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  • 5.0/5.0

    Mr Dunne handled both of our closings (old and new homes). The sale of our old home ran into some complications, which he handled with aplomb and expertise (especially in negotiations with the other attorney and real estate agent). He has a...
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  • 5.0/5.0

    Ted was very helpful in helping me sell my condo. I had many questions and he provided me with very good advice. He responded quickly to my emails and phone calls. Highly recommend.

    — Client

  • 5.0/5.0

    He handled the sale of our home which was not easy during this pandemic era. Our initial buyer kept dragging out the process due to the economic conditions caused by Covid 19. He advise us as to when it made no sense to continue with this...
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  • 5.0/5.0

    Mr. Dunne represented me in the sale of my house in Northwestern New Jersey. Ted processed all of the required documents timely and monitored the progress of the sale procedure as well as keeping me informed throughout. I highly recommen...
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  • 5.0/5.0

    I am a licensed real estate broker in SC and deal with real estate attorneys daily. Mr. Dunne represented my father-in-law as seller's attorney for his home in NJ. Mr. Dunne communicated with us timely and clearly and always answered all ou...
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New Jersey Municipal Law Attorney Offers Counsel to Citizens and Businesses

Experienced lawyer represents homeowners and companies in the Ledgewood area on issues involving zoning, regulation and litigation

Municipal law governs the operation of cities and towns and regulates the delivery of essential services to local citizens. By controlling police, fire departments, public schools and garbage pickup, municipal law significantly affects a community’s quality of life. But when zoning decisions clash with private property rights, parking restrictions impede commerce, and elections subvert democratic rule, citizens have a right to have their voices heard and take legal action. At Dunne's Law & Mediation, PA, I represent residents and businesspeople in towns and cities in the Ledgewood area and throughout Northern New Jersey in legal cases involving the municipalities they live and work in. I will uphold your rights against governmental overreach.

Skilled counselor advises clients on a range of municipal law issues

At my firm, I handle a range of legal issues for homeowners and business owners when decisions made by local government bodies affect them. These include:

  • Boundary disputes
  • Building and construction permits
  • Economic development
  • Elected officials
  • Elections
  • Eminent domain
  • Employment law, including union and nonunion public employees
  • Environmental law
  • Ethics
  • Financial affairs
  • Freedom of Information Act requests
  • Governing bodies
  • Land use, annexation, zoning and condemnation
  • Litigation
  • Municipal court prosecution and operations
  • Open meeting and records laws compliance
  • Local ordinances 
  • Utilities and water

Any time a local government acts, there is a potential for it to violate the rights of local citizens. I will work to protect your rights against municipal actions that may involve legislation, regulation and government action.

Proven litigator defends residents against eminent domain proceedings

Too often, economic development that would benefit a small group of developers and investors is forced through local government. Building projects that destroy local businesses and force residents out of their homes are approved in the name of progress. Governments often try to take private property or force its sale through a doctrine called eminent domain.

While government is allowed to purchase your land at market value for certain public uses or improvements, there are constitutional limits on that right. I will fight eminent domain on your behalf, challenging the city or town and arguing that their taking of your land to give to a private developer is an unlawful taking under the Constitution. If eminent domain is upheld, I will strive to ensure you receive fair market value for your property.

Contact a trusted New Jersey law firm representing residents in municipal litigation 

Dunne's Law & Mediation, PA upholds the rights of homeowners and businesspeople throughout Northern New Jersey against local government actions. To schedule a consultation at my Ledgewood office, call 973-668-4861 or contact my firm online.