Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP is delighted to announce the addition of two distinguished trusts & estates attorneys to its team.  Alison Schrag and Raymond Schrag, formerly of The Law Offices of Raymond V.J. Schrag, are joining the firm as a Partner and Of Counsel.  Alison and Raymond will primarily work out of our expanded New York office.

Best Lawyers, the only 'purely peer review' guide to the legal profession, has selected ten Sherman Atlas practice groups for inclusion on its 2024 edition of Best Lawyers. We are so proud of our attorneys for continuing to be recognized amongst the best. 

Congratulations to Sherman Atlas counsel, Lauren C. Watson, for being named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch list. 

Lauren is an accomplished attorney with a diverse civil litigation practice focused one complex commercial litigation in the federal and state courts of New York and New Jersey.

Banking Alert November 2023

In this issue:

• New Jersey Appellate Division Reaffirms That Offer of Judgment Rule Does Not Apply To Involuntary Dismissal
• New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Claim Based on Dishonored Check

Banking Alert October 2023

In this issue:

• New York Appellate Division Finds Insufficient Proof of Mailing Precludes Entry of Summary Judgment in Favor of Lender in Foreclosure Action
• New Jersey Appellate Division Enforces Arbitration Provision Against Consumer

Banking Alert September 2023

In this issue:

• New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Action Arising From Dishonored Check After Trial
• New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Consumer Fraud Class Action Against Debt Collector