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.
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
New Jersey COVID-19 Reopening Update Guidelines
In light of the fluid rules regarding what is permitted under COVID-19 restrictions, we offer the below guidance. Municipalities are free to impose more stringent regulations for health, safety and welfare reasons, so long as they do not conflict with any of Executive...
Summary of New Jersey State of Emergency Executive Orders & COVID-19 Emergency
Executive Order 102 – February 3, 2020 Establishes Coronavirus Task Force, which will coordinate with local health departments to assess readiness and establish protocols for monitoring and treatment Executive Order 103 – March 9, 2020 Declares State of Emergency and...
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.
New Jersey COVID-19 Reopening Update Guidelines
In light of the fluid rules regarding what is permitted under COVID-19 restrictions, we offer the below guidance. Municipalities are free to impose more stringent regulations for health, safety and welfare reasons, so long as they do not conflict with any of Executive Orders.
Summary of New Jersey State of Emergency Executive Orders & COVID-19 Emergency
Executive Order 102 – February 3, 2020 Establishes Coronavirus Task Force, which will coordinate with local health departments to assess readiness and establish protocols for monitoring and treatment Executive Order 103 – March 9, 2020 Declares State of Emergency and...
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