Lawyers in Somerset, NJ

Finding a lawyer in Somerset

Somerset is an unincorporated community within Franklin Township, Somerset County, and matters arising there are heard in the Somerset County Superior Court, based in the county seat of Somerville. The Raritan River separates Somerset from New Brunswick and Rutgers University just across the water, and the area's mix of corporate office parks along Route 287 and established residential neighborhoods brings both business and family legal work to local firms.

Legal issues people in Somerset bring to lawyers

Business and employment lawyers serve the office tenants along the Route 287 corridor, drafting contracts and handling wage or discrimination disputes. Real estate attorneys guide buyers and sellers through purchases in the township, where attorney review of contracts is standard practice in New Jersey. Family and divorce lawyers take on custody, parenting time and support cases filed in the Family Part of the Somerset County Superior Court. Personal injury and car accident attorneys handle claims from the traffic along Route 287 and the surrounding roads, starting with a review of your own no-fault auto policy. Estate planning and probate lawyers draft wills and trusts and walk families through the Somerset County Surrogate's Court. Landlord-tenant and condominium disputes also come up often, given the area's mix of rental and owned housing.

Choosing a law firm in Somerset

Confirm that any attorney is licensed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey through the New Jersey Courts' public attorney index, which also shows any discipline handled by the Office of Attorney Ethics — the New Jersey State Bar Association is a voluntary group, not the licensing body. Favor a firm that regularly appears before the Somerset County Superior Court in matters like yours, and ask directly who on the team will handle your case day to day. Put the fee arrangement, whether contingency, hourly or flat fee, in writing before any work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Legal Services of New Jersey's regional program serves Somerset County residents who meet income limits, at no cost, for housing, family and benefits matters. The county bar association operates a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost first consultation, and someone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer may apply to the Office of the Public Defender.

For specific help, see business lawyers in Somerset and real estate lawyers in Somerset, or compare with lawyers in New Brunswick.

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.