Kenneth Vercammen Law Office
25th Anniversary Party
Friday, July 30, 2010
"Celebrating 25 years of providing excellent service to clients and the community"
1985-2010
Happy Hour, Open House, Client & Community Appreciation Social. Open to the public 4-7 PM
Food, Refreshments, T- shirts and special gifts
The Law office is located at 2053 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 near the Nixon Post Office, approximately 1/2 mile from Route 1/ Wick Plaza, and 1 mile from Middlesex County College. There is 50 parking spaces nearby on Russell Ave. and Lillian St. around the corner from Kim’s Kafe, on Woodbridge Ave. near the Green Derby Tavern, and across the street on School House Lane.
Visit our website at www.njlaws.com for Directions and other details or call and we will fax directions or email at KenV@njlaws.com
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. at (732) 572-0500(Law office)
Fax form to 732-572-0030 or email
kenvnjlaws@verizon.net
-Yes, We will be attending the party
Name: _____________________________
email: _____________________________
http://www.kennethvercammen.com/25th.party.html
Friday, July 2, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
NJ Laws Email Newsletter E337
NJ Laws Email Newsletter E337
Kenneth Vercammen, Attorney at Law
May 26, 2010
In This Issue:
1. Reflections on Memorial Day
2. Forms Available for Attorneys, Prosecutors, Judges, and Police Officers.
3. If You Are a Victim of a Dog Bite, We Can Help.
4. Community Events
Office Phone Number:
(732) 572-0500
Greetings,
1. Reflections on Memorial Day
Memorial Day used to be a solemn day of mourning, a sacred day of remembrance to
honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Businesses closed for
the day. Towns held parades honoring the fallen, the parade routes often times
ending at a local cemetery, where Memorial Day speeches were given and prayers offered
up. People took the time that day to clean and decorate with flowers and flags the
graves of those that fell in service to their country.
We need to remember with sincere respect those who paid the price for our freedoms;
we need to keep in sacred remembrance those who died serving their country. We need
to never let them be forgotten. However, over the years the original meaning and
spirit of Memorial Day has faded from the public consciousness.
"If it is considered a holiday, why is it so? I consider it to be a national day
of mourning. This is how we observe this day in our home. Because of what that
day represents the rest of the days of the year are our holidays." -- F L Lloyd
West Chester, Pa USA - February 26, 2000
On Memorial Day we need to stop and pay with sincere conviction our respects for
those who died protecting and preserving the freedoms we enjoy, for we owe those
honored dead more than we can ever repay.
http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=u4mtavdab.0.0.be4bcacab.0&ts=S0491&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmemorialday.org%2Fbackgrnd.html&id=preview]
2. Forms Available for Attorneys, Prosecutors, Judges, and Police Officers.
Seminar Major Criminal and Traffic Cases Affecting Municipal Court
was held at the NJ State Bar Annual meeting.The following briefs, articles and forms
were provided. I make the materials available to attorneys, prosecutors, judges,
police officers and other individuals involved in the criminal justice system via
email.
Send email to Kenvnjlaws@verizon.net [mailto:Kenvnjlaws@verizon.net] and select
up to five forms or motions you request. The materials will be sent to you within
4 days, or fax your email address to
732-572-0030 fax.
Name ___________________
Email ___________________
02 Lt of rep only
02 Discovery letter
02a DISC to DMV/MVC
02d Disc Complainant
03D Retainer-MUN COURT
04 Hearing notice
100 Cross Exam Q-DWI
AG Guidelines binding
Appeal Fee Bill to Client
atty_guidelines_0505.pdf
Bail reduce Motion
Brief post convict vacate plea
Conditional Discharge Pet Client
constructive possession
Court cannot handle discovery
Crim interview ABA
Crim- Specific defenses
Defense Affidavit to Client
DISC to Client from Prosecutor
DUI Motions non disc- jury
DWI- Blood defense brief
DWI- expert letter
DWS Fine reduced parking ticket
Expungement recommend
MIRANDA Brief
More Discovery Brief
Motion for Civil Reservation
Motion for Slap
Motion to be Relieved
Motion- Dismiss No discovery municipal Pros
Municipal Court Interview
MVC_ DMV - Follow-up Hearing
MVC_ DMV points for Atom
No discovery dismiss Brief
No Show in Court
Objection to Lab Certification
OPRA Brief Crim
Order mark try or dismiss
Order to be Relieved
Prosecutor- missing abstract
Refusal Brief wrong statement
Supression-Miranda
Suppression Motion
Suppression Brief
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3. If You Are A Victim Of A Dog Bite We Can Help
Each year, nearly five million people are bitten by dogs. A dog bite can result
in serious, long-term and life-altering injuries.
If you or a family member is bitten by a dog, call us. In New Jersey, owners are
liable for injuries their dog causes even if the dog has not hurt anyone before.
We have handled many dog bite cases and have recovered large sums of money for victims.
We can help you in the event you are bitten by a dog. Call promptly so you do not
hurt your claim because of delay
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4. Community Events
Avenel Wills and Power of Attorney Seminar
May 27, 2010, 12:00 - 12:30
Golden Circle of Avenel
Held at St. Andrews, 244 Avenel St. Avenel, NJ 07001
Speaker: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. of Edison
(Co-Author- NJ Elder Law & Probate)
For additional information and registration, call Dolores 732-750-2822
COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochures on Wills, "Probate and Administration of an Estate",
Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts.
May 28, 2010- Belmar Beach Alumni Night- The fun guys from the 1980's. Join Ken
V, Jim Watt, John & Marty the volleyball players and friends the Friday night before
Spring Lake 5 race for "Legends Night" in Belmar at D'Jays, Bar A & Columns
5/29/2010 Spring Lake 5 mile
5/31/2010 North Brunswick 5k
6/5/2010 Sea Isle City Heart Walk/5K Run
6/5/2010 Elk's Flag Day Parade, Wildwood
Saturday, June 12, JSRC Pre Father's Day 5K, 9:00 Allenhurst/Ocean Mike W race
director
6/15 Tuesday night Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR
5k summer series New Brunswick Buccleuch Park 7pm [secret suds]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kenneth Vercammen, Attorney at Law
May 26, 2010
In This Issue:
1. Reflections on Memorial Day
2. Forms Available for Attorneys, Prosecutors, Judges, and Police Officers.
3. If You Are a Victim of a Dog Bite, We Can Help.
4. Community Events
Office Phone Number:
(732) 572-0500
Greetings,
1. Reflections on Memorial Day
Memorial Day used to be a solemn day of mourning, a sacred day of remembrance to
honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Businesses closed for
the day. Towns held parades honoring the fallen, the parade routes often times
ending at a local cemetery, where Memorial Day speeches were given and prayers offered
up. People took the time that day to clean and decorate with flowers and flags the
graves of those that fell in service to their country.
We need to remember with sincere respect those who paid the price for our freedoms;
we need to keep in sacred remembrance those who died serving their country. We need
to never let them be forgotten. However, over the years the original meaning and
spirit of Memorial Day has faded from the public consciousness.
"If it is considered a holiday, why is it so? I consider it to be a national day
of mourning. This is how we observe this day in our home. Because of what that
day represents the rest of the days of the year are our holidays." -- F L Lloyd
West Chester, Pa USA - February 26, 2000
On Memorial Day we need to stop and pay with sincere conviction our respects for
those who died protecting and preserving the freedoms we enjoy, for we owe those
honored dead more than we can ever repay.
http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=u4mtavdab.0.0.be4bcacab.0&ts=S0491&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmemorialday.org%2Fbackgrnd.html&id=preview]
2. Forms Available for Attorneys, Prosecutors, Judges, and Police Officers.
Seminar Major Criminal and Traffic Cases Affecting Municipal Court
was held at the NJ State Bar Annual meeting.The following briefs, articles and forms
were provided. I make the materials available to attorneys, prosecutors, judges,
police officers and other individuals involved in the criminal justice system via
email.
Send email to Kenvnjlaws@verizon.net [mailto:Kenvnjlaws@verizon.net] and select
up to five forms or motions you request. The materials will be sent to you within
4 days, or fax your email address to
732-572-0030 fax.
Name ___________________
Email ___________________
02 Lt of rep only
02 Discovery letter
02a DISC to DMV/MVC
02d Disc Complainant
03D Retainer-MUN COURT
04 Hearing notice
100 Cross Exam Q-DWI
AG Guidelines binding
Appeal Fee Bill to Client
atty_guidelines_0505.pdf
Bail reduce Motion
Brief post convict vacate plea
Conditional Discharge Pet Client
constructive possession
Court cannot handle discovery
Crim interview ABA
Crim- Specific defenses
Defense Affidavit to Client
DISC to Client from Prosecutor
DUI Motions non disc- jury
DWI- Blood defense brief
DWI- expert letter
DWS Fine reduced parking ticket
Expungement recommend
MIRANDA Brief
More Discovery Brief
Motion for Civil Reservation
Motion for Slap
Motion to be Relieved
Motion- Dismiss No discovery municipal Pros
Municipal Court Interview
MVC_ DMV - Follow-up Hearing
MVC_ DMV points for Atom
No discovery dismiss Brief
No Show in Court
Objection to Lab Certification
OPRA Brief Crim
Order mark try or dismiss
Order to be Relieved
Prosecutor- missing abstract
Refusal Brief wrong statement
Supression-Miranda
Suppression Motion
Suppression Brief
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3. If You Are A Victim Of A Dog Bite We Can Help
Each year, nearly five million people are bitten by dogs. A dog bite can result
in serious, long-term and life-altering injuries.
If you or a family member is bitten by a dog, call us. In New Jersey, owners are
liable for injuries their dog causes even if the dog has not hurt anyone before.
We have handled many dog bite cases and have recovered large sums of money for victims.
We can help you in the event you are bitten by a dog. Call promptly so you do not
hurt your claim because of delay
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4. Community Events
Avenel Wills and Power of Attorney Seminar
May 27, 2010, 12:00 - 12:30
Golden Circle of Avenel
Held at St. Andrews, 244 Avenel St. Avenel, NJ 07001
Speaker: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. of Edison
(Co-Author- NJ Elder Law & Probate)
For additional information and registration, call Dolores 732-750-2822
COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochures on Wills, "Probate and Administration of an Estate",
Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts.
May 28, 2010- Belmar Beach Alumni Night- The fun guys from the 1980's. Join Ken
V, Jim Watt, John & Marty the volleyball players and friends the Friday night before
Spring Lake 5 race for "Legends Night" in Belmar at D'Jays, Bar A & Columns
5/29/2010 Spring Lake 5 mile
5/31/2010 North Brunswick 5k
6/5/2010 Sea Isle City Heart Walk/5K Run
6/5/2010 Elk's Flag Day Parade, Wildwood
Saturday, June 12, JSRC Pre Father's Day 5K, 9:00 Allenhurst/Ocean Mike W race
director
6/15 Tuesday night Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR
5k summer series New Brunswick Buccleuch Park 7pm [secret suds]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thursday, May 20, 2010
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN EDISON LAW OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN EDISON LAW OFFICE
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
Excellent space for an Attorney, Financial Planners, Accountant, Insurance Agents, and other Business Professionals as a 2nd location or location to meet clients in Edison.
The offices are located on the 1st floor of the building.
2 rooms office approx 12.4 x 9.4
and front room appr 8 x 9
plus client use of reception room 16.6 x 7.2
and use of 2nd floor conference room
$700 per month
Call 732-572-0500
Owner of building is local attorney, Kenneth Vercammen who handles Personal Injury, Elder Law, and Criminal Law.
