By Seth M. Rosenstein Owning rental property or selling a home can be lucrative endeavors, with the former promising a steady cash flow and the latter allowing the seller to realize gains from their earlier investment. But those upsides are not without potential risks. If a property owner discriminates against
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Joseph M. Carusone has joined the Firm’s Litigation Department as an associate. Based in the Firm’s Woodland Park office, Carusone handles a broad range of business and civil litigation matters. He joined the Firm following the conclusion of his New Jersey Superior Court clerkships.
By Gabriel R. Blum Whether the aggrieved party or on the receiving end of another party’s litigious wrath, business owners are rarely enthused by the prospect of a lengthy, costly, and disruptive lawsuit. Add in the risk and uncertain outcome inherent in even seemingly straightforward disputes – there is no
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Allison Ansell and Peter C. Paras have been named in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognized for their outstanding reputations and thriving family law practices, Ansell and Paras join an esteemed group of attorneys named in the 2026 edition. Published since
By Seth M. Rosenstein “Stuff happens.” In business, as in life, the unanticipated, unexpected, and unprecedented can upend the most rock-solid plans or sincerest of intentions. That is why attorneys who negotiate and draft commercial contracts put so much effort into identifying and addressing every possible risk, event, or circumstance
In real estate, a lis pendens is a notice filed in public records to alert potential buyers or lenders that a property is subject to a pending legal claim or dispute that could affect ownership or title. Such an encumbrance on a property can render it difficult, if not impossible, for
Res judicata is a legal principle designed to prevent a party from refiling claims that were adjudicated conclusively in prior litigation. That principle was successfully asserted by a team of Ansell.Law litigators when the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court victory they obtained
By Anthony J. D’Artiglio and Jonathan D. Sherman New Jersey real estate owners who fail or neglect to pay their property taxes face the potential loss of their homes and the forfeiture of any equity they’ve built. But the financial fallout of unpaid property taxes also offers private investors a
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Gabriel R. Blum was selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-based organization that recognizes and promotes excellence in the legal profession. “The Top 40 Under 40” is bestowed upon a select group
By Gabriel R. Blum Last year, NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield signed a $100 million, three-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Undoubtedly, that agreement was thoroughly and thoughtfully negotiated and then memorialized in a detailed, written, legally binding, and enforceable contract. But it appears that Mayfield may not have been
