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New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the United States. It should be no surprise then that the people living, working and traveling through New Jersey are frequently hurting each other.

When you are hurt, there can be medical bills to be paid, income that can be lost, pain and suffering, and permanent damage to your body. When this happens, you need someone who can help you through the process, and see to it that you receive fair compensation for the injuries and damages that you incur.

It could be an automobile accident, a construction accident, a workplace injury, a motorcycle accident, a nursing home injury, a slip and fall, an unsafe product or a wrongful death, just to name a few.

If this should happen to you or one of your loved ones, you should speak to one of our professional and reputable attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher. We would be happy to assist you with your legal needs.

The world of municipal court can be confusing and frustrating. If you find yourself in municipal court, it is because you received either a traffic summons or a criminal complaint against you. While the court may look less formal and the atmosphere less organized than the Superior Court at the county level, the consequences to you are no less serious. Offenses in municipal court often carry terms of incarceration, probation, high fines, points on your license and loss of driving privileges.

When charged with these types of matters, you need the assistance of competent, professional and friendly legal counsel who have experience interacting with municipal prosecutors, local and state police and municipal judges. The attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher have that experience and would be happy to discuss with you how we can assist you in these matters.

We are prepared you to defend you on any type of traffic summons, criminal complaint or ordinance violation in any municipal court of New Jersey including:

• Drunk Driving Offenses -DUI, DWI, Breathalyzer Refusal
• All Traffic Violations
• Drug Offenses -Possession Marijuana, Paraphernalia, Operating Vehicle with CDS Disorderly Persons Offenses
• Assault
• Domestic Disputes / Domestic Violence
• Juvenile Offenses
• Resisting Arrest
• Shoplifting
• Speeding Charges
• Suspended License
• Driving Without Insurance
• Theft
• Bad Checks
• Sexual Offenses
• Ordinance Violations

Please call us today at 908-526-0707 or contact us online to discuss how we can help you.

Running for political office and participating in the democratic process require individuals to navigate a complex web of rules and regulations. Whether you are a first-time candidate or a veteran campaigner, the world of election law is constantly evolving and presenting new challenges to all who participate in the process. Whether it is preparation to run for office, addressing problems that arise during a political campaign, or handling the aftermath of the election, the attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher stand ready to assist candidates for office in any aspect of the political process.

The attorneys at Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher are experienced in the following types of election law matters:

• General Campaign Counsel
• Election Litigation
• Ballot Access
• Recounts and Rechecks
• Petition Challenges
• Political Parties and Committees
• Campaign Finance and Compliance
• Government Affairs
• Ethics/Conflicts of Interest
• Government Contracts and Pay-to-Play
• Referenda, Recalls, Charter Changes and Other Grassroots Issues

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

The purchase and sale of a home, vacation home or investment property often is the largest financial transaction in an individual’s lifetime. This is not something that should be taken lightly -the stakes are high and consequences long if problems should arise. In terms of the entire transaction, the legal costs are relatively small and given the total picture, could be the best-spent money in the entire transaction.

It is important to have someone on your side who is analyzing the transaction for your best interest, rather than in a commission or other interest that might not necessarily be your own.

Our attorneys and competent support staff are experienced and trained to manage all phases of residential real estate transactions -they are capable of handling the good and bad that comes with every transaction, the ups, downs and road bumps experienced in nearly every case. You want a legal team that can coolly and calmly deal with these sometimes-emotional issues in a firm and effective way.

When the time comes, when you pull the trigger on that big purchase, please call our office at 908-526-0707 or contact us online so that we can take you through the entire process and help get you quickly to sipping a delicious drink in your wonderful new home.

We represent clients in matters where their civil and Constitutional rights have been violated.  As a citizen of the United States and New Jersey, you have civil rights that require equal and fair treatment under the law.  We help people and defend victims.  This can occur in a variety of circumstances, including during encounters with law enforcement, wrongful arrest, and invasions of privacy.  When there is a legitimate violation of a person’s civil rights resulting in damages, we are here to vindicate those rights and secure compensation for those losses.  We are experienced in handling these difficult and emotional claims. If you believe that your civil rights have been violated, we recommend that you call Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher for a free initial consultation.

It is immeasurably distressing and frustrating to be so physically or mentally disabled to the point that you can longer work at your job. When you file for disability for Social Security and the Federal government rejects your application claiming that you are allegedly not disabled or do not qualify for disability benefits, your misery is only amplified. If you find yourself in this situation, you should seek the professional advice of a qualified attorney with experience in handling Social Security disability appeals.

At Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, we have attorneys experienced in the handling of every aspect of a Social Security disability appeal, from the initial filing to a full hearing before a judge, to any and all appeals thereafter. You worked a lifetime to attain your Social Security disability benefits. Do not give up if at first Social Security rejects your application. Sometimes, a little effort and a little professional assistance are enough for you to obtain these valuable benefits.

Please call our office today at 908-526-0707 or contact us online so we can discuss how we can help you gain your benefits.

The purchase of a home or property is generally the largest financial transaction of your life. When things go wrong and you experience major construction defects with your home or property, you need the experience and expertise of an attorney familiar with these specific legal issues as well as access to experts in the construction industry.

We have experience in litigation involving claims related to roofs, windows, water penetration, insulation, mold, siding, structural failures, mechanical systems, sewer systems and sea walls.

At Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, we approach these issues with intelligence and understanding to help solve your problems when something goes awry with your construction. You may develop problems with your roof, siding, water penetration, mold, pest infestation, flood damage, defective windows, drainage and construction. If these problems occur, please call us today to discuss how we can help you.

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

Mediation is a dispute resolution process in which an impartial third party, the mediator, facilitates negotiations among the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable settlement. The parties and their attorneys, with the assistance of the mediator, work toward a solution with which they are comfortable. The purpose of mediation is not to decide who is right or wrong, but rather its goal is to give the parties the opportunity to express feelings, clear up misunderstandings, determine interests or concerns, find areas of agreement, and ultimately, incorporate these areas into solutions.

The New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Complementary Dispute Resolution developed the mediation program for use in Civil, General Equity and Probate cases. Charles Z. Schalk, Esq. of Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher is an experienced mediator who appears on the State of New Jersey roster of qualified and court-approved mediators. Mr. Schalk mediates civil litigation matters including employment litigation, construction litigation, personal injury and complex business disputes.

The practice of Sports and Entertainment Law requires the skills and experience in the highest level of negotiation in complex employment contracts coupled with the personal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of diverse individuals on a number of different levels.

At Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, we have attorneys with these skills and experience to help serve your needs in sports, entertainment and the arts. It takes a unique and gifted personality and talent to make it in sports, entertainment and the arts. You need similar caliber legal representation when it comes down to protecting your interests and making the most of your talents.

Please call us today at 908-526-0707 or contact us online to discuss how we can help you make the most of your natural ability.

Just like that the most unexpected thing happens -you suffer a traumatic injury at work. Or it happens more slowly and you suffer a repetitive motion injury. Or it happens even more slowly and you suffer a disease from occupational exposure to a toxic substance from a long time ago. No matter how it happens: the issue is that you need an experienced workers compensation attorney to handle your matter.

Workers compensation claims are unique matters in New Jersey. They have their own separate court from all the rest of the cases in the court system. They have full-time judges devoted to hearing nothing but workers compensation cases. And the formulas for determining recovery are unique and require a specialized knowledge and experience to maximize recovery for the injured worker.

At Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, we have attorneys who are experienced and knowledgeable with the inner workings of the workers compensation system to help you the best when you hurt the most. When the time comes, please call our office at 908-526-0707 or contact us online and we can help you with your needs.