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Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.

DHD has been delivering outstanding results for clients since 1979.

A premier boutique law firm, DHD has the power and resources of a large firm along with the responsive warmth of a small practice, ideals appreciated by our large and loyal client base. The world has changed a lot in the last 40 years, but the sturdy foundation upon which Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski was established in 1979 remains as solid and dependable as ever. With more than a dozen distinct prac

tice areas, the firm includes outstanding attorneys, who today focus on delivering the same transparent, client-centric approach their firm’s founders did four decades before, with an emphasis on delivering the best possible outcomes in a cost-conscious way. With more than two-dozen attorneys on staff, Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski has the power and resources of a large firm along with the responsive warmth of a small practice, ideals appreciated by the practice’s large and loyal client base. Backed by a talented support staff, the firm’s attorneys are uniquely responsive to their clients’ needs and situations, serving as careful planners, aggressive litigators, fierce defenders, compassionate advocates, and intelligent strategists. From healthcare law to medical malpractice defense to business law and real-estate law to family law and criminal defense, Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski has a long history of delivering outstanding results for clients in New Jersey.

05/09/2026

Robert Brass and Brandon Minde to take part in “Ethical Considerations for Criminal Practitioners” at NJSBA’s Annual Meeting

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Robert J. Brass (moderator) and Brandon D. Minde (panelist) will be part of the panel program “Ethical Considerations for Criminal Practitioners” at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Atlantic City, on May 13, 2026. Both Mr. Brass and Mr. Minde are Past-Chairs of the NJSBA Criminal Law Section.

This Continuing Legal Education program will provide a discussion about some of the hot-button ethical issues criminal law practitioners are facing today. Joining Mr. Brass and Mr. Minde on this panel will be the Director of the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, current judges, prosecutors and public defenders.

For additional information and to register for the N.J. State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, please go to https://njsba.com/meetings-events/annual-meeting/

03/26/2026

Twelve Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Attorneys Named to the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers List and Rising Stars List in Six Practice Areas.

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been selected to the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers list in six practice areas: business litigation, criminal defense, medical malpractice, family law, civil litigation, and personal injury.

The DHD attorneys recognized on the 2026 Super Lawyers List are:

Craig A. Domalewski for Business Litigation
Brandon D. Minde for Criminal Defense
Rachel M. Schwartz for Medical Malpractice
Scott T. Heller for Medical Malpractice
Lawrence H. Jacobs for Medical Malpractice
Wayne E. Paulter for Medical Malpractice
Benjamin H. Haftel for Medical Malpractice
Kristin M. Capalbo for Family Law
Jennifer L. Young for Family Law
The DHD attorneys recognized on the 2026 Rising Stars List are:

Gabriela K. Balmaseda for Civil Litigation
Amelia R. Lyte for Personal Injury
Janet J. Glore for Medical Malpractice
Super Lawyers is a part of Thomson Reuters and is a research and peer-review rating service. The Super Lawyers selection process comprises hundreds of thousands of statewide or regional surveys supplemented by a comprehensive examination of each nominee’s background and experience, focusing on such criteria as verdicts and settlements, transactions, representative clients, honors and awards, educational background, and any other outstanding achievements. Only 5 percent of the total lawyers in the state are selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers List.

To be eligible for inclusion on the Rising Stars List, attorneys must be 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less, and are selected based on a patented process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

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For more information about the selection process methodology for the awards referenced above, please visit SuperLawyers.com

No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

10/10/2025

Robert J. Brass to moderate and speak at the New Jersey New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Meeting, in Sorrento, Italy, on Friday, October 17th.

Dughi, Hewit and Domalewski P.C. is pleased to announce that Robert J. Brass, Esq., Of Counsel to the Firm, is moderating and speaking at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Mid-Year Meeting, in Sorrento Italy, on Friday, October 17th.

