Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Peter C. Paras has joined the Firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department as counsel. He has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law and brings deep knowledge and industry expertise. “Welcoming an attorney at Peter’s skill level, with his tremendous experience
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Catherine M. Brennan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Community Association Department. She brings extensive experience representing homeowners associations, condominiums, and cooperative communities, enhancing the capabilities of the thriving practice. With a strong background in litigation and advisory roles, Brennan will
Every community association board in New Jersey needs at least a basic working understanding of the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD). LAD is most relevant to community associations in concern of residents who claim to be disabled. In this regard, LAD may require community associations to make “reasonable accommodations” in
As noted in a recent article published by Ansell.Law Partner Seth M. Rosenstein, nuisance Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases have cost American businesses millions of dollars, and settlement is often the path of least resistance. It is often the case that an aggressive defense of the claims – particularly
By Seth M. Rosenstein August 17, 2024 was a date of unprecedented and monumental change in America’s real estate industry. On that date, many practices that were standard operating procedure for decades among real estate professionals were forever discarded and replaced as part of a landmark settlement that resolved a
By David J. Byrne and Nicole D. Miller Every level of government possesses a treasure trove of information. Each New Jersey municipality and state agency is supposed to keep copious records relating to things like interactions with the public, police reports, permit applications, zoning variance requests as well as internal
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that partner Andrea B. White has earned the qualification to be a matrimonial arbitrator. She joins an elite group of attorneys nationwide who have been accepted and successfully completed the training through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training Institute. This latest certification follows
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Anthony D’Artiglio has been named in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognized for his work in business litigation and bankruptcy, D’Artiglio is named among New Jersey’s Ones to Watch.* D’Artiglio is a partner and the litigation team leader in our Woodland
How To Interpret Indemnification Clauses As Well As Bylaws Provisions Those who serve on condominium or community association boards must have indemnification with respect to lawsuits filed against them personally related to their board service. Most association bylaws contain provisions that provide such protections. However, most of those provisions are
By Seth M. Rosenstein The concept of majority rule is not only a defining characteristic of democracy but also the way decisions are made in a wide range of contexts every day. No matter the issue – whether choosing between candidates for public office or deciding what toppings to put
