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Selling a home in New Jersey? Seller disclosure laws require you to reveal known defects, even in as-is sales. Learn what the law demands, common pitfalls, and how Lamont Law can protect you throughout the process.

An operating agreement is one of the most important documents your New Jersey LLC can have. Learn why NJ law doesn't require one but you still need it, key provisions to include, and how Lamont Law can help you get your business on solid legal ground.

Choosing the right business entity in New Jersey is one of the most important decisions you will make as a business owner. Learn how LLCs, corporations, and partnerships differ under NJ law, and how Lamont Law can help you select the best structure for your goals.

Your trademark is one of your most valuable business assets. Learn how to protect your brand in New Jersey through federal and state registration, enforcement strategies, and proactive legal planning. Contact Lamont Law for experienced intellectual property guidance.

Non-compete agreements in New Jersey must meet strict enforceability standards. Learn how NJ courts evaluate these restrictive covenants, what employers need to draft properly, and what employees should know before signing. Contact Lamont Law for experienced non-compete guidance.

New Jersey contractors face serious legal risks under the Consumer Fraud Act and HICRA. Learn practical steps for NJ contractor lawsuit protection, from proper contracts and licensing to documentation and insurance strategies that keep you out of court.

Scaling your small business in New Jersey? Learn the essential legal protections every NJ business owner needs, from entity formation and contracts to employment compliance and intellectual property. Peter J. Lamont, Esq. explains how to grow without legal blind spots.

New Jersey businesses face common contract issues including vague terms, unenforceable non-competes, missing dispute resolution clauses, and verbal agreements. Learn how to protect your business with practical guidance from Peter J. Lamont, Esq., a Bergen County contracts attorney with over 20 years of experience.

When the opposing party refuses to produce documents, answer interrogatories, or comply with discovery obligations, it can stall your entire case. This post explains the tools New Jersey courts provide to force compliance, including motions to compel, sanctions, and adverse inference instructions.

Escrow deposit disputes are one of the most common conflicts in New Jersey residential real estate. Learn what causes them, how interpleader actions work, and how to protect your deposit whether you are the buyer or the seller.

Not every bad review is protected speech. Learn when a negative online review crosses the line into defamation under New Jersey law and what steps small business owners can take to fight back.

Verbal agreements are one of the most common sources of business disputes in New Jersey. Learn why handshake deals fail and what every small business owner should do instead.

When a customer refuses to pay your invoice, New Jersey law gives you options. Learn the legal steps to collect what you are owed, from demand letters to small claims court and beyond.

Construction disputes in New Jersey can involve defective workmanship, contractor licensing violations, mechanic's liens, and more. Learn about your legal options and how the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont can help protect your property and your investment.

Real estate litigation in New Jersey can involve title disputes, seller disclosure claims, boundary conflicts, and zoning challenges. Learn about the most common real estate disputes in NJ and how an experienced attorney can protect your property rights. Contact Lamont Law for trusted real estate litigation representation in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey.

When a business partner breaches a contract, knowing your legal rights is critical. This guide explains the types of breach of contract claims in New Jersey, the steps you should take to protect your interests, and the damages you may be entitled to recover. Contact Lamont Law for a consultation.

Need to remove someone from a house deed in New Jersey? Whether you're going through a divorce, buying out a co-owner, or settling an estate, this step-by-step guide explains the legal process, required documents, and how an experienced NJ real estate attorney can help protect your property rights.

Dying without a will in New Jersey means the state — not you — decides who inherits your assets. Learn how NJ intestacy laws affect your spouse, children, and property, and why having a will is essential. Peter Lamont, Esq. explains what happens to your estate under New Jersey law.

Personal guarantees show up in commercial leases and vendor credit accounts more often than most business owners expect. They also get signed far too casually, often buried in a lease exhibit, a credit application, or a short “standard” addendum that looks routine. Once signed, a personal guarantee can convert what you thought was a business obligation into personal exposure that follows you even after the business is struggling, the relationship has soured, or the company no

A default judgment is a court judgment entered against a defendant who did not respond to a lawsuit in time. In plain terms, the case moves forward without that defendant participating, and the plaintiff can obtain a judgment that carries the same force as any other judgment. In New Jersey civil cases, default practice is governed primarily by Rule 4:43, and the consequences can be immediate and serious once judgment is entered and collection tools become available.