Available June 15
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
Excellent space for an Attorney, Financial Planners, Accountant, Insurance Agents, and other Business Professionals as a 2nd location or location to meet clients in Edison.
The offices are located on the 1st floor of the building.
2 rooms office approx 12.4 x 9.4
and front room appr 8 x 9
plus client use of reception room 16.6 x 7.2
and use of 2nd floor conference room
$700 per month
Call 732-572-0500
Owner of building is local attorney, Kenneth Vercammen who handles Personal Injury, Elder Law, and Criminal Law.
Available June 15
Sunday, April 25, 2010
2010 Edison Elks LODGE OFFICERS L ODGE # 24 8 7
Congratulations 2010 Edison Elks LODGE OFFICERS L ODGE # 24 8 7
Exalted Ruler………………Howard Parusa
Leading Knight…………………Kim Farinick
Loyal Knight………………….David Krempa
Lecturing Knight……..Rich Maxwell ,PER
Secretary…………….Nancy Dunham, PER
Treasurer…………………….Mike O’Connor
Esquire……………………..Ed DeBaker, PER
Chaplain…………………………….Joan Gage
Inner Guard………………..Helen Holeman
Tiler……………………………………..Bob Dice
Justice……………………...Ken Vercammen
5 yr Trustee…………..Scott Dunham, PER
4 yr Trustee……………………...Pete Fresco
3 yr Trustee…………….Stew Warner, PER
2 yr Trustee……………………….Tim Dugan
1 yr Trustee………………………...Jack Kane
LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President…………………….Gloria Tighe
1st Vice President……….Joy Hoffman
2nd Vice President………….Bobbi Cies
Corres. Secretary…………Chris Gregis
Record. Secretary……….Chris Parusa
Flag Bearer………….Jessica LaGrasso
Historian………..Rosemary Stevenson
Chaplain………..Marylou Martinkovic
Guard……………………Peggy Shipman
Treasurer…………………...Nina Berner
3 yr Trustee…………..Fran McDonnell
2 yr Trustee…………...Barbara Durkin
1 yr Trustee……………...Marge Santos
The Hall is available for rentals.
Contact John Reedy for additional
information. (732)985‐3083
Comedy Night
Friday, April 30, 2010
8:30 pm
Live from Howard Sterns "MISERABLE MEN's SHOW,"
The Rev. Bob Levy, Shuli, Paul Dellangelo and Beetlejuice.
Tickets are $25 per person, snacks and munchies included. This is
definitely an over 21 show. Get tickets at the lodge.
Call Bob T. for Info at 732‐213‐4733
Exalted Ruler………………Howard Parusa
Leading Knight…………………Kim Farinick
Loyal Knight………………….David Krempa
Lecturing Knight……..Rich Maxwell ,PER
Secretary…………….Nancy Dunham, PER
Treasurer…………………….Mike O’Connor
Esquire……………………..Ed DeBaker, PER
Chaplain…………………………….Joan Gage
Inner Guard………………..Helen Holeman
Tiler……………………………………..Bob Dice
Justice……………………...Ken Vercammen
5 yr Trustee…………..Scott Dunham, PER
4 yr Trustee……………………...Pete Fresco
3 yr Trustee…………….Stew Warner, PER
2 yr Trustee……………………….Tim Dugan
1 yr Trustee………………………...Jack Kane
LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President…………………….Gloria Tighe
1st Vice President……….Joy Hoffman
2nd Vice President………….Bobbi Cies
Corres. Secretary…………Chris Gregis
Record. Secretary……….Chris Parusa
Flag Bearer………….Jessica LaGrasso
Historian………..Rosemary Stevenson
Chaplain………..Marylou Martinkovic
Guard……………………Peggy Shipman
Treasurer…………………...Nina Berner
3 yr Trustee…………..Fran McDonnell
2 yr Trustee…………...Barbara Durkin
1 yr Trustee……………...Marge Santos
The Hall is available for rentals.
Contact John Reedy for additional
information. (732)985‐3083
Comedy Night
Friday, April 30, 2010
8:30 pm
Live from Howard Sterns "MISERABLE MEN's SHOW,"
The Rev. Bob Levy, Shuli, Paul Dellangelo and Beetlejuice.
Tickets are $25 per person, snacks and munchies included. This is
definitely an over 21 show. Get tickets at the lodge.
Call Bob T. for Info at 732‐213‐4733
Sunday, January 24, 2010
HOW TO ENHANCE CLIENT RELATIONS, INCREASE EFFICIENCY & RESULTS AND AVOID ETHICS & MALPRACTICE COMPLAINTS IN YOUR PRACTICE
HOW TO ENHANCE CLIENT RELATIONS, INCREASE EFFICIENCY & RESULTS AND AVOID ETHICS & MALPRACTICE COMPLAINTS IN YOUR PRACTICE
Thursday, February 04, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza, Fairfield 07004
Featuring:
JAY G. FOONBERG, ESQ.
Author: "How To Start and Build a Law Practice" (5th Edition);
"How to Get and Keep Good Clients" (3rd Edition); "Finding the Right Lawyer"; and "The ABA Guide to Lawyer Trust Accounts"
KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN, ESQ.
Past Chair, NJSBA Municipal Court Section
Chair, ABA Elder Law Committee
Past GP Solo Section Attorney of the Year
2006 NJSBA Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year
K. Vercammen & Associates (Edison)
JACK NEWTON
Themis Solutions Inc. (Vancouver, BC)
Featuring nationally renowned expert Jay Foonberg, CPA, Esq., Jack Newton and Ken Vercammen, Esq.
Make plans to attend today and join the more than 300,000 lawyers who have used Mr. Foonberg's easily understood strategies to improve their lives and their practices! You'll find the tips presented practical and understandable as this expert panel covers even the most complex theories in a simple easy-to-learn and easy-to apply fashion. You CAN have both a successful career and a life with high income and free of non meritorious complaints if you’re willing to learn make the simple changes suggested – make plans to register and enhance your practice and your life today!
Program Sessions:
The 10 Steps to a Successful Law Practice
Based on ABA and NJ statistics, this fast-paced session will provide you with the simple no-cost tools you need to ethically attract & keep good clients while managing your practice and your life through planning.
Practice Management 101
Getting work "out the door" while avoiding ethics and malpractice complaints is a major challenge for practitioners. At this information packed session, you’ll learn what a case management system can do to increase efficiency, substantially add to your cash flow, control work and efficiently get the job done. Changes in the way lawyers & clients communicate make having a system critical to success – you’ll learn how putting one to work for you can create added value for your practice.
Community based client relations and marketing
In this world premiere session, you’ll learn how any law firm, even in the smallest rural setting, can create and maintain a community based program of client relations and marketing. Based on the personal successes of Ken Vercammen, you’ll learn what works and what doesn't for the lawyer who lives or practices in a small community. The butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker can all be good clients and can lead to valuable referrals – learn how to retain them all, and most importantly, keep them happy!
Tuition fees Reg. Fee Reg. Type Program # S919-15450
General Tuition (REG) $129.00 REG
NJICLE Season Tickets (STX) 1 Season Ticket(s) STX
Credit Type Credit Amount
PAE: 2.5 credits pending
($12 fee for all PA credits)
NYE (t&n/t): 3.0
credits
NEW JERSEY ETHICS: 3.0
credits pending
DOOR REGISTRATIONS: $129
Advance registration closes at noon of the day preceding the program. After that time you may still register, space permitting, for the Door Registration Fee. PLEASE CALL FIRST to confirm the seminar schedule and space availability.
* NJSBA Member Price – To qualify for this reduced price, you must provide your NJSBA Member# at the time you place your order. If you place your order without providing your NJSBA Member#, you will be charged the regular price.
CAN'T ATTEND?
HOW TO ENHANCE CLIENT RELATIONS, INCREASE EFFICIENCY & RESULTS AND AVOID ETHICS & MALPRACTICE COMPLAINTS IN YOUR PRACTICE
Seminar materials and audio packages available.
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
The non-profit continuing education service of:
The New Jersey State Bar Association
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey
Seton Hall University
One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1520
Phone: (732)214-8500 Fax: (732)249-0383 • CustomerService@njicle.com
Crowne Plaza, Fairfield
690 Rt. 46 East
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
Thursday, February 04, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza, Fairfield 07004
Featuring:
JAY G. FOONBERG, ESQ.
Author: "How To Start and Build a Law Practice" (5th Edition);
"How to Get and Keep Good Clients" (3rd Edition); "Finding the Right Lawyer"; and "The ABA Guide to Lawyer Trust Accounts"
KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN, ESQ.
Past Chair, NJSBA Municipal Court Section
Chair, ABA Elder Law Committee
Past GP Solo Section Attorney of the Year
2006 NJSBA Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year
K. Vercammen & Associates (Edison)
JACK NEWTON
Themis Solutions Inc. (Vancouver, BC)
Featuring nationally renowned expert Jay Foonberg, CPA, Esq., Jack Newton and Ken Vercammen, Esq.
Make plans to attend today and join the more than 300,000 lawyers who have used Mr. Foonberg's easily understood strategies to improve their lives and their practices! You'll find the tips presented practical and understandable as this expert panel covers even the most complex theories in a simple easy-to-learn and easy-to apply fashion. You CAN have both a successful career and a life with high income and free of non meritorious complaints if you’re willing to learn make the simple changes suggested – make plans to register and enhance your practice and your life today!
Program Sessions:
The 10 Steps to a Successful Law Practice
Based on ABA and NJ statistics, this fast-paced session will provide you with the simple no-cost tools you need to ethically attract & keep good clients while managing your practice and your life through planning.
Practice Management 101
Getting work "out the door" while avoiding ethics and malpractice complaints is a major challenge for practitioners. At this information packed session, you’ll learn what a case management system can do to increase efficiency, substantially add to your cash flow, control work and efficiently get the job done. Changes in the way lawyers & clients communicate make having a system critical to success – you’ll learn how putting one to work for you can create added value for your practice.
Community based client relations and marketing
In this world premiere session, you’ll learn how any law firm, even in the smallest rural setting, can create and maintain a community based program of client relations and marketing. Based on the personal successes of Ken Vercammen, you’ll learn what works and what doesn't for the lawyer who lives or practices in a small community. The butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker can all be good clients and can lead to valuable referrals – learn how to retain them all, and most importantly, keep them happy!
Tuition fees Reg. Fee Reg. Type Program # S919-15450
General Tuition (REG) $129.00 REG
NJICLE Season Tickets (STX) 1 Season Ticket(s) STX
Credit Type Credit Amount
PAE: 2.5 credits pending
($12 fee for all PA credits)
NYE (t&n/t): 3.0
credits
NEW JERSEY ETHICS: 3.0
credits pending
DOOR REGISTRATIONS: $129
Advance registration closes at noon of the day preceding the program. After that time you may still register, space permitting, for the Door Registration Fee. PLEASE CALL FIRST to confirm the seminar schedule and space availability.
* NJSBA Member Price – To qualify for this reduced price, you must provide your NJSBA Member# at the time you place your order. If you place your order without providing your NJSBA Member#, you will be charged the regular price.
CAN'T ATTEND?
HOW TO ENHANCE CLIENT RELATIONS, INCREASE EFFICIENCY & RESULTS AND AVOID ETHICS & MALPRACTICE COMPLAINTS IN YOUR PRACTICE
Seminar materials and audio packages available.
