Areas of Practice

• Traffic Violations, Municipal Court and Criminal Defense
• Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Collections
• Family Law
• Residential and Commercial Real Estate
• Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will / Health Care Proxy

Traffic Violations, Municipal Court, Criminal Defense

If you get a ticket or are arrested by a New Jersey Police Officer you should consider obtaining legal advice. The Firm handles all traffic violations including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI/DWI), driving with a revoked or suspended license, driving without insurance, speeding, reckless driving, etc. The consequences of a guilty plea or finding of guilty to such charges may result in points on your license, substantial fines, insurance premium increases, Motor Vehicle Commission surcharges, license suspension, jail time and community service. Individuals who rely on their drivers license for a living, such as truck, cab or limo drivers face the loss of their job. Thus, I recommend that anyone who has a commercial drivers license (CDL) retain a lawyer in all traffic matters.

The Firm represents drivers at administrative license hearings at the various NJ Motor Vehicle Commission offices. Additionally, the Firm represents both New Jersey and out of state commercial trucking and carting companies for all types of equipment and overweight violations.

As an attorney I will help drivers in difficult legal situations in any NJ Municipal Court. The Judge will tell you that you have a legal right to have an attorney represent you in court. I suggest that you don't face the prosecutor, police officer and Judge alone.

While criminal matters like drug possession, shoplifting and assault may be handled by the Municipal Courts, more serious crimes (indictable’s) are handled by the Superior Court in each County. A guilty plea to any criminal charge without legal advice can result in a criminal record, fines and jail. You have a right to hire your own attorney. Once again I suggest you do not face the prosecutor and Judge alone. The Firm also does expungments of arrest records, disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons and criminal convictions.

Mr. Wiesner has written the “Practice Commentary and Annotations” for the New Jersey Court Rules Annotated, Part VII, Rules Governing the Practice in the Municipal Court, published by LexisNexis, 2008 edition.

Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Collections

The Firm represents a wide range of businesses, from new car franchised dealerships, heating and air conditioning contractors, trucking companies and machine re-sellers with revenues of millions of dollars a year to smaller "Mom and Pop" businesses such as pizzerias, liquor stores, transmission repair shops and florists. These businesses are located through-out Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hudson, Somerset and Union Counties. The firm also represents out of state clients needing local NJ legal representation.

Services provided to business clients includes Corporation and Limited Liability Company formation, collections, contract and lease negotiations, the purchase/sale of businesses and/or commercial real estate and business counseling. The Firm litigates breach of contracts, collections, class actions, and consumer and odometer fraud matters. Mr. Wiesner has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree which gives him a “business view” of business issues, not just the legal view.

Family Law

Family law deals with highly sensitive issues that are emotionally difficult for all involved. My goal is to protect my clients' rights while keeping their best interests in mind. The Firm offers legal assistance in family law matters including divorce, separation and property settlement agreements, child support, visitation and custody, name changes, and the enforcement of Orders and Judgments.

The Firm also handles the defense of parents in child abuse, neglect, and Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) cases litigated in family court by the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Mr. Wiesner has personally defended over 250 parents in DYFS cases in Middlesex and other counties.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate

The purchase of a home is usually the biggest investment in a person's life. A real estate transaction is a complicated matter which most people are not experienced enough to handle on their own. I recommend legal assistance to avoid mistakes which could delay the closing process. The Firm handles the sale, purchase, refinancing and lease of properties such as single and multiple family homes, cooperatives, condominiums and commercial property.

Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will / Health Care Proxy

A Will is a very important document especially for persons with children, single parents, spousal equivalent and gay/lesbian couples. Many people postpone getting a Will because of their personal fears or a belief that they are not wealthy enough to need one. If you do not have a Will, the State of New Jersey will distribute your assets. State involvement may result in a delayed distribution, distribution to the wrong people or distribution to the State. Also, Federal and/or State taxes may be owed because of a lack of financial planning. Each person should have not only a Will but also a Living Will / Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney to handle their health and fiscal affairs in case of disability.