On November 6, 2007, Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann was named to the 2008 New Jersey Super Lawyers List.  Only five percent of New Jersey attorneys are chosen each year based on the multiphase selection process. 

For more information, contact Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. at CHanlon@hnlawfirm.com. 

November 30, 2007 – Fredrick P. Niemann participated in a seminar hosted by the Mercer County Bar Association entitled “Utilizing Special Needs Trusts in Personal Injury and Matrimonial Settlement”, and successful mediation in Probate Litigation and Family Disputes.

Monmouth County’s largest newspaper, the Asbury Park Press, recently wrote a featured article entitled “How To Prepare Your Will” with New Jersey based Fredrick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann, a commentator on the importance of a properly written Will, Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney.

Mr. Niemann was extensively quoted, along with a client of the firm, on the reasons that cause people to prepare wills, trusts and estate planning documents.

Mr. Niemann, a 30 year practicing attorney with extensive experience in elder law, asset protection, estate tax reduction and counseling of individuals and family businesses, was recommended to the Asbury Park Press as an attorney with significant experience in preparing estate plans, trusts and life care planning documents, particularly for individuals with sudden health setbacks like Alzheimer’s, dememtia, stroke, Parkinson’s, etc.

The firm is conveniently located in the central New Jersey County of Monmouth County on U.S. Highway 9, Freehold Township, and has a statewide practice.

Wal-Mart workers suing the world’s largest retailer have been handed a major victory by the New Jersey Supreme Court and the hard work of lead New Jersey attorney, Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, P.C. located in Freehold, New Jersey.

Reversing both the trial and Appellate Division Courts, the Supreme Court agreed with the position taken by Mr. Hanlon that the lawsuit should proceed as a “class action” against Wal-Mart by its former employees.

The suit centers on allegations that the retailer knowingly encourages missed breaks and off-the-clock work among its employees to cut costs and maximize profits. The lower Courts had refused to certify the lawsuit as a class action, thereby effectively “killing” it.

With this decision, Mr. Hanlon and his team of national lawyers will go to trial against Goliath Wal-Mart. Responding to the decision, Mr. Hanlon said “Initial justice for Wal-Mart workers has been achieved. Now, it’s time to prove the pervasive and systematic practice of Wal-Mart to deprive its workers of their rights. I look forward to final victory supporting the cause of worker’s rights.”Mr. Hanlon is a certified civil trial attorney and founding partner of Hanlon Niemann, a highly regarded firm located in central New Jersey with a statewide practice.