Practice Areas
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC is a full service law firm providing a broad range of professional services to individuals, family-run businesses, small and mid-sized entities that need assistance with today’s demanding business environment. Below is a list of our general practice areas. You may click on the appropriate link for more information:
Civil Litigation (General/Commercial/Business)
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC provides legal expertise to individuals, family-run businesses, small and mid-sized entities in various litigation matters before the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, as well as various alternative dispute forums such as mediation and arbitration. Our litigators are aggressive and prepared to defend your interests or vindicate your rights in court, yet are aware of the costs involved in litigation. We always communicate with our clients to establish an efficient, cost-effective and result-oriented approach for achieving the client's goal. There is no "one-size" fits all approach. When it's in our client's best interest, we seek to resolve business disputes in a timely and efficient manner; however, we are always prepared to take a case to trial when necessary.
- Contract Disputes;
- Construction Litigation;
- Consumer Fraud Actions and Deceptive Practices;
- Employment Litigation;
- Intellectual Property Actions;
- Lease Disputes (Commercial and Residential); and
- Partnership/Shareholder Disputes.
We handle various types of business and commercial matters such as:
Our firm has the capabilities and resources needed to handle highly complex litigation as well as typical business disputes, but no less important legal and commercial issues.
Municipal Court, DWI & Traffic Violations
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC provides legal expertise to any individual unfortunate enough to find themselves before a Municipal Court in the State of New Jersey. Varying widely, the Municipal Courts are the face of New Jersey's justice system and responsible for administering and adjudicating traffic violations, disorderly person and petty disorderly person offenses ("misdemeanors"), and violations of local ordinances. Also, other serious offenses such as driving while intoxicated, driving while under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, and refusal to submit to an Alcotest machine are litigated before the Municipal Courts.
Our attorneys take the necessary legal actions to either defeat the charges or minimize the penalties associated with a traffic, disorderly persons, or ordinance conviction. When it is in your best interest, we may be able to plea bargain your charges; however, in so doing, we will closely analyze and dissect the State's case to provide you with the best defenses possible before entering into a plea. Our firm handles the following areas of municipal practice:
- Building Code Violations;
- Bad Checks and Forgery;
- Disorderly Conduct;
- Drug Possession;
- Simple Assault and Harassment;
- Municipal Ordinance Violations;
- Motor Vehicle, Traffic and Parking Tickets;
- Driving While Suspended;
- Driving While Intoxicated/Driving Under the Influence; and
- Refusal to Submit to Alcotest machine.
We have substantial experience in all traffic cases that can lead to license revocation and suspension by the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles Commission. We are ready to assist commercial drivers, couriers, and other workers who depend on their drivers' license for their livelihood. In addition to handling your underlying traffic matters, our attorneys can assist in the State's administrative hearings that may affect your driving privileges.
We take an aggressive and strategic approach to assert your rights and are committed to raise all available defenses on your behalf.
Real Estate (Residential & Commercial)
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC is dedicated to representing both commercial and residential clients in all types of real estate transactions, ranging from a first-time home buyer to a sophisticated real estate investor. Our real estate department, led by Anthony Di Maggio, serves our clients throughout all of northern and central New Jersey.
As you may know, purchasing and/or selling a home can be a momentous occasion and the most important investment of a lifetime. From your initial consultation to the closing of the transaction, let us help you avoid the potential pitfalls that can cost you time and money. In today's complex real estate market, you need an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about recent industry trends, environmental issues and changes in the financial market to achieve a smooth, timely closing.
Our attorneys are skilled in the many facets of real estate transactions, including single and multi-family sales, commercial sales, short sales as well as the drafting and negotiating of commercial and residential leases, mortgages, promissory notes, guarantees and many other real estate agreements. Additionally, our attorneys can facilitate with your refinancing opportunities. We assist clients in the various aspects of a real estate transaction including:
- Preparation of the purchase agreement;
- Drafting and negotiation of various contract terms;
- Review of the contract during the "3-day attorney review" period;
- Review of home inspection reports and negotiation of inspection issues;
- Examination of title searches and pursue the satisfaction of claims;
- Review of lender's mortgage commitment conditions and closing documents;
- Preparation of closing documents;
- Recording of deed and mortgage; and
- Disbursement of funds at closing.
