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  • Wyckoff, NJ
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About Peter

Practical Advice. Proven Results. Unconventional Attorneys.

Peter J. Lamont is a nationally recognized business, contract, and commercial real estate attorney. Peter represents national and international companies, of all sizes, in a wide array of business matters. Peter’s practice is dedicated to business law, commercial litigation, and business success and development. His practice spans a wide spectrum, from contracts, commercial and residential real estate, and international distribution to employment, operations, corporate restructuring, intellectual property, and small business set-up.
Peter is also the host of Understanding the Law Radio, a business success and legal information podcast and video program.

Peter is a frequent speaker and lecturer at various corporate and community events and has been interviewed by NPR, Dateline, and various other news publications. He is very active in the community as a youth baseball and soccer coach and sponsor and regularly donates time to local schools and churches.

Peter has also served as a contributing editor for Architectural Lighting Magazine, where he penned a monthly business practices column. Peter has also written for Kitchen & Bath Business, as well as other publications, including the New Jersey Lawyer and Claims Magazine.

In addition to his magazine articles and blog posts, Peter is the author of A Fresh Start: A Guide to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (2013). and it a contributing author of Kitchen and Bath Sustainable Design: Conservation, Materials, Practices (2015).

Practice areas

Contracts and agreementsReal estateBusinessLawsuits and disputes
  1. Lawsuits and disputes: 30%

    17 years, 4,000 cases

  2. Business: 25%

    17 years, 6,100 cases

  3. Real estate: 25%

    17 years, 5,000 cases

  4. Contracts and agreements: 20%

    17 years, 3,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

Top Contributor 2019
Client's Choice 2017
Client's Choice 2016
Top Contributor 2016
Top Contributor 2015
Client's Choice 2014
Top Contributor 2014
Client's Choice 2013
Top Contributor 2013
Client's Choice 2012
Top Contributor 2012

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Contact

191 Godwin Avenue
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Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont

191 Godwin Avenue
Suite 4
Wyckoff, NJ, 07481

Office (973) 949-3770
Fax (866) 603-0471

Website

www.pjlesq.com

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NJActive200309/14/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers3174
Legal guides162
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 10% in USLawyers of Distinction2016
2016 Top Lawsuits & Disputes AttorneyAvvo2016
2016 Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
Top NJ Attorneys 2016201 Magazine2016
A+ RatingBetter Business Bureau2015
American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys10 Best Bankruptcy Attorneys2015
Top Executives & ProfessionalsWorldwide Registry2014
10 Best Bankruptcy AttorneysAmerican Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys2014
2013 Client's Choice AwardAVVO2013
Distinguished Alumni AwardWilliam Paterson University2011
Business and Commercial Litigation and Government CommitteeNJSBA2010
Public Sector CommitteeNJSBA2010
Consumer Protection CommitteeNJ Bar Association2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Peter J. Lamont2003 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Society for Human Resource ManagementMember2015 - Present
National Association of Subrogation ProfessionalsMember2010 - Present
Construction Management ResourceSpeaker2010 - Present
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryMember2010 - Present
Hawthorne Chamber of CommerceMember2010 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Business and Commercial Litigation CommitteeOfficer2009 - Present
NKBAMember2008 - Present
Passaic County Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeBoard Member2010 - 2012
New Jersey Consumer Rights Advocacy GroupOfficer2010 - 2012
New Jersey State Bar Association, Government and Public Sector Lawyers CommitteeOfficer2010 - 2012
New Jersey Defense AssociationMember2005 - 2006
Defense Research InstituteMember2002 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Architectural LightingPartnerships, Collaborations, and Transitions2013
Architectural LightingPreparing for the Unexpected2013
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING MagazineHanging Out a Shingle2012
Architectural Lighting MagazineInternational Waters2012
K&BB OnlineDesigner Dealings2012
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING MagazineGetting paid in today's economy.2012
Book ISBN: 9781105719028A Fresh Start: Understanding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy2012
Designers CircleGuarding Your Deposits2011
K+BBLegal Aid: Choosing a Lawyer2011
Kitchen, Bath and Design Industry NewsDoes Your Business Need to Hire an Attorney (and if so, when?)2011
K+BB MagazineGiving In, Not Up2011
K+BB MagazineEffective Contracts2011
Kitchen, Bath & Design NewsState & Federal Licensing Requirements The impact of licensing regulations on the kitchen and bath design industry2011
Industry InsightsIssues Facing Kitchen & Bath Dealers2011
Designer's CircleBreach of Contract in Arizonia2011
German Legal Defense Association MagazineThe Impact of the American Economy on German Litigation2011
K+BBProtect Yourself with a Checklist2010
K+BBThe ABCs of Subcontractor Agreements2010
K+BBLegal Aid: Talking Points2009
K+BBCritical Collections2009
K+BBLegal Aid: Critical Collections2009
K+BBArticle:Legal Aid: Order of Protection2009
Kitchen & Bath Business MagazineAvoid consumer litigation with communication2009
Kitchen & Bath Business MagazineProtect yourself and your business from costly litigation2009
Kitchen & Bath Business MagazineHuman Error2009
KBBonline.comConsumer protection laws are getting stricter: are you in the know?2009
KBBonline.comCritical Collections2009
New Jersey LawyerDownstream Liability2005
New Jersey LawyerComputing for Attorneys2005
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Brooklyn Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2002
William Paterson UniversityN/A1996
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
National Kitchen & Bath AssociationUnderstanding Intellectual Property2013
American Society of Interior DesignersRedesigning the Business of Interior Design2013
M&S Psychotherapy Training SeminarLiability Prevention for Counselors2012
M&S PsychotherapyHippa Compliance & Regulations2012
ASID BUSINESS FORUMKNOWLEDGE IS POWER: LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF2012
NKBA NNJ ConferenceDESIGNING A BETTER PRACTICE2012
2011 Design Professional SeminarLitigation Prevention in a Litigious World2011
The Law as A CareerThe Law as A Career2011
Law Talk RadioLaunching A Law Firm with Business Attorney Peter J Lamont2011
2011 East Coast Convention of PsychotherapistsBasic Employment Law2011
Hawthorne Chamber of CommerceState & Federal Licensing Requirements The impact of licensing regulations on the kitchen and bath design industry2011
Poggenpohl National Sales MeetingLiability Prevention2010
Annual MeetingConstruction LItigation Trends & Developments2010
NKBALitigation Prevention2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Pedestrian Knock-Down CaseSettlement in Favor of Our Client
Successful Resolution of Personal Injury JudgmentResolved in Our Client's Favor
State of NJ v. KangAcquittal for our client.
Residential Client v. TownshipSuccessful Defense of our Client
Pith StudiosAchieved favorable outcome for our client
OVI v. PerkinsCase Resolved in Favor of our Client
Successful Defense of $100,000 California ClaimSuccessful Defense of our Client
Victory for Super Storm Sandy Victims in PatersonFull Recovery for our Client
WM HOA v. "Business Construction Client"Full Dismissal for Our Client
English v. "Employer"Recovered $225,000 for our client
Sanchez v. "NYC Nightclub"Confidential 6-figure amount
In Re OrganicoResovled in Our Client's Favor
Dressel v. Hockenberry ContractorsWe succefully defeated plaintiff's consumer fraud claim against our contractor client.
Poggenpohl v. VincentWe won the case on Summary Judgment
Poggenpohl v. NuhausCase settled in my client's favor
Smith v. Poggenpohl US, Inc.Dismissal on Summary Judgment for my client

