Dedicated to Excellence in Legal Representation
As one of largest, most experienced law firm in Sussex County, Morris, Downing & Sherred has built a multidisciplinary practice designed to meet the complex legal needs of our clients in northern New Jersey and to help address a full range of legal challenges in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Our skilled attorneys offer sound legal guidance, experienced representation and individual attention to our clients' immediate needs and long-term goals. Our firm has a record of excellence in personalized, dedicated service that stretches back more than a century.
We assist clients in a broad range of the important issues that confront individuals, families or businesses in North Jersey, such as:
- Family Law: Including divorce, child custody, child support, division of property, domestic violence, adoption, paternity and civil unions
- Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation: Including car and truck accidents, product liability, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, nursing home negligence, on-the-job injuries and wrongful death
- Medical Malpractice: Including surgical errors, birth injuries, misdiagnosis, emergency room mistakes and medication errors
- Estate Planning & Administration: Including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and representation in the probate process
- Zoning, Land Use & Real Estate Matters: Including purchase or sale agreements, commercial and residential closings, real estate development, and boundary line disputes
- Municipal Court DWI/DUI & Traffic Violations: Including drunk driving, speeding tickets and driving on a suspended or revoked license
- Employment Law: Including discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, alleged violations of NJLAD, ADA and FMLA, and consultation regarding employment practices and procedures
- Business & Corporate Law: Including entity selection and formation, commercial contracts, business transactions and disputes arising out of restrictive covenants
- Commercial & Complex Litigation: Including disputes regarding the purchase or sale of assets, intellectual property disputes, matters of corporate liability in class action litigation, and the resolution of dual-party, multi-party and multi-jurisdiction disputes venued in Sussex County or elsewhere in North Jersey
- Environmental Law & Litigation: Including environmental remediation matters, CERCLA (Superfund) litigation and claims filed under New Jersey's Spill Act
Personal injury and medical malpractice clients receive free consultations and, if necessary, home or hospital visits. We accept personal injury and medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that there will be no up-front legal fees for you to pay. We only get paid a fee when we recover compensation for our client's injuries or the loss of a loved one.
Serving Sussex County & Community for More Than 100 Years
From experienced defense in first-offense DWI/DUI to the representation of major corporations involved in environmental litigation, our firm has earned a reputation for results and a real commitment to protecting the rights and advocating the interests of clients large and small.
Call Morris, Downing & Sherred at (973) 786-1451 or send us an e-mail today to schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer at our offices in Newton, New Jersey. We offer flexible meeting schedules and reply promptly to any after-hours phone or e-mail messages.
