Mr. Jones has been practicing law since 1999 and is admitted in all the New Jersey Courts including the Federal District Court and the Federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006, Mr. Jones was admitted to practice and argue before the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Jones began his legal career with Schibell & Mennie, LLC and primarily practiced Municipal Court and Indictable Criminal Defense, trying many cases to conclusion.
In October, 2001 Mr. Jones joined Edmund P. Glasner, Esq. where he gained experience in Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Business Law/Litigation and Consumer Fraud matters. Mr. Jones also became an Assistant Prosecutor in several Ocean County towns.
In 2005, Mr. Jones joined Citta, Holzapfel, Zabarsky and Simon. There Mr. Jones developed a greater role as a Municipal Prosecutor, serving in 27 towns in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Mr. Jones also represented various county and local governmental entities. Mr. Jones left the Citta firm in April, 2008 to join Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm & Must.
In May, 2009 Mr. Jones opened his own Firm. Mr. Jones focuses on Workers' Compensation Law, Personal Injury Law, Municipal Court Defense, Business Law/Litigation, General Litigation, Residential & Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Estates and Matrimonial Services.
Practice areas
Mr. Jones is a former Municipal Prosecutor for 27 towns in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Mr. Jones represented the State in the following Municipal Courts - Barnegat, Bay Head, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Brick, Brielle, Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Holmdel, Howell, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Lavallette, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach, Manasquan, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Ocean Township (Waretown), Point Pleasant, Ship Bottom, South Toms River, Stafford (Manahawkin), Toms River & others.
23 years, 1,000 cases
Mr. Jones has extensive experience in Workers' Compensation matters. If you are injured, you may be asking yourself: How do I get medical treatment? Who will pay me if I cannot work? How will I be compensated if I have a permanent injury? What happens if I need treatment after my case is over? Mr. Jones can answer these questions and fight to protect your rights. In Workers' Compensation matters, there is no fee unless there is a recovery.
21 years, 200 cases
The Firm provides legal advice and services to numerous small to medium sized businesses. Mr. Jones has helped new businesses incorporate and register with the various Federal and State agencies. The Firm has protected it's clients from frivolous lawsuits, negotiated leases and contracts, revised corporate/business documents in compliance with the Consumer Fraud Statutes, pursued collections of delinquent accounts and performed other legal service necessary for our clients' success.
18 years, 50 cases
Mr. Jones has represented victims of assaults, auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls and many other people who were injured as the result of someone else's negligence.
21 years, 100 cases
Mr. Jones has represented both Buyers and Sellers of Residential and Commercial Properties.
23 years, 200 cases
The Firm has represented both Tenants and Landlord with issues such as lease agreements, violations of lease agreements, violations of rules and regulations, non payment of rent, rent abatement, evictions and security deposit concerns.
18 years, 25 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | Active | 1999 | 09/12/2021 |
| Legal answers | 780 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Attorney/Law Firm | Best in Waretown | 2013 |
| Member | Who's Who Legal | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Office of Douglas W. Jones, Jr., LLC | 2009 - Present |
| Associate | Rothstein, Mandel, Strohm & Must | 2008 - 2009 |
| Associate | Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarski | 2005 - 2008 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Monmouth County Courthouse | 2005 - 2007 |
| Associate | Law Office of Edmund P. Glasner | 2001 - 2005 |
| Associate | Schibell & Mennie, LLC | 1999 - 2001 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Seton Hall University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. JR | Case was Dismissed |
| State v. CM | Client Plead to a Zero Point Offense with remaining charge Dismissed |
| State v. A.S. | Client Plead Guilty to An Expired Licenses and Carles Driving. Fines only. No Jail and No Loss of License |
| State v. EG | Defendant Plead Guilty to a Zero point offense without loosing his license |
| State v. JA | Charges were dismissed |
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Andrew Leimbach, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
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John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer, as he is a true credit to the community. He demonstrates wisdom, insight and compassion. A prospective client would do very well by retaining Mr. Jones.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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