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Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim, P.C. represents clients in State
and Federal Courts and before governmental agencies. The Firm also has
substantial experience in arbitration matters. Berman, Sauter, Record &
Jardim, P.C. regularly litigates contract, corporate, commercial and collection
matters, claims against public entities, federal and state civil rights claims
involving both person and property, as well as wrongful competition matters,
creditor's and debtor's rights, disputes among shareholders and partners;
real estate disputes; construction defect matters; prerogative writ matters;
estate matters; personal injury matters; insurance defense and subrogation
claims; product liability; and medical and other professional malpractice
cases. Attorneys in both the real estate and litigation departments are
experienced in property rights matters including claims involving condemnation,
escheat, and wrongful takings.
Plaintiff's Personal Injury / Product Liability
The Firm has extensive experience in a broad range of Personal Injury
litigation, both in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New
York. Areas include matters involving automobile, truck and train accidents,
industrial and workplace injuries, dangerous premises, falls, and a wide
variety of defective products, both in and outside the home, in the car,
or at work, causing serious injury.
Our personal injury practice focuses on asserting the rights of individuals
and families who have been affected by catastrophic injury, including death,
because of the negligent actions of another party. Understanding the complicated
legal issues that arise in litigation related to complex personal injury,
our attorneys offer the committed service and proven expertise our clients
need to feel comforted and confident in their legal representation.
Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim is committed to supporting clients as
they cope with the complex personal issues and frustrating legal aspects
of catastrophic injury. Together with an accommodating support staff,
our personal injury lawyers are devoted to meeting the unique needs of
individuals, families, and insurance providers involved in injury litigation.
The Firm's Personal Injury Practice has built its reputation on its
commitment to client care ensuring access to justice with peace of mind. At
Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim, our personal injury attorneys are proud
of our firm's track record of successfully representing persons who have
been injured by the negligence of others. If you or a family member has been
injured in an accident, we are the personal injury law firm you can rely on
to obtain the results you deserve.
Employment and ERISA Litigation
Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim's employment law practice involves the
representation of employers concerning diverse aspects of the employment
relationship. We counsel our clients on an ongoing basis to assist them in
the development and implementation of sound personnel policies consistent
with the law and to avoid litigation.
Our Firm's practice also includes the representation of employers in
the defense of lawsuits involving all forms of employment discrimination,
including discrimination based upon gender, race, national origin, sexual
orientation, religion, age and disability. The Firm counsels its clients on
matters including the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment/hostile
environment and hiring practices, and further advises clients with respect
to handbooks, personnel policies, contracts of employment, applications
for employment and reduction in force issues. Berman, Sauter, Record &
Jardim, P.C. drafts employee manuals, individual contracts of employment,
covenants not to compete, confidentiality agreements, and a wide range of
documents arising from the employment relationship. The Firm also advises
its clients concerning the protection of intellectual property, including
patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights.
Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim, P.C. also guides and advises employees in
employment-related matters such as employment contracts, severance agreements
and severance packages, employment termination issues, wrongful termination,
whistleblower and retaliation cases, discrimination cases, non-compete and
confidentiality matters, executive compensation and executive employment
issues, ERISA and employee benefits claims, and unpaid wage claims. The Firm's attorneys routinely represent
executives, professionals such as physicians and attorneys, managers, and
employees of all levels and industries.
Collections
For many years, Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim has specialized in the
collection of past due accounts. We pursue retail accounts for
approximately 250 community associations, medical and other professionals,
finance companies and banks.
Berman, Sauter, Record & Jardim also represents many corporations and
lenders in connection with commercial collections of accounts receivable.
We have represented clients in the steel, home furnishing,
security, telecom and general manufacturing industries, as
well as banking and non bank financial institutions.
All files are investigated and analyzed. Computer and records research are
employed. Demand letters, communications with debtors, placing of liens on
debtor property when appropriate, and litigation are all utilized, as each
situation requires. Foreclosure actions are also commenced if authorized
and cost effective.
BSRJ attorneys are experienced in litigating, mediating and arbitrating
retail and commercial collection matters. We have achieved proven results
through experience and substantive knowledge of collection law, and the
procedures of the collection world.
New Jersey No Fault
Through its No-Fault
practice, the Firm successfully represents a significant number of medical
providers in seeking reimbursement for their services under the State's
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) laws. The Firm has achieved a high provider
reimbursement success rate and has the ability to handle high volumes of cases
and turn them around quickly. The Firm is also geared to provide automatic
monthly reports to providers to provide real time status of all files.
Public Entity Matters
Berman, Sauter, Record
& Jardim, P.C. has an extensive practice in the representation of public
entities. The Firm has represented a diverse range of public employers
in virtually all aspects of employment situations, including employment
discrimination lawsuits, wrongful discharge litigation, and civil rights
litigation. Our representation of public entities extends to both the state
and the federal courts.
The Firm's attorneys appear regularly in matters involving the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.
Appellate Advocacy The Firm has extensive and
varied experience in all aspects of State and Federal Appellate practice. Berman,
Sauter, Record & Jardim, P.C. attorneys are admitted to practice in the
courts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and Washington D.C.,
as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to its own appellate
matters, other trial attorneys and law firms refer appellate matters to the
Firm, and the Firm has also been selected to participate Amicus Curiae (as
"friend of the court") in matters of significant public interest.
Construction Law The Firm's Construction Law Group has broad experience in all aspects of litigation relating to construction and the construction industry including claims relating to negligent design, defective workmanship, contract balance, acceleration and delay, and scope of work claims. Our attorneys have successfully represented community and condominium associations, property owners, developers, architects and designers, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Our attorneys are experienced in handling all aspects of insurance and reinsurance related to construction claims, and routinely advise our clients on insurance and surety issues, obtaining and enforcing performance bonds and payment bonds and other surety issues.
Our Construction Law Group is also experienced in contract negotiation, contract formation, and the adaptation of standard contract forms (American Institute of Architects, Associated General Contractors, Engineers Joint Contracts and Federal Construction Contracts).
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