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Sean Lawrence Branigan
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Biography
Sean L. Branigan Esq. has worked for the State of New Jersey as a Family Attorney as well as Criminal Defense Lawyer and now represents private cleints all around New Jersey. Branigan got his start working as a Lawyer for the County Government in Essex, Union, and Passaic Counties. He now works for private clients clients like you and serves the entire state. Branigan has owned and operated a private successfu law firm out Montclair, New Jersey for ten (10) consecutive years now. Mr. Branigan graduated from Montclair High School in 1993 and was a Varsity Athlete and hard working cantractor throughout school. He Graduated Syracuse University in 1997 where he was a Dean's List Student Studying law and Politics. He then graduated New York Law School in 2000 while working for some of the areas top law firms. Branigan also worked under the Honoable Federal Court Chief Judge Jack Bissell (District of New Jersey (located in Newark)) while in law school. Branigan also owns and operates a successful contracting business that is still in operation today (1993-present). Branigan also worked for several older Montclair Attorneys that helped shape his real world knowledge about the law. If you have any kind of case Branigan is highly recomended and has employed dozens of top attorneys over the years. The firm of Branigan & Associates has also obtained several succesful judgements and settlements for their clients with several Fortune 500 Companies and govern. Branigan is also a Rising Star Selectee foe the past three years running by Super Lawyers Magazine - a peer nominated distinction reserved for less then 5% of all attorneys. He has also been featured in New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of New Jersey's Top Lawyers for three years in a row.
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014
Location
Law Office of Sean L. Branigan & Associates
350 Main Street, West Orange, NJ, 07052
Law Firm of Sean L. Branigan & Associates
24 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Law Firm of Sean L. Branigan & Associates
1739 Route 206, Southampton, NJ, 08088
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (12)
Divorce & Separation (9)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (8)
Lawsuits & Disputes (5)
DUI & DWI (3)
Car Accidents (2)
Drug Crime (2)
Personal Injury (2)
Business (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Immigration (1)
Juvenile (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Violent Crime (1)
Workers Compensation (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Traffic Lawyers!
I hired Brannigan & Associates on my traffic matter. I talked with attorney Edwin W. Concepcion at the firm who answered all of my questions and prepared me for court. At court, Mr. Concepcion was very professional and handled my matter dilgently and achieved a great result. I highly recommed this...
Posted by Earl | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellence in practice!
I already had 5 points on my license and got trapped in a speed trap with four other cars, Faced 4 more points from ticket in a 25 mph zone. Office mgr Karla Ortega interviewed me in person and convinced me the firm could get me a severe reduction. Thomas MacInnis was my attorney and got the points ...
Posted by Edward | September 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
An attorney that cares by passionately and persistently searching for the truth and thorough representation in the court.
Mr. Branigan was always available to me and kept me up to date on the progress of his work. He would persistently alert me of any changes in my case and any changes in our strategy. All correspondence/communication between Mr. Branigan and the court was also sent to me to review and keep me knowledga...
Sean Lawrence Branigan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked for Sean for about 3 years and Sean is a really great guy. I regularly refer business to him for the sexual harassment aspect of his firm and plan on doing so in the future when cases come my way."
"I endorse this lawyer. His reviews and participation in Avvo speak for themselves. One can see his commitment to zealous advocacy for his clients and his ethical practices."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a fierce advocate for any client. He gets results, plain and simple. I can also attest to his skill as a teacher of the practice. He has taught me more in the short time I have been with him, than I learned in all my years of studies. The main lesson he has shown me is compassion toward the client. Compassion is the reason Sean is so successful. I Endorse Sean Branigan!!"
"Sean is a fearless advocate when it comes to his clients. If you are in need of representation, you can rest assured knowing that Sean has a proven track record of obtaining positive results and providing excellent customer service for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean Branigan is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is hard-working, as well as detail and results oriented."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I was very impressed with both Sean's knowledge of the law and his approach to the practice of law. Sean is very personable and takes the time to know his clients and truly understand his clients' legal concerns. Due to his diligence, knowledge and genuine concern for his clients, Sean gets results that are not only favorable, but cost effective as well. I would recommend Sean to anyone who needs legal advice."
"I endorse Mr. Branigan. He possesses a strong commitment to clients and a fervent passion for the law."
"As an attorney with over 30 years experience in the courts of NewJersey, I have witnessed hundreds of lawyers in action. Sean Branigan is among the best I have seen. His knowledge of the law coupled with his dedication to getting the best results for his clients ranks him among the most effective attorneys in New Jersey. Recently he obtained a result for one of his criminal defendants which had other lawyers asking him in the courtroom " how did you do that?" Sean was able to get straight probation on a Graves Act second degree gun charge, which, by definition carries a mandatory minimum of state prison time. I've also witnessed on numerous occasions his great success in Family law matters, including custody and alimony issues. I highly recommend Sean Branigan, Esq."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Based on my experience with Sean Branigan Esq. he is a consummate professional who places his clients interests above all others."
