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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution

When disputes arise, parties need skilled, effective representation to ensure that their rights are protected as they work toward resolution. The experienced litigators at Norris McLaughlin know that some disputes call for the no-holds-barred approach of litigation. When appropriate, however, some disputes can be settled using creative and efficient approaches that bypass a courtroom. » Read More

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Antitrust & Trade Regulation

Antitrust & Trade Regulation

Who We Are

Norris McLaughlin antitrust/trade regulation attorneys have years of experience representing both domestic and international clients in the telecommunications, health care, energy, computer, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products manufacturing industries, among others. Services we provide to our clients include:

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Appellate Practice

Appellate Practice

At Norris McLaughlin, we do our best to get you to the finish line with a win, no matter the challenges presented along the way.  

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Banking & Financial Services

Banking & Financial Services

For decades, we have assisted our banking clients with their transactional, litigation, and operational needs, as well as fulfilling their regulatory obligations. Our sole focus is on helping our clients achieve business goals while improving their bottom line.

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Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring

Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring

When a business is in distress, clients turn to the attorneys at Norris McLaughlin to assist them in navigating through specialized insolvency laws. We are able to provide a diverse array of services including:

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Beer Law

Beer Law

We are Beer Law.

We work with breweries of all sizes on licensing, distribution, business planning, mergers, employment, construction, real estate, patents, trademarks, and more. Our experience allows us to work with our clients to control costs and determine the best solution for them. » Read More

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Business Law

Business Law

Focused on the distinctive needs of middle-market businesses and entrepreneurs, Norris McLaughlin’s Business Law attorneys are results-oriented advisors. In deal-making negotiations and drafting, we recognize the need to find winning resolutions that satisfy all counterparties to a transaction.  

We counsel our clients on a wide range of business matters, including mergers & acquisitions, expansions, reorganizations, cross-border transactions, corporate structure and governance, and corporate and commercial transactions. » Read More

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Cannabis Law

Cannabis Law

It takes legal acuity and sweeping expertise to successfully navigate up-and-coming industries like medical and recreational cannabis.

From seed to sale, including licensing, farming, distribution, and related due diligence practices, Norris McLaughlin’s cannabis law attorneys bring a full complement of legal and consultation services surrounding cannabis law to the table. » Read More

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Construction Law

Construction Law

Norris McLaughlin helps build things. 

Part and parcel of the land development and construction process is following construction law and mitigating legal issues. Whether it’s acquiring land, arranging financing, or settling post construction claims, our construction law attorneys are skilled and able to meet the challenges of shepherding the pieces to create a great, finished project. » Read More

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Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

If you have been accused of a crime, enlisting the help of a credible and qualified criminal defense attorney is crucial to the outcome of your case and your future. Not only are you at risk of  criminal penalties such as imprisonment, fines, and more, you also risk losing your reputation and your chance of a successful future. » Read More

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Economic Development Law

Economic Development Law

Norris McLaughlin knows that a key component of the lifeblood of every community is economic development.  Without economic development and the strong tax base that comes with it, a community is destined to stagnate, or worse, regress.  Norris McLaughlin also knows that without proper planning, input, and guidance from the right team of professionals, the best-proposed economic development projects can quickly go astray. » Read More

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Elder Care & Special Needs Law

Elder Care & Special Needs Law

Putting The Pieces Together For Your Peace of Mind

New Jersey Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys

NEW JERSEY LIFE CARE
PLANNING LAW FIRM

At Norris McLaughlin, we help families facing aging, illness, and disability. We take the time to learn about our clients and tailor our services according to your needs and goals. » Read More

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Electronic Discovery (“E-Discovery”)

Electronic Discovery (“E-Discovery”)

Federal and state court rules establish obligations on attorneys and corporate clients regarding electronically stored information (commonly known as “ESI” or “e-discovery”). The impact of the court rules extends beyond the lawyers and parties involved in a lawsuit, and it requires input and compliance from various departments of any business. » Read More

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Environmental Law

Environmental Law

Businesses today face a complex array of local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations. Norris McLaughlin’s environmental attorneys assist clients in all aspects of regulatory compliance, administrative policy, enforcement matters, litigation, and insurance recovery efforts related to environmental, health and safety issues. » Read More

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Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation

Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation

Who We Are

Norris McLaughlin’s Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation attorneys combine deep knowledge and practical experience in Estate and Trust law along with all aspects of state, federal, and international tax law as it relates to individuals, estates, and trusts. » Read More

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Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits

Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits

The Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits attorneys at Norris McLaughlin, co-chaired by David T. Harmon and Charles A. Bruder, bring creative strategies supported by a wealth of experience and knowledge to both organizations and professionals in a wide range of industries. » Read More

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Food, Beverage & Hospitality

Food, Beverage & Hospitality

Norris McLaughlin understands the value of taking a seat at the table.

From farm to table, fork and plate, carafe to cask, managing the legal needs of food, beverage, and hospitality companies means understanding industry variables and keeping pace with its fast-paced regulations. » Read More

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Franchise Law

Franchise Law

Norris McLaughlin has a finger on the pulse of franchise law.

