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What Parents Should Know About NJ Anti-Bullying Laws

Article by Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children between the ages of 10-14. Instances of horrific bullying on places like SnapChat, Instagram,…

Can schools punish children for behaviors that they cannot control? 

Photo by vazovsky per Creative Commons Attribution, no changes made. Article by Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. According to Federal Law, any time a child with a disability is asked to…

Why it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible, if you are arrested

Photo by Dale Cruse, per Creative Commons license. No changes made. If you have been arrested, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Here are…

School Law: What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?

What happens if your child needs more support in school than the school is currently providing?  What options do you have?  Parents often do not realize there are laws that…

Lessons from Tom Brady’s divorce:  How to get divorced very quickly

As we all know, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were recently divorced.  It was clearly a newsworthy event as both spouses are famous public figures.  But what was most shocking…

If I took Tylenol during pregnancy and now my child has ADHD, Autism, hyperactivity disorder, or another behavioral disorder, can…

The short answer is yes. As far back as 2012, researchers published studies that found sustained use of tylenol during the second and third trimester of pregnancy increased the chances…

What should I do if my child’s mother won’t let me see my child?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Photo by Nenad Stojkovic, per Creative Commons License, no changes being made. Every week, potential clients contact me and explain that they are no…

Our Law Firm’s 100th Anniversary

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6B_dGEBPgI We were honored to be recognized by the City of Paterson and Mayor Andre Sayegh for our law firm's 100th year anniversary. We've been in the same building that…

Support for Our Veterans

As the President-Elect of the Passaic County Bar Association, I had the honor of representing our organization during the County's Distinguished Service Medal Ceremony.  Each year, the Passaic County Judiciary and…

New Jersey Automobile Insurance Fair Conduct Act

On January 18, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act into law to be effective immediately. The Act creates a private cause of action for…

Who Pays for Medical Bills in a Ride-share Motor Vehicle Collision?

In this video, Michael Raff, Esq. describes the different scenarios for payment of medical bills when someone is involved in New Jersey car crash involving an Uber or Lyft or…

Critical information for selecting Auto Insurance in New Jersey

In this video, Amanda Ibrahim, Esq., discuss some options to look for and avoid when selecting automobile insurance in New Jersey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XmI39ca_M

Emergency Care Without the Worries About the Bill

The world as we know it has changed drastically over the last couple years. Emergency care has become more common than ever. Unfortunately, it is also common that those seeking…

Injured While Bike Riding

UPDATED OCT 1, 2021 Now that Fall is arriving and potholes are being filled (slowly), bike riders are once again taking to the streets. Many bike riders are still confused…

Dog Bite Injury Cases

This dog bite attack was thwarted by a heroic cat, and captured on video, much to the delight of many viewers online. However, the sad fact is that many children…

Is the owner responsible if someone uses their car and causes an accident?

Updated August 2, 2021 During many accidents in New Jersey, the person who is driving the car is not the owner of the car. Many times people who were injured…

CHECKLIST: Things to do, and not to do, after a car accident

Updated Sept 30, 2021 Unfortunately, good drivers may be not unable to avoid the negligent actions of others. You should be prepared in the event of an auto accident and…

Your Rights During a NJ Traffic Stop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPT6wjKFxVc Dan Levy, Esq., who handles a variety of New Jersey criminal matters, discusses your legal rights when pulled over during a traffic stop. The conversation includes being told to…

Brief Overview of Nj Worker’s Compensation Benefits

https://youtu.be/TDVsJsaRw4o Chris Hoskey, Esq. of Raff & Raff, LLP, provides a brief overview of available benefits to an injured worker in New Jersey. These possible benefits include covered medical treatment,…

Critical information for selecting Auto Insurance in New Jersey

In this video, Amanda Ibrahim, Esq., discuss some options to look for and avoid when selecting automobile insurance in New Jersey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XmI39ca_M