Atty. Lance Kaplan
Lance Kaplan is a lawyer practicing immigration law, employment & labor, international law. Lance received a B.A. degree from University of Witwatersrand, South Africa in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Employment & Labor & More Attorney · Serving Matawan, NJ · 38+ Years Experience
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About Lance Kaplan at a Glance
Lance Kaplan is a Partner based in Matawan, New Jersey, practicing at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. Supreme Court (2004), and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Witwatersrand, South Africa (B.A., 1985). Active member of AILA, State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Matawan, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance Kaplan
- Lance Kaplan is a lawyer practicing immigration law, employment & labor, international law
- Lance received a B.A. degree from University of Witwatersrand, South Africa in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Lance practices at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP in Matawan, NJ
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Lance Kaplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance Kaplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Matawan.
Employment Law in Matawan
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Immigration Law in Matawan
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Lance Kaplan is one of 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in New Jersey →
International Law in Matawan
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Matawan
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 Matawan 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 venue, 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.
Matawan Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Matawan-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Matawan Choose Lance Kaplan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lance Kaplan's practice in the field of employment, immigration, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lance Kaplan brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. Supreme Court, and District of Columbia, Lance Kaplan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, immigration, and international, Lance Kaplan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Matawan
A Matawan-based practice means Lance Kaplan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Lance Kaplan Handles in Matawan
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lance Kaplan has experience with under New Jersey law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Lance Kaplan directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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