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Douglas J. Widman is a Founding Partner based in Oakhurst, New Jersey. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973), District of Columbia (1981), and New York U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at Syracuse College of Law (J.D., 1973) and Syracuse College of Arts & Sciences (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Monmouth County (Member, Employment Law Committee), Ocean County, New Jersey State, New York State and American Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar Trial Attorneys of New Jersey New Jersey Defense Association. Serands clients in Oakhurst, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas J. Widman is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, employment & labor, professional negligence and 6 other areas of law
- Douglas J. received a A.B. degree from Syracuse College of Arts & Sciences in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Douglas J. practices in Oakhurst, NJ
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Douglas J. Widman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas J. Widman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Douglas J. Widman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Douglas J. Widman is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas J. Widman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Jersey →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Douglas J. Widman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Douglas J. Widman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →
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 Oakhurst 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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