New Jersey Personal Injury and Family Law Attorney

Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C.

111 Northfield Avenue, Suite 300 West Orange, New Jersey 07052 USA

 (866) 873-1450
 (973) 324-0111

www.natalelaw.com
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The Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C. is a New Jersey law firm representing clients in cases related to family law and personal injury. Established by the attorney Gary J. Natale, the law firm provides legal defense in matters related to auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents, products liability, premises liability, slip and fall, dog bites, head injury, and back injury.

Gary Natale earned his law degree from Seton Hall in 1989. Before law school, he used his college degree in accounting as an auditor with the New York Mercantile Exchange. This background helps immeasurably in divorce property division questions, alimony issues, and the detailed presentation of thoroughly documented damages demands in personal injury cases.

Don't get the idea that Gary Natale is a cold-blooded numbers cruncher. On the contrary, he firmly believes that close contact with every client is essential to representing them effectively. What he learns about your problems, your goals and your vision of a successful outcome in any given case plays a major role in developing the legal strategies that will achieve the desired result.

New Jersey trial attorney Gary Natale's accounting background does show up in his unyielding concentration on detail and preparation. He puts his hardest work into a case early on so he can get ahead of your opponent and stay there. Trials are won and lost on the presentation of evidence — either plain facts or expert opinion — and attention to detail wins the evidence battle just about every time.

Our law firm's practice presents a mix of personalized client service and heavy devotion to the small details that add up. Together, these aspects of our practice make a powerful combination that can benefit you.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist; Knee or Hip Injury; Property Division; Complex Asset Division; Uncovering Assets; Relocation; Domestic/Same-Sex Partnerships; Grandparents' Rights; Enforcement of Support Orders; Modification of Support and Custody Orders; Restraining Orders

Practice Areas Description

Our practice areas include:

- Auto Accidents

At your first meeting at the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we will review all the information related to your car accident. The car insurance policy that gives you peace of mind may actually have limitations on injury compensation and the insurance company may deny your claim. That is where an experienced attorney can help you recover from the negligent party.

- Truck Accidents

If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a truck accident, contact our office in West Orange for prompt and attentive client service. We work very closely with our clients to make sure you're getting the medical attention you need for the best chance of a complete recovery. We help resolve problems with access to medical tests and advanced diagnostic procedures, so that your injuries are correctly identified and treated. At the same time, we develop a complete record of your injuries, including expert opinion as to the treatment and therapeutic help you'll need in the future.

- Commercial Vehicles

At the Law Office of Gary J. Natale in West Orange, we represent clients in Essex County, Union County, and Hudson County in personal injury litigation involving such commercial vehicles as the following: Taxi cabs and limousines; Construction vehicles; Delivery vans; Parcel express trucks; Local or intercity buses; Contractor's pickup trucks; Utility maintenance vehicles; and, Airport shuttles, courtesy vans and other passenger vehicles.

- Motorcycle Accidents

If you need legal advice about your right to compensation following a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Gary J. Natale. We represent clients in Essex County, Hudson County and Union County. With two decades' legal experience, Gary Natale knows how to meet the challenges of proving liability and damages in New Jersey motorcycle accident litigation.

- Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist

In New Jersey, uninsured or underinsured motorist claims do not go to trial. Instead, they are handled in arbitration. Insurance arbitration is a less formal alternative to court, during which three impartial referees hear both sides of the case and make a decision. Both parties must agree to follow the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is less costly and less time consuming than court. Our law firm has many years of experience handling uninsured/underinsured motorist arbitrations. We will help you build a strong case so that your insurance company and the arbitrators can clearly understand the extent of your injuries.

- Workplace Accidents

Our law firm represents people injured at construction sites, industrial plants, unsafe office or retail facilities, warehouses and loading docks, and many other occupational settings. The negligence claims against third-party defendants in a personal injury lawsuit might involve premises liability, products liability, unsafe driving, or even negligent security.

- Products Liability

Our law firm handles products defect cases ranging from toys and sporting goods to garden tools, power equipment, heating devices and other common products. We also investigate product liability claims related to workplace accidents involving tools, equipment, machinery and safety gear. No matter what kind of product harmed you or a family member, you can count on our law firm to provide prompt and fully committed service from the beginning of the case to its final resolution.

