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Peter Joseph Lamont
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About Peter
Biography
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).
Practical Advice. Proven Results. Unconventional Attorneys.
Peter J. Lamont, Esq. knows business. Over 18 years of cost-effective, top-rated business services.
Peter J . Lamont knows contracts. We handle all types of contracts, basic to complex international.
Have Legal Questions? Let me answer them. Need legal help? We get results!
Flat-fee, Real estate services. We protect you as a buyer or seller and guide you through.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
23 years | 4,000 cases
23 years | 6,100 cases
23 years | 5,000 cases
23 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont
Fax
191 Godwin Avenue, Suite 4, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481
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Online Presence
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Peter Joseph Lamont's Reviews
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51 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Howard Wood | June 04, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements
Non-Compete Agreement
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.
Posted by Tim | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Review of publishing house' contract with author
I am a new author and after completing my manuscript, I contacted publishing houses. A publisher showed interest in my work and sent me a contract. After reviewing the contract, I became concerned as some of the narrative within the contract was vague and I had concern’ as to what my 'ownership of ri...
Posted by Emmanuel | May 18, 2017
Consulting Agreement
I sent the document to the lawyer. He reviewed it then called me at the appointed time to discuss it. He explained the various sections in the document to me and confirmed that the changes I had proposed were legally appropriate. My expectations were fully met.
Posted by Bobby L. Thomas Jr. | April 29, 2016
Author contract dispute.
I had a 15 minute consultation with Mr. Lamont about a urgent legal matter and Mr. Lamont gave me great advice on the subject matter, he treated me like a paying client and for this I am so grateful.
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2016 | Employment & Labor
Employment Contract Review
I consulted with Mr. Lamont about a potential employer making me an offer to work with them and was concerned with certain terminology in the contract, appearing too restrictive. Not only did this attorney's office reach out to me in a very short period of time, but I was on the phone with Mr. Lamont...
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top NJ Attorneys 2016, 201 Magazine
2016
2016 Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
2016 Top Lawsuits & Disputes Attorney, Avvo
2016
Top 10% in US, Lawyers of Distinction
2015
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2015
American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys, 10 Best Bankruptcy Attorneys
2014
10 Best Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys
2014
Top Executives & Professionals, Worldwide Registry
2013
2013 Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2011
Distinguished Alumni Award, William Paterson University
2010
Consumer Protection Committee, NJ Bar Association
2010
Business and Commercial Litigation and Government Committee, NJSBA
2010
Public Sector Committee, NJSBA
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont
Associations
2015 - Present
Society for Human Resource ManagementMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Subrogation ProfessionalsMember
2010 - Present
Construction Management ResourceSpeaker
2010 - Present
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryMember
2010 - Present
Hawthorne Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Business and Commercial Litigation CommitteeOfficer
2008 - Present
NKBAMember
2002 - Present
Passaic County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
New Jersey State Bar Association, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeBoard Member
2010 - 2012
New Jersey Consumer Rights Advocacy GroupOfficer
2010 - 2012
New Jersey State Bar Association, Government and Public Sector Lawyers CommitteeOfficer
2005 - 2006
New Jersey Defense AssociationMember
2002 - 2005
Defense Research InstituteMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement in Favor of Our Client
Resolved in Our Client's Favor
Acquittal for our client.
Successful Defense of our Client
Achieved favorable outcome for our client
Case Resolved in Favor of our Client
Successful Defense of our Client
Full Recovery for our Client
Full Dismissal for Our Client
Recovered $225,000 for our client
Confidential 6-figure amount
Resovled in Our Client's Favor
We succefully defeated plaintiff's consumer fraud claim against our contractor client.
We won the case on Summary Judgment
Case settled in my client's favor
Dismissal on Summary Judgment for my client
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013
Redesigning the Business of Interior Design
2012
2012
Liability Prevention for Counselors
2012
Hippa Compliance & Regulations
2012
2011
The Law as A Career
2011
Launching A Law Firm with Business Attorney Peter J Lamont
2011
State & Federal Licensing Requirements The impact of licensing regulations on the kitchen and bath design industry
2011
Basic Employment Law
2011
Litigation Prevention in a Litigious World
2010
Liability Prevention
2010
Litigation Prevention
2010
Construction LItigation Trends & Developments
Publications
2013
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Peter earned significant contribution points in 2022.
Legal Answers
Do I have 15 day notice in Utah if my boyfriend wants to kick me out.
31 Jul 2022
Can I sue someone for giving out my number when I told her not to?
25 May 2022
Phone call from a company called Express Courier Service about a package to be delivered, but no package arrives?
25 May 2022
Legal Guides
Understanding a Defendant's Duty to Mitigate Damages
27 Feb 2023
Arbitration or Mediation: What's the Difference and How Do They Work?
02 Feb 2023
Homebuyers Waiving Home Inspections: What Are the Risks?
04 Feb 2022