Our attorneys carefully review any proposed child support orders for compliance with New Jersey guidelines. We ensure that the calculations include all relevant income, including self-employment, seasonal and commission-based income. We will help you verify that the child support order adequately meets all the needs of your child, including preparing for a college education. We will also provide guidance if you need to seek a child support order that deviates from the guidelines.
Child Custody and Visitation
We will help you establish and implement child custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of your minor children while protecting your rights as a parent. We will work with you to set up custody and visitation plans that take into consideration the medical, educational, religious and other special needs of your children.
Adoption
Premarital Agreement
Our attorneys also give advice and represent individuals in matters involving legal separation, annulments, prenuptial agreements and adoption proceedings.
Spousal Support
Alimony or spousal support. We help you determine whether a grant of alimony is appropriate and, if so, the appropriate amount and duration of payments. We carefully review all factors the court considers, including length of the marriage, age and health of the parties, earning potential and the standard of living throughout the marriage.
Today, Mr. Perrotta has translated his background as an experienced detective (and the contacts he obtained over his 25-year police career) to the area of criminal defense. As a result, he is uniquely positioned to advise and represent criminal defendants, and he is frequently able to achieve significantly favorable negotiated resolutions.
DUI/DWI
We handle all matters related to a drunk driving charge, from the administrative hearing regarding the suspension or revocation of your license to the criminal proceeding to determine guilt or innocence and establish penalties. We represent residents as well as tourists traveling through New Jersey on the Garden State Parkway or any of the other interstate highways.
Wrongful Death
This case was settled under the New Jersey wrongful death act insofar as the disabled pedestrian was instantly killed due to the negligence of the operator of a passenger vehicle. The wrongful death act does not allow for the recovery of monies for pain and suffering and we as attorneys for the decedent’s family were able to generate a near policy limit resolution of the case even though the decedent was permanently and totally disabled prior to the accident, was not working and had no income.
Traffic Violations
At the law office of Perrotta, Fraser & Forrester, LLC, our lawyers bring considerable experience to people in New Jersey charged with a crime, including traffic violations and other offenses heard in the municipal courts. Each of our partners has more than 20 years of legal experience, and one of our attorneys is a former police officer, with a solid understanding of the methods law enforcement officials use to arrest or charge people with municipal crimes.
Sex Crimes
If you have a criminal record that interferes with your ability to get a job or an apartment, we can evaluate your case to determine whether you qualify to have your record sealed or expunged. We also protect the rights of people charged with assault, burglary, juvenile delinquency, sexual assault or violation of a restraining order.
Burglary
Misdemeanors
Defending against criminal charges, with an emphasis on misdemeanors and municipal court offenses such as motor vehicle offenses or disorderly conduct
Drug Crimes
At the law office of Perrotta, Fraser & Forrester, LLC, each of our partners has more than 20 years of legal practice experience. One of our attorneys is a former police officer, with a solid understanding of the procedures police must follow in New Jersey drug crime investigations.
Assault
Restraining Order
If you or your children suffered domestic abuse, you can use the power of the courts to get a restraining order, limiting the contact the perpetrator may have with you or your family. You want an experienced attorney to protect your rights, someone who knows the strategies and tactics defense attorneys will use to try to defeat or diminish the scope of a protective order.
A Middlesex County resident who was injured in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on Route 22 in Union, New Jersey settled his case against a tractor truck operator, his own underinsured carrier, and another driver for the sum of $850,000 on March 16, 2011. The plaintiff’s injuries included cervical disc herniation requiring fusion as well as bilateral shoulder injuries. The plaintiff had missed approximately 8 months of work while recuperating from his injuries. Importantly, in this case, the injured plaintiff was denied workers compensation benefits at the outset of the case but after a full hearing before a judge in the workers compensation court, the plaintiff prevailed and all of his medical treatment and temporary disability was ordered to be paid by the workers compensation carrier. In addition, plaintiff’s automobile insurance company denied underinsured motorist benefits based upon a “step-down†clause in its policy. Plaintiff prevailed on that issue as well requiring the carrier to participate in the global settlement of the claim. UIM carrier had been brought into case under Zirger opinion.
