In NJ, Courts will disregard protection for officers, shareholders and directors and hold these individuals legally and personally liable for damages if they use …
Piercing the Corporate Veil – When Could It Happen?
Normally, as an owner or shareholder of a corporation, LLC, or partnership, you are not personally liable for the actions for the entity. The …
Piercing the Corporate Veil May Subject NJ Business Owners to Individual Liability
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Business Attorney Many NJ Business owners create corporations for the purpose of shielding themselves from personal liability. …
Did You Know? Piercing the Corporate Veil Applies to Limited Partnerships
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Parnership Law Attorney When people create a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership as their business, they …
Shareholders In Closely-Held Corporations May Be Subject to Piercing of the Corporate Veil
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Shareholders Attorney Many NJ corporations are structured today so that a few shareholders comprise the ownership of …
The NJ Consumer Fraud Act Allows Victims to Pierce the Corporate Veil and Sue Violators Individually
In this compelling video, Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. addresses the personal legal liability of corporate officers, LLC members, partners and employees vulnerable to claims …
Introduction to Our Business and Corporate Law Services
Businessmen and Businesswomen Need an Experienced Attorney in the Real World of New Jersey Business and Corporate Law Who is Strategic, Thoughtful, and Proactive …
LLC’s: Piercing the Limited Liability Company Veil – Members Beware
By: Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. New Jersey law has recognized the remedy of “Piercing a Corporate Veil” for almost as long as the corporation …
Understanding the Goal of the NJ Consumer Fraud Act
Every law is supposed to have a goal. The CFA is no different. Its goal is to promote honesty and fair dealing between sellers …
If You Resign from Your LLC, Don’t Expect to Get Paid Fair Value for Your Share
This is an interesting case. Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging they wrongfully deprived him of his ownership interest in the LLC, without compensation. The trial …
Glossary of Terms Used in New Jersey LLC Law
Vocabulary words have meaning both in life and in the law. Below I have listed the most frequent terms used in this website and …
Protecting the Limited Liability of an LLC Member
Piercing the LLC Veil Can You Be Held Liable for Your Company’s Actions? Concerned About Personal Liability? If you need help in this complex, …
Glossary of Terms Used in New Jersey Business and Corporation Law
Vocabulary words have meaning both in life and in the law. Below I have listed the most frequent business and corporate terms used in …
Protect Yourself from Personal Liability When Doing Business in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Business Commercial Law Attorney In the case of, In re Ryan …