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Although my firm practices in several different fields of law, my expertise is primarily in Mortgage Foreclosure Defense,Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Mortgage loan modification. In terms of divorce law, I have a unique prospective from both my personal and professional experience that few other attorneys can match. To me, each case is personal, each client is a person, never just a file number.
Practice Areas
- Foreclosure Defense
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Area
- Estate,Trust and Asset Protection
Fees
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Free Consultation
Free 30 min consultation on all non-immigration matters. If an extensive meeting is required, any consultation fee would be deducted from the retainer, when you retain. The consultation fee for Immigration matters is $200.00. If you retain my firm to represent you, the consultation fee will be deducted. -
Contingent Fees
Hybrid flat fee and contingent fees are available only for Surplus Funds cases, where the funds are held by the State Court. Also foreclosure of mechanic liens (where there is no dispute about the validity of the lien). -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly rates range from $400 to $600 per hour. State Court trial matters range from $400 to $550. per hour. Federal Court (except for Bankruptcy Court matters) are $600.00 per hour. Payments must be made by a retainer and an hourly rate after that. Payment must be in cash, check or Zelle transfer or wire transfer.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
- 2nd Circuit
- 3rd Circuit
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Member
- NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
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- Still active for 39 years.
- American Bar association
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- This will keep being renewed.
Education
- New York Law School
- J.D. (1982) | Law
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- Completed 3 year program in 2.5 years.
- State University of New York - Buffalo
- B.A. (1978) | Political Science & Psychology
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Professional Associations
- New Jersey State Bar  # 010241984
- Member
- Current
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Boyer Coffy, LLC.
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2556 Questions Answered
- Q. A constable has stop by my house twice while I, was out ,I have not been arrested what can he want?
- A: The Constable is coming to serve you with legal pleadings of some type. You are not going to be arrested. You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney to protect your rights. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
- Q. Can my son sell "his half" of my mother/daughter single family home to a non-relative without my consent.
- A: This situation will require a consultation with an experienced civil litigation attorney to sort through all this. You should expect to pay for about 1/2 an hour of attorney time to obtain the advice and best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
- Q. A contractor is currently taking advantage of my parents. What are their legal options?
- A: I have handled a significant number of these cases. The contractor is in violation of the New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Act, and there by also the New Jersey Statute of Frauds and most importantly the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (which provides for triple damages and attorneys fees) and and the Federal Magnusson- Moss Warranty Act. Based on the facts that you have supplied this looks like a winning solid case. However, you or your mother at all times would be responsible for her own retainer and legal fees. I have handled cases exactly like this to a large case involving a contractor involved in construction at Newark Liberty Airport. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember ... Read More
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