"Sean is a very hard working and ethical attorney. I would trust him with my life."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.
Admonition issued in NJ, 2014
updated on 12/11/2014An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Sean’s comment:
“As a law firm owner operator Branigan and Associates has served hundreds of satisfied clients. Accordingly the firm has employed dozens of attorneys litigating complex issues for ten years. Only having one admonition (the lowest disciplinary proclamation) is actually outstanding given the volume this firm has handled. On average 3% of attorneys have a complaint filed against them any given year. Meanwhile Sean Branigan has employed dozens of lawyers and has only had one admonition.”
Honors
2017
Top Lawyer in North America, Top North American Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Featured as one of the Top Attorneys in NJ, New Jersey Monthly
2014
NJ Top Criminal and Divorce Attorney, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2014
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2013
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2013
New Jersey Top Attoreny, New Jersey Monthly
2013
Rising Star Award Recipient, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Feature: The Verdict is In and Branigan is A Winner, Suburban Essex Magazine
2005
Pool Attorney Certification, State of New Jersey
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Branigan & Associates
2005 - 2013
Family Law Pool Attorney, State Of New Jersey
2005 - 2013
Criminal Pool Attorney, State Of New Jersey Judiciary
2000 - 2013
Contract Attorney, BLA Contracting LLC
1997 - 1997
Judicial Employee Chief Judge Jack Bissell (retired), Federal District Court District of New Jersey
1997 - 1999
Associate General Counsel, Marc Feldman and Associates
Associations
2015 - Present
Valentine AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
YMCABoard of Trustees
2013 - Present
Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade CommiitteBoard of Governors
2007 - Present
The Commonwealth ClubMember
2007 - Present
The Shillelagh ClubMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember and 10 year Conference attendee
2005 - Present
NJ Criminal LawyersMember
2005 - Present
New Jersey Divorce Law AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Ancient Order of Hibernians AOH Division 9Member
2005 - Present
Certified Civil Trial Attorney In Network Referor.Referor
Sample of Legal Cases
Rico v. Carmine Desoto
Won award
State vs. Smith
Dismissal
TRUCK ACCIDENT SPECIALIST
$100,000,000.00
Traffic Speeding and Suspended License
Dismisssals
Slip and Fall Specialists
$50,000,000.00
CAR TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
$10,000,000 +
Defense on possession of marijuana
Dismissed
Injury Case Award
Favorable settlement
Civil Assault
judgment obtained
High Profile Divorce
Resolved
DUI Defense Expert 50 + cases
Minimums and Dismissals
Wrongful Death
Clients received $1,050,000.00
100 Marijuana
Criminal Charges Dropped
Education
2000
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Syracuse University
Speaking Engagements
2017
Newark St Patrick's Parade
Criminal and Police Law
2017
AOH Division 9
Injury Law
2016
Valentine Foundation Annual Benefit
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
2016
Annual Charity Dinner
Valentine Foundation
2015
Newark Parade Ajitant - leader
Criminal Defense
2015
Annual Commonwealth Club Dinner
Divorce and Family Law
2013
Informational Seminar
Injury Law
2012
Beefsteak Dinner
Tort Reform
2010
Membership informational
Wills Trusts and Estates
2007
West Caldwell Community Group
Injury Cases & Maximizing Settlements
Publications
2018
Penguin Publishing
Legal Author
2017
NJ Lawyers Group
Speaking on Topics in Injury and Divorce
2015
New Jersey Monthly
The Top Lawyers in NJ
2015
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Attorney Sean Branigan - three Years Consecutive
2015
Legal Novel
Attorney at Large
2015
Legal Novel
Attorney At Large
2014
Top NJ Lawyers
New Jersey Monthly - Top NJ Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers Magazine
Sean Branigan Super Lawyer Rising Star
2013
New Jersey Monthly
The Top New Jersey Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyers Magazine
Sean L. Branigan - Rising Star
2006
Suburban Essex Magazine
The Verdict is Lawyer Sean Branigan is a Winner
1999
Federal Rules Decisions - Distrcict Court Opinion
United States vs. John List - A published District Court Decision Denying Appeal (Writ for Habeus Corpus) for Convicted Murderer featured on America's Most Wanted written by Sean Branigan for Federal Chief Judge Bissell
Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
French
Portuguese
Chinese, Gan
Chinese, Hakka
Chinese, Jinyu
Chinese, Min Nan
Chinese, Wu
Chinese, Xiang
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