Areas of Practice

TRUSTS & ESTATES

We can help you plan your estate. This entails: 1) creating a last will and testament, 2) a living will to spell out your wishes ahead of time should you become incapacitated and 3) creating a Power of Attorney (“POA”) to allow a trusted individual to act for you should you need help and to avoid the costs of a court appointed Guardian ad litem. Other issues can include Medicaid trusts and tax issues as needed. We also work with financial planners to give you the best depth over these broad issues.

We can also assist you with in court administration of Estates. Estate administration can entail going to court for both probate and non-probate (intestate) administration, where either a last will is presented to the court verification (the word “probate” comes from Latin and means “to Prove”) or the property of the decedent is parceled out to relatives pursuant to a set of intestate laws where there is no last will.

Estate litigation involves claims by beneficiaries, distributees, and legatees to the real and personal property in an estate of a friend or relative based upon a belief that they are not obtaining their fair share. Such claims can involve a disinherited spouse claiming an elective share, or a dispute over which last will is genuine, to whether there was undue influence over the decedent that interfered with their natural testamentary plan.

We have over 30 years experience in handling litigation and look forward to being of service.

PERSONAL INJURY

We handle both simple and complex injury cases, and are dedicated to helping you, the Plaintiff, gain your maximum recovery. We have had great results both at trial and at the settlement table. Call us for a free consultation.

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2017/a0531-15.html

DEFENSE OF OTHER LAWYERs

Recent Appellate court victory Read about a lawyer wrongly accused of malpractice where my office secured a complete dismissal of the case, and a total win for the lawyer: ANTHONY ANGELO v. JOEL I. BERGMAN :: 2017 :: New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division - Unpublished Opinions Decisions :: New Jersey Case Law :: New Jersey Law :: US Law :: Justia https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2017/a2392-15.html

BUSINESS LITIGATION

We have helped clients recover huge sums where their business investments and contracts were not honored. Likewise, we have successfully defended clients in lawsuits stemming from failed businesses in complex corporate business structures that involve shareholder disputes and overlapping and conflicting contractual duties and responsibilities. If your case is complicated,we can provide the roadmap to successful resolution. All cases are different, and results can vary upon the fact pattern presented, but we define success as maximizing your position and endgame. See one case won at the appellate level: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2010/a5052-08-opn.html

IMMIGRATION LAW

Immigration Attorney Services and Fees

I can help you legally stay in America. My office will give your immigration case the personal attention it deserves.

For example, if you would like our assistance in applying for and obtaining a visa, please contact my office.

About our fees: Our mission is to provide excellent service at an affordable price. Our technology is first rate. Please note that all the USCIS and DOL processing times noted below are approximations only and subject to wide fluctuations.

Types of Visas:

A visa is a document that provides authorization for travel and admittance to the United States. Before visiting, working, or immigrating to the U.S., a citizen of a foreign country generally must first obtain a U.S. visa. The visa provides entry to the U.S. and, certain types of visa may provide authorization for employment in the U.S.

IMMIGRANT VISAS

Family-Based Petitions
Employment-Based Petitions
VAWA Petitions
Affirmative Asylum

NON-IMMIGRANT and WORK VISAS

H1-B specialty workers
U-Visas for crime victims

IMMIGRATION LITIGATION and DEPORTATION DEFENSE

For those seeking Asylum
Cancellation of Removal - Even if you are here illegally, and are facing deportation, we can help you stay here legally, but seeking the Court’s help.

