Municipal Court and Traffic Matters

Drunk driving, DWI, DUI, speeding, suspending or revoked license, no insurance, leaving the scene, reckless driving, careless driving, shoplifting, domestic violence and other assault, neighbor disputes, bad checks.

With over 25 years of experience as municipal prosecutors and having represented clients in all municipal courts in the region and we have the experience needed to provide an excellent defense in all municipal court traffic and criminal matters. Experience makes all the difference in Municipal Court.

Real Estate

We handle numerous residential real estate closings every year and are known for the efficiency and attention to detail that is so important to giving peace of mind.

Personal Injury

We have a substantial personal injury practice and devote tremendous individual attention to each of our cases. We have the experience to understand the subtleties of personal injury law and have what it takes to settle cases favorable for our clients.

Wills and Estate Planning

Our Estate Planning practice has been growing steadily. Mr. Otis's advanced degree in Estate Planning has allowed the firm to devise estate plans for numerous individuals in the Princeton area and beyond, saving money in estate taxes while also setting up trusts for children and grandchildren which ensure the passage of wealth between generations for many years into the future.

Criminal Defense

Federal and New Jersey drug offenses, sex offenses, homicide, money laundering, simple assaults, shoplifting, serious domestic assaults, robbery, all criminal cases.

We have served as Senior Assistant Prosecutors within the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for over ten years between the lawyers in the firm and having handled over 100 jury trials in Superior Court, including twenty homicide cases. Our experience is extensive. As Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys - 2 of only 12 in all of Mercer County - we are experienced and ready to handle your defense. Both Mr. Haveson and Mr. Otis have tried death penalty cases to a jury in New Jersey.

DWI/DUI and Drunk Driving Defense

We have gone to trial in over a hundred drunk driving cases throughout New Jersey. We are uniquely qualified to deal with the many complicated issues involving the Alcotest Breathalyzer machine, and all other issues arising in a DWI/DUI case. If there is a way to beat the charge, we will find it.

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

The right approach to the prosecutor and judge is key to defending these cases.

Expungement

In our 25 years as a firm, we have secured over 375 full expungements for our clients, eliminating by court order all criminal history records in their names.

Landlord/Tenant

We have represented both landlords and tenants for 25 years in central New Jersey. Understanding the intricacies of the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act is crucial to handling these cases.

Civil Litigation

Our firm has handled numerous jury trials in civil disputes on both federal and state courts throughout New Jersey.

Automobile Accidents

Sexual Assault

Slip and Fall

Trusts and Estates

White Collar Crime

Wills and Probate

Wrongful Death