Justice prevails as Ryan S. Malc, Esq. successfully defends marijuana and paraphernalia charges on behalf of his client
Ryan S. Malc, Esq. recently defended a man who was charged in Neptune City, NJ with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of marijuana-related paraphernalia. Mr. Malc’s client was stopped after allegedly making an illegal left turn. During the stop, the police officer asked Mr. Malc’s client to exit his vehicle, whereupon a comprehensive search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search, the police officer allegedly found a zip locked bag of marijuana, a grinder, and a roach clip. Mr. Malc’s client was placed under arrest and his request to see the evidence allegedly found during the search was denied by the police officer.
Based on the facts described above, Mr. Malc filed a motion with the Neptune City Municipal Judge to suppress the evidence allegedly found during the motor vehicle search. Mr. Malc’s motion was granted. Once the evidence was suppressed, Mr. Malc filed another motion to dismiss all charges against his client. That motion was also granted. On the day the charges were dismissed, Mr. Malc’s client welcomed his first child into the world. Needless to say, it was a great day for this client—justice prevailed and a beautiful baby girl was born.
If you have been charged with possession of marijuana or any other drug, give Mr. Malc a call for a free consultation.
Based on the facts described above, Mr. Malc filed a motion with the Neptune City Municipal Judge to suppress the evidence allegedly found during the motor vehicle search. Mr. Malc’s motion was granted. Once the evidence was suppressed, Mr. Malc filed another motion to dismiss all charges against his client. That motion was also granted. On the day the charges were dismissed, Mr. Malc’s client welcomed his first child into the world. Needless to say, it was a great day for this client—justice prevailed and a beautiful baby girl was born.
If you have been charged with possession of marijuana or any other drug, give Mr. Malc a call for a free consultation.
Congratulations and Best Wishes To Our Dear Friend Honorable Mary Catherine Cuff on This Special Recognition and Honor Justly Deserved
FANNIE BEAR BESSER AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Hon. Mary Catherine Cuff
Presiding Judge, Appellate Division (Ret.)
Assigned to Supreme Court 2012-2016
Honorable Mary Catherine Cuff, wife of Senior Partner William Wolf, served as a Judge of the Superior Court from 1988 to 2016. During her judicial service, she served as a civil and family division trial judge, until her elevation to the Appellate Division of Superior Court in September 1994. Judge Cuff served on the Appellate Division until her temporary assignment to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in October 2012.
Hon. Mary Catherine Cuff
Presiding Judge, Appellate Division (Ret.)
Assigned to Supreme Court 2012-2016
Honorable Mary Catherine Cuff, wife of Senior Partner William Wolf, served as a Judge of the Superior Court from 1988 to 2016. During her judicial service, she served as a civil and family division trial judge, until her elevation to the Appellate Division of Superior Court in September 1994. Judge Cuff served on the Appellate Division until her temporary assignment to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in October 2012.
Mary Catherine Cuff provides:
marycatherine.cuff@gmail.com
- Mediation and Arbitration Services
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- Confidential Investigations
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Dad Brian W. McAlindin Esq. Talks About Raising Sons in the Time of Kavanaugh Allegations on Fox News
Watch Brian W. McAlindin's appearance on the Fox News panel of concerned "Dads" raising their sons in the wake of allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.
Firm Partner Brian W. McAlindin to Appear on Fox News Live
Brian W. McAlindin, Esq. is scheduled to appear on Fox News Channel's “The Story with Martha MacCallum” where he joins a panel of “Dads” regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s US Supreme Court nomination hearings. Mr. McAlindin will weigh in on how parents feel about possible sexual assault allegations against or by their children. The show airs live on Fox News on Wednesday October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Brian McAlindin Elected Point Pleasant Borough Republican Municipal Chairman
Partner Brian McAlindin has been unanimously elected Municipal Chairman of the Point Pleasant Borough Republican Committee. Mr. McAlindin has served as an Ocean County Republican Committee Member for the past 20 years. Prior to making Pt. Pleasant his permanent home, he served as a Hudson County Republican Committeeman for 10 years and was also a member of the Hudson County Republican Committee Executive Board.
Mr. McAlindin was a Pt. Pleasant Council Member from 2003-2008 and before that served as President of the Republicans for Pt. Pleasant. He sought the Republican nomination for US Congress in the NJ’s 13th Congressional District in 1994. Mr. McAlindin has served as an attorney for political candidates, including General Counsel to Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Bret Schundler in 2000-2001, and has argued such matters in the NJ Superior Trial Courts, Appellate Division, and the NJ Supreme Court.
Mr. McAlindin is recognized as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification. He specializes in all aspects of personal injury and insurance matters, construction cases and commercial litigation.
