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Court Rules Westfield Zoning Law Unconstitutional, Voids Subdivision Denial

In what may be a “first” for Westfield, Union County Superior Court Justice Karen M. Cassidy has declared the town’s zoning ordinance and its Planning Board’s actions unconstitutional.

Cassidy’s ruling came in a civil lawsuit brought by Millburn attorney James M. Foerst on behalf of property owners Stuart and Charlene Schnitzer against the Westfield Planning Board and the Town of Westfield.

James M. Foerst, Esq. has joined the Million Dollar Advocates Forum

One of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the Country. Only 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements.

James M. Foerst, Esq. has been selected as a New Jersey Super Lawyer for fourteen consecutive years

(2011-2024) and was ranked in the Top 100 New Jersey Lawyers in 2014 and 2013. He was also a “Rising Star” in 2010 in the area of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation. Selection methodology.

When the New Jersey State Supreme Court designates attorneys as “Certified Trial Attorneys”

it means that such attorneys have attained a level of experience and skill at trial, and that they are proficient at pursuing litigation through trial.

Suit Over Worker Injuries, Death From Electrocution Settles for $8 Million.

Spector Foerst and Associates wins multimillion dollar settlement for burn victim.

Spector Foerst and Associates wins $783,800 settlement

Spector Foerst and Associates wins $783,800 settlement for a Death by Automobile Accident. Voitila v. Chesler.

“Top 40 under 40″ trial lawyers in New Jersey of 2012

The National Trial Lawyers has selected James M. Foerst, Esq., for inclusion in the “Top 40 under 40″ trial lawyers in New Jersey of 2012.

Foerst teaching part-time at Seton Hall Law

Town Councilman James Foerst will be taking on the additional role of an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School in Newark.