Donovan Swift

November 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The following list of tips is by no means exhaustive. Instead, it is designed to give new lawyers a guide on important considerations when preparing a witness to testify. The following insights apply equally to expert witnesses; however, experts have additional factors to account for, which are not discussed here.

By John Michael Vazquez

9 minute read

November 09, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am attempting to collect monies a lawyer owes me pursuant to a judgement. I have been litigating this. I know fees were paid to the lawyer, and they are in his IOLTA account on this same case. Can I try to garnish on the ESCROW account?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

November 09, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The new Updated Uniform Mortgage—the most widely used form of mortgage in New Jersey today—is a gamechanger. Except for violation of the due-on-transfer clause, Section 20 gives a borrower an unlimited right to reinstate a defaulted, accelerated mortgage loan until five days before any foreclosure sale.

By Myron C. Weinstein

8 minute read

November 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Faegre Drinker adds a partner; Riker Danzig welcomes a new counsel; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

6 minute read

November 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

While transforming existing buildings for alternative purposes is not a new concept, this article seeks to explore the feasibility of alternative repurposing options with a focus on pre-existing New Jersey office buildings; namely, converting vacant New Jersey office space into vertical farms or cannabis growth operations.

By David Freylikhman and Sarah E. Michigan

10 minute read

November 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

13 minute read

November 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Read the honoree Q&As right here.

By David Gialanella | Donovan Swift

2 minute read

November 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I have been blessed throughout my life to have many people invest in me academically, professionally, emotionally, and spiritually, and a significant part of my purpose is to do the same for others."

By Donovan Swift

3 minute read

November 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I recommend that young attorneys get involved in bar organizations early. Try to find an organization that interests you, and take a leadership role. If that organization doesn't exist, form one."

By Donovan Swift

3 minute read

November 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Give back to your community in whatever way you can—join a bar association, the board of a non-profit, or an alumni association and make sure you do your part to help the next generation of lawyers."

By Donovan Swift

2 minute read