Atty. Nicholas T. Delaney
Our firm is a local family-run office. We have been dedicated to giving each of our clients personal attention and unequalled access to our attorneys since Kate founded the firm in 1994.
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Nicholas T. Delaney is a Partner based in Paramus, New Jersey, practicing at Houghton Delaney PC. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Educated at Seton Hall University Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and La Sorbonne - Paris 4 Masters University of McGill B.A. first class honors (—). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association New Jersey Association for Justice Bergen County Bar Association The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York The National LGBT Bar Association. Serands clients in Paramus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Our firm is a local family-run office
- We have been dedicated to giving each of our clients personal attention and unequalled access to our attorneys since Kate founded the firm in 1994
- When I joined the firm, I came on as Kate’s law clerk in 2006, working alongside my aunt, Katherine Houghton, and my grandmother, who has since retired
- Kate mentored my passion for advocacy, and, while continuing as her clerk, I committed to earning a law degree at Seton Hall University School of Law
- I proudly joined the firm as Kate’s associate in 2019
- Together we handle a broad range of New Jersey civil matters
- In personal injury, our firm gives unparalleled personal attention to our clients, even performing house calls
- Many of our clients suffer from limited mobility due to a car accident, work accident, or a fall down
- We regularly meet injured individuals in their homes or the hospital
- We work diligently to preserve records on your behalf as early as possible
- Conditions that caused or contributed to your accident may change quickly, so it is imperative to act to preserve evidence as early as possible
- Generally, state agencies purge 911 recordings within weeks, not months
- Certain claims require notice to appropriate government agencies within 90 days
- Accordingly, we are dedicated to meeting you as soon as possible to make sure that your rights are fully protected and that evidence essential to proving your claim is preserved
- In family law, matters develop quickly and frequently need immediate attention, often because children are involved
- We work with you one-on-one and tenaciously advocate for you and your children
- We explain all legal procedures and what to expect during the course of your action
- We handle divorces, spousal support, child support, parenting time disputes, grandparent visitation, prenuptial agreements, restraining orders, adoptions, guardianships and psychological parenting petitions
- Family matters often involve the most difficult conflicts our client will experience in their life
- We work assiduously to bring them to a fair resolution as soon as possible
- In estate law, we advise clients how to pass on assets to loved ones and navigate the probate process after a loss
- We handle a broad range of related matters arising from transferring and disposing of estate assets, including home sales, title transfers (car and real estate), zoning variances, and evictions
- Recent searchable cases: J.A.M. v
- M.L.S., No. A-4466-17T3, 2019 N.J
- Super
- Unpub
- LEXIS 1367, at *1 (App
- Div
- June 14, 2019)(arguing successfully as a third-year law student on behalf of a minor victim that the appellate panel should uphold a final restraining order against a domestic violence abuser who sought to attack the Order on First Amendment grounds)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas T. Delaney 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.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Paramus 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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