Lawyers in Morristown, NJ

Finding a lawyer in Morristown

Morristown is the seat of Morris County, in northern New Jersey, and hosts the Morris County Courthouse, which hears most civil and criminal cases arising in the county. The town has long been a base for corporate offices in the pharmaceutical, insurance and financial sectors, which has drawn a concentration of business and employment lawyers alongside the family, real estate and personal injury firms serving Morris County's commuter suburbs.

Legal issues people in Morristown bring to lawyers

Business lawyers in Morristown handle formation, contracts and commercial disputes for companies based in and around the town's corporate offices. Employment attorneys take on wage, discrimination and wrongful termination claims arising from the area's employer base. Family and divorce lawyers work through divorce, custody and parenting time matters in the Family Part of the Superior Court for Morris County. Real estate attorneys handle purchases and sales, where attorney review of contracts is customary in New Jersey, along with landlord-tenant disputes. Personal injury and car accident lawyers pursue claims under New Jersey's no-fault auto insurance rules. Estate planning and probate lawyers draft wills and trusts and guide families through the Morris County Surrogate's Court.

Choosing a law firm in Morristown

Confirm the attorney is licensed through the New Jersey Courts' public attorney index, which shows eligibility to practice and any public discipline handled by the court's Office of Attorney Ethics. The New Jersey State Bar Association is a voluntary organization and is not the licensing body. Ask how often the firm appears before the Morris County Superior Court for cases like yours, and who will actually handle your file day to day. Get the fee arrangement — contingency, hourly or flat fee — in writing before any work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Legal Services of New Jersey's regional program provides free civil legal help to low-income Morris County residents in housing, family and benefits matters. The Morris County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost first consultation, and the New Jersey Courts offer self-help centers for people representing themselves. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer may apply to the Office of the Public Defender.

For specific help, see business lawyers in Morristown or family lawyers in Morristown. Nearby: lawyers in Newark.

See also Lawyers in New Jersey for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed New Jersey attorney about your situation.