- Premises Liability

While most property owners take their responsibilities to the broader community seriously, some don't pay enough attention to maintenance and repair to even notice the dangers their buildings and grounds present. Personal injury lawyer Gary Natale handles premises liability cases such as the following: A business’ failure to maintain, inspect, repair any and all dangerous conditions existing on said property; Failure to warn of a dangerous condition; Negligent maintenance of stairways; Falls on slippery surfaces or in unlit hallways; Dangers presented by ice and snow; Falling objects indoors or outdoors; Badly maintained parking lots; Dangerous conditions in factories, offices, stores or other workplaces; Structurally unsound stairways, balconies, porches, or other building elements; Failure to provide proper security when on notice of criminal activity; and, Constructive notice of danger and conditions.

- Slip & Fall

Property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions on their property. They are responsible for inspecting and maintaining buildings and the surrounding area. Faulty doors that close abruptly have injured clients. A missing railing can cause a serious and highly injurious fall. Icy parking lots and cracked sidewalks can be hazardous. Slippery steps and floors due to spills have resulted in catastrophic injuries. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in a supermarket or other store, the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C. can help you recover compensation for those injuries.

- Ice & Snow Accidents

Property owners have a duty to maintain their sidewalks and parking lots, especially during winter. When ice and snow coat walkways, they pose a serious threat. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident caused by a New Jersey property owner's negligence in removing snow or ice, the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., can help.

- Dog Bites

Mail carriers are common victims of a dog bite due to the nature of their work. A neighbor or anyone walking by a house where a dog is not restrained or contained within a fence is at risk of a dog bite. The owner of that property has a duty to ensure that his or her dog will not attack passers-by. Any premises owner must maintain a level of safety for those who legally enter the boundaries of their property. If a dog bites someone, the owner is usually held responsible. The dog may have never had a propensity for violence before that one incident, but the owner is still responsible. The victim of an attack by a dog is entitled to file a claim for injuries.

- Head Injury

A head injury claim can present difficult challenges for a personal injury attorney, the injured client, and the victim's family. The diagnosis and treatment of head injuries lag behind other medical advances, and many symptoms of serious conditions are easy to overlook. At the Law Office of Gary J. Natale in West Orange, our experience with the successful resolution of head and brain injury claims can help ensure that your condition will be identified and treated correctly. Contact us for a free consultation with a skilled personal injury lawyer.

- Back Injury

Headaches, shoulder pain and sharp pain in one or both legs are all common symptoms of back injury involving disc herniation or vertebral displacement. This injury is a frequent consequence of low-impact car accidents, falls from heights, or overexertion at work. We can handle both traumatic and chronic back injury claims.

- Knee or Hip Injury

In car accident or slip-and-fall claims involving knee or hip trauma, a major obstacle is often the victim's own insurance company denying personal injury protection (PIP) coverage for such needs as knee or hip replacement, reconstructive surgery, or a second surgery to correct untreated problems. Our experience with complex personal injury litigation can make a significant difference in helping you realize the full benefits of your insurance coverage.

- Spousal Support

Contact West Orange divorce attorney Gary Natale for sound advice about your rights on any question concerning alimony. His detailed and attentive approach to the resolution of spousal support issues is perfectly suited to the demands of said practice. A court asked to determine an alimony dispute is required to analyze the matter against a list of 13 factors, of which the most important are length of the marriage, age of the divorcing spouses, income, work history, and income disparity.

- Divorce

The process of ending a marriage goes beyond determining the reason for the marital breakup. A couple can be in complete agreement about how and why their marriage ended. Disputes between the parties often arise over premarital agreements, child custody, child support and equitable property distribution. In the end, the resolution of a divorce is about who has custody of the kids, who receives certain marital assets, and whether either party has to pay spousal support/alimony to the other. At the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we help our clients move past the emotional issues and finger-pointing. We take a realistic and fact-based approach to resolve your divorce-related disputes and prevent future problems.

- Child Support

The State of New Jersey has a child support calculator in which the parents' net incomes, along with daycare costs and healthcare expenses paid by both parents, are considered in determining the level of child support. At times, issues between the spouses arise as to the amounts that should be factored into the child support equation.

- Property Division

For dependable advice about property division issues in a New Jersey divorce, it makes good sense to consult with a lawyer trained and experienced in the investigation and analysis of financial questions. Contact the Law Office of Gary J. Natale in West Orange for attentive and highly focused client service on any property division problems that your divorce might present.

- Complex Asset Division

Gary Natale's background as an accountant and auditor at the New York Mercantile Exchange is highly useful for analyzing and resolving property division problems in cases with such characteristics as the following: Self-employment for one or both spouses; Interest in a family business or closely held corporation; Extensive investment assets; Complex tax attributes; Work in a licensed profession or professional practice group; and, Significant assets held out of state or overseas.

