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Governor Chris Christie recently signed into law a measure designed to ease the path toward expungement of certain criminal records. The new law
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- Instructor for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Mr. Aprile has served as an instructor for The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on the topics of Attorney Ethics, Professional Responsibility and Avoiding Legal Malpractice for the Institute's Skills and Methods course for newly admitted attorneys. Mr. Aprile's commentary has been sought by various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, on subjects including legal ethics and lawyer discipline. Mr. Aprile has testified at hearings conducted by the American Bar Association, Commission on Evaluation of Disciplinary Enforcement.
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- Judge O'Brien 's Assistant
The Honorable Thomas E. O'Brien, P.J. Cv. (ret.) of Ocean County settled a trip/fall case today for the sum of $400,000.00. The plaintiff, an apartment complex tenant while parking her car in the lot servicing the demised premises, stepped off a curb adjoining the lot pavement into a "mini" pothole approximately 6" long and 3/4'" deep causing her to sustain a trimalleolar fracture of her left tibia, fibula and medial malleous. Plaintiff was 54 years old at the time of the fall on October 5, 2018.
She underwent a "closed reduction" first surgery at the ER. However, seven (7) days later she had a second open reduction internal fixation surgery. The medial malleolar fragment was reduced and fastened with a 4.5 lag screw and washer and the left distal fibula was stabilized with a plate and eight (8) screws. Plaintiff was placed in a short leg cast. Nine months later the plaintiff was still wearing an ankle brace and contemplating the removal of her ankle hardware in September 2019.
Plaintiff was a student of dance and was taking one lesson per week at the time of the accident. She had medical expenses of approximately $58,000.00. Thankfully, there was only a lien of $3,700.00 in letters of protection. Plaintiff was unmarried with no per quod claim. She also suffered a minor loss wage claim. She had no pre-existing injuries to her left ankle. She had significant scarring on both the inside and outside of her left ankle. Plaintiff's life expectancy is 29 years and a work-life expectancy of 8 years. The apartment complex and management company are paying the settlement.
Now that the courts are open, Judge O'Brien is most interested in helping litigants resolve their cases pre-trial.
Mr. Kasselman was an officer of the Ocean County Bar Association, having served as a trustee since 1996 and as Chair of the Civil Practice Committee from 1989 - 1996. He also chaired the Medical/Legal Subcommittee for Professional Relations from 1988 - 1991 and was a member of the Ocean County Trial Court Performance Standards Committee from 1992 - 1993. He is a designated arbitrator for personal injury and contract cases in Ocean and Monmouth Counties and has served as a Special Master for complex discovery issues, by appointment of (Retired) Superior Court Judge Bernard Kannen. Mr. Kasselman is a Master/Barrister for the Ocean County Inns of Court, since 1992.
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Trusts & Estates , Consumer Fraud
Education: Rutgers School of Law, J.D. 1985, Temple University School of Law, Rutgers University B.A. 1980
Former Judge of the Superior Court of NJ
Email: tobrien@bathweg.com
Phone: 732-363-0666 Ext 223
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- Home Improvement Contractor over Sandy Contract
Nearly four years after Superstorm Sandy made landfall in Ocean County, NJ, a jury has rendered its first verdict in favor of homeowners against
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- Co - Founding Partner
- Co - Founding Partner of the Firm
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- Founding Partner of the Firm
Recently, Peter H. Wegener, a founding partner of Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, tried another condemnation case. An Ocean County Jury returned a verdict of $964,000.00 in favor of our client, Bay Pointe Dunes Homeowner Association, Inc., the owners of a 489-front foot of beach in Point Pleasant Beach, on September 27, 2022. The verdict was…
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- Sambol Construction / Ralph Clayton & Sons / Silver Enterprises, LLC
Mr. Malc's client, ("DJ") was a former employee of a large New Jersey corporation (the "Club"). He served as a Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of the Club for six years during which he provided exemplary, complaint-free service. Nonetheless, on December 13, 2016, the Chief Financial Officer of the Club sent DJ a letter summarily terminating him as an employee "at will." DJ was also subsequently discharged as a member of the Board of Directors of the Club. The termination of employment was the culmination of conduct by the Club, its president, and its chairman that violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination ("NJLAD") and New Jersey common law.
Whichever alternative dispute resolution process works for you, our firm has been resolving disputes between parties outside of court for decades. Ocean and Monmouth County residents looking to expedite the legal process and have their issues resolved in a cost-efficient manner can contact Ryan S. Malc, Esq. of Bathgate Wegener & Wolf.
Ryan S. Malc, Esq. recently defended a man who was charged in Neptune City, NJ with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of marijuana-related paraphernalia. Mr. Malc's client was stopped after allegedly making an illegal left turn.
During the stop, the police officer asked Mr. Malc's client to exit his vehicle, whereupon a comprehensive search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search, the police officer allegedly found a zip locked bag of marijuana, a grinder, and a roach clip. Mr. Malc's client was placed under arrest and his request to see the evidence allegedly found during the search was denied by the police officer.
