Practice
Areas
Insurance Defense
The litigation practice is OMB's cornerstone providing legal services to insurers and their policyholders. Our extensive experience is in all aspects of trial practice from alternative dispute resolution to trial by jury.
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The firm is experienced in handling litigation stemming from:
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Auto negligence
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Premises liability
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Commercial liability
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Homeowners claims
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Subrogation claims
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Title 59 actions against municipal entities
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OMB specializes in providing quality insurance defense litigation support, representing insureds and insurance companies, municipal entities, large corporations, and small businesses throughout New Jersey. We work closely with in-house counsel, claims administrators, third-party administrators, corporate officers, and individuals. With decades of insurance defense experience, we understand the complicated legal issues at play and can economize the resources at stake. The firm is committed to providing high-quality work and exceptional responsiveness to clients in an increasingly cost-sensitive environment.
We are proud of our ability to take cases to trial when necessary to defend clients’ rights, though we often succeed in obtaining favorable results through negotiated settlements. We have a strong track record of success defending the interests of our clients before state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.
Our attorneys use innovative strategies and thorough preparation in order to work towards our clients' objectives in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
Municipal Court
The attorneys at OMB provide defense counsel services to clients charged with traffic and criminal violations including:
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Simple assault
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Domestic violence
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Theft
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DWI and DUI charges
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As a former Federal Community Defender of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Jake offers clients representation in defense of charges made outside of Morris County. The other lawyers of the firm offer representation to clients throughout New Jersey. If you have been previously convicted of a qualifying offense, the firm of OMB can prepare and file the appropriate paperwork for expungement.
At omb we take a proactive approach in aggressively representing our clients in pursuing the best possible outcomes from inception to resolution.
Criminal Law
If you've been accused of a crime, we can help. The lawyers at OMB take a thorough approach to defend criminal charges working with you throughout the entire process, from gathering facts about your case, analyzing that information, filing the necessary legal paperwork on your behalf, and attending hearings. If you have been previously convicted of a qualifying offense, the firm of OMB can prepare and file the appropriate paperwork for expungement.
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A thorough approach is taken to defend criminal charges involving:
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Drug charges
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Theft
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Assault
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Domestic Violence
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Weapons Offenses
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Disorderly conduct
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Juvenile offenses
If negotiations do not resolve the matter, the attorneys of omb will utilize their over 75 combined years of trial experience to vigorously represent your interests.
The attorneys and staff of omb stay current with the most recent advances in legal practice, including working virtually to ensure seamless representation no matter what occurs.
Advising and Defending Insurance Carriers, Individuals, Public Entities and Self Insureds for over 75 Years
Municipal Entity Defense
O’Donnell McCoy Buerle has extensive experience defending municipal entities as both counsel and lead trial counsel in New Jersey and Federal courts. The firm has represented towns (both independently and through Joint Insurance Funds), counties, police and corrections officers, administrative and legal staff, fire departments, and police departments in a wide variety of actions including:
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Federal §1983
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Title 59 (Tort Claims Act)
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Employment discrimination
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Excessive use of force
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Violations of State and Federal constitutional rights
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Wrongful discharge
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General negligence
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Additionally, the attorneys of the firm have experience in performing pre-suit investigations on behalf of municipalities, including interviewing witnesses and ultimately evaluating claims to determine potential exposure.