- Uncovering Assets

At the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we help our family law clients recover hidden assets during their high-asset divorce. Located in West Orange, New Jersey, we serve clients in Essex County, Hudson County and Union County. New Jersey divorce lawyer Gary Natale has more than two decades of legal experience. Before law school, he was an auditor with the New York Mercantile Exchange. This background helps immeasurably in divorce proceedings involving complex financial issues such as hidden assets.

- Child Custody

Child custody cases can be challenging, complicated and costly. Our firm prides itself on being forthright and honest with our clients. If both parents are fit and there are no allegations of child abuse or mistreatment, then both parents will probably be granted joint custody. When clients suggest the strategy of pursuing sole physical custody in order to reduce or avoid child support, we explain the practical ramifications of that idea and usually discourage it. In our opinion, spending time with your children should be about personal rewards, not financial savings.

- Relocation

It sometimes happens that the primary custodial parent wants to move to a distant city, another state or even overseas — with the child. For reliable advice and attentive client service in this delicate situation, contact an experienced New Jersey relocations/move-away attorney at the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., in West Orange.

- Paternity

The legal process to establish paternity can be easy or complex, depending on the facts of the specific case and the attitudes of the parents. In some circumstances, the father only needs to file a simple acknowledgement of paternity form with the local family court. In other cases, the mother may need to file a formal paternity action, which will require the alleged father to undergo DNA testing to determine the child's parentage.

- Prenuptial Agreements

At the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we are known as a law firm that carefully protects our client's interests. We give clear and honest legal advice. If we think you don't need a prenup, we'll tell you so. However, if our analysis of premarital laws tells us that you and your partner should write a prenup, we will explain why you need one and help you negotiate it.

- Domestic/Same-Sex Partnerships

New Jersey recognizes same-sex civil unions and grants couples in civil unions the same state law rights as married couples. However, same-sex couples continue to have unique challenges when they enter into or dissolve civil unions. At the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we ensure that our clients are informed about the civil union process from the moment they come into our office. We also provide advice about New Jersey domestic partnerships. Contact our office in West Orange, New Jersey, for a free initial consultation.

- Stepparent Adoptions

A stepparent adoption can take as little as six months from start to finish, assuming that the natural parent consents to the adoption and no other obstacles arise. When the court hearing to finalize the stepparent adoption is set, many New Jersey judges will allow the hearing to be in closed court or their private chambers so that friends and relatives can attend the celebration. The Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C. is proud to handle the necessary paperwork to help a blended family become legally united.

- Grandparents' Rights

The question of what legal rights grandparents may have with regard to their grandchildren is a changing area of family law. In every case where grandparents seek a visitation or custody order, judges make individual rulings based on the facts of that particular family's circumstances. Our firm has developed a reputation as a law firm that gives personal attention to every client. New Jersey grandparents' rights lawyer Gary Natale does not limit initial consultation times because he wants to understand the whole situation before the client leaves the office.

- Enforcement of Support Orders

With a legal career spanning more than two decades, New Jersey child and spousal support enforcement lawyer Gary Natale is the advocate you want on your side during enforcement proceedings. Contact him for a free initial consultation at our law office in West Orange, New Jersey.

- Modification of Support and Custody Orders

Under New Jersey law, it is possible to modify a family court order if circumstances have changed significantly. However, New Jersey law also acknowledges that the orders sometimes need some teeth to assure compliance. If you need a New Jersey family lawyer's advice about the enforcement or modification of a child custody or support order, or if you face serious penalties for defaulting on alimony or child support obligations, contact the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., in West Orange.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an assault that occurs between family members. Sometimes, the accused is arrested and taken to jail based on one accusation. At the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we have represented clients on both sides of domestic violence. In many cases, divorce is an underlying issue in domestic violence. If a spouse makes a domestic violence charge, the other spouse may be removed from the residence. From there, a court could issue a temporary restraining order or order of protection, and then a permanent restraining order may be entered. A domestic violence charge is sometimes used as leverage in child custody, child support, and alimony battles.

- Restraining Orders

At the Law Offices of Gary J. Natale, P.C., we are frequently asked to help clients deal with the legal issues of domestic violence. We must be frank: we help clients on either side of the accusations. When clients need information about filing for restraining orders, we give that help. If clients need help fighting back against restraining orders, we will provide that assistance too. Because restraining orders or charges of spousal abuse can make a divorce much more difficult to resolve, we always counsel our clients very carefully when these issues arise.

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