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Crisis Management

When a crisis comes calling, local governments need highly specialized advice and counsel that far exceeds the normal course of representation.  That’s where the attorneys of Savo Schalk shine.  With decades of experience handling complex and fast-developing predicaments and full-blown emergencies, our team brings unmatched experience and creativity to problems many other firms have never faced.  We’ve consulted on crises for his local government clients that have attracted statewide and nationwide attention and shepherded response plans that have seen his clients emerge stronger on the other side of each instance.  For both short- and medium- term quandaries that require rapid responses, detailed management, intense public-facing, and in-depth investigations, the team at Savo Schalk is unrivaled.

Representing Businesses and Employers in Employment Matters

Running a business today means navigating a complex and constantly evolving landscape of employment laws. From complying with interview regulations to responding to serious allegations like sexual harassment, employers face legal challenges that can impact every part of their operations.

At Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, we focus on protecting and advising employers. Our attorneys provide proactive legal counsel to help businesses prevent problems before they arise—and experienced representation when issues do occur. We assist employers with a wide range of employment law matters, including:

  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Discrimination – Age, Race, Sex, Disability, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status
  • Severance Negotiations
  • Whistleblowing Claims – CEPA
  • Retaliation Claims
  • Leaves of Absence – Family Leave, Medical Leave, Disability Leave
  • Executive Negotiations
  • Minority Shareholder Actions
  • Restrictive Covenants and Non-Compete Agreements
  • Reasonable Accommodation
  • Failure to Hire / Failure to Promote
  • Wage and Hour Disputes
  • Employee Benefits
  • ERISA Claims
  • Workers Compensation

Demonstrating our commitment to the litigation of employee claims, the chair of our department is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association of New Jersey and the National Employment Lawyers Association of New Jersey.

Please call us today at 908-526-0707 or contact us online for a free consultation to discuss your matter.

Land Use, Zoning, Condemnation and Environmental Law

The attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher are experienced in the following types of land use and environmental matters:

  • Local, county and state land use approvals and related litigation
  • Zoning and master plan issues
  • Interaction with governmental agencies
  • Developer approvals and agreements
  • Eminent domain
  • Environmental issues, licenses and permits
  • Wetlands issues
  • Underground storage tanks
  • Wastewater and air emissions

Litigation

When parties no longer can work out their differences between themselves, they turn to the courts of New Jersey to help resolve their problems. This is the point where lawsuits are filed and the disputes are formalized – this is litigation.

At Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, we have a team of experienced litigators, attorneys that devote their practices to representing parties before the varied courts of New Jersey. These attorneys call upon their collective experiences to provide sensible solutions and effective advocacy from simple to complex disputes.

If your matter requires a trial by judge or jury, our attorneys are effective and skilled communicators of your position, working diligently to obtain the best possible result for you.

We are admitted to practice throughout all the state and Federal courts of New Jersey as well as the courts of New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, Maine and the District of Columbia.

For all your litigation needs, please call our office at 908-526-0707 or contact us online today.

Banking and Financial Services

Our firm represents national, regional and local banks in transactions and litigation throughout New Jersey. We are experienced in all types of financial transactions with specific experience in:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Secured Lending
  • Lease Finance
  • Commercial Real Estate Finance

Our attorneys are experienced in the preparation, negotiation and closing of all types of credit matters.

Bankruptcy – Chapter 7, 11 and 13

Businesses suffer economic difficulties from a variety of causes. Loss of key customers, weather-related issues and increased competition are just some of the many reasons. Oftentimes, this leads to defaults in lease payments or other secured obligations, tax arrearages and difficulties with suppliers. Although income from operations continues, the demands upon that income makes the continuation of the business an onerous task.

Chapter 11 of the Bankrutpcy Code offers relief in such situations. Claims of creditors get held in abeyance to give the business an opportunity to develop a plan to satisfy them. Oftentimes, the terms for repayment can be significantly extended, or creditors can be forced to accept a much reduced amount, often pennies on the dollar.

The attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher have more than thirty years of experience in representing companies in Chapter 11 and have successfully confirmed many such plans. We can the entire Chapter 11 process from the initial filing through the plan confirmation.

Please call us today at (908) 526-0707 or contact us online to discuss your legal needs.

Bankruptcy – Individual

Oftentimes, individuals find themselves in situations where they are unable to pay their credit cards, car loans and/or mortgages. Most frequently, this results from events beyond their control, such as illness, loss of employment, divorce or separation. The constant demands of creditors cause unneeded stress and take away from day-to-day family well-being.

Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code offer relief to individuals who find themselves in such an unfortunate situation. Credit card bills, medical bills and other similar debts can be discharged in their totality. Payment plans which cure arrears on mortgages can be confirmed and made binding.

The attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher are fully knowledgeable of the requirements of Chapter 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, with more than thirty years experience in representing individuals in bankruptcy. We assist those in need of such relief by filing the appropriate bankruptcy petition and representing individuals throughout the entire bankruptcy process.

Please call us today at (908) 527-0707 or contact us online to discuss your legal needs.

Defense of Collection Lawsuits

For most individuals, your employment is the most important business relationship in your life and critical to the foundation of your finances. When you have problems on the job, our attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher are here to help address your needs. We are one of the few law firms in Central Jersey who specialize in representing employees in labor and employment claims. From matters as simple as contract negotiations and complex as discrimination trials, our team is ready to assist you and protect your employment rights.