Client Success Stories
At FSKS, our clients mean everything. It is thus with great pride that we highlight some of our recent client success stories, each of which involves talented FSKS attorneys and staffers working closely with our remarkable clients to achieve spectacular results. More than anything, these winning results speak to the highly productive working relationships we’ve developed with our clients, and our commitment to becoming long-term essential partners capable of meeting all of their business and personal legal needs. When you are ready, give us a call at (973) 538-4700. Who knows? Maybe you will be part of the next great FSKS Client Success Story we highlight on these pages!
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Brian Kincaid Successfully Negotiated Six Figure Settlement for Foot Injury Sustained at an Indoor Recreational Facility, Despite Client Having Signed a Waiver of Liability
Brian Kincaid obtained a One Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Dollar ($155,000.00) settlement, after initiation of a lawsuit but prior to trial, for injuries sustained by our client as a result of a fall at an Indoor Recreational Facility.
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Brian McCabe Secures Verdict, including Attorneys’ Fees and Costs, on Behalf of University Client
Brian McCabe, Esq. recently tried a case against a loan borrower on behalf of a University in which the borrower rejected every reasonable opportunity to resolve the case over the course of numerous settlement conferences. After the borrower rejected our
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Alan S. Golub Negotiates Multi-Six-Figure Settlement of Federal Civil Rights/Due Process Claim
Alan S. Golub, Esq. recently settled a long-standing federal civil rights/due process claim against a municipality for failing to provide notice to a homeowner prior to demolishing their home. While the municipality had no real defenses, at issue was the
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Jim Shepard and Brian Kincaid Negotiate a Pre-Trial Seven Figure Settlement for Injuries Sustained in a Trip and Fall Accident
Jim Shepard, Esq. and Brian Kincaid, Esq. obtained a $1.75 million pre-trial settlement for injuries sustained in a Trip and Fall accident resulting from the negligence of a condominium association and condominium association management company. Among other injuries, our client
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Eric Kapnick Negotiates the Purchase of Two Large Catering Facilities
Eric S. Kapnick, Esq., on behalf of a NJ based catering business, successfully negotiated in two (2) separate transactions the purchase of two (2) large catering facilities. The transactions each involved extensive negotiations with Sellers who had obtained the properties
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Alan Golub Closes on Multi-Million Dollar Dental Practice Acquisition
On behalf of a junior partner in a large and thriving New Jersey dental practice, Alan S. Golub, Esq. successfully negotiated, drafted, and closed on a full asset purchase buyout of the senior partners. For more information about our Business
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Eric Kapnick and Alan Golub Navigate Complex Land Use Issues to Close on a Multi-Million Dollar Commercial Building
On behalf of a large Morris County-based leasing and equipment rental company, Eric S. Kapnick, Esq. & Alan S. Golub, Esq. successfully closed on the multi-million-dollar purchase of a large commercial property that presented a number of complex issues. Among the
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Eric Kapnick Closes Twenty+ Million-Dollar Asset Portfolio Transaction
On behalf of one of our largest national bank clients, Eric S. Kapnick, Esq., a Shareholder and the Managing Partner of the FSKS Real Estate Group, successfully negotiated, drafted, coordinated, and closed an over $20 Million-Dollar, eighty-seven (87) asset portfolio
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Brian Kincaid Successfully Restores Unsupervised Parental Visitation for a Client Who Lost all Parenting Rights
Brian Kincaid, Esq. successfully restored unsupervised parenting time for a client who lost parental rights due to past misconduct. Due to Mr. Kincaid’s efforts, our client was able to demonstrate significant rehabilitation sufficient to restore parental rights and effectively prevent
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Alan Golub Obtains $10.5 Million Judgment for Environmental Cleanup Costs
After a 21-day bench trial against an insurance carrier defendant, Alan S. Golub, Esq. obtained a judgment for over $10.5 million for costs incurred in defending, investigating, and remediating environmental contamination at three of the client’s former manufacturing facilities in
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Brian Kincaid Preserves Client’s Driving Privileges Based on Successful Overcharge Argument
Brian Kincaid, Esq. successfully saved a client’s driving privileges by downgrading the original charge of DWI/DUI to a careless driving offense. The key to success was Mr. Kincaid’s retention of a unique expert witness who was able to objectively demonstrate
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Gregg Tabakin Negotiates Six-Figure Settlement for Client Arising from Negligently Prepared Retirement Plan
FSKS Principal Gregg P. Tabakin, Esq., who has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, successfully negotiated a $115,000 settlement on behalf of a company and its principals whose retirement plan was negligently
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Harry Frieland Joins Team of Negotiators on Multi-Million Dollar Master Distributorship Deal
Harry Frieland, Esq. was one of a select few transactional attorneys in New Jersey to join a team of experienced counsel negotiating a multi-million-dollar master distributorship deal for the nationwide sale of nonalcoholic beverages. In particular, Mr. Frieland was responsible
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Gregg Tabakin Negotiates Settlement Against Negligent Accountant