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I have been a police officer for over 15 years and have come across a ton of lawyers. Ive been questioned by them at trial and deal with them all the time. I needed an attorney to help me out with a personal matter and i didn't feel good about using any of the guys that I know. I was looking for someone how my wife would like and feel comfortable with and who really cared about our situation. A buddy of mine told me about Mr. Lamont. I called and met with him the same day. I really can't enough about Mr. Lamont. He got where we were coming from right away. He resolved our problems and his price was very fair. Honestly, I hate dealing with lawyers, but I loved dealing with Mr. Lamont. He will be the only lawyer that me and my family deal with from now on.

Caring and Supportive of Our Company

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Peter was very helpful, easy to talk to and seemed genuinely concerned with the success of our small company. He knowledge of business not just the law, is something that I have not seen in any other lawyer that I have used. He helped with everything including marketing and the development of our future business goals. I would recommend him to anyone.

Great experience!

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Peter and his team worked with me through a very difficult time. They understood my position and were always available to explain and guide me. Peter made me feel as if I had worked with him before and always gave me 100% of his attention during calls. I highly recommend Peter and his team as I will use them for all of my legal needs going forward.
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Very happy with the service.

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Peter and his team were prompt, courteous, and did everything they said they would. I'm happy with the service I received, and the price was reasonable. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, and they will get my business again when needed.
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THE BEST

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Excellent experience. Peter and his team are top notch. He always gets back to you and is very thorough. Helped me tremendously. Give him a shot you won't be disappointed. Thanks Peter!
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Excellent legal services in first time property purchase in NJ

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Peter Lamont is an excellent real estate attorney. He charges a fair and up front price. From start to finish he and his team helped me through the process. I worked with his paralegal Jacqueline quite a bit too, who is super professional and responsive. I would definitely use him again for any NJ real property transactions. A+++
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Thank you!!!!!

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Mr. Marzocco assisted with the closing of our home. Everything was prepared ahead of time and the closing went smoothly. My husband and I were impressed with his knowledge and expertise in this area. Thank you! I would highly recommend his services to anyone needing assistance with real estate services.
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Hired attorney

Excellent Service

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We have used this lawyer several times for different legal matters and service has always been great. Mr. Lamont is very responsive and always does amazing job. Recommend highly.
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Hired attorney

GREAT

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I want to thank you for taken the time out to listen to me with the un answer questions I had. Thank you so much
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Non-Compete Agreement

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Peter really took the time to walk me through all of the issues I would face in defending against a contract I signed many years ago. He was knowledgeable and I am happy to have him as my legal resource in the future.
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Hui Zeng, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 2020
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Leonard Boyer, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 21, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lamont is a very knowledgable and effective advocate for his clients.

Derek Jacques, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 2, 2018
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Mr. Lamont is a very talented attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need.

Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Real estate Attorney on Jan 20, 2017
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Shaheen Manshoory, Violent crime Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
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I endorse Mr. Lamont for his advocacy and service to his community. He offers sound advice and truly cares about his clients.

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Lamont. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.

Judd Nemiro

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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A very knowledge and competent attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Mark Murad, Immigration Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a great person and excellent lawyer!

Ali Yousefi, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
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Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
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Colin McCallin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his field.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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Joseph Torri, Child support Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
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Brad Micklin, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
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Peter Joseph Lamont is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jeremiah Denslow, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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Peter is an excellent advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement him in the field of business litigation.

Jonathan Rooker, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He fights hard for his clients, and understands what helps the client most. He takes his job very serious, and has earned respect from his fellow lawyers.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

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