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There are a variety of circumstances in which employers require prospective employees to sign noncompete agreements as a condition of employment. Many prospective employees – especially in this job market – fail to consider the implications of these restrictions until it is too late. Even if you are suffering from the effects of noncompete restrictions, you should know that not all restrictions are enforceable. Although it was not always the case, it is currently the...

Buying real estate can be intimidating for most people, which is why we typically advise planning ahead, but taking it one step at a time. Once you get past the exciting hunting and selection part and move onto contract review, it is critical that you know your rights and how best to ensure they are protected under the contract. A well written, comprehensive contract can be the difference between a smooth, pleasant purchase and a...

Join Katherine Hartman on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 for “Running in Heels”. The Panel includes: Hon. Jeanne T. Covert, P.J.Cr., Burlington County Superior Court Hon. Paula T. Dow, J.S.C., Burlington County Superior Court Hon. M. Patricia Richmond, J.S.C. (Ret. on Recall), Burlington County Superior Court Carolyn V. Chang, Esq., Solo Practitioner, Law Office of Carolyn V. Chang Katherine D. Hartman, Esq., Managing Partner, Attorneys Hartman, Chartered Hon. Mary Ann C. O’Brien, Burlington County Surrogate And will focus on offering practical...

Michael Mormando will be speaking and moderating at a Burlington County Bar Association continuing legal education seminar on the topic of trial advocacy along with Mark A. Fury, Esquire and Karen R. Thek, Esquire, on April 26, 2017, at the County Office Building in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. The class is entitled “What Obi Wan Never Told You About Trial Advocacy” and will focus on practical approaches to handling trial issues including client expectations, jury...

Katherine Hartman accepted the Martin Haines Award on Thursday evening, April 13, 2027. The Haines Award is the highest honor of the Burlington County Bar Association. The criteria for the award is as follows: a. Attitude, demeanor, and relationship between the recipient and the general public, fellow members of the Bar and the Judiciary; b. Quality of performance as a judge and/or lawyer; c. Nature of public service, whether elected, volunteer, pro bono, etc. d. Respect commanded by fellow members...

Join Katherine Hartman, Rachel London and Mark R. Natale for Legal Business 101 on April 18, 2017 (4:30-6:45) at the Burlington County Office Building, 3rd Floor, Courtroom 2, Mount Holly New Jersey. The seminar is geared toward young lawyers looking for employment or lawyers of any age considering starting their own firms or those who own or operate a law firm. Topics to be addressed will be: attracting and managing clients, Trust and Operating Accounts,...

Formerly known as the Clients’ Security Fund, the New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has served the same noble purpose since its creation more than 45 years ago: To reimburse clients in those rare instances when a lawyer betrays a client’s trust by misappropriating funds. The Fund operates under the direction of a volunteer, seven-member, Board of Trustees. The five lawyers and two non-lawyers are appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court and each...

Criminal justice reform has taken place in New Jersey. Starting January 1, 2017, there will be a completely new system concerning arrests, bail, pre-trial detention, and time limitations concerning speedy trials. Here are some of the highlights concerning the new system: Release Without Posting a Money Bail If you are charged on a Summons, there will no longer be a money bail set. You will be released after your arrest and processing without the need...

At Attorneys Hartman we are grateful for our clients and colleagues. We will be spending Friday with our families. We wish you all the best for a happy Thanksgiving. The office will re-open on Monday, November 28, 2016...

Michael Mormando, Esquire, from Attorneys Hartman, is co-chair of the Burlington County Bar Association’s Criminal Practice Committee and will be speaking at a Burlington County Bar Association’s second annual continuing legal education Xtravaganza seminar on December 13, 2016. Michael will be moderating, lecturing and engaging in Panel Discussions during various segments of the seminar, including criminal law updates, search and seizure updates and on the topic of jury selection. Katherine Hartman, Esquire, from Attorneys Hartman,...