Anthony Edward Koester

Anthony Edward Koester

also known as Anthony E. Koester, Esq., Tony Koester

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Flemington, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Construction & Development ... +2 more

167 Main Street, Flemington, NJ

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Corporate & Commercial Matters: shareholder agreements; corporate formations; S-corps; LLCs; LLPs; succession planning; partnerships; leasing; contracts; consulting & vendor agreements; policies; bank financing; buy-sell agreements; loans; insurance; long-term lease agreements; 1031 exchanges; commercial agreements; vendor agreements; licensing; manufacturing agreements; non-disclosure agreements; non-competes; policies; procedures; resolutions; powers; asset purchase agreements; stock sales.

37 years | 600 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

Corporate; commercial; partnership; minority shareholder; water rights; fence/boundary disputes; contract; zoning and land use; environmental; consumer fraud; negligence; nursing home; employment; construction; discrimination; warranty; consumer fraud; nuisance; fraud; tax appeals; foreclosure; defamation; punitive damages; tortious interference; preferences; land use and zoning appeals; appeals; mediation; arbitration; account stated; jury trials; bench trials; criminal defense; Superfund; etc.

31 years | 250 cases

30%
Construction and Development 15%

Commercial and residential construction; contracts; Home Improvement Practices Act; construction codes. zoning and land use; etc.

37 years | 100 cases

15%
Land Use and Zoning 15%

Commercial site plans; commercial subdivisions; variances; D variances; C variances; bulk variances; rezoning; ordinance amendments; hearings; lot line adjustments; minor site plans and subdivision; developer agreements; performance bonds; maintenance bonds; performance guarantees; checklists; landscape plans; traffic plans; engineering studies; water and sewerage reservation; light plans; buffer plans; drainage plans; resolutions of approval; expert testimony; technical review committees; etc.

37 years | 100 cases

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills; Trusts; Estates; Probate; Administration; Accountings; Guardianships; Fiduciary Duty; Codicils; Powers of Attorney; Living Wills; Medical Proxies; Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts; Estate Litigation; Trustee Appointment and Removal; Work with CPAs on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns and Waivers; Surrogate's Certificates; etc.

32 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

DILTS & KOESTER Business & Real Estate Law Firm Attorneys

167 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, 08822

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Anthony Edward Koester's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Marc | October 27, 2014

Rock Solid

The Palace at Somerset Park works with Tony on numerous projects requiring counsel. The legal field is intimidating and concerning. Tony's demeanor and calm presence is incredibly reassuring when working with him. Without pause I have zero hesitation to both acknowledge his expertise in the ...craft and strongly endorse Tony.

Posted by Daniel | September 28, 2014

D.F. , client

Mr. Koester is always accurate in his work and recommendations. He is easy to rely on for three reasons: prompt, knowledgeable, and accessible. Meetings are comfortable in an office that is well planned & organized. Technology is utilized resulting in timely responses and unlimited dialogue....

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Anthony Edward Koester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Rogers

Business lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is a highly skilled attorney whom I have known and worked with for years. He is result oriented, knowledgeable, and effective. He works well with other counsel and is highly respected by the judiciary. Michael J Rogers Somerville, NJ"

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Anthony Murgatroyd

Business lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony Koester is a hardworking, diligent and meticulous lawyer. He is also very personable and caring. They say that a lawyer can have no higher praise than the praise of his fellow lawyers. As a fellow lawyer, I have no hesitation endorsing Tony Koester. I'm sure you would be very happy in choosing him as your attorney."

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Anthony Murgatroyd

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Peeminent AV Peer Review Rating 4.9/5.0 & Client Rating 5.0/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

Dean Robt. A. Barker Award, Albany Law School

1989

Order of the Barristers, Board of Trustees

1988

Director-Moot Court Board, Albany Law School

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, Dilts & Koester

1999 - 2000

Adjunct Professor, Raritan Valley Community College Paralegal Program

1995 - 1999

Deputy Township Attorney, Bridgewater Township

1995 - 1999

Managing Attorney, The Lanigan Law Firm

1993 - 1995

Associate, Bond Schoeneck & King

1989 - 1993

Associate, Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Peretti

Associations

2014 - Present

Hunterdon County Bar Association, Seminars Committee

Attorney Chair

2013 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District, Houston Division, Texas, Pro Hac Vice

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

Hunterdon County Medication Access Partnership (IMAAC)

General Counsel

1996 - Present

Hunterdon County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

United States Court of Appeals the Second Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1989 - Present

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Admitted to Practice

2009 - 2012

Zion Lutheran Church, Constitution & By-Laws Committee

Chair

2009 - 2012

New Jersey Supreme Court Vicinage 13 Ethics Committee

Attorney Member

2006 - 2013

Troop Leadership Committee, Boy Scout Troup 199

Co-chair

2002 - 2003

Hunterdon Health System - Quality Review Committee

Chairperson

1999 - 2001

Hunterdon County Bar Association, Civil Practice Committee

Attorney Member

1999 - 2003

Hunterdon Medical Center Board of Trustees

Board Member

1999 - 2001

Hunterdon County Bar Association, Vicinage Best Practice Implementation Committee

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

New Line Books v. Whitehurst & Clark, LEXIS: 2011 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 823 (April 5, 2011)

Successful in Defense of Trial Court Decision on Appeal

Sohn v. Lopatcong Zoning Bd. of Adjustment,LEXIS: 2009 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 593 (March 25, 2009)

Successful on Appeal

Broadhurst v. Township of Holland, LEXIS: 2008 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2209 (August 15, 2008)

Successful on Appeal

P&H Clinton Partnership v. Twp of Clinton, LEXIS: 2006 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2862 (5/25/2006) cert. den. 189 N.J. 103 (2006)

Won the Appeal

Secretary of Labor v. Campbell Painting Corporation, http://www.oshrc.gov/decisions/html_1999/94-3121.html (September 29, 1999)

Successfully Overturned Chief Trial Judge's Decision

Oros v. Township of Bridgewater,317 N.J. Super. 1 (November 20, 1998) 1998 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 470

Successful in Defense of Trial Court Decision on Appeal

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Education

1989

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

St Lawrence University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

HCBA Marathon CLE Conference Continuing Legal Education Moderator

2010

Money on the Table: Why Executives in Transition Should Think Twice before Accepting Their Next Job Executive Compensation and Severance

1991

Environmental Law

RIght To Know Law and EPCRA

Publications

Languages

English

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