Services
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
The Labor and Employment Law Group of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC is especially adept and experienced in handling a wide range of labor and management issues – issues which routinely present themselves to public entities. Specifically, the Firm prosecutes disciplinary actions, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, defends employment actions in Federal and State Courts, defends grievances filed against the public entity and participates in interest arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings.
EDUCATION LAW
Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC has been recognized for their expertise in all areas of school law. This is evidenced by our long-standing relationships with our clients and the Statewide recognition as experts we have received from entities such as the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group. Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC offers specialized legal services to school boards and administrators, who are faced with complex legal challenges. Our attorneys serve as general and labor counsel, providing sound legal advice to education officials to navigate these legal challenges. We work closely with school superintendents, boards, and district leaders throughout New Jersey to address personnel matters, student issues, and negotiate and enforce business contracts and transactions. We litigate matters in federal and state courts and administrative forums. Our attorneys are experienced in a variety of education law topics, including sexual harassment, anti-discrimination policies, collective negotiations, bullying, family leave and drug testing. They are also frequent lecturers on these topics.
Real Estate Development, Land Use, & Tax Appeals
Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC’s Real Estate Practice Group offers a comprehensive range of services in the real estate industry. We represent diverse clients including land developers, office park owners, institutional clients, homebuilding companies, resort developers, affordable housing developers, mixed-use project owners, commercial lenders and retail and commercial landlords and tenants. We have represented a broad range of clients in matters related to zoning, special use permits, and other land use matters. The collaborative approach we apply to each case insures that our clients achieve both their short and long-term goals.
Public Practice Law
The attorneys of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC have been recognized for their exceptional legal service to public entities. The Firm’s clients include some of the largest municipalities and counties in the State of New Jersey, as well as numerous municipal utility authorities, boards of education, planning and zoning boards, economic development authorities, and other public groups at every level of municipal, county and State government.
Insurance Defense
The Insurance Defense Practice Group at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC offers comprehensive legal services to insurance companies, with a focus on various coverage areas. Our clients include property and casualty insurers, joint insurance funds, personal lines carriers, commercial carriers, and professional E&O carriers. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling employer liability coverage, tort claims, product liability coverage, commercial business coverage, and commercial general liability coverage. As part of our commitment to reducing risk for our clients, we regularly conduct continuing education seminars. Our practice primarily involves defending insureds against various types of claims, but we also have a dedicated team of attorneys who provide coverage opinions and representation for insurance companies in disputes with their insureds. Our Insurance Defense Group is one of the most experienced and well-established groups at our firm, with a deep understanding of excess coverage and reinsurance issues. We welcome any inquiries related to insurance defense matters.
Litigation
The Litigation Practice Group has built a strong reputation for providing proactive, zealous, and cost-effective representation. Publicly and privately held local and national companies, real estate developers, municipalities, board of education, other public entities, and entrepreneurs, as well as non-profit groups and individuals have all retained Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC to handle their litigation matters.
Personal Injury Protection
Under New Jersey’s auto insurance policies, Personal Injury Protection (NJPIP) Benefits are a crucial safety net for individuals. These benefits encompass a range of critical support, including medical expense benefits, income continuation benefits, essential service benefits, funeral benefits, and death benefits. With over 40 years of combined experience, our dedicated attorneys are well-equipped to vigorously advocate on behalf of medical providers. We understand the importance of ensuring that physicians and surgeons are never unpaid or underpaid for the vital medical services they provide to patients. We believe in transparent, diligent communication with our clients, and our PIP team is committed to keeping you informed about each and every case from start to finish.
Corporate Law
At Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC, our attorneys understand that businesses go through various stages in their life cycle. That’s why we strive to provide comprehensive legal support to business owners and key executives throughout every phase of their business journey. By building long-term relationships with our clients, we are able to help them nurture their business and achieve success at every step of the way.
Worker’s Compensation Law
In matters of worker’s compensation, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC has a long history of successfully defending governmental and private entities. Our attorneys maintian a proactive approach to provide high quality representation in a timely and cost-effective manner, and are fully committed to giving every claim the thorough attention it deserves.
Election Law
The legal landscape of elections in New Jersey is becoming increasingly complex, with severe consequences for non-compliance. Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC’s election law attorneys understand the vital importance of providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to election and government officials. Our firm is well-equipped to provide expert services in this challenging field. Our attorneys not only advise candidates and government officials on election matters, but also assist candidates through the complex process of election recounts, protests, and challenges. In addition to election law, our corporate political law practice helps clients navigate the rapidly-changing state and local laws regulating corporate political activity and campaign contributions.
Cannabis Law
The Cannabis Practice Group at our firm recognizes the individuals responsible for founding and scaling cannabis establishments as visionaries, and we aim to play a crucial role in their success. Our team provides strategic insight to multi-state operators and microbusinesses on locating adult-use cannabis establishments in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. We also advise alternative treatment centers on how to expand into the adult-use retail market, municipalities on the potential operational benefits of allowing adult-use cannabis establishments, and ancillary service providers and technology solution companies within the cannabis industry.