DEFERRED ACTION

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Short Term Visitor Visas:

B-1 Business Visa:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: n/a (subject to change)
Processing Time: 5 days

B-1 / B-2 Visa – Renewal / Extension or Change of Status:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $370(subject to change)
Processing Time: 60 to 90 days(subject to change)

Temporary Employment / Work Visas:

H-1B Visa:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $460 to $2,460(subject to change)
Processing Time: 15 to 150 days(subject to change)

H-4 Visa:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $370(subject to change)
Processing Time: 15 to 150 days(subject to change)

H-1B1 Visa for Singapore or Chilean Citizens
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $460 and ACWIA fee(subject to change)
Processing Time: 5 days to 120 days(subject to change)

J-1 Visa Waiver for specialty researchers
Attorney Fee: ask
Dept. of State Fee: $120 for DS-3035(subject to change)
Processing Time: 3 to 6 months(subject to change)

L-1 Visa - Intracompany transfer:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $460(subject to change)
Processing Time: 15 days to 150 days(subject to change)

E-3 Visa for Australians only:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $0 to $460(subject to change)
Processing Time: 1 to 60 days(subject to change)

TN Visa:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $0 to $460(subject to change)
Processing Time: 1 to 60 days

Fiance Visa:

K-1 Visa Petition – For the Fiancé of a U.S. Citizen:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $535(subject to change)
Processing Time: Approx. 7-10 months from filing to interview. (subject to change)

Spouse Visa (Spouse is outside the U.S.):

CR-1 Petition – For the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen / Green Card Holder:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $535(subject to change)
Processing Time: California – 18 – 23 months. Average for all other offices: 10-14 months. (subject to change)

Permanent Residence / Green Card – Spouse:

Green Card by Marriage to a U.S. Citizen / Green Card Holder
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $1,760(subject to change)
Processing time: California – 18 – 23 months. Average for all other offices: 10-14 months.

I-751 – Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $680(subject to change)
Processing time: 10 to 12 months(subject to change)

I-90 – Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $540(subject to change)
Processing time: 2.5 to 12 months(subject to change)

Permanent Residence / Green Card – Parents / Sibling of a U.S. Citizen:

Green Card for the Sibling of a U.S. Citizen
Attorney Fee: ask

Green Card for the Parent of a U.S. Citizen
Attorney Fee: ask

Permanent Residence / Green Card – Employer Sponsored:

Green Card by Employer Sponsored Labor Certification with PERM
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 2-3 years(subject to change)

Green Card for Multinational Executives and Managers & L-1A Visa Holders
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 4-8 months(subject to change)

Green Card for Physical Therapists
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 12 months(subject to change)

Green Card for Registered Nurses
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 12 months(subject to change)

Green Card for Outstanding Researchers / Professors
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 4-8 months(subject to change)

Adjustment of Status – I-140 Based

Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $1,225(subject to change)
Processing time: 6 months (if priority date is current)

AC-21 Portability for Pending I-485 Petitions:
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: None(subject to change)
Processing time: Immediate(subject to change)

Permanent Residence / Green Card – Self Sponsored:

Green Card by National Interest Waiver
Attorney Fee:
ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 4-8 months(subject to change)

Green Card by Extraordinary Ability (EB-1)
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $700(subject to change)
Processing time: 4-8 months (15 days with premium processing) (subject to change)

Citizenship:

N-400 Application for Naturalization
Attorney Fee: ask
USCIS Fee: $725. (includes biometrics fee) (subject to change)
Processing time: 6 to 9 months

Please note that fees are subject to change.

Legal fees and government application fees can change even if the website has not been updated. The website numbers are for illustration of customary prices, but if your case has different or unusual facts that require additional or extraordinary efforts, such as court appearances for litigation, dealing with criminal records and other complications, rates and fees may vary. The firm can only represent you after consultation and with an engagement letter/retainer, spelling out costs and legal fees.

EmPLOYMENT LAW

We recently litigated a whistle-blower action successfully allowing the Plaintiff to recover unpaid commissions when she was wrongly fired after a classic whistle-blower fact pattern.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

We recently litigated and won Bianchi v Ladgen, see at

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2018/a3310-15.html

We won summary judgment at the trial court level and then on the Appellate level. This case helps define when a real estate closing takes place when and if funds do not clear by the appointed closing time, and how the risk of loss is apportioned amoungst buyers and sellers.