Baldi & Jenei, P.C. Practice Areas:
Civil Litigation
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in
many areas of civil litigation, including wrongful death,
serious personal injury, contract disputes, commercial
transactions and civil rights. We also regularly
litigate cases arising from or related to our other practice
areas, including land use, real estate and probate.
Our attorneys have tried numerous cases in Pennsylvania and
New Jersey state and federal courts and regularly appear
before judges from the local District Justice to the
Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In addition, our attorneys
are versed in the availability of alternative dispute
resolution and, when appropriate, will take advantage of
mediation and arbitration opportunities. In many
cases, our attorneys will work together, sharing each
other’s experience and knowledge, to provide superior
representation.
Attorneys:
Robert O. Baldi,
Colin M. Jenei,
Paul R. Cohen,
Charissa J. Liller
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Land Use / Zoning / Municipal
The attorneys at Baldi & Jenei are known for
their experience before municipal boards. Our firm
currently serves as solicitor for the Borough of New Hope
and the Warrington Township Zoning Hearing Board. In other
municipalities, we regularly represent landowners and
purchasers before zoning hearing boards, planning
commissions and boards of supervisors in applications for
subdivision and land development approvals, variances,
special exceptions, conditional uses and other municipal
matters. We work closely with engineers, surveyors,
realtors and other professionals to ensure the client’s best
case is made.
Attorneys:
Robert O. Baldi,
Colin M. Jenei,
Paul R. Cohen
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Criminal
We represent clients in a variety of criminal
matters, both in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We handle all
levels of criminal cases in Pennsylvania, from minor summary
traffic or non-traffic offenses brought before the District
Justice to serious felony offenses such as homicide by
vehicle and murder. In New Jersey, we handle all matters in
Municipal Court including traffic, driving while
intoxicated, and disorderly person charges. We also handle
indictable offenses brought before the New Jersey Superior
Court. We have the somewhat unique advantage of practicing
in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and our attorneys are able to
give advice and handle the sometimes complicated situations
that arise from criminal or traffic incidents that have an
effect in both states.
Baldi & Jenei realizes being charged with a
criminal offense is one of the most traumatic events in a
person=s
life. If a person is charged with a criminal offense or
believes they might be charged with a criminal offense, we
invite them to come into our office to sit down and talk
with us, explain the facts to us, and receive our counsel.
In a great majority of criminal matters we do not charge
for this introductory counseling session. After learning
about the potential client=s
case, we discuss the realistic possibilities that face them.
Clients often appreciate our painting realistic pictures of
the criminal justice system and our attempt to anticipate
their potential outcome within that system. In many cases,
what seems like a minor traffic ticket can have disastrous
consequences such as a license suspension or mandatory jail
time. We believe that it is critical that a person facing
criminal or traffic charges speak with an attorney before
making important decisions, even if those matters appear, on
the surface, to be insignificant.
Attorneys:
Colin M. Jenei,
Charissa J. Liller
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Real Estate
We represent clients in a variety of real
estate transactions, including residential, commercial and
undeveloped land purchases and sales, residential and
commercial leasing, refinancing and, in connection with our
land use practice, development.
Buying a Home:
Baldi & Jenei recognizes that the purchase of a home may be
the most significant transaction a person ever enters into.
Our attorneys provide personal attention every step of the
way to ensure a smooth process from listing to closing.
Among other things, we will carefully review the Agreement
of Sale, assist the client in obtaining and reviewing
inspection reports, order and review title insurance
commitments and attend settlement. Most importantly, we
will address any issues that arise during the purchase
process and ensure that our client is protected. We
approach every transaction with the knowledge that every
client, and every transaction, is unique. A lawyer is the
only person that can provide you with legal advice during
the course of the transaction, and we work only to protect
your interests.
Attorneys:
Robert O. Baldi,
Paul
R. Cohen
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Estate Planning
Baldi & Jenei recognizes the great importance
of providing a comprehensive estate plan to assist clients
in reaching their goals of providing for their families in
the event of death. Every client meets exclusively with an
attorney to discuss their individual needs. The attorney
then works with that client, and the client’s financial
planners and accountants when appropriate, to craft a plan
that is best suited for the client’s unique circumstances,
including a thorough analysis of the tax consequences of the
client’s estate plan. While a Will may suffice in some
instances, many times the client and attorney need to
discuss and consider other planning strategies, which may
include the implementation of a Living Trust, Irrevocable
Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT), Qualified
Personal Residence Trust (QPRT), Family Limited Partnership
(FLP) or other estate planning device. A General Durable
Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney /
Advanced Directive is prepared for every Estate Planning
client, if requested.
Please click
here for introductory
information on Wills, Trusts and other estate planning
tools.
Attorneys:
Paul
R. Cohen
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Estate Administration
At a time of loss, the last thing a person
wants to think about is the legal process of transferring
their loved one’s assets, resolving their debts and
finalizing their affairs. Our staff works with grieving
family members to get them through the probate process as
quickly and easily as possible. We assist the estate
representative in every stage from petition for letters to
final accounting and distribution. While we encourage all
families to work together in settling disputes, we are
prepared to represent parties in interest to ensure that the
true intent and desires of the deceased are honored.
Attorneys:
Paul
R. Cohen
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Business
The attorneys at Baldi & Jenei represent
clients in all forms of business transactions, including
business formation (corporations, limited liability
companies, general and limited partnerships); business
purchases and sales (both stock and asset sales); corporate
governance; real estate transactions (purchases, sales and
leases) and business disputes. Our business attorneys have
experience representing clients in both transactional and
litigation matters lending a unique perspective to ensure
the client’s interests are protected.
Attorneys:
Robert O. Baldi,
Paul
R. Cohen
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Family Law
We represent clients in
contested and uncontested domestic matters including
divorce, alimony, equitable distribution, child support,
custody and visitation. In addition, we represent
clients in the preparation of prenuptial, postnuptial and
cohabitation agreements. The benefit of our general
practice firm is that we serve our clients more effectively
through access to our other attorneys in specialized areas
of practice that may arise in domestic matters, including
real estate, business and estate planning.
Attorneys:
Charissa J. Liller
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