Law Offices of Edward P Shamy, Jr.

Law Offices of Edward P Shamy, Jr. Helping Personal Injury and Workers Compensation clients for over 30 years. Also: Municipal Court, R Shamy, Jr.

"A good lawyer treats the client with respect and with importance." - Edward P. Edward Shamy has been practicing law for over 30 years, offering clients personable, effective,full service legal representation with a focus on personal injury, workers compensation, municipal court, real estate, wills, and estate planning. At our law offices, we strive to provide the best legal representation and hop

e to create clients for life. We create partnerships with our clients through trust, respect, and courtesy. If you're in need of legal assistance, give us a call today at 732-821-0400, to schedule a consultation!

10/07/2019

Make Smart Choices On Auto Insurance Coverage
In the State of NJ many purchasers of auto insurance never speak with an insurance expert, or if they do the auto insurance representative may be tempted to offer or propose the least expensive coverage as opposed to coverage that truly meets the needs of the insured. Here are a few common pitfalls: 1. Selecting less than $250,000 in medical or Personal Injury Protection Coverage can be very unwise unless you have Major Medical coverage that will pay for medical treatment that arises out of a motor vehicle accident. 2. Choosing minimum liability coverage of $15,000/$30,000, or other low liability protection levels. If you own a home your liability coverage should never be less than $250,000 in my opinion, and higher coverage are appropriate depending upon the value or equity in your home, your assets and income. If your liability coverage is less than the value of the injuries caused by your negligence, then the Plaintiff could pursue a recovery against your personal assets. 3. Your Uninsured/Under-insured coverage which protects you and your family from personal injury caused by an uninsured or under-insured driver should never be less that your liability coverage, and is yet another reason to carry higher levels of liability coverage...so that you can purchase the same levels to protect you and your family from an uninsured or under insured driver's negligence. 4. Lawsuit Threshold by choice or by default is a bad option. It severely limits your right to sue for injuries unless those injuries meet or exceed certain criteria: "Death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, a displaced fracture, loss of a fetus, or a permanent injury that can be shown by objective medical evidence." You may be significantly injured by the negligence of another but be barred from recovering for pain and suffering if you have chosen lawsuit threshold but your injury does not meet the criteria indicated in the preceding sentence. Zero threshold usually costs about $300 to $400 more per car, but it is always the best choice if you can afford it. Check with your insurance agent as to the actual cost. Purchasing an auto policy with reduced coverage is not a problem...until you need the coverage. Best not to cut corners when it comes to auto insurance.

12/29/2018

Hoping you all had a great year in 2018. As we prepare to ring in the New Year this may be an excellent time to contact us for the preparation of your Will, or to update an existing Will. Happy New Year to all!!

Very honored to be among the award recipients of the Middlesex County Bar Association!
02/04/2018

Very honored to be among the award recipients of the Middlesex County Bar Association!

11/13/2017

Have you ever received a traffic summons and just paid it? If you are issued a moving violation which carries points simply paying the ticket is normally NOT the best course of action.

In New Jersey, once you reach 6 points or more the Motor Vehicle Commission imposes a surcharge. At 12 points or above the Commission will notify you of a scheduled suspension of your drivers license.

In the vast majority of cases of individuals charged with 2 to 6 points, I can negotiate a reduction to zero points. If an individual is charged with 7 or more points, I can, in most instances, successfully reduce the points down to 2 to 4 points.

The accumulation of points can be expensive in terms of higher auto insurance premiums and MVC surcharges.

It is usually less expensive to obtain counsel to assist you with any motor vehicle offenses in order to minimize points on your driving record.

12/24/2016

Wishing all of you a blessed and joyous holiday and a healthy and prosperous New Year!! May happiness and joy be your constant companions!!

12/10/2015

One of the most important and thoughtful gifts you can bestow upon your loved ones is the gift of planning for the disposition of your Estate. If you haven't attended to the preparation of your Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will (Health Care Directive)....NOW is an excellent time to complete that process.

It truly is a gift to yourself for your own peace of mind...and it's also an act of generosity to your loved ones. It is not a difficult process.

Without a Will, even a close relative, such as a surviving spouse, child or sibling, would likely be required to purchase a bond in order to qualify to serve as Administrator of your Estate. Most often the cost of that bond far exceeds the cost of Will preparation, so that your Will more than pays for itself in terms of the savings to your estate by virtue of the monies saved on the purchase of a bond... because when you execute a Will that document will clearly set forth your desire that your Executor or Executrix shall serve without having to post a bond.

Give me a call at 732-821-0400 and allow me to guide you through!!

10/12/2015

I've written about it before but it bears repeating....
In NJ a parent can pass only $675,000 to his or her children. And that's not $675,000 per child; it's $675,000 in total for all of the parent's children.

I've observed recently that if you perform an online search you could be left with the impression that there is zero inheritance tax in NJ on any child's inheritance because they are Class A beneficiaries.

But if you study further you will see that although there is no "Inheritance tax" in NJ to children as class A beneficiaries, there is an "EstateTax"

With a bit of Estate Tax planning I can help parents with children to pass 1,350,000 to their children free of Nj Inheritance and Estate taxes, thereby saving the family close to $100,000 in Estate taxes.

With real estate values in NJ being relatively high it is not so unusual for a middle class family to truly benefit from Inheritance/ Estate tax planning.

Please call the office at 732-821-0400 and we will be happy to schedule an appointment to meet with you to discuss these important issues and to explore some excellent options available to you and your spouse!

Municipal Court offenses require expert defense to avoid conviction or minimize penalties for traffic violations, DUI/DW...
09/30/2015

Municipal Court offenses require expert defense to avoid conviction or minimize penalties for traffic violations, DUI/DWI and other violations. An effective defense strategy will be developed to obtain the optimal outcome for you. Here, you will be personally represented by Edward P. Shamy, Jr., not an associate, and your case will be treated with the utmost importance.

09/08/2015

New Jersey workers compensation law is complex. An injured employee can be confused and stressed by the process. Insurance companies and employers will take advantage of an injured worker by denying a legitimate claim for medical benefits, undervaluing a claim for income benefits, pressuring the worker to return to work prematurely (including light duty work) or to accept a low cash settlement for a permanent disability, discouraging a worker from seeing a new doctor, or refusing to accept responsibility for a repetitive stress injury. As attorneys it is our job to sort out the details and see that our clients recover the benefits they deserve.

08/26/2015

Thanks you Erik Mathisen for your kind words!

GOOGLE REVIEW:
Ed recently provided legal counsel for a potential business agreement. He reviewed a number of documents for me - all quickly, thoroughly, and always with my best interest in mind. Ed's experience and attention to detail was outstanding, and he always took the time to explain everything to me so that I understood exactly what I needed to know in order to protect myself. He went above and beyond for me and made sure I comfortable and confident in my situation. For all of those reasons and more, I was extremely happy with his services. I highly recommend Edward P. Shamy, Jr. Law Offices to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional and experienced attorney. You will NOT find a better person or attorney to work with in the area!

- Erik Mathisen

08/21/2015

An injury, even a temporary one, can have a devastating effect on finances, family, and work. We understand the difficulties that injured people face and how important it is to obtain the best possible outcome. We offer FREE consultation to determine what is right for you.

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2300 State Route 27
North Brunswick, NJ
08902

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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