Mr. McAlindin was a Pt. Pleasant Council Member from 2003-2008 and before that served as President of the Republicans for Pt. Pleasant. He sought the Republican nomination for US Congress in the NJ’s 13th Congressional District in 1994. Mr. McAlindin has served as an attorney for political candidates, including General Counsel to Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Bret Schundler in 2000-2001, and has argued such matters in the NJ Superior Trial Courts, Appellate Division, and the NJ Supreme Court.
Mr. McAlindin is recognized as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification. He specializes in all aspects of personal injury and insurance matters, construction cases and commercial litigation.
CARTERET FERRY MOVES FORWARD
The law firm of Bathgate Wegener & Wolf, P.C. (“BWW”) has represented the Borough of Carteret since 2013. During that time senior partner William Wolf represented Carteret in relation to the development of its waterfront for various public purposes including a 190 boat marina and a ferry terminal for service from Carteret to New York City. This ferry service will not just benefit the residents of Carteret but the ferry from Carteret to New York City will expand commuting options to New York City on a regional basis consisting of Middlesex County, Union County, Somerset County, Monmouth County and Ocean County.
With the New Jersey Turnpike at or over-capacity, the overcrowded NJ Transit Bus Service struggling to accommodate commuters, and the absence of direct rail service to or from Carteret, the ferry will provide a convenient and reliable transportation alternative to New York City. The Carteret Ferry Terminal is likely to accelerate the transformation of an area of environmental degradation into a catalyst for economic development while reducing congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike and roads leading into the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels. The estimated travel time by ferry between Carteret and New York City is fifty (50) minutes.
The ferry service from Carteret to New York City will be a component of a truly intermodal transportation hub. Carteret will provide municipal jitney service to the ferry terminal. It is anticipated that the Carteret ferry terminal will become one of the stops on a bus route currently operated by New Jersey Transit. The Carteret ferry terminal is only several minutes away from Exit 12 on the New Jersey Turnpike; thus, making the ferry a cost-effective final leg for motorists connecting to New York City from locations in Middlesex County, Union County, Somerset County, Monmouth County and Ocean County.
Recently, Carteret announced two major milestones in the plan to provide ferry service between Carteret and New York City. First, Carteret passed a major hurdle in the construction of the Carteret Ferry Terminal. The New Jersey Department of Transportation notified the Borough that the Interagency Review Committee (IRC) including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recommended approval for the Borough to proceed to the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Carteret Ferry Terminal project. This determination brings the Borough one step closer to receiving $2,213,833 in federal construction funds. Second, The Federal Transit Administration awarded $6 million to New Jersey Transit to purchase a 299-seat passenger ferry that it, in turn, will lease to Carteret for $1 per year, bringing the total federal funding for the project to over $10 million. The ferry boat will be built to Carteret’s specifications. Additional boats will be provided by the operator who will be selected through public bidding.
If you have any questions regarding the development of the Carteret waterfronts or ferry service between Carteret and New York City, please contact William J. Wolf, Esq. at 732-363-0666 or send an email to wwolf@bathweg.com.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years. Mr. Wolf has been certified by the American Institute of Appellate Practice as an appellate specialist.
With the New Jersey Turnpike at or over-capacity, the overcrowded NJ Transit Bus Service struggling to accommodate commuters, and the absence of direct rail service to or from Carteret, the ferry will provide a convenient and reliable transportation alternative to New York City. The Carteret Ferry Terminal is likely to accelerate the transformation of an area of environmental degradation into a catalyst for economic development while reducing congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike and roads leading into the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels. The estimated travel time by ferry between Carteret and New York City is fifty (50) minutes.
The ferry service from Carteret to New York City will be a component of a truly intermodal transportation hub. Carteret will provide municipal jitney service to the ferry terminal. It is anticipated that the Carteret ferry terminal will become one of the stops on a bus route currently operated by New Jersey Transit. The Carteret ferry terminal is only several minutes away from Exit 12 on the New Jersey Turnpike; thus, making the ferry a cost-effective final leg for motorists connecting to New York City from locations in Middlesex County, Union County, Somerset County, Monmouth County and Ocean County.
Recently, Carteret announced two major milestones in the plan to provide ferry service between Carteret and New York City. First, Carteret passed a major hurdle in the construction of the Carteret Ferry Terminal. The New Jersey Department of Transportation notified the Borough that the Interagency Review Committee (IRC) including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recommended approval for the Borough to proceed to the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Carteret Ferry Terminal project. This determination brings the Borough one step closer to receiving $2,213,833 in federal construction funds. Second, The Federal Transit Administration awarded $6 million to New Jersey Transit to purchase a 299-seat passenger ferry that it, in turn, will lease to Carteret for $1 per year, bringing the total federal funding for the project to over $10 million. The ferry boat will be built to Carteret’s specifications. Additional boats will be provided by the operator who will be selected through public bidding.