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
The non-profit continuing education service of:
The New Jersey State Bar Association
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey
Seton Hall University
One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1520
Phone: (732)214-8500 Fax: (732)249-0383 • CustomerService@njicle.com
Crowne Plaza, Fairfield
690 Rt. 46 East
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
Saturday, November 14, 2009
KENNETH VERCAMMEN – resume and community involvement
KENNETH VERCAMMEN – resume and community involvement
Attorney at Law
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
www.njlaws.com
Kenneth Vercammen is an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney who has published 125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on probate, estate planning, criminal and litigation topics. He often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association.
Kenneth Vercammen was the NJ State Bar Municipal Court Attorney of the Year and past president of the Middlesex County Municipal Prosecutor's Association. He is the past chair of the NJ State Bar Association Municipal Court Section. He is the Deputy chair of the ABA Criminal Law committee, GP Division. Kenneth Vercammen was selected one of only three attorneys as a Super Lawyer 2009 in NJ Monthly in the Criminal - DWI.
He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation issues for the American Bar Association, ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published by New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He is the Editor in Chief of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review. Mr. Vercammen is a recipient of the NJSBA- YLD Service to the Bar Award. He has successfully handled over One thousand Municipal Court and Superior Court matters in the past 18 years.
Since 1985, his primary concentration has been on litigation matters. Mr. Vercammen gained other legal experiences as the Confidential Law Clerk to the Court of Appeals of Maryland (Supreme Court),with the Delaware County, PA District Attorney Office handling Probable Cause Hearings, Middlesex County Probation Dept as a Probation Officer, and an Executive Assistant to Scranton District Magistrate, Thomas Hart, in Scranton, PA. He started his career as a trial attorney for Drazin & Warshaw in Hazlet and Red Bank, NJ, and Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl in North Brunswick.
ADMISSIONS: Admitted In NJ, NY, PA, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court
MANAGING ATTORNEY Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, PC March 1990-Present
Full service Law practice with offices in Edison and Cranbury.
PROSECUTOR Township of Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ 1991-1999
Municipal Prosecutor for criminal and traffic cases involving Township and State Police
-Acting Assoc. Prosecutor: Carteret Municipal Court, Middlesex County, NJ 2000
EDITOR- NJ MUNICIPAL COURT LAW REVIEW 1993- present
Middlesex County Bar Association 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year
NJ State Bar Association- 2005-2006 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Award
New Jersey Super Lawyers selection 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Who's Who in America 2004
NJ State Bar Association- 2002 General Practitioner of the Year Award
1993 AWARD WINNER "Service to the Bar Award"- New Jersey State Bar Association YLD
RELEVANT LITIGATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
-Criminal, DWI and Drug Cases- NJ State Bar Annual Meeting 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 01, 00, 99
-Civil Trial Practice- Middlesex Bar 2004
-Personal Injury Litigation- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar
2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993,1991
-Municipal Court Handling Serious Cases ICLE/NJSBA-2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002,2001,2000,1998,1997,1995,1994
-NJ Association of Municipal Court Administrators 2002
-Edison Police Auxiliary- Search and Seizure 2002
-New Jersey Network TV- Due Process TV show 2000
-Cablevision TV- Law on the Line 2003, 2001
-Elder Law and Probate NJSBA/ ICLE 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 03,02,01,99,98,97,96
PUBLICATIONS:
Published 150 separate Law Review and Legal Periodical articles in legal journals such as New Jersey Law Journal, American Bar Association Barrister, New Jersey Lawyer, ABA Law Practice Management, and New Jersey State Bar Association's Dictum. Listed on www.njlaws.com.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ.
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON WILLS, ELDER LAW, AND PROBATE
East Brunswick Adult School 2009, 2008
Middlesex County Police Chiefs 2009- Living Wills
Middlesex County College- Wills & Probate 2007
Edison Adult School -Wills, Elder Law & Probate- 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 [inc Edison TV], 2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997
- Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law - NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar ICLE/NJSBA 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1996
-Elder Law and Estate Planning- American Bar Association New York City 2008, Miami 2007
South Plainfield Seniors- New Probate Law 2005, East Brunswick Seniors- New Probate Law 2005
Old Bridge AARP 2002; Guardian Angeles/ Edison 2002; St. Cecilia/ Woodbridge Seniors 2002;
East Brunswick/ Hall's Corner 2002;
-Linden AARP 2002
-Woodbridge Adult School -Wills and Estate Administration -2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996
Woodbridge Housing 2001; Metuchen Seniors & Metuchen TV 2001; Frigidare/ Local 401 Edison 2001; Chelsea/ East Brunswick 2001, Village Court/ Edison 2001; Old Bridge Rotary 2001; Sacred Heart/ South Amboy 2001; Livingston Manor/ New Brunswick 2001; Sunrise East Brunswick 2001; Strawberry Hill/ Woodbridge 2001;
-Wills and Elder Law - Metuchen Adult School 1999,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993
-Clara Barton Senior Citizens- Wills & Elder Law-Edison 2002, 1995
-AARP Participating Attorney in Legal Plan for NJ AARP members 1999-2005
-Senior Legal Points University of Medicine & Dentistry UMDNJ & St. Peter's-2000, 1999,1998
-East Brunswick AARP Wills 2001; -Iselin/ Woodbridge AARP Wills 2000
-Metuchen Reformed Church; Franklin/ Somerset/ Quailbrook Seniors 2001
-North Brunswick Senior Day 2001
-Wills, Elder Law and Probate-South Brunswick Adult School & Channel 28 TV 1999, 1997,1993
-Wills and Estate Planning-Old Bridge Adult School 1998,1997,1995
-Senior Citizen Law-Perth Amboy YMHA 1995; Temple Beth Or 2002;
-Wills, Living Wills and Probate-Spotswood Community School 1995,1994,1993
-Wills and Probate-Sayreville Adult School 1997, 1996,1995,1994
-Living Wills-New Jersey State Bar Foundation and St. Demetrius, Carteret 1994
-Wills and Estate Planning-Edison Elks and Senior Citizens January 1994
-"Legal Questions Clinic" Metuchen Adult School March 1995,1994,1993
-Estate Planning to Protect Families-Metuchen Chamber of Commerce April 1993
SPECIAL ACTING PROSECUTOR: Woodbridge, East Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Cranbury, South Plainfield, Clark, South River, Hightstown, Carteret, Jamesburg, Berkeley Heights on conflict matters. Past President- Middlesex Municipal Prosecutor's Association. Previous experience with the Delaware County, Pennsylvania District Attorney Office, Middlesex County Probation Department and Scranton District Magistrate Office.
Metuchen Public Defender 2001- present Edison Public Defender 1990-1991
KENNETH VERCAMMEN- Community Service
NON- PROFIT: -Edison Elks-Presiding Justice 1993- Present
-Y.B. CHOI TAE KWON DO (Korean Karate)- 4th degree Black Belt awarded 2008 3rd degree 2004 ; 2nd degree December 1993, 1st degree Black Belt December 2001
-Raritan Valley Road Runners- Comeback of the Year Award 2002 and ranked Master Distance Runner; state champion 20,000 meter team 2005
New Jersey State Age Group Champion Garden State Games 5,000 meter run 1993
-Bishop Ahr/St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Alumni Society
Elected Vice-President 1989-1990; Class of 1977- 25 year Reunion Chair
-Edison 14th District Committeeman Elected 1988-1994
-St. Francis Cathedral- Church Lector 1990-1994
-University of Scranton, North Jersey Alumni Chapter Co-Chair, Fall Social 1988
-Knights of Columbus-Fourth Degree Knight, Edison Council
Edison NJ Essay Contest Chair 1992,1993
Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, Past member Edison Chamber of Commerce;
RUNNING:
Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR Rumson HashHouse Harriers
Central Jersey Road Runners CJRR Jersey Shore Triathlon Club JSTC
Freehold Area Running Club FARC Scranton Area Organization Runners SOAR
Jersey Shore Running Club JSRC USATF- US Athletic Track & Field
Sandy Hook Triathlon Club First Place- Bergen Bar 5k Law Day Run May 2001 South Brunswick Running Group- President First Place- CJRR Summer 5K 2002
First Place: Cocoa Beach 2 mile 2008, 2007; Cranford Run for Lupus 4 mile 2006, JSRC Twilight run 2006. Indian Trials Middletown 3m 2005,2004; Stroudsburg 5k 2005, 2004; Wildwood 5k, Ocean Winter 4 mile, Edison Lannie 5k, 2004; Washington DC Run for Justice 5K 2002
CJRR Age group champ 2005,2004, 2002, 1996, 1995
New York Marathon top 100 NJ Finisher
ACTIVITIES: Married 1989, one son born 1991, daughter born 1994
Weekend Road Running Races, Triathlons, Soccer
Tae Kwon Do Karate
SOUTH BRUNSWICK AREA
Summer Blast/Ireland Brook Neighborhood Sponsor
So. Brunswick Soccer Asst. Coach Travel 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 98
So. Brunswick Athletic Assoc.-Team Sponsor and helper with son's team
So. Brunswick Viking 5k- volunteer
South Brunswick 5K running Race volunteer
So. Brunswick Bicentennial Volunteer
Neighborhood Picnic Sponsor 1998-2009
So. Brunswick 50 Mile Bike Volunteer and 50 mile Finisher
Holt for Congress Volunteer
CHARITABLE: American Cancer Society-Chairman
Annual Summer Fundraiser Picnic- 1987,88,89,90,91,92
Chairman, Annual Christmas Fundraiser- 1987,88,89,90,911,92
Recipient-Young Professionals Award-Sept. 1988, Sept. 1989
Board of Manager's - 1989-1994 Founder and Chair-Young Professionals Group
KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ. Education & Awards
LEGAL EDUCATION: The Widener/ Delaware Law School, J.D., May 1985
Class Rank: Top Ten Percent
Awards: Honor Grades: Federal Income Tax, Business Organization, Criminal Law, Advanced Advocacy, Family Law, New Jersey Practice, Unfair Trade Practices, Professional Liability.
Outstanding Service Award Recipient in Graduation Ceremony
Delaware Merit Scholarship - 1983, 1984
Provincial Winner - Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity Graduate of the Year Award
Who's Who in American Law Schools
ACTIVITIES:
Law Review- Senior Staff-Member
Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Editor 1984-1985
Winner - Sixth Annual Trial Advocacy Competition
First Prize - Delaware Law School/ATLA Environmental Law Essay Contest
Delaware Law Forum, Casenote Editor
Working Scholar- Hon. Philip Gruccio, Assignment Judge of Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Salem Counties
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Delaware Chapter Treasurer
Law School Running Club - President
Research Assistant - Dean Arthur Weeks
Publications- Published in Law Review and wrote more articles than 75% of law faculty members
PRELEGAL EDUCATION: University of Scranton B.S., January 1981
Major: Political Science: Graduated Cum Laude in 3-1/2 years
Honors:
- Cited in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities;
- Dean's List; Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.