Mr. Brass will moderate the program, which will cover a number of topics of interest to criminal law practitioners; and, he will speak on the topic of Criminal Motion Practice and Discovery Issues. Other speakers at the program will include U.S. District Court Judge the Hon. Evelyn Padin, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, Burlington County First Assistant Prosecutor Brenda Maneri, and other noted members of the bar.

The 2025 State Bar Mid-Year runs from October 12th thru October 18th, at the Sorrento Hilton; and, expects to have over 350 people in attendance.

09/29/2025

Robert J. Brass has been appointed as Member of the New Jersey State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Advisory Standing Committee.

Dughi, Hewit and Domalewski P.C. is pleased to announce that Robert J. Brass, Esq., Of Counsel to the Firm, has been appointed by New Jersey State Bar Association President Chistine A. Amalfe as Co-Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Advisory Standing Committee.

The CLE Advisory Committee facilitates the production and delivery of quality CLE programs and publications for the benefit of New Jersey attorneys generally and NJSBA members in particular. The Committee makes recommendations to the NJSBA Board of Trustees in connection with NJSBA's CLE activities, including delivery of services, programming, pricing and budgetary issues. The Committee also monitors and oversees the NJSBA's compliance with appropriate CLE rules to ensure the NJSBA maintains its CLE accreditation.

07/31/2025

Robert J. Brass has been re-appointed as Co-Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Legal Education Committee

Dughi, Hewit and Domalewski P.C. is pleased to announce that Robert J. Brass, Esq., Of Counsel to the Firm, has been re-appointed by New Jersey State Bar Association President Chistine A. Amalfe as Co-Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Legal Education Committee.

The State Bar Association Legal Education Committee serves to recommend reforms in legal education and works to maintain and strengthen the working relationship between the State Bar Association and the three law schools in New Jersey: Seton Hall, Rutgers - Newark, and Rutgers – Camden.

07/28/2025

DHD Partner Rachel Schwartz Secures Defense Verdict in Covid-19 Case

After securing a directed verdict at the end of Plaintiff’s case for claims of intentional wrongdoing against all parties and a dismissal of the negligent treatment claims under the Covid Immunity statute against the doctor and nurse, Rachel Schwartz secured a defense verdict on behalf of the medical practice following a 9-day jury trial in Union County on the sole remaining claim for negligent disclosure of medical records. The jury returned a unanimous 8-0 defense verdict after less than 25 minutes of deliberation.

Plaintiff, a firefighter, presented to the defendant medical practitioners in April 2020, with Covid symptoms and tested positive for the virus. Despite the active symptoms following a Covid test, Plaintiff returned to work in violation of fire department guidelines. Plaintiff denied Covid symptoms. The fire department requested copies of the Covid test results and the medical practice staff provided both the medical records of the visit as well as the Covid-19 test results, which revealed both active Covid symptoms and a positive test result. Plaintiff was disciplined for returning to work with active Covid symptoms and claimed he was forced to retire. Plaintiff filed suit against defendants alleging that the defendants inaccurately recorded his complaints to include multiple, severe Covid symptoms (which he contended did not exist) and improperly disclosed medical records.

Through both cross examination and affirmative evidence, Ms. Schwartz presented a persuasive defense of a lack of any basis for the claims of intentional conduct. After the close of the Plaintiff’s case, the Court found there was no evidence to support the claims of intentional wrongdoing and granted a directed verdict on the intentional torts. Following dismissal of the intentional tort claims, the Court then ruled that the New Jersey Covid Immunity barred any claims for negligent treatment and dismissed the claims that the defendants had inaccurately recorded Plaintiffs’ symptoms. The jury returned a unanimous defense verdict on the sole remaining claim that the group defendant had negligently disclosed medical records.

This case presented unique Covid Immunity issues, requiring Ms. Schwartz to distinguish between medical treatment and non-treatment conduct and to make a persuasive defense that established there was not a scintilla of evidence to support Plaintiffs’ allegations of intentional conduct.

Amelia R. Lyte, an associate with Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., provided invaluable support to Ms. Schwartz throughout the trial.

