Civil Litigation

We regularly represent individuals, businesses and government clients as plaintiffs or defendants in court on a wide range of matters, as detailed in our Practice Areas.  As experts in the courtroom with years of practical experience, when efforts to amicably resolve a dispute have failed we are prepared to aggressively and cost-effectively represent our clients before federal, state and local courts in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. A sample of our plaintiff’s litigation includes: Filing liens, bond claims, and actions for...

Commercial Real Estate

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. Depending upon your needs in this sometimes complicated area of the law, and by using our collaborative...

Construction

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,...

Corporate Law

Corporate Law (also called “Business Law”) means representing the interests of business owners.  This area of law is one of our passions.  Business owners need strategic and dedicated advocacy and attention.  The law can make it difficult for businesses to manage risk consistently and predictably, and can even invite traps for the unwary.  Whether you need help with a specific issue, wish to prevent problems from arising, or are looking to plan for you and your company’s future ventures, we have the experience and dedication to help...

Election Law

Weber Dowd Law can help you when you are deciding to run for elective office in New Jersey; looking to support a favorite candidate; facing a lawsuit over your campaign activity; or just trying to ensure that you are complying with New Jersey election law when operating a campaign. For nearly 20 years, our attorneys have advised and represented candidates, political party committees, present and former elected officials and businesses on a variety of legal issues surrounding political campaigns and elections in New Jersey.  Weber Dowd Law...

Government Law

Weber Dowd Law has extensive experience in public entity representation.  We presently serve as General Counsel to the Union County Utilities Authority, special counsel to the City of Trenton, City of Elizabeth, City of Linden, Passaic Valley Water Commission, and the County of Union, among many other New Jersey municipalities and public entities. 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;...

Landlord Tenant

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. See our other Practice Areas for more information: Civil Litigation Commercial Real Estate Corporate...

Other Areas

We often handle matters that fall within miscellaneous or unusual areas of law.  Below is a sampling of such matters: Foster Parent Liability Program Our clients’ home was destroyed in a fire caused by a foster child placed with them by the New Jersey DYFS. The State’s Foster Parent Liability Program provides coverage to licensed foster parents for damages or losses to their property caused by a foster child.  However, the State denied the claim, which lead our clients to us.  We filed an appeal and won the full amount due to...

Testimonials

We approached Weber Dowd Law because our business, The Fine Grind ‘A Coffee Bar’, was facing wrongful eviction from our location of 5 years by the landlord.  Without hesitation, we contacted WDL because we had used them in the past and their......read more
Jon & Rhonda Mallek
Owners, The Fine Grind ‘A Coffee Bar'