Atty. Brian Kiernan

Atty. Brian Kiernan

Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Law Review, 1978-1979. Co-Author: "General Partnerships," New Jersey Transaction Guide, Matthew Bender, 1983-1984; Note, "Landlord's Duty to Mitigate Damages," 8 Seton Hall Law Review 736, 1977.

Morristown Morristown 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Kiernan at a glance

Brian Kiernan is a Member based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at Kiernan Fischer LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1979), and New York (1988). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1979) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Morris County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Law Review, 1978-1979

Co-Author

  • "General Partnerships," New Jersey Transaction Guide, Matthew Bender, 1983-1984
  • Note, "Landlord's Duty to Mitigate Damages," 8 Seton Hall Law Review 736, 1977
  • Law Secretary to: Hon. Arthur C. Dwyer, New Jersey Chancery Division, Essex County, 1979-1980
  • Hon. H. Curtis Meanor, U.S
  • District Court, District of New Jersey, 1980-1981

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Kiernan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Construction Law

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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 Morristown 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 Brian Kiernan

Where is Brian Kiernan's law office located?
Brian Kiernan's law practice is located in Morristown, New Jersey. The firm is Kiernan Fischer LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Kiernan handle?
Brian Kiernan focuses on personal injury, employment, business, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Brian Kiernan practiced law?
Brian Kiernan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Brian Kiernan go to law school?
Brian Kiernan earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Brian Kiernan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian Kiernan received?
Brian Kiernan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1979
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1988

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