- GuardianshipOver more than 25 years, Francine has litigated a full spectrum of legal matters, at both the state and federal level, in every county in New Jersey and in the five boroughs of New York City and surrounding regions of New York State. She has successfully resolved complex issues through motions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals, and she has served as a court-appointed attorney in conservatorship and guardianship cases. Her expertise in the areas of construction law and premises liability is particularly noteworthy, and she has authored and co-authored publications on related topics, including a chapter in the treatise New York Construction Law (Aspen Publishing 2003) and the article "Building a Safe Haven: Limitation of Liability Clauses," A.B.A. Construction Lawyer Vol. 20, no. 1 (Jan. 2000).
- Business Disputes
- Business Transactions
- Limited Liability Companies
- Employment LitigationMichael is equally comfortable working with clients new to their situation, whether it be a first-time homebuyer, an entrepreneur starting a new venture or a couple seeking estate planning, as he is with seasoned business professionals dealing with sales, contracts and employment issues. However, since each client's needs are different, Michael appreciates that flexibility and understanding are key elements of the working relationship.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationElizabeth enjoys being a counselor and a litigator. She represents clients across a broad range of industries and ventures and is a trusted advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals. In addition to litigating in the construction defect and commercial fields, she counsels clients in transactional, business planning, real estate, and estate planning matters.
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney