Atty. Stuart D. Minion

Atty. Stuart D. Minion

A graduate of Syracuse University, Stuart earned his law degree from New York Law School. Stuart is admitted to practice before the New Jersey and New York State Bars.

West Caldwell West Caldwell 35 J. Erfahrung 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart D. Minion at a glance

Stuart D. Minion is a Partner based in West Caldwell, New Jersey, practicing at Minion & Sherman. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, residential, family law, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994). Educated at New York Law School (J.D. Moot, 1991) and Syracuse University (B.S. Law, 1988). Active member of New Jersey Bar Association Essex County Bar Association Passaic County Bar Association. Serands clients in West Caldwell, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A graduate of Syracuse University, Stuart earned his law degree from New York Law School
  • Stuart is admitted to practice before the New Jersey and New York State Bars
  • Stuart began practicing law in 1991
  • In 1995, along with his partner, Scott Sherman, he founded Minion & Sherman
  • Stuart is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, as well as both the Essex and Passaic County Bar Associations
  • He previously sat on the Essex County Ethics Committee, as an appointee of the Supreme Court of New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics
  • This committee is charged with investigating ethics claims levied against attorneys by both laypeople and fellow members of the Bar
  • Stuart volunteers with the Family Courts of Essex and Passaic Counties Early Settlement Panels, helping parties to resolve their divorce cases amicably and fairly, avoiding both escalating costs and rancor
  • He is also a participant in the Lawyer Referral Services of both counties
  • In addition to this post, Stu also volunteers his services to the Essex County Bar Association's Ask A Lawyer program and Project Law, an initiative of the Rudy and Linda Slucker NCJW Center for Women, both of which provide free legal counseling to members of the public
  • Representative Cases • IN RE Nepil, 206 B.R. 72, 1997, U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court - District of NJ • IN RE Cirkinyan, 186 B.R. 878, 1995, U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court - District of NJ • IN RE Peller, 184 B.R. 663, 1994, U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court - District of NJ Professional Associations • New Jersey Bar Association • Essex County Bar Association • Passaic County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart D. Minion's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart D. Minion handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Residential Real Estate

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Caldwell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart D. Minion

Where is Stuart D. Minion's law office located?
Stuart D. Minion's law practice is located in West Caldwell, New Jersey. The firm is Minion & Sherman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart D. Minion handle?
Stuart D. Minion focuses on divorce, residential, family law, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Stuart D. Minion practiced law?
Stuart D. Minion has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Stuart D. Minion go to law school?
Stuart D. Minion earned their education at (J.D. Moot, 1991); (B.S. Law, 1988).
How can I contact Stuart D. Minion for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Moot
New York Law School
- 1991
B.S. Law
Syracuse University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994

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