Prior to joining the firm in 1986, Mr. Schwartz served as general counsel to a major New Jersey real estate developer, actively involved in negotiating contracts, obtaining zoning approvals, and zoning and contract litigation. Mr. Schwartz currently serves as the attorney for the Borough of North Plainfield’s Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Mr. Schwartz also practices in the firm’s business and commercial litigation and collection practice. He has extensive experience in representing creditors in bankruptcy courts. His combined knowledge of real estate and creditors’ rights law allows him to successfully litigate fraudulent real estate conveyance actions on behalf of creditors. Mr. Schwartz has extensive experience drafting and reviewing leases and contracts, and represents developers before numerous zoning and planning boards in New Jersey. Mr. Schwartz has handled many family law matters, including divorce, support, custody, domestic violence complaints and division of property.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

CREDITORS' RIGHTS/DEBT COLLECTION

CORPORATIONS

REAL ESTATE AND LAND USE

TRUSTS, WILLS, ESTATES & PROBATE

FAMILY LAW

BAR ADMISSIONS

New Jersey Bar (1978)

Eligible to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS:

New Jersey State Bar Association

American Bar Association

North Plainfield Lions Club Board of Directors

Duke Alumni Club of New Jersey, Vice President

EDUCATION:

Duke University, BA (1975)

Villanova School of Law (1978)