- Varsity Cross- Country - Team Captain and Record Holder of Indoor Half-Mile
- District Magistrate Thomas Hart- Paid Law Clerk/ Executive Assistant
- Pre-Law Society Public Relations Director
- Voter Registration Drive Coordinator
- Internship with Pa. Representative Hon. Fred Belardi
- School Newspaper Staff and Sportswriter
- WYRE radio station sports caster
- 3rd Place Wrestling Tournament
- Campus Bowl Intellectual Competition (Team Captain)
- Trustee Day Volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer
- Senior Class - Hard Rockers Social Committee Chair
-Alumni Society-Estate Planning Council 1997-Present
- Class of 1981 20 year Reunion Executive Committee member 2001 -25 Year Reunion Co-chair
KENNETH VERCAMMEN
Attorney at Law
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional organization in the world with more than 400,000 members
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION - National Appointments:
General Practice Solo & Small Firm Division
-Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Committee- Chair 2008-2009, 2006-2007
-Elder Law Committee Chair 2005- present, Vice Chair 1996-1999
- Criminal Law Committee Deputy Chair 2006-present
- Tort, Personal Injury and Insurance Committee Chair 2005- 2006
-Deputy Chair and Newsletter Editor-GP Marketing Legal Services Committee 1993 -1996
- Probate & Estate Planning Committee- Newsletter Editor & Vice Chair 1997-1999, Vice Chair 2005
-Litigation Committee Member 1993 - present
BUSINESS AND AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
-Elder Law, Estate and Probate ABA Chicago Annual Meeting
-Elder Law and Probate New York City 2008 Annual Meeting
- Improving Your Elder Law & Estate Practice San Francisco, CA 2007
-Elder Law and Estate Planning- ABA Miami 2007
-Elder Law Practice, New Ethical Ideas to Improve Your Practice for Clients ABA Hawaii 2006
-Marketing Success Stories ABA Toronto 1998
-Opening a Business-Sayreville Adult School 1997,1996,1995
-Olympians of Marketing- ABA Annual Meeting-Orlando, Florida 1996
-Unique Marketing Techniques & Client Relations III ABA Annual Meeting-Chicago 1995
-Starting a Business-Brooklyn Bar Association 1995,1994
-Personal Marketing & Relations - 1995 Miami ABA meeting LPM Personal Marketing Skills IG
co-sponsored by four Major National Bar Sections and committees
-How to Start a Practice-1994 New Orleans ABA Annual Meeting LPM primary sponsor
-1993 New York Annual Meeting "Marketing for Small Firms"
LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SECTION ABA- LPM
-Co-Chair with Jay Foonberg-ABA LPM Personal Marketing Skills Group 1998,1997,1996,1995,1994
-Speaker at many ABA Annual Meetings
-National Liaison and ex-officio member of Law Practice Management Section Council 1993 - 1995
-National Chair - Law Practice Management Committee YLD 1992-1993
-Chair and Newsletter Editor-Marketing Legal Services Committee 1996-1997,1999-2000
ABA Attendance at Leadership Conferences and participation at following Annual and Sectional meetings: Chicago 2009, New York 2008, Philadelphia GP 2007, San Francisco 2007, Washington GP 2007, Miami 2007, Hawaii 2006, Philadelphia LPM 2005; Washington DC 2002; Philadelphia 2002; London 2000, New York 2000, Atlanta 1999, Beverly Hills 1999, Cancun LPM 1998, Naples-LPM 1997; Captiva 1996, Orlando 1996, Coronado LPM 1995, Chicago 1995, Miami 1995, Washington D.C. GP 1995, Vancouver LPM 1995, New Orleans 1995, Napa, CA LPM 1994, Colorado LPM 1993, New York 1993, Boston 1993, San Francisco 1992, Cleveland GP 1992, Scottsdale AZ 1991, Los Angeles 1990, Hawaii 1989, Philadelphia 1988, Toronto 1988, New York City 1986, Washington DC 1985
KENNETH VERCAMMEN
Attorney at Law
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
New Jersey State Bar Association- Municipal Court Section Chair 2003-2004, Vice Chair 1999-2002; Chair of Municipal Court Education Committee 1996-Present
Middlesex County Bar Association Chair Municipal Court Practice Committee 1997-2008
County Bar Board of Trustees 2000- 2006
New Jersey State Bar Association -General Practice Section-Board of Directors 1995- Present
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ February, 2001-April, 2001; Jan. 1990-May, 1991
Instructor of "Criminal Law and Procedure" and Business Law. Taught college students the elements of crime and the criminal procedure system. Explained the incidents before and after trial and analyzed the impact of the Constitution on crimes and criminal procedures.
New Jersey Superior Court - Certified Mediator 1997-
New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts 2000-2005
Other Speaking
-Update of Municipal Court-NJSBA Annual Meeting Atlantic City 1999,1997, 95, 94
- Cranbury Twp Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse 2004, 2002
-ATLA-NJ - New Jersey Courts 1991
-Intoxicated Driver Resource Center/IDRC - DUI Law 1999, 1991
-Preventing the Impaired Driver-Coalition Against Impaired Drivers 1992
-Winning Lawsuit Threshold Cases NJSBA 1992
-WCTC Radio Mid-Day Legal Advisor - Criminal and Traffic Laws 1991 and 1990
-Computers in Litigation-NJSBA Law Office Management 1994
-Self Defense Law in New Jersey - Cranbury Police Dept. 1997,1993,1992
Self Defense and Home Protection - Speaker - New Brunswick Crime Watch - 1989
-Wills and Power of Attorney 1991 Edison Democratic Association
Defending Speeding Cases - New Jersey State Bar Association/NJSBA - 1989
-Family Law & Domestic Violence Trial Practice NJ State Bar Association 1995,1994,1993
-Automobile Insurance - Middlesex County College - 1990
-Criminal & Juvenile Courts Piscataway Vo Tech – 1990
-Living Wills-Dean Witter and Nordstroms, Menlo Park Mall October 1992; Trusts and Living Wills-Dean Witter, Metro Park, June 1992; Estate Planning-North Brunswick Republican Club May 1992;
Make a Wish Foundation- Co Chair 19th Annual Summer Blast 1994 in Belmar, NJ
Co Chair Christmas Fundraiser 1993
Jersey Shore Medical Center Chair-18th Annual Summer Blast to Benefit the Jersey Shore Regional
Trauma Center at Bar Anticipation, Belmar 1993
American Red Cross Elected to Board of Directors 1988-1991
Attorney at Law
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
www.njlaws.com
Kenneth Vercammen is an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney who has published 125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on probate, estate planning, criminal and litigation topics. He often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association.
Kenneth Vercammen was the NJ State Bar Municipal Court Attorney of the Year and past president of the Middlesex County Municipal Prosecutor's Association. He is the past chair of the NJ State Bar Association Municipal Court Section. He is the Deputy chair of the ABA Criminal Law committee, GP Division. Kenneth Vercammen was selected one of only three attorneys as a Super Lawyer 2009 in NJ Monthly in the Criminal - DWI.
He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation issues for the American Bar Association, ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published by New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He is the Editor in Chief of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review. Mr. Vercammen is a recipient of the NJSBA- YLD Service to the Bar Award. He has successfully handled over One thousand Municipal Court and Superior Court matters in the past 18 years.
Since 1985, his primary concentration has been on litigation matters. Mr. Vercammen gained other legal experiences as the Confidential Law Clerk to the Court of Appeals of Maryland (Supreme Court),with the Delaware County, PA District Attorney Office handling Probable Cause Hearings, Middlesex County Probation Dept as a Probation Officer, and an Executive Assistant to Scranton District Magistrate, Thomas Hart, in Scranton, PA. He started his career as a trial attorney for Drazin & Warshaw in Hazlet and Red Bank, NJ, and Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl in North Brunswick.
ADMISSIONS: Admitted In NJ, NY, PA, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court
MANAGING ATTORNEY Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, PC March 1990-Present
Full service Law practice with offices in Edison and Cranbury.
PROSECUTOR Township of Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ 1991-1999
Municipal Prosecutor for criminal and traffic cases involving Township and State Police
-Acting Assoc. Prosecutor: Carteret Municipal Court, Middlesex County, NJ 2000
EDITOR- NJ MUNICIPAL COURT LAW REVIEW 1993- present
Middlesex County Bar Association 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year
NJ State Bar Association- 2005-2006 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Award
New Jersey Super Lawyers selection 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Who's Who in America 2004
NJ State Bar Association- 2002 General Practitioner of the Year Award
1993 AWARD WINNER "Service to the Bar Award"- New Jersey State Bar Association YLD
RELEVANT LITIGATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
-Criminal, DWI and Drug Cases- NJ State Bar Annual Meeting 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 01, 00, 99
-Civil Trial Practice- Middlesex Bar 2004
-Personal Injury Litigation- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar
2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993,1991
-Municipal Court Handling Serious Cases ICLE/NJSBA-2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002,2001,2000,1998,1997,1995,1994
-NJ Association of Municipal Court Administrators 2002
-Edison Police Auxiliary- Search and Seizure 2002
-New Jersey Network TV- Due Process TV show 2000
-Cablevision TV- Law on the Line 2003, 2001
-Elder Law and Probate NJSBA/ ICLE 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 03,02,01,99,98,97,96
PUBLICATIONS:
Published 150 separate Law Review and Legal Periodical articles in legal journals such as New Jersey Law Journal, American Bar Association Barrister, New Jersey Lawyer, ABA Law Practice Management, and New Jersey State Bar Association's Dictum. Listed on www.njlaws.com.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ.
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON WILLS, ELDER LAW, AND PROBATE
East Brunswick Adult School 2009, 2008
Middlesex County Police Chiefs 2009- Living Wills
Middlesex County College- Wills & Probate 2007
Edison Adult School -Wills, Elder Law & Probate- 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 [inc Edison TV], 2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997
- Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law - NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar ICLE/NJSBA 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1996
-Elder Law and Estate Planning- American Bar Association New York City 2008, Miami 2007
South Plainfield Seniors- New Probate Law 2005, East Brunswick Seniors- New Probate Law 2005
Old Bridge AARP 2002; Guardian Angeles/ Edison 2002; St. Cecilia/ Woodbridge Seniors 2002;
East Brunswick/ Hall's Corner 2002;
-Linden AARP 2002
-Woodbridge Adult School -Wills and Estate Administration -2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996
Woodbridge Housing 2001; Metuchen Seniors & Metuchen TV 2001; Frigidare/ Local 401 Edison 2001; Chelsea/ East Brunswick 2001, Village Court/ Edison 2001; Old Bridge Rotary 2001; Sacred Heart/ South Amboy 2001; Livingston Manor/ New Brunswick 2001; Sunrise East Brunswick 2001; Strawberry Hill/ Woodbridge 2001;
-Wills and Elder Law - Metuchen Adult School 1999,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993
-Clara Barton Senior Citizens- Wills & Elder Law-Edison 2002, 1995
-AARP Participating Attorney in Legal Plan for NJ AARP members 1999-2005
-Senior Legal Points University of Medicine & Dentistry UMDNJ & St. Peter's-2000, 1999,1998
-East Brunswick AARP Wills 2001; -Iselin/ Woodbridge AARP Wills 2000
-Metuchen Reformed Church; Franklin/ Somerset/ Quailbrook Seniors 2001
-North Brunswick Senior Day 2001
-Wills, Elder Law and Probate-South Brunswick Adult School & Channel 28 TV 1999, 1997,1993
-Wills and Estate Planning-Old Bridge Adult School 1998,1997,1995
-Senior Citizen Law-Perth Amboy YMHA 1995; Temple Beth Or 2002;
-Wills, Living Wills and Probate-Spotswood Community School 1995,1994,1993
-Wills and Probate-Sayreville Adult School 1997, 1996,1995,1994
-Living Wills-New Jersey State Bar Foundation and St. Demetrius, Carteret 1994
-Wills and Estate Planning-Edison Elks and Senior Citizens January 1994
-"Legal Questions Clinic" Metuchen Adult School March 1995,1994,1993
-Estate Planning to Protect Families-Metuchen Chamber of Commerce April 1993
SPECIAL ACTING PROSECUTOR: Woodbridge, East Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Cranbury, South Plainfield, Clark, South River, Hightstown, Carteret, Jamesburg, Berkeley Heights on conflict matters. Past President- Middlesex Municipal Prosecutor's Association. Previous experience with the Delaware County, Pennsylvania District Attorney Office, Middlesex County Probation Department and Scranton District Magistrate Office.
