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Fredrick L. Rubenstein is a dedicated and experienced employment attorney with the knowledge and skill necessary to properly represents the interests of those who have suffered retaliation and/or discrimination as a direct result of an employer’s violation of the CEPA statute. If you feel that you have been subjected to a violation of the whistleblower statute, it is important that you consult with an attorney to discuss your rights. Contact our office at 732-906-1212 for a consultation. Employment Discrimination + Retaliation New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”) is a broad-based statute that protects whistleblowers from retaliation for objecting to something that they reasonably believed was a violation of the law. Retaliation means any adverse employment action, which can take many forms which include but not limited to termination, demotion, suspension or harassment. The monetary damages available to a Plaintiff in a CEPA case may include back pay, front pay, pain and suffering and mental distress damages. Moreover, a Plaintiff may be entitled to punitive damages, designed to punish a Defendant-Employer and attempt try to deter them from engaging in similar acts in the future when the conduct is especially egregious, Furthermore, a Plaintiff may recover his or her attorney’s fees and costs of suit. Finally, an employee may seek injunctive relief requiring the employer to rehire the whistleblower to his or her former position or the equivalent thereto. Fredrick L. Rubenstein is a dedicated and experienced employment attorney with the knowledge and skill necessary to properly represents the interests of those who have suffered retaliation and/or discrimination as a direct result of an employer’s violation of the CEPA statute. If you feel that you have been subjected to a violation of the whistleblower statute, it is important that you consult with an attorney to discuss your rights. Contact our office at 732-906-1212 for a consultation.

Whether you are undergoing a divorce, have become embroiled in a heated dispute relating to your children or wish to modify an existing custody or support order, the guidance of an experienced family law attorney can be invaluable in helping you find resolutions. With more than 28 years of experience addressing emotionally charged family law issues, our firm, is devoted to providing high quality personalized representation you need when your family’s future and well-being is on the line. ​ Family + Matrimonial Law Whether you are undergoing a divorce, have become embroiled in a heated dispute relating to your children or wish to modify an existing custody or support order, the guidance of an experienced family law attorney can be invaluable in helping you find resolutions. With more than 28 years of experience addressing emotionally charged family law issues, we offer the guidance you need to address the many issues relating to your specific family law proceedings in an effort to help you find the most painless and effective resolutions possible. Our practice, Shah Rubenstein Law Office LLC, is devoted to providing high quality personalized representation you need when your family’s future and well-being is on the line. Divorce Guidance Divorce proceedings can quickly become frustrating and drawn out processes where even the smallest detail matters. My divorce guidance is designed to help you address the many issues relating to the dissolution of your marriage, including: Division of marital property and debt Child related issues Spousal support Domestic violence concerns As an experienced litigator with trial experiences, we are able to help you find resolutions to your divorce concerns in the manner that best fits your personality and comfort level. Whether you wish to work toward amicable resolutions during negotiation or mediation with your spouse or feel that court intervention is necessary to help you find closure, we will work to ensure that you receive the help you need to guide your family through the proceedings before you. Understanding Child Custody and Parenting Time Issues As a parent, your main concern is likely the well-being of your child. Protecting them from unnecessary harm can become difficult when custody or support disputes arise. We work to help you make the decisions best suited to minimize unnecessary emotional harm during these disputes by offering advice on your unique situation, advice that is designed to help you make strong decisions throughout your dispute. Whether you are undergoing a divorce, are involved in modification proceedings or are an unwed parent seeking custody or parenting time with your child, we have the experience and compassion needed to help you find closure through mediation, negotiation, or courtroom litigation, if necessary. Other Family Law Services As an experienced family law attorney, we are confident in addressing many other issues relating to your family, including: Mediation proceedings Prenuptial and post-nuptial contracts Modifications and relocations Divorce and custody issues Business valuation and support matters

Frederick L. Rubenstein, Esq. After obtaining my law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, I clerked for the Honorable George J. Nicola, J.S.C. and Richard F. Plechner, J.S.C. simultaneously. I have over twenty-seven years of experience and have dedicated my time to serving each client’s individual needs. Frederick L. Rubenstein, Esq. After obtaining my law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, I clerked for the Honorable George J. Nicola, J.S.C. and Richard F. Plechner, J.S.C. simultaneously. I have over thirty years of experience and have dedicated my time to serving each client’s individual needs. I provide mindful and insightful legal guidance that you will need in the areas of municipal entity defense, civil rights litigation, discrimination claims, CEPA, personal injury, workers’ compensation, general liability and workers’ compensation insurance defense, residential and commercial tax appeals and municipal law matters. I have represented over my twenty-seven years the following public entities: – Township of Woodbridge – City of Perth Amboy – Township of Edison – Township of South Brunswick – Township of Monroe – Borough of Sayreville – City of Rahway – City of Paterson – Township of Princeton My Story Examples of some of the discrimination and civil rights matters that I have obtained favorable results for my clients include a $325,000.00 settlement for allegations of racial discrimination and a $325,000.00 settlement for allegations of violations of the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. I have also obtained favorable outcomes of $300,000.00 for a client who sustained injuries as a result of a fall down accident and $300,000.00 verdict for a client who sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Schedule Your Appointment flr@srlaw.us Whether you are a new or returning client, please contact the Law Offices of Shah & Rubenstein to schedule your appointment. Ph. 732-906-1212 Fax: 732-906-1299 1941 Oak Tree Road Ste. #204, Edison, New Jersey 08820

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Whether the project involves a commercial or residential development, land use and zoning issues require that you present to a municipal planning board or zoning board of adjustment a number of proofs. There are several regulations that impact land development planning and zoning at the local, state and federal levels. Bhavini Tara Shah, Esq. represents the Township of Edison, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Township of South Brunswick, Zoning Board of Adjustment. Land Use Land Use Law Whether the project involves a commercial or residential development, land use and zoning issues require that you present to a municipal planning board or zoning board of adjustment a number of proofs. There are several regulations that impact land development planning and zoning at the local, state and federal levels. Bhavini Tara Shah, Esq. represents the Township of Edison, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Township of South Brunswick, Zoning Board of Adjustment. Our firm represents and helps to train Board Members to be aware of the laws and regulations and their applicability to various applications that the Boards may address. Our firm is experienced in litigating zoning appeals before the State and Appellate Courts. We are also familiar with and have assisted Applicants present their matters before other zoning boards with respect to applications involving expansion of use and structures (residential and commercial) as well as applications for bulk variances. Every property under the Municipal Land Use Law is treated separately and the application is viewed as specific to such a property. A land use hearing will require that you provide all proofs for that piece of property regardless of what may exist immediately adjacent to that property. As such the Boards and Applicants are required to look to each individual matter on a case-by-case basis. We can help navigate the requirements that Boards and Applicants must address when considering an expansion, addition of a pool, patio or a new build.

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We operate as a boutique practice and not in a high volume setting. If you are injured in a slip and fall, traffic accident, or through the negligence or intentional conduct of another, we can help you address your financial and physical complaints. Personal Injury We operate as a boutique practice and not in a high volume setting. If you are injured in a slip and fall, traffic accident, or through the negligence or intentional conduct of another, we can help you address your financial and physical complaints. The following are some of the settlements for clients we have provided: Minor child’s femur fracture. Settled $150,000.00. Permanent thumb injury. Settled $99,000.00. Soft tissue injury with disc herniation. Settled $25,000.00. Car accident with facial lacerations and nose dislocation $250,000.00.

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