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Whether you are looking for a team of Newton employment attorneys or a Sussex County family lawyer, you want an advocate who will respond to your specific concerns. At the law offices of Morris, Downing & Sherred, we provide our clients with the personalized attention they deserve and the resources they need to get real results. For more than a century, we have been dedicated to helping our clients address a full range of legal challenges.

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As one the largest, most experienced law firms in Sussex County, we have built a multidisciplinary practice designed to meet the complex legal needs of individuals, families and businesses across northern New Jersey.

  • Family law: We handle a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property settlements, post-divorce modifications, domestic violence, adoption, paternity and pre-nuptial agreements.
  • Personal injury: If you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, slip-and-fall accident or as the result of a defective or dangerous product, we can help.
  • Employment law: We represent employees who have been the victims of workplace discrimination or harassment. We also handle whistleblower claims. We serve businesses in the creation of fair employment practices and procedures.
  • Medical malpractice: Our firm handles a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including birth injuries, surgical errors, the failure to diagnose and emergency room errors.
  • DWI and traffic violations: From speeding tickets to drunk driving and driving on a suspended or revoked license charges, we can protect your rights.
  • Workers' compensation: Every injured worker is entitled to medical and financial benefits through workers' compensation, but not every worker gets what they deserve.
  • Disability claims: If you are no longer able to work because of a disability, we can help you get the SSD or SSDI benefits you need.
  • Estate planning and administration: We can help you use wills, trusts and powers of attorney to create the right estate plan. We also handle probate administration.
  • Corporate and business law: From entity selection and formation to commercial contracts and business transactions, we can help you grow your business.
  • Commercial and complex litigation: We have the experience and resources to handle the most complex litigation, including intellectual property disputes, corporate liability, class action litigation and multi-jurisdiction disputes in Sussex County.
  • Environmental law and litigation: Our environmental law team can guide you through the maze of environmental regulatory requirements, cleanup of contamination caused by hazardous substances, CERCLA and Spill Act litigation, as well as business obligations under ISRA and the implications of the Site Remediation Reform Act.
  • Zoning, land use and real estate: Drafting purchase and sale agreements, overseeing commercial and residential closings, appearing before zoning and planning boards, and litigating boundary disputes, we can handle all of your real estate concerns.

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Offering sound legal guidance, experienced representation and individual attention, our attorneys are ready to help you met your immediate needs and long-term goals. Contact our Newton offices today or call us at 973-383-2700 to schedule a confidential consultation and learn more.

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Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP
1 Main Street
Newton, NJ 07860

Phone: 973-383-2700
Toll Free: 800-FYI-2700
Fax: 973-383-3510
Newton Law Office

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