In addition to the above, we serve as the central point of communication for all of the parties including the real estate agents, lender, title insurance agency and other party's attorney. Since the contract is a legal document that binds the rights and obligations of each party, we provide you with a full understanding of your responsibilities and the legal effects of your decisions in each and every step of the transaction. In the event a transaction becomes problematic, an experienced attorney can offer you sound legal advice to help avoid future legal issues. The involvement of a knowledgeable attorney will ensure that your personal and legal interests are well protected.
Mr. Di Maggio is personally committed to assisting you with all of your real estate needs.
Collection Law
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC provides knowledgeable legal counseling when representing debtors, creditors, businesses and individuals in a wide range of debt collection issues and disputes. Our attorneys, not data clerks, personally review, investigate and analyze your specific collection matter. We provide systematic follow-up calls, debtor demand letters, strict compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Act and verification of debtor asset information. We will draft and file the legal documents essential to the recovery process including complaints, motions, proof hearings, subpoenas, asset and bank account levies, wage executions and various post-judgment creditor remedies.
Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and business experience to help minimize your outstanding accounts receivable, maximize collectability, recover costs and expenses and obtain fast results. We vigorously protect our client's rights and financial interests when disputing or attempting to collect on a contractual obligation, promissory note or commercial loan. We also provide pre-litigation strategies that minimize the risk of financial loss and litigation. In this complex business environment, our clients will benefit in having an experienced attorney pursue their debt collections. Our firm handles the following areas of debt collection:
- Recovery of small business debt;
- Litigation of commercial accounts receivables;
- Enforcement of promissory notes and guarantees;
- Enforcement of defaulted commercial loans; and
- Enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments.
Although our attorneys are persistent and aggressive, they always remain professional and ethical during their ongoing effort to negotiate and resolve your matter. When your letters and phone calls have failed and you need help, let our firm assist you in getting back to business.
Wills & Trusts
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC provides estate planning to individuals and families. Our estate planning attorneys, led by Anthony Di Maggio, always listen to a client's needs and concerns before developing a sound strategy to preserve their individual wealth. Each estate plan is created with the intention of minimizing the impact of state and federal taxation on their assets.
Our attorneys will assist in the preparation of various estate documents including:
- Last Will and Testament to memorialize an individual's wishes;
- Trust Agreements to ensure personal and family interests in the future;
- Powers of Attorney to permit the effective management of assets and personal affairs;
- Advance medical directives to instruct healthcare providers in the event of incapacity;
- Counseling to heirs/fiduciaries in fulfilling their specific duties under the will; and
- Advising executors and administrators on probating the estate.
We represent each client with an emphasis on compassion due to the importance and sensitive nature of estate planning. Let us help you create a strong estate plan that will ensure your personal and family interests in the future.
Corporate & Business
The Law Offices of Anthony Di Maggio, LLC provides responsive, practical services to middle market companies and closely-held companies, emerging start-ups and high net worth individuals on a broad range of matters. We represent businesses and the people who run them. We
- Plan and implement mergers and acquisitions for sellers and buyers;
- Form, govern and dissolve corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships;
- Draft contracts relating to the production, sale and leasing of assets;
- Provide all aspects of counseling for the closely-held and publicly traded business;
- Structure and negotiate for debt and equity financing;
- Assist in the resolution of business disputes among entities, business owners or others through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.
The firm proudly assists clients throughout northern and central New Jersey handling matters in the following counties: Morris, Union, Essex, Bergen, Somerset, Hudson, Passaic, Warren, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Sussex. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.