Metuchen Public Defender 2001- present Edison Public Defender 1990-1991
KENNETH VERCAMMEN- Community Service
NON- PROFIT: -Edison Elks-Presiding Justice 1993- Present
-Y.B. CHOI TAE KWON DO (Korean Karate)- 4th degree Black Belt awarded 2008 3rd degree 2004 ; 2nd degree December 1993, 1st degree Black Belt December 2001
-Raritan Valley Road Runners- Comeback of the Year Award 2002 and ranked Master Distance Runner; state champion 20,000 meter team 2005
New Jersey State Age Group Champion Garden State Games 5,000 meter run 1993
-Bishop Ahr/St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Alumni Society
Elected Vice-President 1989-1990; Class of 1977- 25 year Reunion Chair
-Edison 14th District Committeeman Elected 1988-1994
-St. Francis Cathedral- Church Lector 1990-1994
-University of Scranton, North Jersey Alumni Chapter Co-Chair, Fall Social 1988
-Knights of Columbus-Fourth Degree Knight, Edison Council
Edison NJ Essay Contest Chair 1992,1993
Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, Past member Edison Chamber of Commerce;
RUNNING:
Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR Rumson HashHouse Harriers
Central Jersey Road Runners CJRR Jersey Shore Triathlon Club JSTC
Freehold Area Running Club FARC Scranton Area Organization Runners SOAR
Jersey Shore Running Club JSRC USATF- US Athletic Track & Field
Sandy Hook Triathlon Club First Place- Bergen Bar 5k Law Day Run May 2001 South Brunswick Running Group- President First Place- CJRR Summer 5K 2002
First Place: Cocoa Beach 2 mile 2008, 2007; Cranford Run for Lupus 4 mile 2006, JSRC Twilight run 2006. Indian Trials Middletown 3m 2005,2004; Stroudsburg 5k 2005, 2004; Wildwood 5k, Ocean Winter 4 mile, Edison Lannie 5k, 2004; Washington DC Run for Justice 5K 2002
CJRR Age group champ 2005,2004, 2002, 1996, 1995
New York Marathon top 100 NJ Finisher
ACTIVITIES: Married 1989, one son born 1991, daughter born 1994
Weekend Road Running Races, Triathlons, Soccer
Tae Kwon Do Karate
SOUTH BRUNSWICK AREA
Summer Blast/Ireland Brook Neighborhood Sponsor
So. Brunswick Soccer Asst. Coach Travel 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 98
So. Brunswick Athletic Assoc.-Team Sponsor and helper with son's team
So. Brunswick Viking 5k- volunteer
South Brunswick 5K running Race volunteer
So. Brunswick Bicentennial Volunteer
Neighborhood Picnic Sponsor 1998-2009
So. Brunswick 50 Mile Bike Volunteer and 50 mile Finisher
Holt for Congress Volunteer
CHARITABLE: American Cancer Society-Chairman
Annual Summer Fundraiser Picnic- 1987,88,89,90,91,92
Chairman, Annual Christmas Fundraiser- 1987,88,89,90,911,92
Recipient-Young Professionals Award-Sept. 1988, Sept. 1989
Board of Manager's - 1989-1994 Founder and Chair-Young Professionals Group
KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ. Education & Awards
LEGAL EDUCATION: The Widener/ Delaware Law School, J.D., May 1985
Class Rank: Top Ten Percent
Awards: Honor Grades: Federal Income Tax, Business Organization, Criminal Law, Advanced Advocacy, Family Law, New Jersey Practice, Unfair Trade Practices, Professional Liability.
Outstanding Service Award Recipient in Graduation Ceremony
Delaware Merit Scholarship - 1983, 1984
Provincial Winner - Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity Graduate of the Year Award
Who's Who in American Law Schools
ACTIVITIES:
Law Review- Senior Staff-Member
Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Editor 1984-1985
Winner - Sixth Annual Trial Advocacy Competition
First Prize - Delaware Law School/ATLA Environmental Law Essay Contest
Delaware Law Forum, Casenote Editor
Working Scholar- Hon. Philip Gruccio, Assignment Judge of Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Salem Counties
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Delaware Chapter Treasurer
Law School Running Club - President
Research Assistant - Dean Arthur Weeks
Publications- Published in Law Review and wrote more articles than 75% of law faculty members
PRELEGAL EDUCATION: University of Scranton B.S., January 1981
Major: Political Science: Graduated Cum Laude in 3-1/2 years
Honors:
- Cited in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities;
- Dean's List; Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.
- Varsity Cross- Country - Team Captain and Record Holder of Indoor Half-Mile
- District Magistrate Thomas Hart- Paid Law Clerk/ Executive Assistant
- Pre-Law Society Public Relations Director
- Voter Registration Drive Coordinator
- Internship with Pa. Representative Hon. Fred Belardi
- School Newspaper Staff and Sportswriter
- WYRE radio station sports caster
- 3rd Place Wrestling Tournament
- Campus Bowl Intellectual Competition (Team Captain)
- Trustee Day Volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer
- Senior Class - Hard Rockers Social Committee Chair
-Alumni Society-Estate Planning Council 1997-Present
- Class of 1981 20 year Reunion Executive Committee member 2001 -25 Year Reunion Co-chair
KENNETH VERCAMMEN
Attorney at Law
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional organization in the world with more than 400,000 members
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION - National Appointments:
General Practice Solo & Small Firm Division
-Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Committee- Chair 2008-2009, 2006-2007
-Elder Law Committee Chair 2005- present, Vice Chair 1996-1999
- Criminal Law Committee Deputy Chair 2006-present
- Tort, Personal Injury and Insurance Committee Chair 2005- 2006
-Deputy Chair and Newsletter Editor-GP Marketing Legal Services Committee 1993 -1996
- Probate & Estate Planning Committee- Newsletter Editor & Vice Chair 1997-1999, Vice Chair 2005
-Litigation Committee Member 1993 - present
BUSINESS AND AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
-Elder Law, Estate and Probate ABA Chicago Annual Meeting
-Elder Law and Probate New York City 2008 Annual Meeting
- Improving Your Elder Law & Estate Practice San Francisco, CA 2007
-Elder Law and Estate Planning- ABA Miami 2007
-Elder Law Practice, New Ethical Ideas to Improve Your Practice for Clients ABA Hawaii 2006
-Marketing Success Stories ABA Toronto 1998
-Opening a Business-Sayreville Adult School 1997,1996,1995
-Olympians of Marketing- ABA Annual Meeting-Orlando, Florida 1996
-Unique Marketing Techniques & Client Relations III ABA Annual Meeting-Chicago 1995
-Starting a Business-Brooklyn Bar Association 1995,1994
-Personal Marketing & Relations - 1995 Miami ABA meeting LPM Personal Marketing Skills IG
co-sponsored by four Major National Bar Sections and committees
-How to Start a Practice-1994 New Orleans ABA Annual Meeting LPM primary sponsor
-1993 New York Annual Meeting "Marketing for Small Firms"
LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SECTION ABA- LPM
-Co-Chair with Jay Foonberg-ABA LPM Personal Marketing Skills Group 1998,1997,1996,1995,1994
-Speaker at many ABA Annual Meetings
-National Liaison and ex-officio member of Law Practice Management Section Council 1993 - 1995
-National Chair - Law Practice Management Committee YLD 1992-1993
-Chair and Newsletter Editor-Marketing Legal Services Committee 1996-1997,1999-2000
ABA Attendance at Leadership Conferences and participation at following Annual and Sectional meetings: Chicago 2009, New York 2008, Philadelphia GP 2007, San Francisco 2007, Washington GP 2007, Miami 2007, Hawaii 2006, Philadelphia LPM 2005; Washington DC 2002; Philadelphia 2002; London 2000, New York 2000, Atlanta 1999, Beverly Hills 1999, Cancun LPM 1998, Naples-LPM 1997; Captiva 1996, Orlando 1996, Coronado LPM 1995, Chicago 1995, Miami 1995, Washington D.C. GP 1995, Vancouver LPM 1995, New Orleans 1995, Napa, CA LPM 1994, Colorado LPM 1993, New York 1993, Boston 1993, San Francisco 1992, Cleveland GP 1992, Scottsdale AZ 1991, Los Angeles 1990, Hawaii 1989, Philadelphia 1988, Toronto 1988, New York City 1986, Washington DC 1985
KENNETH VERCAMMEN
Attorney at Law
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
New Jersey State Bar Association- Municipal Court Section Chair 2003-2004, Vice Chair 1999-2002; Chair of Municipal Court Education Committee 1996-Present
Middlesex County Bar Association Chair Municipal Court Practice Committee 1997-2008
County Bar Board of Trustees 2000- 2006
New Jersey State Bar Association -General Practice Section-Board of Directors 1995- Present
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ February, 2001-April, 2001; Jan. 1990-May, 1991
Instructor of "Criminal Law and Procedure" and Business Law. Taught college students the elements of crime and the criminal procedure system. Explained the incidents before and after trial and analyzed the impact of the Constitution on crimes and criminal procedures.
New Jersey Superior Court - Certified Mediator 1997-
New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts 2000-2005
Other Speaking
-Update of Municipal Court-NJSBA Annual Meeting Atlantic City 1999,1997, 95, 94
- Cranbury Twp Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse 2004, 2002
-ATLA-NJ - New Jersey Courts 1991
-Intoxicated Driver Resource Center/IDRC - DUI Law 1999, 1991
-Preventing the Impaired Driver-Coalition Against Impaired Drivers 1992
-Winning Lawsuit Threshold Cases NJSBA 1992
-WCTC Radio Mid-Day Legal Advisor - Criminal and Traffic Laws 1991 and 1990
-Computers in Litigation-NJSBA Law Office Management 1994
-Self Defense Law in New Jersey - Cranbury Police Dept. 1997,1993,1992
Self Defense and Home Protection - Speaker - New Brunswick Crime Watch - 1989
-Wills and Power of Attorney 1991 Edison Democratic Association
Defending Speeding Cases - New Jersey State Bar Association/NJSBA - 1989
-Family Law & Domestic Violence Trial Practice NJ State Bar Association 1995,1994,1993
-Automobile Insurance - Middlesex County College - 1990
-Criminal & Juvenile Courts Piscataway Vo Tech – 1990
-Living Wills-Dean Witter and Nordstroms, Menlo Park Mall October 1992; Trusts and Living Wills-Dean Witter, Metro Park, June 1992; Estate Planning-North Brunswick Republican Club May 1992;
Make a Wish Foundation- Co Chair 19th Annual Summer Blast 1994 in Belmar, NJ
Co Chair Christmas Fundraiser 1993
Jersey Shore Medical Center Chair-18th Annual Summer Blast to Benefit the Jersey Shore Regional
Trauma Center at Bar Anticipation, Belmar 1993
American Red Cross Elected to Board of Directors 1988-1991
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
VOLUNTEER EDITOR- WANTED - To serve as Assistant Editor of American Bar Association Elder Law Newsletter for the ABA GP Solo Division and Assistant E
VOLUNTEER EDITOR- WANTED -
To serve as Assistant Editor of American Bar Association Elder Law Newsletter for the ABA GP Solo Division
and
Assistant Editor of the
NJ Municipal Court Law Review
Good for new lawyer and recent law grad who wants to improve their resume and networking skills who is between jobs.