If you have any questions regarding the development of the Carteret waterfronts or ferry service between Carteret and New York City, please contact William J. Wolf, Esq. at 732-363-0666 or send an email to wwolf@bathweg.com.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years. Mr. Wolf has been certified by the American Institute of Appellate Practice as an appellate specialist.
Prior Attack Noted in Dog Death Case--
Two Dogs Involved in Inlet Terrace Attack Have Previous Record
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As Featured in the Coast Star March 15, 2018
BELMAR — The two pitbulls that police say attacked Belmar resident Debra Buruchian and killed her dog Jessie on Feb. 21 previously attacked another dog and its owner. According to three criminal complaints and their respective charge dispositions, sent to The Coast Star via an Open Public Records Act [OPRA] request made by Ms. Buruchian, on May 23, 2012, summonses were issued to Debra Gannon for violations of 22-8.1, running at large; 22-8.3, property damage; and 22-8.2, leashing, chaining and tethering. According to the 2012 court disposition, Ms. Gannon pleaded guilty to all three counts, resulting in almost $500 in fines and court fees. The criminal complaints were made by Belmar resident Anna Szablowski — since deceased — on May 24, 2012. An affidavit confirming the incident was signed by her brother Walter Szablowski and sent to The Coast Star by Brian McAlindin, the attorney representing Ms. Buruchian. In it, Mr. Szablowski states that on or about May 16, 2012, “While walking her dog on Inlet Terrace accompanied by my then six-year-old niece Sophia Duke, two pit bulls owned by Mark and Debra Gannon ran from the Gannon property and attacked my sister and her dog.” According to the affidavit, Mr. Szablowski lived at 102 Inlet Terrace with his sister at the time, and was present “in open Court when the guilty pleas were entered fol- lowing a discussion between the Prosecutor and the Gannon’s attorney.” Mr. Szablowski also confirmed the details to The Coast Star Wednesday morning. Ms. Szablowski’s son George Duke, whose daughter Sophia was with Ms. Szablowski when she was attacked by the two dogs in 2012, also confirmed the incident. “They jumped the fence and attacked my mom and daughter, the two dogs,” said Mr. Duke. Ms. Buruchian’s case had its first hearing in Belmar Municipal Court Wednesday morning. According to Mr. McAlindin, the court conducted a conference at the request of Municipal Prosecutor Stephen Schueler with Judge Dennis Lavender; Thomas Catley, the attorney representing Mark Gannon; and Mr. McAlindin. “As a result of that conference, the judge has ordered that there be a follow-up conference on March 28, at which time a trial date will be set,” said Mr. McAlindin. According to McAlindin, the Associated Humane Societies [AHS] of Tinton Falls is continuing its investigation, and inter- viewed Ms. Buruchian, Mr. Szablowski and Mr. Duke on Wednesday. According to Veronica Ehrenspeck, AHS general manager, if its a dog that killed another animal or hurt a person more than once, “then a judge might decide [to have the dog euthanized].” On Feb. 21, Ms. Buruchian was walking her 13-year-old miniature schnauzer, Jessie, when they were attacked by the two pitbulls, Earl and Roy. Ms. Buruchian and her sister, Tara Conacon, took Jessie to Garden State Veterinary Specialists, where the miniature schnauzer succumbed to its injuries. Ms. Buruchian was treated for deep lacerations to both her hands at a local urgent care facility. According to the Belmar Police incident report, the two accused dogs are owned by Mark Gannon, of 76 Inlet Terrace, and had leaped over Mr. Gannon’s backyard fence. Mr. Gannon was cited for three charges for each dog: dogs running at large, unli- censed dogs and vicious and potentially dangerous dogs. Neither Mr. Gannon, or his attorney Mr. Catley, could be reached for comment. According to the police report, the two dogs were placed under a 10-day quarantine at the Associated Humane Societies in Tinton Falls — standard protocol when a dog attacks a human to ensure it is not infected with any diseases like rabies, according to Lt. Tom Nuccio, of the Monmouth County SPCA Humane Law Enforce- ment Division. The two dogs were deemed to not have rabies by the Monmouth County Board of Health on Monday, March 5, according to a signed Notice of Bite and Quarantine of Animal form. This was confirmed by Ms. Ehrenspeck. BY GEORGE WOOLSTON |
The Firm participated in a Thanksgiving food drive and helped create and deliver 36 complete dinner baskets to needy families in Ocean County
ABOUT the TRFC Food Drive: Last year, TRFC families raised 228 baskets for those in need in our community. 18 schools and organizations benefited from our clubs generosity. The success of this yearly food drive could not be possible without the commitment of the club teams and the board of TRFC.
This is the 7th year for the TRFC Thanksgiving Food Drive and in the previous 6 years we have provided 1,186 dinner baskets to families in our community.
This is the 7th year for the TRFC Thanksgiving Food Drive and in the previous 6 years we have provided 1,186 dinner baskets to families in our community.