While we provide proactive guidance to avoid the prospect of future disputes, we can also represent you when a dispute arises. Whether due to a lease violation, conflict over title or another real estate dispute, we are effective litigators and will aggressively represent your interests.
Premises Liability
In New Jersey, the owner of commercial or residential property has a duty to maintain the premises in a way that minimizes the risk of injury to persons visiting the property. If you suffered an injury because of the careless or negligent maintenance of a building or property, you may have a right to recover compensation for your losses, under a legal theory known as premises liability.
Construction Litigation
Mr. Forrester was a member and barrister with the Seton Hall Inn of Court. He has been a member of the American Bar Association; American Bar Association Litigation Section; New Jersey State Bar Association and the Construction Law Section where he assisted in authoring an ICLE program on Public Bidding; and is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association now known as the New Jersey Association for Justice. He won election to his local school board and has served as President of his community's Board of Education.
Real Estate Transactions
Mr. Perrotta also heads up the firm's real estate practice. He is responsible for closing over 250 real estate transactions a year, including purchases, sales, and re-financings. He is noted for his hands-on "user-friendly" approach and is always available to answer his clients' inquiries, recognizing that, for most people, the purchase of a home is the largest financial transaction that they will ever have, and that they should have an attorney who not only represents them with the highest degree of professionalism, but also one who can make them comfortable and at ease throughout the transaction.
Eminent Domain
A thorough review of contracts, disclosures, title issues and more can save you time and resources later. When land use matters arise with a neighbor, property owner or government officials, our attorneys can assist with addressing variances, regulatory compliance and eminent domain issues.
Land Use and Zoning
Mr. Fraser has successfully litigated and tried cases throughout the State, including matters in Superior Court, Federal Court, Bankruptcy Court. In addition to his usual role as counsel to individuals and small businesses, Mr. Fraser has also served as counsel to numerous public entities, as counsel to planning and zoning boards, as a municipal prosecutor, public defender, as counsel to a county utilities authority, as well as to Fortune 500 companies and defending major insurance companies.
At the law office of Perrotta, Fraser & Forrester, LLC, we bring a wealth of experience to people in New Jersey who have sustained a personal injury, including physical trauma caused by a motor vehicle accident. Each of our partners has more than 20 years of practice experience.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice. Our attorneys represent people after surgical and prescription errors, as well as misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose by medical professionals.
Auto Accidents
Medicaid Planning
We can also assist you with tax and Medicaid planning so that you minimize the risk of loss in the value of your estate.
Dog Bites
Dog bites or animal attacks. We hold owners responsible after you suffer injuries from a dog bite or other animal attack.
Slip and Fall Injury
To set up an appointment with one of our experienced Clark slip-and-fall injury attorneys, contact our office by e-mail or call us. Your first meeting is without cost or obligation. Evening and weekend consultations can be scheduled upon request.
At the law office of Perrotta, Fraser & Forrester, LLC, we bring considerable experience to people in New Jersey with concerns about estate planning or probate administration. Michael J. Forrester, the attorney who handles our estate and trusts work, has more than 20 years of practice experience.
Wills
Mr. Forrester's experience also includes representation of: executor's and beneficiaries in estate litigation, will contests and actions for accountings; general contractors in suits against owners for contract balance and retainer with defense of liquidated damage assessments; representation of low bidders and contracting agents in Public Contract Law disputes; and bonding companies concerning the interpretation of a liquidated damages provision.
Trusts
We will carefully review your financial situation and will explain the different strategies available to meet your estate planning goals, including the use of wills and trusts, the re-titling of assets to avoid probate, and lifetime gifts. Based on your unique situation, we will make recommendations regarding the most effective way to meet your objectives. Once you have determined the approach you wish to take, we will prepare and execute all the documents necessary to put your plan in place, including...