In Memoriam

We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of our dear friend and partner, Charles Detrizio. A colleague to many at the firm for nearly two decades, Chuck played an instrumental role in the formation, growth and direction of Sherman Wells. Sherman Wells took great pride in Chuck, not simply because of his intelligence and superior work ethic, but also because of his kindness and passion, which has helped shape the culture that Sherman Wells so deeply values.   Read More

• Sherman Wells is pleased to announce that the firm has been named on the 2021 "Best Law Firm" listing by Best Lawyers & U.S. News and World Report. We are proud to be ranked Metropolitan Tier 1 and Tier 2 in eleven practice areas.

  11/2020

• Banking Alert October 2020

  10/2020

  In This Issue:

  • New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Striking of Borrower’s Counterclaims
  • New Jersey Federal Court Dismisses Complaint Alleging Fraud Against Mortgage Servicer
  • New Jersey Appellate Division Rejects Borrower’s Challenge to Bank’s Standing to Foreclose

• Banking Alert September 2020

  9/2020

  In This Issue:

  • CFA Claim Brought By Borrower’s Spouse Precluded By Entire Controversy Doctrine
  • New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms That Defendant in Foreclosure Action Lacks Standing to Challenge Assignment of Mortgage
  • New Jersey Appellate Division Refuses to Vacate Sheriff Sale Based on Challenge to Notice of Sale

• Corporate Alert March 2020

  03/2020

  In This Issue:

  • Cash Flow Assistance for Small Businesses: Potentially Forgivable Paycheck Protection Loans
  • Tax Credits for Employers Who Provide Coronavirus-Related Leave
  • Force Majeure Clauses and COVID-19
     

• 2020 Estate Planning Essentials Guide - NJ Edition

  02/2020

  A broad overview of wills, trusts, estate and gift taxes, and important planning techniques and documents.
  
  If you have questions, please contact any of the attorneys in our Tax and Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Nothing in this booklet should be relied upon as legal advice in any particular matter.

• Tax and Trust & Estates Update February 2020

  02/2020

  In This Issue:

  • The New SECURE Act’s Effect on Estate Planning for Retirement Plans
  • Relief from Federal Limitation on Deduction for State and Local Income Taxes for Some New Jersey Business Owners
  • Private Foundation Excise Tax Rate Simplification – Law Change Effective 2020
  • Misleading Notices from Third Parties of Annual Report Delinquencies for New Jersey Entities