Senior Partner, Lawrence Bathgate, co-chairs the 2017 Points of Light Tribute Awards Dinner
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On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Senior Partner, Lawrence Bathgate, co-chaired the 2017 Points of Light Tribute Awards Dinner at the Embassy of France in Washington, DC.
Points of Light is a global non-profit, organization founded and inspired by President George H. W. Bush, and is the largest organization in the world encouraging and furthering "volunteerism." The Honorees included Ambassador C. Boyden Gray, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, NFL player Coty Sensabaugh & his wife, Dominique Sensabaugh, and wildlife advocates Jack & Suzi Hanna. The event was emceed by Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead news anchor. Neil M. Bush, son of President George H.W. Bush, and his wife Maria, along with His Excellency Gerard Araud, Ambassador of France to the U.S., hosted the black-tie event attended by 300 supporters and raised more than $2,500,000 for the cause. |
Bathgate, Wegener and Wolf Family Law Division recognized for "EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE.”
The Firm is proud to announce recognition from the American Institute Of Family Law Attorneys as a 2017-2018 “10 BEST LAW FIRMS - EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE.”
Middlesex Redevelopment Project
William Wolf of Bathgate Wegener & Wolf, P.C. has been retained by a national real estate developer to represent it in relation to a proposed project in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The developer is currently negotiating with a Middlesex County community to be designated as the redeveloper of the area in which the site is located.
As currently proposed, the project will consist of several buildings containing in excess of 900,000 square feet of warehouse and light industrial space. Those buildings will be supported by improved roads, parking areas, loading zones and trailer storage.
Prior to construction it is anticipated that site remediation may be necessary. In addition to municipal approvals the project will require permits from several other agencies and boards including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”), the Army Corps of Engineers (“ACOE”) and Middlesex County. As designed, the project can be modified to include more sites or less property depending on market needs and other condemnations.
When completed the project will directly and indirectly provide numerous employment opportunities. The project will, therefore, be a catalyst for significant economic benefits beyond Middlesex County and the adjacent counties of Union and Monmouth.
Mr. Wolf has extensive experience in redevelopment, site remediation and governmental approvals. He is currently working on matters involving Carteret, Middlesex County, Freehold, Manalapan and Belmar in Monmouth County and Burlington City.
As currently proposed, the project will consist of several buildings containing in excess of 900,000 square feet of warehouse and light industrial space. Those buildings will be supported by improved roads, parking areas, loading zones and trailer storage.
Prior to construction it is anticipated that site remediation may be necessary. In addition to municipal approvals the project will require permits from several other agencies and boards including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”), the Army Corps of Engineers (“ACOE”) and Middlesex County. As designed, the project can be modified to include more sites or less property depending on market needs and other condemnations.
When completed the project will directly and indirectly provide numerous employment opportunities. The project will, therefore, be a catalyst for significant economic benefits beyond Middlesex County and the adjacent counties of Union and Monmouth.
Mr. Wolf has extensive experience in redevelopment, site remediation and governmental approvals. He is currently working on matters involving Carteret, Middlesex County, Freehold, Manalapan and Belmar in Monmouth County and Burlington City.
Class Action Lawsuit By Borough of Carteret Against FieldTurf
Lawrence E. Bathgate II Receives the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Distinguished Service Award
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Congratulations to Firm Chairman and Founding Partner Lawrence E. Bathgate, II on receiving the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Distinguished Service Award from the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America. The FDR Award was presented to Mr. Bathgate as well as to recipient David Boies, Chairman of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP. This award, named after the the first president of the New York Scouts, is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership.
Senior Partner Lawrence E. Bathgate II Represents Partnerships in $99.5 Million Apartment Complex Sales
Senior Partner, Lawrence E. Bathgate II, represented three (3) related partnerships on the sale of three (3) separate properties in Broward County, Florida for the aggregate sale price of $99.5 million. The Harbour Inn Apartments, a 310 unit rental property in Coral Springs, closed at $48 million. Marsh Harbor, a 168 rental unit property located in Sunrise, closed at $22 million. And, earlier in 2016, the Park Plaza Apartments, a 252 rental unit property in North Lauderdale, closed at $29.5 million. These heritage properties realized sale prices at the upper end of the value range.
Work Begins on Carteret Marina
On July 5, 2016, dredging began on the Carteret marina. The Borough of Carteret obtained the required federal and state permits for the marina after a long and difficult administrative process that included a hard to achieve reversal of the Army Corps of Engineers’ initial refusal to issue the most important permits. The marina consisting of 190 boat slips and related amenities will dramatically enhance the Borough’s existing waterfront park. The marina will provide opportunities for residents of the Borough and Middlesex County to have access to the water which will provide tremendous recreational outlets. The Marina is also likely to act as a catalyst to other waterfront redevelopment such as residential and commercial buildings including retail outlets and restaurants.
