want your criminal history expunged. Our lawyers have endless experience dealing with expungements, one of whom judicially clerked for a judge who heard expungement applications. Schedule a consultation to see whether you qualify for an expungement of your criminal record.
One attorney practicing expungement law is Darren M. Pfeil.
Juvenile Delinquency
In New Jersey, "delinquency" refers to any offense committed by a person less than 18 years old, which if committed by an adult, would be a violation of a criminal statute or ordinance. Our attorneys work tirelessly to protect your client from undesirable outcomes such as incarceration and formal probation. If a juvenile commits a particularly serious offense, the Code of Juvenile Justice allows a prosecutor to move the case from Family Court, where delinquency matters are heard, to the Criminal Court, where adult matters are prosecuted. If this happens, the juvenile would receive the exact same sentences as an adult who has committed the same offense, up to and including New Jersey State Prison. This should be avoided at all costs, and our attorneys will fight for you to prevent this.
William J. Shipers is available to to discuss your juvenile delinquency matter.
Municipal Court
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.
William J. Shipers and Darren M. Pfeil are experienced municipal court attorneys.
Personal Injury Law
Serving clients in Central New Jersey, Shamy, Shipers & Lonski, P.C. provides the legal help you need for any personal injury or medical malpractice situation. Since 1984, we fought for our clients injured because of the carelessness of others.
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.
William J. Shipers specializes in practice personal injury law.
Our Personal Injury
Cases Include
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Building accidents
- Harmful products
- Nursing home abuse
- Medical malpractice
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Dog bites
We have two offices in East Brunswick in Middlesex County and Belmar in Monmouth County because accidents can happen anywhere. We'll fight for your rights and compensation whether you suffered injuries at work, on someone's property, in your vehicle, while crossing the street, or even when using a product that you thought was safe. If someone else's carelessness or disregard caused you or a loved one harm, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Get in touch with our office to find out more about your legal options in a personal injury lawsuit. Our objective is to obtain financial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Protecting You from Medical Malpractice
Hospitals and medical professionals are held to high standards when caring for their patients. Sometimes things do go wrong. Rely on Shamy, Shipers & Lonski to fight for the compensation you deserve due to a medical injury. Medical practices and hospitals have attorneys fighting for them, and so should you!
Real Estate Law
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.
Attorneys practicing in this area include William J. Shipers, Darren M. Pfeil, and David Lonski.
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
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).
David Lonski practices this area of law.
Sharmy, Shipers & Lonski assists clients in the Central New Jersey by creating wills and other estate planning papers. Protect your family's future with a will, estate planning, power of attorney, a living will, and trust. We're here to guide you on what's best given your individual circumstances.
A significant service this office provides to the one-on-one attention that we give each client. Our firm is available to help with the estate administration after a person passes away. Other services we offer include appointing an executor (or an administrator if there is no Will), gathering assets, paying off debts, filing death tax returns, and other fiduciary duties are all part of estate administration.
We understand the emotional impact of losing a loved one. The probate and administration process is a significant area of concentration for our firm; therefore, you can expect exceptional and confidential legal services. Trust in our expertise in estate law for experienced counsel on planning, probate, estates, and wills.
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These contracts are meant to provide our clients peace of mind and to guarantee that the chosen beneficiaries get the inheritance they were planned to receive.
You and your family deserve exceptional legal services!
Worker's 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.
An attorney who practices worker's compensation for the firm is William J. Shipers.