Peter Lamont, Esq.
What is an Offer of Judgment?
Before I explain what an Offer of Judgment ("OOJ") is, I want to explain why the rule exists. The purpose of the Rule is to encourage...
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Peter Lamont, Esq.
Feb 15, 20196 min read
Why Won't an Attorney Take My Case on a Contingency Fee Basis?
Through my Understanding the Law podcast and video series I attempt to answer general questions about legal and business matters for...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Feb 4, 20194 min read
Can You Represent Your NJ Small Business in a Lawsuit?
Let's face it, not too many New Jersey small business owners get excited about having to hire an attorney. The first thought popping into...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jan 29, 20194 min read
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation: Well, Sometimes You Can't
I recently read an article in the Huffington Post that highlighted the downside of litigation and praised the seemingly unending benefits...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 26, 20182 min read
A Lawsuit for the Holidays
The Holidays should be filled with peace and joy. Unfortunately, there are more than a few Scrooges out there who will serve you with a...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 16, 20184 min read
Am I Personally Protected if I Form an LLC?
Let me start this post by saying that the law is not black and white. If it were, no one would need to hire lawyers. So, now that we have...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 9, 20183 min read
Am I a Plaintiff or Defendant?
Many lawyers think that everyone knows the difference between a plaintiff and defendant. However, the truth is that it is a confusing...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 8, 20183 min read
You Found What on Your Property?
Ok, so picture this. . . you buy a nice ranch from some old cowpokes. They are happy to sell to you but because the land is rich in...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 28, 20172 min read
Age Discrimination Claims Are Not Limited to Full-Time Employees
Did you know that part-timers enjoy the same protection from age bias as full-timers do? In Coffman v. Alvin Community College, No....
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 9, 20171 min read
Legal Q&A Negotiate A Settlement without an Attorney? | UTLRadio.com
On this episode NJ Attorney and UTLRadio.com Host, Peter Lamont answers a question about negotiating a settlement without an attorney....
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 8, 20171 min read
What If I Can't Afford an Attorney?
Life is full of surprises. Lawsuits are one of life's more unpleasant surprises. So, what do you do if you find yourself being sued but...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 7, 20173 min read
Should I Settle My Lawsuit?
It’s rarely pleasant, but litigation is a fact of life: as the saying goes, suits happen. You could be bringing or defending a lawsuit...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 7, 20172 min read
Georgia Southern's Former Coaches File Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference Lawsuit | To
Former Georgia Souther offensive coordinators, David Dean and Rance Gillespie, filed lawsuits against the school, the head coach,...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 12, 20171 min read
New Jersey Consumers Accuse Baby Products Manufacturer of Fraud
by Mike Torres | Jun. 9, 2017, 11:34am NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Two New Jersey consumers are suing a baby products manufacturer,...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jan 4, 20173 min read
What is a Cause of Action?
Lawyer's like to use big words, outdated Latin, and confusing phrases all the time. One such phrase is "Cause of Action." Most of you are...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 29, 20165 min read
Tips for Successful Legal, Business & Personal Negotiations
People negotiate everyday of their lives. Even if you hate to negotiate, you still end up doing it. We negotiate with home improvement...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 15, 20165 min read
Options for Successful Construction Dispute Resolution
In today’s litigious times, individuals and large companies want the lowest prices possible. When things do not go exactly as expected,...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 10, 20163 min read
Hiring an Attorney: Does Size Matter?
Hiring an attorney is not as easy as it should be. You want to make sure that you are getting someone who is experienced and is someone...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 6, 20163 min read
What Are the Elements of a Breach of Contract Lawsuit?
1. Existence of a Valid Contract For there to be any breach at all, there must first be a valid contract. The contract does not need to...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 3, 20161 min read
Mediation Minute
Did You Know?: Mediation is often thought of as the most “civil” means of third-party dispute resolution. When mediation is selected, the...
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