We know franchise regulations – from the state and federal governments – are constantly changing.

We understand the value and importance of a deep bench, and our attorneys encompass a wealth of experience. » Read More

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Health Care & Life Sciences

Health Care & Life Sciences

Who We Are

The Health Care & Life Sciences attorneys at Norris McLaughlin provide a variety of services to clients throughout the health care field, including highly specialized work in the regulatory areas governing the delivery of health care services under state and federal law.  » Read More

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Health Care Providers

Health Care Providers

The health care and life sciences attorneys at Norris McLaughlin handle a broad range of health care litigations and regulatory agency administrative actions, including hearings and appeals related to allegations of professional misconduct and discipline, commercial and government insurance audits and refund requests, fraud and abuse actions, and disputes with agencies that oversee the practice of medicine. » Read More

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Higher Education

Higher Education

Norris McLaughlin understands the value of higher education.

With more than 45 years of experience, our higher education attorneys have represented colleges and universities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, addressing a broad range of legal needs, including litigation, labor and employment, campus health care and construction, cannabis, environmental, real estate, bankruptcy proceedings and others. » Read More

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Hospitals and Health Networks

Hospitals and Health Networks

Norris McLaughlin’s understands that hospitals and health networks are in the business of helping others and saving lives. We recognize the vital role health care plays in the lives and ultimately the success of the communities they serve. 

Our health care and life sciences attorneys provide services to address the particular needs and specific issues health institutions face. » Read More

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Immigration

Immigration

Norris McLaughlin provides a full-service immigration practice whose trained professionals have extensive experience in the field of immigration law.

The immigration law attorneys are skilled in all types of immigration matters and representation before the nation’s immigration-related agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Executive Office for Immigration Review, Board of Immigration Appeals, Department of State, United States Embassies and Consulates, Department of Labor, and any other federal agency, whether in the United States or overseas. » Read More

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Insurance Coverage

Insurance Coverage

Norris McLaughlin’s insurance law attorneys devote significant portions of their time to insurance-related matters and have, as a result, acquired a level of expertise that enables them to deal with complex insurance issues efficiently and effectively. Because we have years of experience negotiating with insurance companies, the firm is often able to effectively resolve coverage disputes without the need for litigation. » Read More

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Norris McLaughlin’s clients change the world.

From the first flush of a new idea’s spark to creating then navigating a roadmap for successful product or service launch, Norris McLaughlin’s Intellectual Property attorneys are experienced leaders in the IP sector. » Read More

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Intellectual Property Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution

Intellectual Property Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution

Norris McLaughlin’s IP attorneys litigate complex, high-stakes disputes involving cutting-edge technologies for clients across industries in federal and state courts, in the United States International Trade Commission, and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). » Read More

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Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing

Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing

Intellectual property assets are incredibly valuable. For many companies and organizations, their IP assets are critical to their long-term success. Working together with our clients, our IP attorneys identify and define long-term goals to coordinate IP activities to their business strategy. » Read More

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International Business

International Business

Businesses operating internationally need counsel that transcends borders. Norris McLaughlin’s international business attorneys counsel global companies on matters including strategic planning, corporate and tax structure, entry into and exit from international markets, M&A transactions, employment, immigration, data privacy compliance, intellectual property, and more. » Read More

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Internet Law

Internet Law

Norris McLaughlin appreciates how big the world has become, and how small the Internet can make it.

We understand the intricacies facing today’s thinkers and innovators surrounding the safety and protection of their intellectual property (IP), as well as the many issues inherent in using the Internet for businesses and commerce. » Read More

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Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment

Who We Are

Our Labor and Employment attorneys counsel private and public sector clients on a wide range of employment issues, including employee leaves of absence, workforce management and discipline, disabilities accommodations, and layoffs and terminations.  In addition, our attorneys give advice and counsel on employer compliance, drafting and delivery of workplace compliance training programs, and preparing and updating workplace policies and employee handbooks. » Read More

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Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution

Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution

Businesses in the liquor-related industry, established companies and start-ups alike, must navigate the complexities of compliance with liquor control authorities. 

Norris McLaughlin’s team of liquor law attorneys counsel local, regional, national, and International clients through the entire cycle of licensing, planning, and operating, as well as structuring transactions. » Read More

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Litigation

Litigation

Litigation can be disruptive and risky. Whether you bring a lawsuit or are the target, having trusted, knowledgeable counsel who understands you and your business is essential to guide you through and out of the storm.  That is our core mission at Norris McLaughlin: to be that trusted advisor by your side helping you and your business decrease disruption and risk, with all of our resources and passion. » Read More

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Media Law

Media Law

Norris McLaughlin clients are in the public eye. They are passionate, elegant, and proud of their work. 

Whether for authors, artists, photographers, and other content creators, designers, celebrities, influencers, or the media and entertainment companies and those that employ them, our team handles a wide array of transactions. » Read More

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Growing your business through acquisition?  Ready to sell?  Norris McLaughlin’s attorneys are here to help. 