The marina is the second major component of the Carteret Waterfront Park. Phase three of that ambitious project will consist of a ferry terminal and related improvements. The ferry services will provide direct access between Carteret and New York City.
Ribbon cutting for the marina was held on July 21, 2016. During the ceremony Mayor Daniel Reiman personally thanked Bill Wolf, a Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf partner, for all of his efforts on behalf of the Borough in the battle with the Army Corps over the federal permits. Mr. Wolf also represents the Borough in relation to the ferry terminal project.
In addition to providing an enjoyable waterfront venue for recreational and marina activities the public received an added benefit. In order to construct the marina the Borough will excavate and remove a massive amount of highly polluted material. Mr. Wolf was an integral part of the team of professionals retained by the Borough to obtain permits and funding from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for that brownfield remediation and redevelopment project.
The Carteret marina and ferry projects are two of the municipal infrastructure and redevelopment projects Mr. Wolf has been retained to handle. In addition to the Carteret projects, Mr. Wolf is currently working on an airport and commercial redevelopment projects in several municipalities in Middlesex County and Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified by the American Institute of Appellate Practice as an appellate specialist.
The marina is the second major component of the Carteret Waterfront Park. Phase three of that ambitious project will consist of a ferry terminal and related improvements. The ferry services will provide direct access between Carteret and New York City.
Ribbon cutting for the marina was held on July 21, 2016. During the ceremony Mayor Daniel Reiman personally thanked Bill Wolf, a Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf partner, for all of his efforts on behalf of the Borough in the battle with the Army Corps over the federal permits. Mr. Wolf also represents the Borough in relation to the ferry terminal project.
In addition to providing an enjoyable waterfront venue for recreational and marina activities the public received an added benefit. In order to construct the marina the Borough will excavate and remove a massive amount of highly polluted material. Mr. Wolf was an integral part of the team of professionals retained by the Borough to obtain permits and funding from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for that brownfield remediation and redevelopment project.
The Carteret marina and ferry projects are two of the municipal infrastructure and redevelopment projects Mr. Wolf has been retained to handle. In addition to the Carteret projects, Mr. Wolf is currently working on an airport and commercial redevelopment projects in several municipalities in Middlesex County and Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified by the American Institute of Appellate Practice as an appellate specialist.
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf Helps to Revive LHS Internship Program
In November 2015, BWW warmly welcomed two interns from the Lakewood High School (LHS) Structured Learning Experience (SLE) program after a 20+ year hiatus of the high school cooperative learning course. The Firm was honored to be an integral part of the revival of this prestigious program. Working with Gay Huggins-Dickey who re-energized the program, BWW provided an internship opportunity to two (2) eligible LHS seniors who had completed their graduation requirements by November 2015.
On May 24, 2016, the inaugural interns, Lorenza Araiza and Alejandra Carrasco, concluded their internship and made a presentation to the LHS coordinator, Gay Huggins Dickey, the BWW Supervising Attorney, Pamela M. Snyder, and student peers about their experience at BWW. During the internship, the inaugural participants assisted lawyers and paralegals in everyday tasks including attendance at client meetings, file closings, case filing and case management, review of deposition transcripts, and the preparation of motion papers, trial exhibits and estate planning documents such as wills and powers of attorney. Supervised and mentored by partner Pamela M. Snyder and her legal assistant Kerry DeAngelis, Alejandra and Lorenza gained a better understanding of the skills and education necessary to be an effective attorney and paralegal.
BWW is proud to be a part of the LHS SLE internship program. The interns, along with the participating attorneys and staff members found this opportunity to be both enlightening and a rewarding experience. We congratulate Alejandra and Lorenza on their upcoming graduation and wish them the best of success in their future endeavors.
On May 24, 2016, the inaugural interns, Lorenza Araiza and Alejandra Carrasco, concluded their internship and made a presentation to the LHS coordinator, Gay Huggins Dickey, the BWW Supervising Attorney, Pamela M. Snyder, and student peers about their experience at BWW. During the internship, the inaugural participants assisted lawyers and paralegals in everyday tasks including attendance at client meetings, file closings, case filing and case management, review of deposition transcripts, and the preparation of motion papers, trial exhibits and estate planning documents such as wills and powers of attorney. Supervised and mentored by partner Pamela M. Snyder and her legal assistant Kerry DeAngelis, Alejandra and Lorenza gained a better understanding of the skills and education necessary to be an effective attorney and paralegal.
BWW is proud to be a part of the LHS SLE internship program. The interns, along with the participating attorneys and staff members found this opportunity to be both enlightening and a rewarding experience. We congratulate Alejandra and Lorenza on their upcoming graduation and wish them the best of success in their future endeavors.