Duties
- Review and Revise Legal and Consumer Law Articles for Grammar and Punctuation
- add articles to legal blogs and ABA newsletter distributor
- Work as Assistant Editor of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review
- Provide copies of published newsletters to Judges, Prosecutors and other New Jersey professionals
- Submit articles to websites and New Jersey Media with your name as Assistant Editor
- Type Rough Draft Articles
- Gain some legal and publication experience
- Part-time volunteer, 6 hours per week required in office
Editor Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.
Author of 125 Legal Articles
Send resume and cover letter to:
Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
2053 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
Phone 732-572-0500
Fax: 732-572-0030
Website: www.njlaws.com
To serve as Assistant Editor of American Bar Association Elder Law Newsletter for the ABA GP Solo Division
and
Assistant Editor of the
NJ Municipal Court Law Review
Good for new lawyer and recent law grad who wants to improve their resume and networking skills who is between jobs.
Duties
- Review and Revise Legal and Consumer Law Articles for Grammar and Punctuation
- add articles to legal blogs and ABA newsletter distributor
- Work as Assistant Editor of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review
- Provide copies of published newsletters to Judges, Prosecutors and other New Jersey professionals
- Submit articles to websites and New Jersey Media with your name as Assistant Editor
- Type Rough Draft Articles
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Friday, October 30, 2009
DEFENSE TO POSSESSION OF DRUGS/CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES CHARGE IN MUNICIPAL COURT
DEFENSE TO POSSESSION OF DRUGS/CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES CHARGE IN MUNICIPAL COURT
http://www.kennethvercammen.com/defense_to_possession_of_drugs_cds_charge.html
By Kenneth A. Vercammen
The defense of a person charged with possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and arguments, which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of involvement with controlled dangerous substances.
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction to hear the following drug related Controlled Dangerous Substances offenses: NJSA 2C:5 10(a)(4), possession of 50g or less of marijuana or 5g or less of hashish; NJSA 2C:35 10(b), using or being under the influence of CDS; NJSA 2C:35 10(c), failure to deliver cocaine or other CDS to police [County Prosecutors often downgrade possession of small amounts of cocaine to this offense]; NJSA 2C:36 2, possession of drug paraphernalia
At the initial interview the defense attorney must determine what happened, what was told to police and the possible defense witnesses to be interviewed. Defense counsel should completely understand the facts and circumstances of the stop and arrest. Defense counsel should explain to the client the possible penalties which can be imposed.
INTIAL IN-OFFICE INTERVIEW
If convicted, the court must impose a minimum $500.00 Drug Enforcement Reduction penalty and a $50.00 lab fee for each CDS charge. Moreover, the court must suspend the defendant's driver's license for between six months and two years (unless extreme hardship). Fines and jail vary depending on the amount of drugs and whether the case is heard in Superior Court or Municipal Court. In addition, the court can impose probation for up to two year s, drug counseling, periodic urine testing, alcohol and/or psychiatric counseling and community service may be imposed. Jail time and fines are explained in greater detail in other articles on http://www.KennethVercammen.com/jail_for_disorderly_conduct.htm.
The retainer fee must be discussed at the initial interview and you should provide a written retainer statement. I require the full retainer to be paid prior to my entering an appearance. Depending on the case, County and prior offenses, fees range between $1,000- $7,000. My standard procedure, once we are retained, is to immediately send a discovery letter/letter of representation to both the Prosecutor and the Court Clerk. We try to stay in close contact with the client. A timely Motion to Suppress Evidence must be made pursuant to Rule 3:5 7. Do it immediately, do not wait to receive discovery.
CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE
For marijuana and small amounts of cocaine, heard in Municipal Court, N.J.S.A. 2C: 36A 1 provides that a person not previously convicted of a drug offense either under Title 2C or Title 24 and who has not previously been granted "supervisory treatment" under 24:21 27, 2C:43 12 or 2C: 36A 1 may apply for a Conditional Discharge. The court upon notice to the prosecutor and subject to 2C: 36A l(c) may on the motion of the defendant or the court, suspend further proceedings and place the defendant on supervisory treatment (i.e., probation, supervised or unsupervised attendance at Narcotics Anonymous, etc.). Proof of attendance of such a program is of benefit at sentencing or an application for Conditional Discharge.
Since the granting of a Conditional Discharge is optional with the court, defense counsel should be prepared to prove, through letters, documents, or even witnesses, that the defendant's continued presence in the community or in a civil treatment program, will not pose a danger to the community. Defense counsel should be prepared to convince the court that the terms and conditions of supervisory treatment will be adequate to protect the public and will benefit the defendant by serving to correct any dependence on or use of controlled substances. For applicable caselaw on Conditional Discharges, see State v Sanders N.J. Super 515 (App. Div. 1979), State v Banks 157 N.J. Super. 442 (Law Div. 1978), State v Grochulski 133 NJ Super 586 (Law Div. 1975), State v Teitelbaum. 160 NJ Super 450 (Law Div. 1978), State v Bush L34 NJ Super 346 (Cty Ct 1975), State v DiLuzio 130 NJ Super 220 (Law Div. 1974). The defendant must be required to pay a $45.00 application fee, plus the mandatory $500.00 DEDR penalty. The court further has the option to suspend a defendant's driver's license for between six months and two years.
The Conditional Discharge period is also between 12 months and two years. If the defendant is convicted of a drug offense during the CD period or violates the conditions set by the court, the prosecution resumes. The defendant may even apply for a conditional discharge after he/she is found guilty, but before the sentence is imposed. If the CD is granted at this point in the proceeding, the 12 to 24 month license suspension is discretional, new judges over impose a license suspensions. More details on Conditional Discharge are available on the website www.KennethVercammen.com.
TRIAL PREPARATION
The prosecutor is responsible for providing full discovery. Rules 3:13 3, 7:7-7, State v Polasky, N.J. Super. 549 (Law Div. 1986); State v Tull, 234 N.J. Super. 486 (Law Div. 1989); State v Ford, 240 N.J. Super. 44 (App. Div. 1990). The State must prove the substance seized was a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). To prove the substance is CDS, either the lab technician who examined the substance must be called testify, or the State will seek to admit the lab certificate prepared pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:35 19. If the State intends to proffer at trial the lab certificate, a notice of an intent to proffer that certificate and all reports relating to the analysis of the CDS, including a copy of the certificate, shall be served on defense counsel at least 20 days before the proceeding begins. Defense counsel must within 10 days of receipt, notify the prosecutor in writing of defendant's objection to the admission into evidence of the certificate, plus set forth the grounds for objection, 2C:35 l9(c) See State v Simbara ___ NJ ___ and Crawford ___ S. Ct. ___. Failure by defense counsel to timely object shall constitute a waiver of any objection to the certificate, thus, the certificate will be submitted into evidence.
THE TRIAL
The burden of primary possession/constructive possession remains on the State. Plea bargaining is not permitted in Municipal Court CDS cases (while it is available in such varied charges as murder, careless driving, or the burning of old tires). Plea bargaining is permitted in Superior Court indictable cases. Defense counsel must subpoena its necessary witnesses and prepare for trial.
The State must prove knowledge or purpose on the part of the defendant. Knowledge means that the defendant was aware of the existence of the object and was aware of its character. Purpose means it was defendant's conscious object to obtain or possess the item while being aware of its character. Knowledge of the character of the substance may be inferred from the circumstances. 33 N.J. Practice Criminal Law & Procedure (Miller) Sec. 378 p. 563 (2nd Ed 1990). If actual possession cannot be demonstrated, defendant's constructive possession may sometimes be shown by proof that the narcotics were subject to dominion and control. If two or more persons share actual or constructive possession, then their possession is joint. Mere presence in a premises with other persons where CDS is found is not sufficient, in itself, to justify an inference that a particular defendant was in sole or joint possession of the substance. State v McMenamin 133 N.J. Super. 521,S24 (App. Div. 1975). In State v. Shipp, 216 N.J. Super. 662,666 (App. Div. 1987), it was held there was insufficient evidence that the defendant, a passenger in the front seat, had constructive possession of CDS contained in envelopes secreted in a vinyl bag resting on the back seat next to another passenger in the car.
In addition to establishing the item seized is CDS through either a lab report or the State Police chemist, the State must establish the chain of custody. The prosecutor's witness will call witnesses to prove the location of the seized drugs from the moment of initial seizure to the time of testing of the illegal drug.
If the state will be attempting to introduce a confession or other incriminating statements, defense counsel may request on evidence rule hearing to determine if the requirements of Miranda v. Arizona 384 US. 436 (1966) have been violated. If the defendant elects to take the stand defense counsel must be certain that he testifies with complete candor and does not try to embellish his protestations of innocence.
The following additional ideas are sometimes used by defense attorneys to provide defense to the charge of possession of cocaine.
1. No discovery: Send a discovery letter/letter of representation to both the Municipal Prosecutor, Police Records Bureau of the law enforcement agency which issued the complaint with a CC to the Court Administrator. File a Motion to Dismiss for Failure of the State to provide discovery.
2. Suppression: A timely Motion to Suppress Evidence must be made. Do it immediately; do not wait to receive discovery.
3. Subpoena witnesses: Defense counsel should subpoena witnesses, sometimes even serving a subpoena duces tecum on the back up officer to compel him to bring to court the object allegedly observed in plain view. Credibility will be tested when the object that was claimed to be in plain view inside a car is actually only one half inch long. Cross examination is pivotal in determining credibility. Failure to subpoena a witness may be malpractice if your necessary witness is not present.
4. No lab tests: The State must prove the substance seized was a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). Either the lab technician who examined the substance must be called testify, or the State will have to admit the lab certificate. Defense counsel must notify the prosecutor in writing of defendant's objection to the admission into evidence of the certificate, plus set forth the grounds for objection. Failure by defense counsel to timely object shall constitute a waiver of any objection to the certificate, thus, the certificate will be submitted into evidence. If the state can't introduce lab results, the state can't use.
5. Chain of Custody The State must then establish a chain of custody. The prosecutor's witness will call additional witnesses to prove the locations of the seized drugs from the moment of initial seizure to the time of the testing of the illegal drug. Defense counsel can contest the chain of custody.
6. Confession excluded If the state will be attempting to introduce a confession or other incriminating statements, defense counsel may request an Evidence Rule hearing to determine if the requirements of Miranda v. Arizona 384 US. 436 (1966) have been violated.
7. Constructive possession not proven: The burden of primary possession/constructive possession remains on the State.
The State must prove it was defendant's conscious intention to obtain or possess the item while being aware it was a drug. Defendant's constructive possession may sometimes be shown by proof that the narcotics were subject to dominion and control. If two or more persons share actual or constructive possession, then their possession is joint. However, mere presence on premises where CDS is found is not sufficient, in itself, to justify an inference that a particular defendant was in sole or joint possession of the substance.
