Ellen M. McDowell, Esq. wins jury verdict in Burlington County!
In 2019, McDowell Law represented an IT vendor in a significant breach of contract and restrictive covenants litigation. Following a six day trial, McDowell Law achieved favorable jury verdicts on all counts - breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair...
What you need to know about the Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors?
What you need to know about the Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors? By: Lauren A. Talty, Esquire After you file for bankruptcy, you will be notified that a Meeting of Creditors, also known as 341 Meeting, has been scheduled. The Meeting of Creditors is typically...
Making a Registry in your 30s? Ask for gifts that matter!
By: Rachael B. Brekke, Esq. Building a registry can be fun and stressful at the same time. You get to walk around with a scanning gun and add unlimited items that will help build your next chapter. And let’s be real, you can ask for anything! Every time I see...
Aretha Franklin died without a Will? What happens next?
By: Rachael B. Brekke, JD/MBA It was recently confirmed that the Queen of Soul did not have a Will or Trust to plan for the distribution of her estimated fortune of $80 million. What unfolds next will be determined by the local probate court in Michigan. So far,...
Protecting Your Business
By: Rachael B. Brekke, JD/MBA Whether you want to start a business, grow your business, or sell your business – you should always work with a lawyer to protect your business and your interests. There are many types of business entities to choose from in New Jersey and...
Residential Foreclosure Roundup
Residential Foreclosure Roundup BY: Daniel Reinganum, Esq. In 2017 New Jersey claimed a dubious honor: the highest foreclosure rate in the country, with 1.61% of housing units the subject of a foreclosure filing. New Jersey was also among the top five states in terms...
Office Space Executive Q&A by South Jersey Biz
Office Space Executive Q&A by South Jersey Biz: What's the Biggest Issue Currently Facing Your Industry
Young lawyer’s desire to give back shapes her career and life
MEET RACHAEL BREKKE… By JAYNE JACOVA FELD Voice staff Photo by Anastasia Hanney Photo by Anastasia Hanney AGE: 28 HOMETOWN: Voorhees FAMILY: Parents Blair and Rhea Brekke; brother Max SYNAGOGUE: TEMPLE EMANUEL FAVORITE JUDGE: The late Barry M Weinberg (Zeyde)...
What New Parents Need to Know About Legal Guardianship – And Why It Can’t Wait
There is no way to completely prepare for the journey you’re about to begin. Parents devote their lives to ensuring their children are cared for, protected, and secure in their future. We spend so many hours preparing for the baby to arrive that we often aren’t...
Congratulations, Ellen McDowell!
Ellen McDowell was named Professional Lawyer of the Year for Burlington County and recently received her award at the State Bar's professionalism awards luncheon on November 9 at the Imperia in Somerset, NJ.