Student Career Day 2016 at Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf with the Lakewood High School PALS (Pupil Assisted Learning) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
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For the fifth consecutive year, on May 5, 2016, Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf welcomed several Lakewood High School students for Career Day. Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf hosted Career Day in conjunction with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and other local area businesses. Students who participated are members of the Lakewood High School PALS (Pupil Assisted Learning) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) programs.
At 8:15 a.m., Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf Partner and Lakewood High School graduate Pamela Snyder, who coordinated the outreach program for BWW, welcomed the students to the Firm. The students started their day with a buffet breakfast served in the Boardroom and presentations by three featured speakers. After welcoming the students, Ms. Snyder began the Career Day program by providing an overview of the legal profession, what lawyers do and the structure of the state and federal legal systems.
Next, Partner Michael M. DiCicco addressed the students. He urged them to follow the advice given to him as a child: “choose a job that you love and you will never work a day in your life.” He explained that the practice of law is an honorable and noble profession – it establishes the rules by which society operates and, citing the creation of the Food and Drug Administration and the Supreme Court’s desegregation opinion in Brown v. Topeka Board of Education, is a vehicle for positive change.
Victoria R. Veni, an associate at the Firm, provided practical advice to the students as to what one needs to do to become a lawyer and options available to finance a law school education. Emphasizing the dedication and hard work necessary to succeed in the legal profession, she shared with the students her experiences as a law student who worked full-time while studying law, a legal intern and a Baltimore County Prosecutor. She then discussed her transition to private practice. Mrs. Veni concluded her portion of the program with the commendation that whatever career path the students ultimately choose, it is important to balance one’s work life and personal life.
The Boardroom session was peppered with questions and observations by the students. Throughout the morning, the students were urged to ask questions and, in turn, were questioned about their perspectives of the law and the legal profession. The students were given tickets to attend games at the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium in recognition of their interest in the law and the Law Firm. At the conclusion of the Boardroom presentations, the students had a guided tour of the Firm with the opportunity to meet other lawyers, paralegals, and staff members, including the Firm’s IT Director, the Firm’s Marketing Consultant and finance office personnel. The students were surprised to learn that a law firm is made up of more than just lawyers.
Following the program at the Firm, the students attended a networking luncheon at Blue Claws Stadium officiated by Lakewood’s Mayor Menashe Miller who reiterated the admonition that there is no substitute for hard work.
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf is honored to participate in Career Day. The program enables prominent local businesses to share their work with dedicated students. The Firm extends its appreciation to Lakewood High School and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce for establishing this outreach program, and thanks all of its attorneys and staff members who participated in Career Day with special thanks to Mrs. Snyder for coordinating the effort for BWW.
Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Wrongful Death Action in Favor of Lakewood Township
In Aaron v. Aponte, Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf successfully represented Lakewood Township in an appeal by a pedestrian who was killed in a one car accident while walking on a roadway under construction.
The New Jersey Appellate Division upheld the dismissal of a wrongful death action filed against Lakewood Township arising out of a tragic motor vehicle fatality. Plaintiffs appealed from orders entered by the lower court dismissing their claims against defendants Katherine Aponte, State of New Jersey, Lakewood Township and Township of Toms River.
On Nov. 11, 2007, at around midnight, the plaintiff Cordell R. Aarons Jr. (decedent) was walking along Route 70 in Toms River, when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Aponte. Officer Christopher Dudzik of the Toms River Police Department conducted an investigation of the accident and issued a report in which he concluded that fault for the collision rested solely with decedent. Officer Dudzik noted that a new lane of vehicular travel was under construction on Route 70, adjacent to the eastbound lane, and it was protected by a line of construction barrels. Officer Dudzik determined that if decedent had been walking in the lane that was under construction, the accident would not have occurred. Officer Dudzik also noted that decedent was wearing all black clothing in an area that was heavily wooded on both sides and had no ambient lighting.
The Appellate Court rejected plaintiffs' argument that the section of the roadway where decedent was struck was in a dangerous condition and found that the lower court properly determined that the roadway was not in a dangerous condition. Decedent was struck while walking in the lane for vehicles, and he would not have been hit if he had been walking in the adjacent unpaved lane, which was under construction and protected by spaced, orange-colored barrels. The record established that the place where decedent was struck was only dangerous when it was not being used with due care, and decedent was not using the property with due care.
While Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf represented a public entity defendant in this matter, the Firm is well versed in representing plaintiffs in wrongful death and all personal injury matters, including those against public entities. Given the special protections afforded to public entities under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, it is important that one retain a law firm familiar with the nuances of asserting claims against public entities and the various immunities and limitations governing claims against such entities.
Please feel free to contact Brian McAlindin, one of our Certified Civil Trial Attorneys, for a complimentary consultation regarding any personal injury action.
The New Jersey Appellate Division upheld the dismissal of a wrongful death action filed against Lakewood Township arising out of a tragic motor vehicle fatality. Plaintiffs appealed from orders entered by the lower court dismissing their claims against defendants Katherine Aponte, State of New Jersey, Lakewood Township and Township of Toms River.