CONCLUSION
Drug related offenses carry substantial penalties, which will affect a client for the rest of his life. The space limits of this article do not allow detailed explanation of the extensive caselaw on controlled dangerous substances. Drug law and other defenses are explained in greater details in other articles on www.KennethVercammen.com. http://www.KennethVercammen.com/alphabetical_index.htm
About the Author
Kenneth A. Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He often lectures for the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and Middlesex County College on personal injury, criminal / municipal court law, and drunk driving. He has published 125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on municipal court and litigation topics. He has served as a Special Acting Prosecutor in seven different cities and towns in New Jersey and also successfully defended hundreds of individuals facing Municipal Court and Criminal Court charges.
In his private practice, he has devoted a substantial portion of his professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated matters. He has appeared in Courts throughout New Jersey several times each week on many personal injury matters, Municipal Court trials, arbitration hearings, and contested administrative law hearings.
Since 1985, his primary concentration has been on litigation matters. Mr. Vercammen gained other legal experiences as the Confidential Law Clerk to the Court of Appeals of Maryland (Supreme Court), with the Delaware County, PA District Attorney Office handling Probable Cause Hearings, Middlesex County Probation Dept as a Probation Officer, and an Executive Assistant to Scranton District Magistrate, Thomas Hart, in Scranton, PA.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
http://www.kennethvercammen.com/defense_to_possession_of_drugs_cds_charge.html
By Kenneth A. Vercammen
The defense of a person charged with possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and arguments, which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of involvement with controlled dangerous substances.
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction to hear the following drug related Controlled Dangerous Substances offenses: NJSA 2C:5 10(a)(4), possession of 50g or less of marijuana or 5g or less of hashish; NJSA 2C:35 10(b), using or being under the influence of CDS; NJSA 2C:35 10(c), failure to deliver cocaine or other CDS to police [County Prosecutors often downgrade possession of small amounts of cocaine to this offense]; NJSA 2C:36 2, possession of drug paraphernalia
At the initial interview the defense attorney must determine what happened, what was told to police and the possible defense witnesses to be interviewed. Defense counsel should completely understand the facts and circumstances of the stop and arrest. Defense counsel should explain to the client the possible penalties which can be imposed.
INTIAL IN-OFFICE INTERVIEW
If convicted, the court must impose a minimum $500.00 Drug Enforcement Reduction penalty and a $50.00 lab fee for each CDS charge. Moreover, the court must suspend the defendant's driver's license for between six months and two years (unless extreme hardship). Fines and jail vary depending on the amount of drugs and whether the case is heard in Superior Court or Municipal Court. In addition, the court can impose probation for up to two year s, drug counseling, periodic urine testing, alcohol and/or psychiatric counseling and community service may be imposed. Jail time and fines are explained in greater detail in other articles on http://www.KennethVercammen.com/jail_for_disorderly_conduct.htm.
The retainer fee must be discussed at the initial interview and you should provide a written retainer statement. I require the full retainer to be paid prior to my entering an appearance. Depending on the case, County and prior offenses, fees range between $1,000- $7,000. My standard procedure, once we are retained, is to immediately send a discovery letter/letter of representation to both the Prosecutor and the Court Clerk. We try to stay in close contact with the client. A timely Motion to Suppress Evidence must be made pursuant to Rule 3:5 7. Do it immediately, do not wait to receive discovery.
CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE
For marijuana and small amounts of cocaine, heard in Municipal Court, N.J.S.A. 2C: 36A 1 provides that a person not previously convicted of a drug offense either under Title 2C or Title 24 and who has not previously been granted "supervisory treatment" under 24:21 27, 2C:43 12 or 2C: 36A 1 may apply for a Conditional Discharge. The court upon notice to the prosecutor and subject to 2C: 36A l(c) may on the motion of the defendant or the court, suspend further proceedings and place the defendant on supervisory treatment (i.e., probation, supervised or unsupervised attendance at Narcotics Anonymous, etc.). Proof of attendance of such a program is of benefit at sentencing or an application for Conditional Discharge.
Since the granting of a Conditional Discharge is optional with the court, defense counsel should be prepared to prove, through letters, documents, or even witnesses, that the defendant's continued presence in the community or in a civil treatment program, will not pose a danger to the community. Defense counsel should be prepared to convince the court that the terms and conditions of supervisory treatment will be adequate to protect the public and will benefit the defendant by serving to correct any dependence on or use of controlled substances. For applicable caselaw on Conditional Discharges, see State v Sanders N.J. Super 515 (App. Div. 1979), State v Banks 157 N.J. Super. 442 (Law Div. 1978), State v Grochulski 133 NJ Super 586 (Law Div. 1975), State v Teitelbaum. 160 NJ Super 450 (Law Div. 1978), State v Bush L34 NJ Super 346 (Cty Ct 1975), State v DiLuzio 130 NJ Super 220 (Law Div. 1974). The defendant must be required to pay a $45.00 application fee, plus the mandatory $500.00 DEDR penalty. The court further has the option to suspend a defendant's driver's license for between six months and two years.
The Conditional Discharge period is also between 12 months and two years. If the defendant is convicted of a drug offense during the CD period or violates the conditions set by the court, the prosecution resumes. The defendant may even apply for a conditional discharge after he/she is found guilty, but before the sentence is imposed. If the CD is granted at this point in the proceeding, the 12 to 24 month license suspension is discretional, new judges over impose a license suspensions. More details on Conditional Discharge are available on the website www.KennethVercammen.com.
TRIAL PREPARATION
The prosecutor is responsible for providing full discovery. Rules 3:13 3, 7:7-7, State v Polasky, N.J. Super. 549 (Law Div. 1986); State v Tull, 234 N.J. Super. 486 (Law Div. 1989); State v Ford, 240 N.J. Super. 44 (App. Div. 1990). The State must prove the substance seized was a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). To prove the substance is CDS, either the lab technician who examined the substance must be called testify, or the State will seek to admit the lab certificate prepared pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:35 19. If the State intends to proffer at trial the lab certificate, a notice of an intent to proffer that certificate and all reports relating to the analysis of the CDS, including a copy of the certificate, shall be served on defense counsel at least 20 days before the proceeding begins. Defense counsel must within 10 days of receipt, notify the prosecutor in writing of defendant's objection to the admission into evidence of the certificate, plus set forth the grounds for objection, 2C:35 l9(c) See State v Simbara ___ NJ ___ and Crawford ___ S. Ct. ___. Failure by defense counsel to timely object shall constitute a waiver of any objection to the certificate, thus, the certificate will be submitted into evidence.
THE TRIAL
The burden of primary possession/constructive possession remains on the State. Plea bargaining is not permitted in Municipal Court CDS cases (while it is available in such varied charges as murder, careless driving, or the burning of old tires). Plea bargaining is permitted in Superior Court indictable cases. Defense counsel must subpoena its necessary witnesses and prepare for trial.
The State must prove knowledge or purpose on the part of the defendant. Knowledge means that the defendant was aware of the existence of the object and was aware of its character. Purpose means it was defendant's conscious object to obtain or possess the item while being aware of its character. Knowledge of the character of the substance may be inferred from the circumstances. 33 N.J. Practice Criminal Law & Procedure (Miller) Sec. 378 p. 563 (2nd Ed 1990). If actual possession cannot be demonstrated, defendant's constructive possession may sometimes be shown by proof that the narcotics were subject to dominion and control. If two or more persons share actual or constructive possession, then their possession is joint. Mere presence in a premises with other persons where CDS is found is not sufficient, in itself, to justify an inference that a particular defendant was in sole or joint possession of the substance. State v McMenamin 133 N.J. Super. 521,S24 (App. Div. 1975). In State v. Shipp, 216 N.J. Super. 662,666 (App. Div. 1987), it was held there was insufficient evidence that the defendant, a passenger in the front seat, had constructive possession of CDS contained in envelopes secreted in a vinyl bag resting on the back seat next to another passenger in the car.
In addition to establishing the item seized is CDS through either a lab report or the State Police chemist, the State must establish the chain of custody. The prosecutor's witness will call witnesses to prove the location of the seized drugs from the moment of initial seizure to the time of testing of the illegal drug.
If the state will be attempting to introduce a confession or other incriminating statements, defense counsel may request on evidence rule hearing to determine if the requirements of Miranda v. Arizona 384 US. 436 (1966) have been violated. If the defendant elects to take the stand defense counsel must be certain that he testifies with complete candor and does not try to embellish his protestations of innocence.
The following additional ideas are sometimes used by defense attorneys to provide defense to the charge of possession of cocaine.
1. No discovery: Send a discovery letter/letter of representation to both the Municipal Prosecutor, Police Records Bureau of the law enforcement agency which issued the complaint with a CC to the Court Administrator. File a Motion to Dismiss for Failure of the State to provide discovery.
2. Suppression: A timely Motion to Suppress Evidence must be made. Do it immediately; do not wait to receive discovery.
3. Subpoena witnesses: Defense counsel should subpoena witnesses, sometimes even serving a subpoena duces tecum on the back up officer to compel him to bring to court the object allegedly observed in plain view. Credibility will be tested when the object that was claimed to be in plain view inside a car is actually only one half inch long. Cross examination is pivotal in determining credibility. Failure to subpoena a witness may be malpractice if your necessary witness is not present.
4. No lab tests: The State must prove the substance seized was a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). Either the lab technician who examined the substance must be called testify, or the State will have to admit the lab certificate. Defense counsel must notify the prosecutor in writing of defendant's objection to the admission into evidence of the certificate, plus set forth the grounds for objection. Failure by defense counsel to timely object shall constitute a waiver of any objection to the certificate, thus, the certificate will be submitted into evidence. If the state can't introduce lab results, the state can't use.
5. Chain of Custody The State must then establish a chain of custody. The prosecutor's witness will call additional witnesses to prove the locations of the seized drugs from the moment of initial seizure to the time of the testing of the illegal drug. Defense counsel can contest the chain of custody.
6. Confession excluded If the state will be attempting to introduce a confession or other incriminating statements, defense counsel may request an Evidence Rule hearing to determine if the requirements of Miranda v. Arizona 384 US. 436 (1966) have been violated.
7. Constructive possession not proven: The burden of primary possession/constructive possession remains on the State.
The State must prove it was defendant's conscious intention to obtain or possess the item while being aware it was a drug. Defendant's constructive possession may sometimes be shown by proof that the narcotics were subject to dominion and control. If two or more persons share actual or constructive possession, then their possession is joint. However, mere presence on premises where CDS is found is not sufficient, in itself, to justify an inference that a particular defendant was in sole or joint possession of the substance.
CONCLUSION
Drug related offenses carry substantial penalties, which will affect a client for the rest of his life. The space limits of this article do not allow detailed explanation of the extensive caselaw on controlled dangerous substances. Drug law and other defenses are explained in greater details in other articles on www.KennethVercammen.com. http://www.KennethVercammen.com/alphabetical_index.htm
About the Author
Kenneth A. Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He often lectures for the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and Middlesex County College on personal injury, criminal / municipal court law, and drunk driving. He has published 125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on municipal court and litigation topics. He has served as a Special Acting Prosecutor in seven different cities and towns in New Jersey and also successfully defended hundreds of individuals facing Municipal Court and Criminal Court charges.
In his private practice, he has devoted a substantial portion of his professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated matters. He has appeared in Courts throughout New Jersey several times each week on many personal injury matters, Municipal Court trials, arbitration hearings, and contested administrative law hearings.