Gregg Tabakin, Esq. successfully negotiated a near six-figure settlement on behalf of a client who suffered damages due to the professional negligence of their accountant in preparing and filing various federal tax returns. The accountant’s negligence resulted in significant interest
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Brian Kincaid Negotiates Five-Figure Settlement For Injuries Sustained at NJ Resort
Brian Kincaid, Esq. successfully negotiated a large five-figure settlement on behalf of a tennis player who sustained injuries as a result of a fall due to a NJ resort’s negligent failure to address sand runoff on a portion of the
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Alan Golub Successfully Defends Qui Tam (False Claims Act) Claims Seeking Over $800 Million
On behalf of a Fortune 500 public works contractor, Alan S. Golub, Esq. successfully defended claims for over $800 million filed by a former employee under the Federal False Claims (Qui Tam) Statute, which includes a whistleblower provision naming individuals
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Gregg Tabakin Secures Insurance Coverage for Wrongfully Denied Bodily Injury Claims
Gregg Tabakin, Esq., an FSKS principal and senior litigator who has been designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, successfully negotiated and obtained insurance coverage for a client whose bodily injury claims were
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Jack Baldini Successfully Defends Software Patent
Jack Baldini, Esq., successfully defended an issued software patent that was under attack by a third party who alleged that the patent was invalid based on prior art that was not originally considered during the original prosecution through the United
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Brian Kincaid Negotiates Six-Figure Settlement on Behalf of a Retired Mason
Brian Kincaid, Esq., an FSKS senior litigator who has been designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, successfully negotiated a $350,000 settlement on behalf of a retired mason whose foot was negligently run
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Alan S. Golub Negotiates Multi-Million Dollar Long-Term Requirements Contract
Alan S. Golub, Esq. successfully negotiated a multi-million-dollar long-term requirements contract as part of a global settlement of product liability and breach of contract disputes between a private, closely held corporate client and its out-of-state manufacturer, turning potentially extensive and
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Jack Baldini Helps Small Corporate Client Avoid Potentially Devastating Copyright Infringement Litigation by Successfully Negotiating a Pre-Litigation Settlement
Defending copyright infringement claims can be financially devastating to any size business. Between strict liability, per diem penalties, and the possibility of being responsible for the copyright owner’s attorneys’ fees and costs, even a small, inadvertent infringement of a registered
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Brian Kincaid Obtains PTSD Settlement for Trucking Accident with No Physical Injury
Brian Kincaid, Esq. successfully negotiated a $95,000 settlement on behalf of a long-distance truck driver who endured post-traumatic stress as a result of a high-speed accident but suffered no physical injury. The key to success was Mr. Kincaid’s referral of
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Robert Smithson, Jr. Obtains Dismissal of Criminal COVID-19 Business Closure Charges
On behalf of a large corporate client with nationwide offices, Robert E. Smithson, Jr., Esq. defended the client against a criminal obstruction charge arising from alleged violations of a Municipal Executive Order mandating business closures due to COVID-19. The charge
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Jack Baldini Successfully Negotiated Multi-Million Dollar Software Licensing Contracts
On behalf of a newly formed software licensing entity that he guided in its formative process, Jack Baldini, Esq. successfully negotiated several multi-million dollar software licensing contracts that have helped position the entity as one of the strongest entities in
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Gregg Tabakin Negotiates High Five-Figure Settlement on Behalf of Advertising Agency
Gregg Tabakin, Esq. successfully negotiated an $80,000 settlement of a breach of contract claim between his advertising agency client and an advertiser that refused to pay for the ad campaign services rendered by the client. When weighed against the costs
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Alan Golub Leverages the Consumer Fraud Act Against a Home Improvement Contractor to Resolve Lawsuit Against Homeowner Client
On behalf of a homeowner client who a home improvement contractor improperly charged for work that was outside the scope of the agreement, Alan S. Golub, Esq. successfully leveraged the Home Improvement Contractor regulations under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud
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Alan Golub Secures Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against Fortune 100 Company
On behalf of a Fortune 100 global investment company, Alan S. Golub, Esq. obtained a dismissal of a frivolous complaint filed by a disgruntled former employee seeking liens on over $500 million in Company holdings based on alleged civil rights
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Gregg Tabakin Obtains $115,000 Professional Negligence Settlement
Gregg Tabakin, Esq., Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, successfully negotiated a $115,000 settlement on behalf of a company and its principals who suffered damages due to professional negligence committed by the entity
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Harry Frieland Secures Nationwide Licensing Agreements for Major Cosmetic Company
On behalf of a major international cosmetic company, Harry Frieland, Esq. negotiated and drafted licensing agreements for nationwide product distribution, as well as sales promotion and advertising contracts for all media, including print, radio, and television. For more information about