Based on the facts described above, Mr. Malc filed a motion with the Neptune City Municipal Judge to suppress the evidence allegedly found during the motor vehicle search. Mr. Malc's motion was granted. Once the evidence was suppressed, Mr. Malc filed another motion to dismiss all charges against his client. That motion was also granted. On the day the charges were dismissed, Mr. Malc's client welcomed his first child into the world. Needless to say, it was a great day for this client-justice prevailed and a beautiful baby girl was born.
If you have been charged with possession of marijuana or any other drug, give Mr. Malc a call for a free consultation.
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Gloucester, controls which bills the Senate will debate and vote on. He has stated that his goal is to pass recreational marijuana legislation within the first 100 days of the Murphy administration. State Senator Nicholas Scutari, D-Union, the sponsor of the Recreational Marijuana Bill (S3195), which has been undergoing revisions since he introduced it on May 18, 2017, has pronounced it is full steam ahead for the legalization of recreational marijuana.
The Honorable Thomas E. O'Brien, P.J.Cv. (ret) of Ocean County, settled a medical malpractice case on February 2, 2022 for the sum of $350,000.00. A doctor specializing in pediatric medicine while working at a hospital emergency room treated a 10-year old plaintiff for severe pain he was experiencing in his left hip as a result…
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- Partner
- Member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Complementary Dispute Resolution Committee
- Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel
William J. Wolf, Esq. has represented clients in cases involving stray current and electromagnetic fields. In each instance, Mr. Wolf was able to obtain favorable jury verdicts for his clients.
If you have any questions regarding the impact of stray current, electromagnetic fields, electrocution or other personal injuries, please call William J. Wolf, Esq. at 732-363-0666 or send an email to wwolf@bathweg.com.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years. Mr. Wolf has been certified by the American Institute of Appellate Practice as an appellate specialist.
William Wolf, a partner in Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C. has significant experience dealing with land use and planning issues. Mr. Wolf currently serves as special litigation counsel for several municipalities. Mr. Wolf has represented numerous developers and property owners.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified, by the American Institute of Appellate Practice, as an appellate specialist.
William Wolf, a partner in Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C. has significant experience dealing with the ACOE. For instance, Mr. Wolf represented a property owner that had been charged with filling wetlands and discharging material into federal waters. That activity required legal defense of an enforcement action in the United States District Court. Recently, Mr. Wolf, on an appeal, obtained a reversal and a remand of a decision of the ACOE denying permits for a proposed municipal marina under the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act. As a result of that remand and a long administrative process the ACOE eventually issued the necessary permits for the marina. Mr. Wolf is currently providing legal representation in relation to a commuter ferry terminal which will require permits from the ACOE. Mr. Wolf is advising another client on a project that may also require ACOE permits.
Mr. Wolf represents property owners, developers and municipalities in all aspects of development, redevelopment and remediation involving state and federal permits. If you have questions regarding the Hawkes opinion or ACOE permits please contact Mr. Wolf at 732-363-0666.
William J. Wolf of Bathgate Wegener & Wolf, P.C. successfully sued an electrical utility in a case involving electro-magnetic fields (EMF) and in another case involving stray current. Mr. Wolf has also handled asbestos litigation and a lawsuit that involved the failure of components in facilities that used sophisticated processes for waste disposal which resulted in a post-trial settlement of almost $17 million.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified, by the American Institute of Appellate Practice, as an appellate specialist.
William J. Wolf of Bathgate Wegener & Wolf, P.C. has been retained by the Borough of Carteret in Middlesex County to represent it in initiating ferry service between Carteret and Manhattan. Because Carteret controls a significant portion of its waterfront, it is uniquely situated to provide ferry service as a viable alternative to rail and highway access to Manhattan not only to its residents but to travelers who would otherwise commute by car, train or bus. It is anticipated that ferry service will act as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the Carteret waterfront.
The Carteret ferry project is only one of several municipal infrastructure and redevelopment projects that Mr. Wolf has been retained to handle. In addition to the ferry project, Mr. Wolf is currently working on a municipal marina, airport and commercial redevelopment projects in Middlesex County and Monmouth County.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified, by the American Institute of Appellate Practice, as an appellate specialist.
Mr. Wolf has been designated as a mediator for New Jersey civil (both Law Division and Chancery Division) cases pursuant to Rule 1:40-1 et seq.
Mr. Wolf is a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Complementary Dispute Resolution Committee. Mr. Wolf was appointed to that committee by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The CDR Committee reviews proposals to revise the New Jersey Court Rules that govern mediators, mediator qualifications and training, and the mediation process. After that review, the CDR Committee makes recommendations to the Supreme Court for revisions to those rules.
of Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C., provided legal services that helped the Borough of Carteret achieve the second major component of its plan to develop the municipal waterfront along the Arthur Kill in Middlesex County. Previously, Bill Wolf and a team of professionals mounted a bureaucratic battle to obtain the federal and state permits that were required to construct a 185-slip municipal marina.