Since 1985, his primary concentration has been on litigation matters. Mr. Vercammen gained other legal experiences as the Confidential Law Clerk to the Court of Appeals of Maryland (Supreme Court), with the Delaware County, PA District Attorney Office handling Probable Cause Hearings, Middlesex County Probation Dept as a Probation Officer, and an Executive Assistant to Scranton District Magistrate, Thomas Hart, in Scranton, PA.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
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If you leave no Will or your Will is declared invalid because it was improperly prepared or is not admissible to probate:
* State law determines who gets assets, not you
* Additional expenses will be incurred and extra work will be required to qualify an administrator-Surety Bond, additional costs and legal fees
* Judge determines who gets custody of your children
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* It may also cause fights and lawsuits within your family
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A Will must not only be prepared within the legal requirements of the New Jersey Statutes but should also be prepared so it leaves no questions regarding your intentions.
WHY PERIODIC REVIEW IS ESSENTIAL
Even if you have an existing Will, there are many events that occur which may necessitate changes in your Will. Some of these are:
* Marriage, death, birth, divorce or separation affecting either you or anyone named in your Will
* Significant changes in the value of your total assets or in any particular assets which you own
* A change in your domicile
* Death or incapacity of a beneficiary, or death, incapacity or change in residence of a named executor, trustee or guardian of infants, or of one of the witnesses to the execution of the Will
* Annual changes in tax law
* Changes in who you like
MAY I CHANGE MY WILL?
Yes. A Will may be modified, added to, or entirely changed at any time before your death provided you are mentally and physically competent and desire to change your Will. You should consider revising your Will whenever there are changes in the size of your estate. For example, when your children are young, you may think it best to have a trust for them so they do not come into absolute ownership of property until they are mature. Beware, if you draw lines through items, erase or write over, or add notations to the original Will, it can be destroyed as a legal document. Either a new Will should be legally prepared or a codicil signed to legally change portions of the Will.
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5TH: CREATION OF TRUSTS FOR SPOUSE
6TH: CREATION OF TRUST FOR CHILDREN
7TH: OTHER BENEFICIARIES UNDER 21
8TH: EXECUTORS
9TH: TRUSTEES
10TH: GUARDIANS
11TH: SURETY OR BOND
12TH: POWERS
13TH: AFTERBORN CHILDREN
14TH: PRINCIPAL AND INCOME
15TH: NO ASSIGNMENT OF BEQUESTS
16TH: GENDER
17TH: CONSTRUCTION OF WILL
18TH: NO CONTEST CLAUSE
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Kenneth A. Vercammen is an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney who has published125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on business and litigation topics. He often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association.
He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation issues for the American Bar Association, ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published by New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He is the Editor in Chief of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review. Mr. Vercammen is a recipient of the NJSBA- YLD Service to the Bar Award.
He has served as a Special Acting Prosecutor in nine different cities and towns in New Jersey and also successfully handled over One thousand Municipal Court and Superior Court matters in the past 12 years.
In his private practice, he has devoted a substantial portion of his professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated matters. He has appeared in Courts throughout New Jersey several times each week on Criminal personal injury matters, Municipal Court trials, and contested Probate hearings. He serves as the Editor of the popular legal website KennethVercammen.com
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
website: KennethVercammen.com
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The Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen was selected to serve as a New Jersey Access Attorney for several of the major national legal service plans, including Hyatt Legal Plan. We prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills.
Our offices now serve as cooperating/panel attorneys for twenty two national legal service plans.
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Hyatt members should call Hyatt legal at 800.821.6400 to obtain an authorization numbers for each Will, Power of Attorney, Codicil and Living Will you want.
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You can always call Hyatt Legal Plans at 800.821.6400 Monday through Thursday 8-7 and Friday 8-6 Eastern Time for assistance and information about your legal plan.
After obtaining an authorization number, call Kenneth Vercammen’s Law Office for a free confidential consultation and preparation of estate planning documents- all free to Hyatt members
Why a Will is essential to persons with children or who own property
If you leave no Will or your Will is declared invalid because it was improperly prepared or is not admissible to probate:
* State law determines who gets assets, not you
* Additional expenses will be incurred and extra work will be required to qualify an administrator-Surety Bond, additional costs and legal fees
* Judge determines who gets custody of your children
* Possible additional State inheritance taxes and Federal estate taxes
* If you have no spouse or close relatives the State may take your property
* The procedure to distribute assets becomes more complicated
* It may also cause fights and lawsuits within your family
When loved ones are grieving and dealing with death, they shouldn’t be overwhelmed with Financial concerns.
Who don’t you want to receive your assets?
Who is not the best choice to raise your children, or safeguard your children's money for college? Do you want children, or grandchildren, to get money when they turn 18? Will they invest money wisely, or go to Seaside and play games?
A Will must not only be prepared within the legal requirements of the New Jersey Statutes but should also be prepared so it leaves no questions regarding your intentions.
WHY PERIODIC REVIEW IS ESSENTIAL
Even if you have an existing Will, there are many events that occur which may necessitate changes in your Will. Some of these are:
* Marriage, death, birth, divorce or separation affecting either you or anyone named in your Will
* Significant changes in the value of your total assets or in any particular assets which you own
* A change in your domicile
* Death or incapacity of a beneficiary, or death, incapacity or change in residence of a named executor, trustee or guardian of infants, or of one of the witnesses to the execution of the Will
* Annual changes in tax law
* Changes in who you like
MAY I CHANGE MY WILL?
Yes. A Will may be modified, added to, or entirely changed at any time before your death provided you are mentally and physically competent and desire to change your Will. You should consider revising your Will whenever there are changes in the size of your estate. For example, when your children are young, you may think it best to have a trust for them so they do not come into absolute ownership of property until they are mature. Beware, if you draw lines through items, erase or write over, or add notations to the original Will, it can be destroyed as a legal document. Either a new Will should be legally prepared or a codicil signed to legally change portions of the Will.
THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF A VARIETY OF CLAUSES AND ITEMS WHICH KENNETH VERCAMMEN’S LAW OFFICE OFTEN INCLUDES IN A WILL
1ST: DEBTS AND TAXES
2ND: SPECIFIC BEQUESTS
3RD: DISPOSITION TO SPOUSE
4TH: DISPOSITION OF REMAINDER OF ESTATE
5TH: CREATION OF TRUSTS FOR SPOUSE
6TH: CREATION OF TRUST FOR CHILDREN
7TH: OTHER BENEFICIARIES UNDER 21
8TH: EXECUTORS
9TH: TRUSTEES
10TH: GUARDIANS
11TH: SURETY OR BOND
12TH: POWERS
13TH: AFTERBORN CHILDREN
14TH: PRINCIPAL AND INCOME
15TH: NO ASSIGNMENT OF BEQUESTS
16TH: GENDER
17TH: CONSTRUCTION OF WILL
18TH: NO CONTEST CLAUSE
What is Hyatt Legal Plan?
A voluntary Hyatt group legal plan is an easy to administer benefit that provides employees with convenient, professional legal counsel at virtually no cost to the employer.
American Bar Association statistics show that the average person has two or three legal needs every year. But the fear of expensive legal fees or simply not having an attorney to call are typical impediments to these needs being met.
A solution is convenient, affordable access to legal services through employment-based benefit plans. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Hyatt Legal Plans is the largest provider of group legal plans, serving nearly four million people. Our participants, representing 1,000 corporate sponsors, have the option of using any attorney, anywhere, anytime.®
See http://www.legalplans.com/employee.html
Human resource and benefits executives cite three reasons for offering a Hyatt Legal Plan: high value, low cost and easy administration. Legal plan usage rates and employee perception of value indicate that a Hyatt legal plan is an important, valuable component of an employee benefits plan. Companies wishing to invest in the overall well-being of their employees find that it is the perfect choice to enhance a benefits package.
Group legal plans may be offered as part of a flexible benefits menu from which the employee selects those benefits most appropriate to his or her needs. Legal plans offered as voluntary programs are typically paid for by the employee through payroll deductions, although some are partially funded by the employer.
Kenneth Vercammen’s Law Office handle legal services for the following legal plans and their major employers:
Hyatt- AT&T, Delco retired (Includes Free Wills)
ARAG- AT&T management, PSE&G, Lucent management, A&P, Kraft,
Microsoft, National Telephone, Newsweek, Oracle, Proctor & Gamble,
Solomon Brothers, Thompson, Un. Bank of Switzerland (Includes Free Wills)
Prudential- Pru employees (Includes Free Wills)
APWU- Postal Workers (Includes Free Wills)
LawPhone- private pay through credit card
UAW- Ford & GM
NYSUIT, National- New York Teachers
DC 37- NY Municipal Employees
Local 1500- NY retail
Kenneth A. Vercammen is an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney who has published125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on business and litigation topics. He often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association.
He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation issues for the American Bar Association, ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published by New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He is the Editor in Chief of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review. Mr. Vercammen is a recipient of the NJSBA- YLD Service to the Bar Award.
He has served as a Special Acting Prosecutor in nine different cities and towns in New Jersey and also successfully handled over One thousand Municipal Court and Superior Court matters in the past 12 years.
In his private practice, he has devoted a substantial portion of his professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated matters. He has appeared in Courts throughout New Jersey several times each week on Criminal personal injury matters, Municipal Court trials, and contested Probate hearings. He serves as the Editor of the popular legal website KennethVercammen.com
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES
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Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Appointed to Leadership Position with American Bar Association's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Appointed to Leadership Position with American Bar Association's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Appointed to Leadership Position with American Bar Association's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
CHICAGO,
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. of Edison, NJ is serving as the 2008-2009 Chair of the ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & TRUST COMMITTEE for the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division of the American Bar Association. He was named to this position the recent ABA Annual Meeting in New York.
Mr. Vercammen received his appointment from Division Chair, Robert A. Zupkus who said, "The leaders and members of the General Practice and Small Firm Division provide the support and structure for this ABA division as evidenced by the high quality of its programs, publications and periodicals. As Chair of the ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & TRUST COMMITTEE, Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. will serve an important role in the Division"
Mr. Vercammen of Edison, NJ is a member of the Middlesex County, New Jersey State Bar Association and American Bar Associations.
As one of the fastest growing components of the American Bar Association, the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division represents more than 30,000 members throughout the United States, most of who are in the private practice of law. The Division's 70 committees serve it and its members by providing information, education and networking opportunities, while ensuring that the Division carries out its mission of support to America's Main-Street lawyers.
With more than 413,000 members, the American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law in a democratic society.
For more information, contact the ABA General Practice Division at 800-285-2221 x 5640
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Appointed to Leadership Position with American Bar Association's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
CHICAGO,
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. of Edison, NJ is serving as the 2008-2009 Chair of the ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & TRUST COMMITTEE for the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division of the American Bar Association. He was named to this position the recent ABA Annual Meeting in New York.
Mr. Vercammen received his appointment from Division Chair, Robert A. Zupkus who said, "The leaders and members of the General Practice and Small Firm Division provide the support and structure for this ABA division as evidenced by the high quality of its programs, publications and periodicals. As Chair of the ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & TRUST COMMITTEE, Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. will serve an important role in the Division"
Mr. Vercammen of Edison, NJ is a member of the Middlesex County, New Jersey State Bar Association and American Bar Associations.
As one of the fastest growing components of the American Bar Association, the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division represents more than 30,000 members throughout the United States, most of who are in the private practice of law. The Division's 70 committees serve it and its members by providing information, education and networking opportunities, while ensuring that the Division carries out its mission of support to America's Main-Street lawyers.
With more than 413,000 members, the American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law in a democratic society.
For more information, contact the ABA General Practice Division at 800-285-2221 x 5640
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