On Nov. 11, 2007, at around midnight, the plaintiff Cordell R. Aarons Jr. (decedent) was walking along Route 70 in Toms River, when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Aponte. Officer Christopher Dudzik of the Toms River Police Department conducted an investigation of the accident and issued a report in which he concluded that fault for the collision rested solely with decedent. Officer Dudzik noted that a new lane of vehicular travel was under construction on Route 70, adjacent to the eastbound lane, and it was protected by a line of construction barrels. Officer Dudzik determined that if decedent had been walking in the lane that was under construction, the accident would not have occurred. Officer Dudzik also noted that decedent was wearing all black clothing in an area that was heavily wooded on both sides and had no ambient lighting.
The Appellate Court rejected plaintiffs' argument that the section of the roadway where decedent was struck was in a dangerous condition and found that the lower court properly determined that the roadway was not in a dangerous condition. Decedent was struck while walking in the lane for vehicles, and he would not have been hit if he had been walking in the adjacent unpaved lane, which was under construction and protected by spaced, orange-colored barrels. The record established that the place where decedent was struck was only dangerous when it was not being used with due care, and decedent was not using the property with due care.
While Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf represented a public entity defendant in this matter, the Firm is well versed in representing plaintiffs in wrongful death and all personal injury matters, including those against public entities. Given the special protections afforded to public entities under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, it is important that one retain a law firm familiar with the nuances of asserting claims against public entities and the various immunities and limitations governing claims against such entities.
Please feel free to contact Brian McAlindin, one of our Certified Civil Trial Attorneys, for a complimentary consultation regarding any personal injury action.
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf Joins The Lakewood High School Career Fair 2016
This April, for the fourth year in a row, Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf was honored to participate in a Career Fair held at Lakewood High School and sponsored by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. We were excited to welcome 260 high school juniors and seniors to educate the students with information to prepare them for a career in the legal field. BWW was happy to be part of this collaborative effort to show Lakewood students an opportunity they have for future employment in their hometown.
Borough of Carteret Appoints BWW as Special Redevelopment Counsel
The Firm has been retained to represent the Borough as Special Redevelopment Counsel for the Washington/Cooke Street Project. The Firm’s effort will be led by partner, Michael DiCicco.
Lawrence Bathgate Manages Sale of Apartment Complex
Partner, Lawrence E. Bathgate, II, managed the sale process on behalf of the Owner for $29.5MM of a 252 unit complex in North Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.
AI Dispute Names Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf Best Complex Business Litigation – New Jersey In 2016 Dispute Resolution Awards
William J. Wolf was notified by AI Dispute (“AI”) that Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C. (“BWW”) was designated as a winner in the 2016 Dispute Resolution Awards. Based on Mr. Wolf’s commercial and business mediation practice, BWW was named Best Complex Business Litigation – New Jersey. AI is an international publisher of business-focused journals.
According to AI, “the 2016 Dispute Resolution Awards highlight the work carried out by the main players in this fiercely competitive market”. In selecting BWW as Best in Complex Business Litigation – New Jersey, AI used “an in-house process of review and research … [to] reward the most respected litigators, arbitrators and mediators across a variety of industries.”
Mr. Wolf began his mediation practice in 2001. During the past 15 years he has mediated hundreds of matters. Those mediations were primarily focused on business, commercial, real estate and estate disputes.
Mr. Wolf is available to assist counsel and their clients throughout New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia in resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration. Mr. Wolf frequently assists judges and attorneys manage complex litigation by serving as a special master.
According to AI, “the 2016 Dispute Resolution Awards highlight the work carried out by the main players in this fiercely competitive market”. In selecting BWW as Best in Complex Business Litigation – New Jersey, AI used “an in-house process of review and research … [to] reward the most respected litigators, arbitrators and mediators across a variety of industries.”
Mr. Wolf began his mediation practice in 2001. During the past 15 years he has mediated hundreds of matters. Those mediations were primarily focused on business, commercial, real estate and estate disputes.
Mr. Wolf is available to assist counsel and their clients throughout New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia in resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration. Mr. Wolf frequently assists judges and attorneys manage complex litigation by serving as a special master.
PERMITS FOR MARINA
The Borough of Carteret, in Middlesex County, applied to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for the necessary permits to build a municipal marina. ACOE initially denied the permit. The Borough retained Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C. to file an appeal. William J. Wolf, Esq., a Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf partner, argued the appeal on behalf of the Borough. As a result of that appeal the denial of the permit was reversed and the matter was remanded for additional consideration of the merits of the marina permits.
