Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Very recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court drastically changed the rules regarding police searches of vehicles. The bottom line is that police in New…
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In NJ, a physician who fails to have medical malpractice insurance and then commits medical malpractice cannot be sued on the basis of his failure to have the proper insurance.…

Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2015, new child safety seat regulations take place in New Jersey. For all you parents, grandparents, and caregivers of little ones, here is a summary of…

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Sheldon Richardson, the New York Jets' Pro Bowl defensive lineman, was arrested July 14, 2015 in Missouri. The police allege that he was driving…

Recently, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that the United States Constitution requires the States to license marriages between two people of the…

When a toddler spills his milk, it can be considered an accident. When a driver gets behind the wheel of a car and is texting instead of paying attention to…

So many of our clients, unfortunately, suffer from unrelenting pain caused by a trauma. Pain's ability to disrupt one's sleep can be devastating. The pain cycle can lead to irritability,…

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…

Now that the flowers are blossoming and potholes are being filled (slowly), bike riders are once again taking to the streets. Many bike riders are still confused as to their…

From all of us at Raff & Raff, we wish you and yours, happy holidays and a happy new year. May you have nothing but happiness, health and success in…

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When a person is charged in a criminal case, they may be concerned that their husband or wife will testify against them. In fact,…

As part of our Criminal Practice, clients sometimes explain that the victim of a crime wants to just drop the charges. They ask why the criminal case is still in…

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. A grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. This was heavily covered in…

On behalf of all of the attorneys and staff at Raff and Raff, we would like to wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy your festivities with family…

There's hardly been a day that's gone by in recent weeks in which there is not a headline regarding a motor vehicle airbag problem. The best way to determine whether…

On October 14, 2014, Stephen Raff, Esq. had the honor of appearing before the United States Supreme Court to request the admission of his friend and colleague, Derek T. Smith,…

There is plenty of misinformation among the public about canceling or rescinding a contract. Many folks think there is a magical three day period during which one can back out…

After a nearly unanimous vote in the New Jersey Senate, Governor Chris Christie signed into law a comprehensive set of New Jersey alimony reforms. This will impact our Family Law…

As if anyone needed another reason to wear a seatbelt, here’s one for you. The New Jersey Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling on Sept. 18, 2014, held that a…

On election day this November, 2014, there will be vote as to whether the New Jersey Constitution should be amended to allow judges to deny bail to certain high risk…