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Municipal Law

Municipal Law

Norris McLaughlin is experienced in representing municipalities, municipal authorities, county and regional public entities, and economic development, organizations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  We also represent individuals, as well as corporations, in all stages of subdivision, land development, and zoning processes. » Read More

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Non-Profit Law

Non-Profit Law

Who We Are

Norris McLaughlin represents a wide range of non-profit organizations, including public charities, private foundations, membership organizations, corporate foundations, and more.  Our attorneys have extensive experience with the development and successful maintenance of non-profit organizations, many not only provide legal representation, but have experience not only legal representation, but have experience serving as board members and chairing committees of non-profit organizations in our communities. » Read More

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Patent Preparation and Prosecution

Patent Preparation and Prosecution

Who We Are

Norris McLaughlin’s patent attorneys know that protecting valuable IP assets starts with drafting high-quality patent applications. Every patent application we prosecute is drafted with litigation in mind – we prosecute patents that withstand post-grant challenges and enforcement litigation. » Read More

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Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Pharma Services

Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Pharma Services

Norris McLaughlin grasps the unique challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry.

Our office in Somerset County, New Jersey, is positioned at the heart of one of the nation’s largest concentrations of pharmaceutical companies. Our health care and life science attorneys’ experience in the pharmaceutical sector spans decades. » Read More

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Products and Consumer Liability Defense

Products and Consumer Liability Defense

Who We Are

The products and consumer liability defense attorneys at Norris McLaughlin are trial and appellate attorneys with many years of experience in a broad range of products liability, consumer, State Multi-County, Federal Multi-District, and class action defense litigation. Our attorneys defend all types of claims arising from the design, manufacture, distribution, advertising, promotion, labeling, sale and utilization of products and services.  » Read More

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Professional Liability

Professional Liability

Norris McLaughlin’s professional liability defense attorneys regularly serve as counsel for a broad range of individual professionals, firms, and entities in the defense of malpractice and negligence claims. Experienced in all aspects of professional liability defense, members of our practice group represent professionals in administrative and disciplinary hearings, government investigations, and other proceedings before various state agencies and regulatory boards. » Read More

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Public Utilities

Public Utilities

The public utility law attorneys at Norris McLaughlin practice primarily before the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and other federal and state regulatory agencies that supervise public utilities. 

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Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

Norris McLaughlin’s Real Estate, Finance and Land Use Group is a full-service team of attorneys that foresee and address the problems faced by legal entities and individuals who are involved in real estate in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York City, and New York State. » Read More

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Securities

Securities

Norris McLaughlin has securities covered.

From stocks to dividends, private corporations, and public compliance, our securities law attorneys have experience with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agency rules aimed at protecting trillions of dollars of municipal investment. We handle federal and state securities matters involved in the financial services sector for businesses and individuals. » Read More

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Solar Energy

Solar Energy

For several years, Norris McLaughlin has had a cross-disciplinary group actively involved in all aspects of solar energy. Our solar energy group includes attorneys from our environmental, utility, real estate and land use, construction, business, taxation, insurance, litigation, and intellectual property practice areas. » Read More

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Taxation

Taxation

Norris McLaughlin knows value.

We understand how taxation and tax law affect businesses and individuals – from mergers and acquisitions or franchise sales to employee benefits – regardless of the size of the business or individual matter.

With offices in New York City; Bridgewater Township, New Jersey; and Allentown, Pennsylvania; we respond to the needs of clients and the business in the communities we serve. » Read More

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Telecommunications

Telecommunications

Who We Are

The telecommunications attorneys at Norris McLaughlin are some of the most experienced in the State of New Jersey. They frequently represent long-distance companies, competitive local carriers, wireless communication companies, and equipment vendors. Services provided to our telecommunications clients include regulatory work, litigation, commercial transactional work, municipal approval matters, and legislative representation. » Read More

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Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement

Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement

Trademarks and copyrights are critically important to protecting an organization’s identity, reputation, and market position. Norris McLaughlin’s trademark attorneys provide comprehensive, strategic brand counseling and analysis, from due diligence to mark selection, and from registration to clearance, policing, and enforcement. 

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Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies

Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies

Norris McLaughlin clients are pioneers. 

Venture tech and emerging growth companies are on the forefront of just about every industry – and those yet to be invented.

We understand the needs of emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs. We partner with our clients every step of the way, whether it be from initial concept and start-up, to a new company’s development and lifecycle, to the right exit strategies to maximize capital, resources, and markets. » Read More

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White Collar Investigations & Defense

White Collar Investigations & Defense

Norris McLaughlin recognizes every white collar criminal case has the potential to change lives forever.

A cornerstone of our white-collar criminal practice, including white collar investigations and defense, is centered on protecting corporations and business people in both federal and state matters. » Read More

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Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation

Norris McLaughlin has workers’ compensation clients covered.

Situations involving workers’ compensation can become emotionally charged transactions. At Norris McLaughlin our workers’ compensation attorneys, who primarily represent insured and self-insured employers in eastern Pennsylvania, have experience in this sensitive realm.

 

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