Atty. Stephen Wellinghorst

Atty. Stephen Wellinghorst

Stephen Wellinghorst is a lawyer practicing employment law, insurance law, litigation and 9 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Montclair State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Hackensack Hackensack 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Wellinghorst at a glance

Stephen Wellinghorst is a Partner based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Harwood Lloyd, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1989), Pennsylvania (1989), United States District Court, District of New Jersey (1989), and United States Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Ohio Northern University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Montclair State University (B.A., 1984). Active member of Vanderbilt American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Wellinghorst is a lawyer practicing employment law, insurance law, litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Montclair State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Stephen practices at Harwood Lloyd, LLC in Hackensack, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Wellinghorst's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Stephen Wellinghorst is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Hackensack 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 Stephen Wellinghorst

Where is Stephen Wellinghorst's law office located?
Stephen Wellinghorst's law practice is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. The firm is Harwood Lloyd, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Wellinghorst handle?
Stephen Wellinghorst focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Stephen Wellinghorst practiced law?
Stephen Wellinghorst has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Stephen Wellinghorst go to law school?
Stephen Wellinghorst earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Stephen Wellinghorst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Montclair State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013
New York
Admitted: 2015

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