ACOE completed its review of the marina application during the summer of 2015, but could not continue with the review process until the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a waterfront development permit and related environmental certifications. Mr. Wolf represented the Borough throughout the NJDEP administrative process. On November 20, 2015, NJDEP issued that permit. It is anticipated that ACOE will finish its review and be in a position to make a final decision on its permits in the near future. Read More
ACOE completed its review of the marina application during the summer of 2015, but could not continue with the review process until the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a waterfront development permit and related environmental certifications. Mr. Wolf represented the Borough throughout the NJDEP administrative process. On November 20, 2015, NJDEP issued that permit. It is anticipated that ACOE will finish its review and be in a position to make a final decision on its permits in the near future. Read More
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf Named 2016 Boutique Real Estate Law Firm Of The Year In New Jersey By Corporate INTL
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf was named Boutique Real Estate Law Firm of the Year in New Jersey by the 2016 Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL presents awards annually for preeminence among the leading advisers and financiers in an array of countries and continents. The awards are voted on by the 70,000 member monthly readership of Corporate INTL magazine, all of which are either investors in business, company leaders of advisers for global businesses as well as INTL’s database of over 250,000 CFOs, CEOs and Directors of public and private businesses around the world.
Michael DiCicco Represents Jersey Mike’s In Financing Transaction
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf partner, Michael DiCicco represented New Jersey based Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc., in obtaining financing from a major national bank. Jersey Mike’s, one of the nation’s fastest growing restaurant chains, has earmarked the financing to continue its business expansion. The restaurant chain plans to open new stores in New Jersey and in other states including New York, Florida and North Carolina. Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C., represented Jersey Mike’s in negotiations to secure the financing and during the closing of the transaction.
Farmland Preserved For Public Open Space
William J. Wolf, of the law firm of Bathgate Wegener & Wolf, P.C., provided legal representation in relation to the preservation of approximately 22 acres of land in the New York – New Jersey Harbor Estuary area. That very significant parcel of property, known as the Hauser Farm, was conveyed, on June 1, 2012, by the Fiorino family to Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County. Funding for that acquisition was provided by many sources including MonmouthCounty, the State of New Jersey, AberdeenTownship, The New York – New Jersey Baykeeper, The Trust for Public Land, and the Monmouth Conservation Foundation. Read More
AIA New Jersey Guidebook 150 Best Buildings And Places: One Airport Road
One Airport Road, Lakewood, New Jersey, the professional office building designed by Noboru Kobayashi, and the location of Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, has been included in the American Institute of Architects New Jersey Guidebook listing the 150 best buildings and places in New Jersey. The spare and elegant design is made up of pure geometric forms that recall both Shinto temples and the Louis Khan Bath House in Ewing Township. The complex consists of nine square pavilions of ascending dimension offset from each other on diagonal axes. The pavilions are capped with steeply pitched pyramidal roofs covered by wood shingles. The roofs are supported on regularly spaced wood columns with large glass windows between them. The windows sit on a solid plinth sheathed with flush board, horizontal siding. The siding is pierced at regular intervals by wall mounted HVAC units that project slightly from the surface. The roofs have built in gutters that collect rain water and direct it through scuppers into the reflecting ponds from which the pavilions rise. The building is bordered by a landscaped berm that encloses a manicured lawn on the sides and the back of the site. The u-shaped drive and parking area give access to a flagstone terrace, which creates a quiet and enclosed entry sequence to the building.
William J. Wolf Named Senior Fellow Of Litigation Counsel Of America
William J. Wolf, of the law firm Bathgate Wegener & Wolf, P.C., has been named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Mr. Wolf is a litigator in the firm’s commercial litigation section. He has represented numerous clients in both federal and state courts and has argued cases before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mr. Wolf regularly represents domestic and international companies in complex commercial, employment and environmental litigation and in regulatory matters involving state and federal administrative agencies such as Army Corps of Engineers, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. Senior Fellow status in the society is reserved for advanced commitment to and support of the LCA, Diversity Law Institute and Trial Law Institute. The LCA is aggressively diverse in its composition. Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA represents the best in law among its membership. The number of Fellowships has been kept at an exclusive limit by design, allowing qualifications, diversity and inclusion to align effectively, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. Fellows are generally at the partner or shareholder level, or are independent practitioners with recognized experience and accomplishment. In addition, the LCA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified, by the American Institute of Appellate Practice, as an appellate specialist.
The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. Senior Fellow status in the society is reserved for advanced commitment to and support of the LCA, Diversity Law Institute and Trial Law Institute. The LCA is aggressively diverse in its composition. Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA represents the best in law among its membership. The number of Fellowships has been kept at an exclusive limit by design, allowing qualifications, diversity and inclusion to align effectively, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. Fellows are generally at the partner or shareholder level, or are independent practitioners with recognized experience and accomplishment. In addition, the LCA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.
Mr. Wolf is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has been designated as a Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent® for many years and he was selected to be listed in the Best Attorneys of America. Mr. Wolf has been certified, by the American Institute of Appellate Practice, as an appellate specialist.
