New Jersey Municipal Law Firm
Dorsey and Semrau is a law firm located in the heart of historic Boonton, New Jersey.
Our firm specializes in representing and servicing municipal clients throughout the state.
New Jersey Municipal Law Firm
Dorsey and Semrau is a law firm located in the heart of historic Boonton, New Jersey.
Our firm specializes in representing and servicing municipal clients throughout the state.
We are heartbroken by the loss of Bret Alemy who passed away suddenly on January 4, 2024. Bret was a friend, colleague, employee and was a stellar example of someone who cared about his family and friends. His leadership, uncompromised principles, friendship, and unique sense of humor will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Office Address
714 Main Street
P.O. Box 228
Boonton, NJ 07005
Contact
admin@dorseysemrau.com
(973) 334-1900
(973) 334-3408
Office Hours
Mon-Fri, 8AM – 5PM
Closed Saturday
Closed Sunday
News & Updates
Dorsey & Semrau Announces Promotion of Edward Pasternak to Senior Associate
Effective May 1, 2021, Ed Pasternak has been promoted to Senior Associate at Dorsey & Semrau. Ed has a wide variety of professional experience, including serving as an attorney for the United States Air Force for 15 years, and as a Court Executive in the New...
Dorsey & Semrau Featured In New Jersey League of Municipalities on Meeting Decorum
The Importance of Decorum Civility keeps communities involved in government There is a sense that politics have become especially nasty in recent years, but politics has always been rough and tumble. For example, the distance between the front benches in the House of...
Meet Our Municipal Law Attorneys
Fred Semrau, Esq.
Partner
In 2004, Fred joined John Dorsey to form Dorsey & Semrau, LLC. The firm has since grown firm to seven experienced attorneys who specialize in all phases and aspects of municipal law.
Sue Sharpe, Esq.
Senior Associate
Sue Sharpe is a Senior Associate at Dorsey & Semrau where she provides day-to-day legal counsel to public entities with special emphasis on affordable housing.
Dawn M. Sullivan, Esq.
Senior Associate
Dawn M. Sullivan is an associate at Dorsey & Semrau, LLC. She has practiced law for over eleven years and argued cases before the Appellate Division of New Jersey.
Rob Rossmeissl, Esq.
Associate
Rob Rossmeissl is an associate at Dorsey & Semrau, specializing in tax law, foreclosure, and bankruptcy.
Edward R. Pasternak, Esq.
Associate
Edward R. Pasternak is an associate at Dorsey & Semrau, LLC, and has been licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 2001.
Jonathan Testa, Esq.
Associate
Jonathan Testa has significant legal experience in the defense of civil rights, personal injury, contractual, and property damage claims.
John P. Jansen, Esq.
Associate
John P. Jansen is an associate attorney at Dorsey & Semrau.
Municipal Law Practice Areas
Zoning Litigation and Disputes
Municipal Tax Appeals
Open Public Records Act
Tax
Expertise & Experience
Specialized Expertise
New Jersey Tax Appeal Defense Litigation
Dorsey & Semrau also provides legal representation relating to Tax Appeal matters. Our attorneys work closely with tax assessors, using their extensive knowledge of New Jersey Real Estate tax issues in order to defend real estate assessments. Most notably the firm represents municipalities in Tax Appeal matters.
Our firm’s years of experience have provided municipalities with a thorough understanding of municipal law, the tax appraisal process, and zoning and land use issues which can influence real estate valuations. In addition, the cases are vigorously defended in both the county board of taxation and the NJ tax court.
About Us
A Municipal Law Firm You Can Trust
At Dorsey & Semrau, our attorneys are committed to assisting and supporting their communities, which continue to grow and prosper, by representing the interests of municipal governments with integrity and professionalism.
Our Municipal Clients
LATEST NEWS
The Latest News
The latest news and updates from our New Jersey municipal law firm. Cases, municipal law news, and company activities.
Jonathan Testa Promoted To Senior Associate
Dorsey & Semrau is pleased to announce that effective August 1, 2022, Jonathan Testa has been promoted to Senior Associate. Jonathan is a 2009 graduate of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he received the 2008 Coleman Class Fitzgerald...
Sue DeJessa, the longest tenured employee of Dorsey & Semrau, continues to make us proud
This article was originally published on the Morris County Focus. MORRIS COUNTY — A Hero’s Welcome North Jersey made a special trip to the Rockaway Mall on Tuesday, June 8 to provide lunch to the National Guard Unit stationed at the Morris County Regional COVID-19...
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