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Sean Branigan writes about the legal situations New Jersey business owners, executives, and operators actually face — with the directness and precision of someone who has handled over 10,000 matters across 20+ years.

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Employment Law8 min read

You Were Fired. Was It Wrongful? The New Jersey Test Most Employees Get Wrong.

New Jersey is an at-will state — but that phrase is used to silence more legitimate claims than almost any other legal concept. Here is what at-will actually means, what it does not mean, and how to know whether your termination crossed the line.

April 28, 2026Read Article

Executive Risk6 min read

Your Non-Compete Agreement Is Probably Not as Enforceable as Your Former Employer Thinks.

New Jersey courts scrutinize non-compete agreements carefully — and they strike them down regularly. Before you walk away from a new opportunity because of a piece of paper, read this.

April 14, 2026

HR & Business7 min read

An Employee Just Filed an HR Complaint. The Next 48 Hours Will Define Your Exposure.

Most employers get the first 48 hours wrong. They delay, they talk to the wrong people, they document incorrectly, or they do nothing at all. Here is exactly what to do — and what not to do — when a complaint lands on your desk.

March 31, 2026

Real Estate9 min read

The Five Eviction Mistakes New Jersey Landlords Make — and How Each One Costs Them.

New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act is one of the most tenant-protective statutes in the country. Landlords who do not know the rules do not just lose cases — they create liability. Here are the five mistakes Sean sees most often.

March 17, 2026

Employment Law10 min read

When a Sexual Harassment Complaint Is Filed, the Investigation Is the Case.

Most employers treat the workplace investigation as a formality. It is not. The investigation — how it is conducted, who conducts it, what is documented — will determine the outcome of any subsequent litigation. Here is what a defensible investigation looks like.

March 3, 2026

Criminal Defense7 min read

A Business Owner Facing a Criminal Charge Has More at Stake Than Most. Here Is Why the First Call Matters.

For a business owner, a criminal charge is not just a personal crisis — it is a business crisis. Licenses, contracts, banking relationships, and key employees are all at risk. The attorney you call first sets the trajectory for everything that follows.

February 17, 2026

Tax Law8 min read

The IRS Sent You a Letter. Here Is What It Actually Means — and What to Do Next.

Most IRS letters are not as catastrophic as they look. But some are. Knowing the difference — and responding correctly — is the difference between a manageable situation and a crisis. Sean breaks down the most common IRS notices and what each one requires.

February 3, 2026

Construction6 min read

You Did the Work. You Were Not Paid. New Jersey's Mechanic's Lien Law Is Your Most Powerful Tool.

New Jersey's mechanic's lien law gives contractors and subcontractors a powerful remedy for unpaid work — but it has strict deadlines and procedural requirements. Miss them and you lose the right entirely. Here is how it works.

January 20, 2026

Executive Risk9 min read

The Severance Package Your Employer Offered Is a Starting Point. Here Is How to Negotiate It.

Most executives accept the first severance offer because they do not know what leverage they have. They have more than they think. Sean walks through the negotiation framework he uses to maximize outcomes for departing executives.

January 6, 2026

About the Author

Sean Branigan, Esq.

Sean has personally handled over 10,000 legal matters across 20+ years — representing employers and employees, business owners and executives, landlords and tenants, contractors and developers. He has been selected as a Top Lawyer in North America three times and earned Super Lawyers Rising Stars honors three consecutive years.

He writes about the legal situations New Jersey operators actually face — with the directness of someone who has been in every room and the precision of someone who has won in every one of them.

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