07/15/2025

New Jersey Increases Tax Rates on Certain High-Value Real Estate Transactions, and Shifts Responsibility for “Mansion Tax” from the Buyer to the Seller

As part of the State of New Jersey’s new budget, (i) tax rates will increase on certain high-value real estate transactions, and (ii) responsibility for the State of New Jersey “Mansion Tax” will shift from the Buyer to the Seller.

Multimillion dollar real property sales in New Jersey will be subject to higher fees. The tax used to be paid by homebuyers, who were charged a 1% transfer tax upon buying a home worth $1 million or more. Taking effect on all agreements beginning on July 10, 2025, this new bill will shift the burden of this tax from property buyers to sellers.

This bill also changes the transfer tax rates on more expensive real property sales. For sales worth $1 million to $2 million, the tax remains at 1%. However, beginning at sales between $2 million and $2.5 million, the fee goes up to 2%. It then increases to 2.5% for sales between $2.5 million and $3 million. From $3 million to $3.5 million, it increases again to 3%. And finally, for properties sold for $3.5 million or more, the rate tops out at 3.5%.

This new tax applies to residential real estate, as well as commercial properties, farm properties, and other forms of real property, as well as property interests. There are exemptions to the tax, for entities which are deemed to be tax-exempt under the IRS, as well as for incidental transfers of property due to corporate acquisitions and mergers.

Lori C. Duffy, Esq. handles commercial and residential real estate matters and is available to help answer any specific questions you may have regarding these changes to New Jersey law. Please contact Ms. Duffy with any questions.

07/14/2025

Richard J. Tamn and Jason M. Altschul Join Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is pleased to announce that Richard J. Tamn and Jason M. Altschul have joined the firm as partners in its Morris Plains office.

Mr. Tamn is a well-respected civil trial attorney, and Mr. Altschul is a well-respected civil litigation attorney. Both have extensive experience representing hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in complex civil litigation in New Jersey state and federal court.

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is excited that Mr. Tamn and Mr. Altschul have chosen to continue their careers with the firm. They will continue to handle complex civil litigation including presentation of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and will add further depth and experience to the firm’s health care law practice.

06/14/2025

DHD attorneys, summer law clerks, and incoming associates had a great time celebrating and supporting Common Ground Grief Center at its annual Clam Bake down the shore!

06/02/2025

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Adds 10 Attorneys from Rosenberg, Jacobs, Heller & Fleming, P.C.

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. and Rosenberg, Jacobs, Heller & Fleming, P.C. – two of New Jersey’s most prominent civil litigation boutiques – are pleased to announce that on June 1, 2025, the 10 litigation attorneys from Rosenberg, Jacobs, Heller & Fleming, P.C. joined Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. in Morris Plains, New Jersey. The addition of these 10 litigation attorneys creates one of New Jersey’s strongest and deepest benches of civil trial and litigation teams.

Craig A. Domalewski, Managing Partner of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., stated: “We are thrilled that Sam Rosenberg, Scott Heller, and their highly accomplished team of trial and litigation attorneys have joined our firm. They are true professionals and effective and experienced advocates and, together with the opening of a new office in Morris County, allow us to grow our presence and better serve our clients throughout New Jersey.”

Sam Rosenberg, Managing Partner of Rosenberg, Jacobs, Heller & Fleming, P.C., added: “The single most important factor in our team joining Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski is the culture that our lawyers share – we have worked closely together for decades, know each other well, and focus on providing our clients with the highest levels of service.”

About Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. has a statewide practice with 3 offices in New Jersey, more than 40 lawyers, and a 45-year history of successfully representing and advocating for clients in a dozen different areas of practice. The addition of these 10 experienced trial and litigation attorneys will enhance DH&D’s position as one of the state’s best trial and litigation boutique law firms. As a medium-sized law firm in New Jersey, we pride ourselves in offering clients the skill and resources of a big New Jersey firm, but without the crippling costs. We strive to deliver to our clients individualized attention and professional excellence in each representation.

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