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100 Years of Fighting for Paterson (and how much has changed…)

When our firm first opened its doors in Paterson, the city was known as "Silk City," the proud heart of America's silk manufacturing industry. Mill workers filled the streets, the Great Falls powered our industries, and horse-drawn carriages were still…

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The First 48 Hours After Your New Jersey Car Accident: A Critical Guide

When you've been in a car accident in New Jersey, the first two days are crucial for protecting both your health and your legal rights. After serving our Northern New Jersey community for over a century, we've seen how these…

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Protecting Yourself After a Slip and Fall: Essential Steps You Need to Take

In our decades of serving Northern New Jersey, we've seen how a simple slip and fall can turn someone's life upside down. While no one expects to be involved in such an accident, knowing what to do in those crucial…

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What’s the real difference?

One of the main questions we get asked by our clients (and even our friends) is "What's the real difference between a law firm like  Raff and Raff and the lawyers I see on TV or on the billboards?" We…

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Lessons from Tom Brady’s divorce:  How to get divorced very quickly

As we all know, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were recently divorced.  It was clearly a newsworthy event as both spouses are famous public figures.  But what was most shocking about the news was the fact that they got divorced…

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If I took Tylenol during pregnancy and now my child has ADHD, Autism, hyperactivity disorder, or another behavioral disorder, can I sue?  

The short answer is yes. As far back as 2012, researchers published studies that found sustained use of tylenol during the second and third trimester of pregnancy increased the chances that a child would develop ADHD, Autism, or a related…

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What should I do if my child’s mother won’t let me see my child?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Photo by Nenad Stojkovic, per Creative Commons License, no changes being made. Every week, potential clients contact me and explain that they are no longer dating their child’s mother, and the mother is no…

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WHY THE AMOUNT OF MEDICAL COVERAGE ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE IS SO IMPORTANT

If you own a car, please do not select $15,000 in medical (PIP coverage). What's that you say? You don't know how much medical coverage you have? Well, it's time to look at your policy right away (or least until…

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CHECKLIST: Things to do, and not to do, after a car accident Copy

Updated Sept 30, 2021 Unfortunately, good drivers may be not unable to avoid the negligent actions of others. You should be prepared in the event of an auto accident and take the necessary steps to protect yourself should an accident…

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How can I lower my child support?

Many clients come to us asking if they can lower their New Jersey child support payments. In most cases, the client is subject to a child support order and they either cannot afford to make the payments or they feel…

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