- Divorce
- Child SupportThe firm is committed to providing dedicated representation to clients in the highly specialized areas of divorce, custody and visitation disputes, domestic violence cases, applications to move children to other states, support applications, as well as post-judgment applications on issues such as college education expense, modification of alimony or child support, and enforcement of rights under a judgment of divorce.
- Child Custody and VisitationA civil case for which a jury is involved is generally a dispute between two or more parties that does not involve a criminal matter and is not a dispute between family members regarding divorce or child custody. In family matters, a judge handles the case without a jury. In a civil matter, in order for a plaintiff to win a case, it is only necessary for the plaintiff to prove his or her case by a preponderance of the evidence or in some cases by clear and convincing evidence. The judge will explain the meaning of those terms to the jury. In a criminal matter, the defendant has a right to a trial by jury. The defendant is also constitutionally entitled to be presumed innocent of the charges until the jury finds otherwise. More proof is required to find a person guilty of a crime than to return a verdict for a plaintiff in a civil case. In order to return a verdict of guilty in a criminal trial, the charges must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. In both a civil and criminal case, the judge instructs jurors on the standards to be applied in the case. In criminal trials, 12 jurors are impaneled. In most civil cases, six jurors sit to hear a matter, although there may be as many as 12 jurors. To accommodate situations in which additional jurors may be needed, such as if a juror needs to be excused after the trial has begun, more than the required number of jurors are initially selected in both civil and criminal trials. These individuals may be selected, immediately prior to deliberations, to serve as alternate jurors. Such jurors do not participate in deliberations unless one of the deliberating jurors cannot continue. Alternate jurors may be directed to remain at the courthouse until deliberations are completed. Those selected as alternate jurors perform a valuable function by participating at trial and being available to replace excused jurors, if necessary. In a civil trial, five jurors are needed to return a verdict in favor of one party or the other. In a criminal case the verdict must be unanimous. Back to Top
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseGarrubo & Capece, P.C. brings over seventy five years of experience trying criminal matters to each and every client's criminal concerns.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful Death
- Sex Crimes
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Theft
- Embezzlement
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Murder
- Juvenile Crimes
- Workers CompensationOur personal injury attorneys are familiar faces in the Courts of Union County, Essex County, Bergen County, Morris County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Middlesex County, Ocean County, Monmouth County, Somerset County and Hunterdon County where they litigate every type of personal injury action, including claims of workers' compensation.
- Employment DiscriminationOur discrimination and employment law attorneys advise employees and employers on almost every aspect of the employment relationship. We have experience in prosecuting and defending claims of age discrimination; racial discrimination; religious discrimination; and, discrimination based upon sexual orientation.
- Eminent DomainOn the acquisition side, we assist in the purchase and sale of all types of real estate, from individual homes, to raw land, to fully approved and occupied projects. We have expertise in leasing and leasehold financing for industrial complexes. Included among our clients are developers of commercial and residential projects. We represent developers of all sizes, as well as entities whose primary business is not real estate development. Our real estate lawyers also serve financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies as well as municipalities seeking to invoke eminent domain.
- Land Use and ZoningPlainfield (approximately six square miles in area), is 100 to 200 feet above sea level. A business-friendly attitude on the part of the City's Administration extends to listing over $150 Million of City Projects and their status on the web. The dedicated hard work of the corps of citizen volunteers who serve on the Planning and Zoning Boards is making Plainfield a premier development destination in central New Jersey
- Personal InjuryIf you believe you have sustained a personal injury due to the negligence or carelessness of another, call Garrubo & Capece, P.C. as soon as possible. We recommended that you do not discuss the matter with strangers and/or insurance representatives who are not from your own insurance company. Anything you might say to them, without the advice of counsel, may be used against you in a Court of Law.
- Medical MalpracticeFor over 25 years, Mr. Garrubbo has devoted a substantial portion of his litigation practice to the area of medical malpractice. He is a certified civil trial attorney recognized by the Supreme Court from the early days of the certification program. His trail experience is extensive and covers all areas of medical care and treatment. In the course of his vast experience in the field, he has developed relationships with physicians of various specialties who are available to consult regard to the issues of medical negligence in the multiple fields of specialty.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate Planning
- WillsThe present firm of Garrubo & Capece, P.C. is the successor to Wolin & Garrubbo which was founded in 1971. Throughout its early growth period, the firm's practice primarily consisted of litigation through insurance carriers and self-insured individuals. Our litigation practice has expanded into the areas of: general personal injury; medical malpractice; product liability; workers' compensation; commercial litigation; municipal law; and, private and public sector labor law. In addition, we have expanded to provide services to our clients in the areas of: Family & Matrimonial Law; Wills & Trusts; Commercial Law; Discrimination; Real Estate; and, Criminal Defense.
- TrustsGarrubo & Capece, P.C. provides administration services to clients seeking to conserve and manage personal or family assets. We have extensive experience in traditional administration functions, such as preparing trust agreements and wills, handling probate proceedings and administering revocable and irrevocable trusts. We also represent fiduciaries in both litigated and non-litigated matters on issues relating to their performance of fiduciary duties.
- Probate