Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in Wayne, NJ
Herman Law & Mediation has provided trusted legal counsel and mediation services for over 40 years, specializing in real estate transactions, business formation, and estate planning. Our approach prioritizes personalized strategies, problem-solving, and negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Led by Richard A. Herman, Esq., a seasoned attorney with extensive public sector and academic experience, we combine deep legal expertise with a commitment to client-centered service.Our team manages complex legal matters while maintaining accessibility through secure digital tools like our MyCase Portal for document sharing and payments. With a focus on transparency and community involvement, we serve individuals and businesses seeking reliable legal representation and dispute resolution.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Business Formation
Wills & Trusts
Probate Mediation
Commercial Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal and mediation expertise.
- Our practice emphasizes personalized, client-centered legal strategies.
- We provide secure digital tools for document sharing and payments.
- Our team includes certified professionals with diverse industry experience.
- We actively contribute to local community and legal education initiatives.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions with meticulous attention to contract details and regulatory compliance. Our services include title examinations, purchase agreements, and closing coordination. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in New Jersey property law and dispute prevention strategies.
Business Formation
Our business formation services guide clients through entity selection, registration, and compliance requirements. We provide strategic counsel for startups and established businesses on contracts, governance, and operational frameworks. Our approach emphasizes long-term legal protection and growth-oriented structures tailored to industry-specific needs.
Wills & Trusts
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and probate strategies to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our services address tax implications, guardianship arrangements, and succession planning. Clients receive personalized guidance through complex estate laws and documentation requirements.
Probate Mediation
Our mediation services resolve estate and probate conflicts through collaborative negotiation rather than litigation. We facilitate constructive dialogue between parties to reach mutually acceptable solutions. This approach reduces emotional stress and financial costs while preserving family relationships and legal rights.
Commercial Disputes
We represent businesses in contract disputes, employment conflicts, and commercial litigation matters. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with practical problem-solving to protect client interests. Services include pre-litigation negotiations, courtroom representation, and post-judgment enforcement strategies tailored to business objectives.
People
Richard A. Herman
Attorney-Mediator
40+ year legal career including Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey, law professor, and certified mediator. Specializes in real estate, estate planning, and business law with extensive mediation experience in civil and employment disputes.
Catherine Herman
Paralegal
25+ years in real estate law and business management with ABA certification. Former educator and community leader with expertise in financial matters and client service operations for legal practice management.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate transactions, business formation, estate planning, probate mediation, and commercial dispute resolution with personalized legal strategies.
How does your mediation process work?
Our mediation approach focuses on collaborative problem-solving to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining client interests and relationships.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our lead attorney has 40+ years of experience including public sector roles, academic positions, and private practice in New Jersey and New York.
How can I access case documents securely?
We provide secure document sharing and payment options through our MyCase Portal for client convenience and confidentiality.
Do you serve businesses or only individual clients?
We represent both businesses and individuals in legal matters ranging from commercial transactions to estate planning and dispute resolution.
