Mark has negotiated and closed numerous complex business transactions and served as counsel to mid-sized businesses and public corporations in various industries and professions, often working with in-house counsel. His practice also includes succession planning for businesses, conservatorships and guardianships, and the representation of Executors, beneficiaries, corporations and business partners in litigation matters.
5. Municipal court cases involving DWI, refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test, disorderly persons, domestic violence, and other matters that involve a reasonable likelihood of a jail sentence or loss or suspension of license.
Fraud
Theft
Identity Theft
Drafted/advised on HIPAA and non-HIPPA identity theft issues, compliance programs (required and non-required), risk assessment programs/matters
Operating a business is no longer simple. Was it ever? If you’re involved in setting up a New Jersey or New York business, attorneys with significant experience in these states are essential to virtually every aspect of the legal process. What may seem like a straight forward business transaction today may become an expensive legal wrangle tomorrow. As a long-standing business and corporate law firm we truly understand the importance of setting up and maintaining a business entity correctly right from the get-go.
Mergers and Acquisitions
A full range of business and corporate services for all types of corporate and commercial transactions including legal advice for mergers and acquisitions, complex business transactions and financing.
Business Disputes
Business Transactions
He is well-versed in the fields of Land Use, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Financing, complex title matters, commercial leasing and other sophisticated commercial transactions.
Limited Liability Companies
Attorneys in this department also work on the creation and maintenance of business entities, including corporations (both C type and Sub-Chapter S), Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Sole Proprietorships. We do extensive work in the area of commercial leasing.
For over twenty-one years Tom Wells and his associates at Wells, Jaworski & Liebman have represented our agency on a host of matters. Their responsiveness, caring and breadth of expertise is first rate as is their grasp of the unique dynamics of the non-profit sector. Whether the issue is estate and trusts, real estate matters, employment or general liability their guidance and counsel have been rock solid. The peace-of-mind provided by having a quality firm upon which to rely is priceless. That we are a non-profit and a relatively modest client and we have the level of service we receive is extraordinary and speaks volumes to this firm's commitment to the community and our sector. I am grateful to Tom and all the staff at WJ&L for their many years of counsel, their generous support of vulnerable children and families as donors, as partners in building a stronger community and also as friends.
Construction Litigation
Preeminent zoning attorneys with extensive experience in sophisticated environmental matters, construction issues, zoning laws, land use law, and anticipated future land use.
Real Estate Transactions
Andrew’s practice is concentrated in land use and planning, development and commercial real estate transactions. His representation encompasses all aspects of the development process from the initial planning stages to approvals at the Municipal, County and State levels. Andrew has successfully appeared before land use boards throughout New Jersey handling a wide array of site plan and variance applications. Andrew also has experience successfully representing Municipal land use boards.
Eminent Domain
The first thing people think of when they hear words “condemnation” or “eminent domain” is the government’s ability to take […]
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Our office has a well established expertise in the areas of Land Use and Zoning in New Jersey. Partner, Stuart D. Liebman, serves as the attorney for the Glen Rock Zoning Board of Adjustment. Partner, Tom Wells, chairs the Bristol, Vermont Planning Commission.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Jameson joined our team in 2021 and chairs the firm’s Litigation department. Jameson’s practice covers all facets of general litigation, including appellate practice, with a focus on commercial and contract disputes, land use and development, real estate and construction matters, commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters, estate litigation, and municipal court matters. Jameson also represents both developers and objectors before local planning and zoning boards, and frequently represents parties in actions in lieu of prerogative writs challenging local land use decisions and other actions taken by municipal governing bodies. Jameson also serves as counsel to planning and zoning boards in Northern New Jersey. For more information on the types of cases Jameson handles, please review our Litigation Page.
Property Damage
Litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes, probate and estate litigation, appellate practice, actions in lieu of prerogative writs, land use/title disputes, real estate litigation, property damage litigation, construction litigation, landlord/tenant matters, commercial tax appeals, and various other matters.
Sarah has practiced in a Bergen County law firm, concentrating in Elder Law, and advising in estate planning, special needs planning and Medicaid planning. She has conducted various Surrogate proceedings throughout New Jersey and assisted various clients secure Medicaid benefits. Sarah is excited to counsel her clients in protecting their assets, planning for the future, and leaving a legacy for their loved ones. She believes in strong client communication, attention-to-detail and compassionate service.
Wells Law is a sophisticated New Jersey commercial law firm with substantial expertise in the areas of land use, litigation, real estate, business, corporate & commercial law, and tax, trusts & estate planning. ``Our attorneys enjoy strong working relationships with our clients. We are particularly proud of our problem-solving ability and unflappable approach to any challenge.`` - Tom Wells
Wills
Gary S. Poplaski practices in the Real Estate Department, the Business, Corporate & Commercial Department and the Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Department with the firm. He focuses in the areas of commercial and residential real estate including leasing, sale and purchase closings and commercial lending representing various lenders as well as Will preparation, Healthcare Proxies and Living Wills, Power of Attorneys, Trust Instruments, and Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Gary assists clients with business agreements, contract preparation and review, sale and acquisition of businesses, corporate and business entity formations, and non-profit entity formations. He also has intellectual property and information technology experience representing companies and individuals in trademark and copyright matters as well as licensing, non-compete, and non-disclosure agreements.
Trusts
A Special Needs Trust (“SNT”) is a trust created for a disabled beneficiary with the specific purpose of supplementing government […] Read more
Power of Attorney
Our attorneys design estate plans to protect our clients’ assets, and assist in the transfer of wealth to the younger generations, with minimum tax implication. We use both complex and simple planning techniques that address the individual needs of our clients. Our team prepares wills, living wills and durable powers of attorney, revocable “living” trust agreements, irrevocable trust agreements, family limited partnerships, corporations, charitable trusts and foundations and other trusts that leverage gift tax transfers.
Tax, Trusts, and Estates • Business and Corporate Tax Planning • Estate and Business • Litigation • Residential and Commercial Real Estate • General Corporate/Business Counseling