Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Ridgewood, NJ
The Brian Fowler provides experienced legal representation for individuals and businesses across New Jersey. With over twenty years of experience in business litigation, employment law, business formation, and land use matters, Brian Fowler brings a broad perspective from working in both large and small law firms. His practice focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, whether representing plaintiffs or defendants in federal and state courts. The firm offers free initial consultations, flexible fee arrangements, and a commitment to resolving legal challenges efficiently. Brian's expertise spans complex litigation, contract disputes, employment termination cases, and business counseling for startups and established corporations.He has successfully represented clients in arbitration, administrative law hearings, and trials involving fraud, real estate development, and professional fee collections. The firm also specializes in employment law matters, including discrimination defense, wage disputes, and OSHA compliance. For land use and zoning cases, Brian advocates before planning boards to secure variances and approvals for residential and commercial projects. His approach emphasizes understanding legal technicalities to avoid res judicata issues that could prevent future applications. The Brian Fowler combines extensive courtroom experience with practical business counsel to protect client interests.
Services
Business Litigation
Employment Law
Business Formation
Land Use
Zoning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of litigation experience in New Jersey courts
- Our team has handled complex cases involving fraud and contract disputes
- We provide cost-effective solutions for business formation and counseling
- Free initial consultation available for all legal matters
- Flexible fee arrangements to accommodate client needs
Services
Business Litigation
The firm handles complex business litigation matters including contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and corporate governance issues. Brian Fowler represents clients in both state and federal courts, with experience in binding arbitration and jury trials. Recent cases include recovering over $1 million in real estate development disputes and defending corporations against shareholder lawsuits.
Employment Law
Employment law services cover discrimination defense, wage disputes, and compliance counseling. The firm represents both employers and employees in wrongful termination cases and OSHA investigations. Recent successes include negotiating settlements for age discrimination claims and reducing penalties for wage and hour violations.
Business Formation
Legal counsel for business formation includes entity selection, contract drafting, and compliance policies. The firm assists startups in various industries with licensing agreements and commercial contracts, having established businesses ranging from restaurants to internet companies while emphasizing preventive legal strategies.
Land Use
Land use practice focuses on securing variances and approvals for residential and commercial projects. The firm represents clients before municipal boards in Northern New Jersey, emphasizing compliance with Municipal Land Use Law to avoid res judicata issues that could prevent future applications.
Zoning
Zoning services include applications for commercial building permits and residential home additions. The firm navigates complex local ordinances and legal burdens required for approvals, ensuring clients meet all technical requirements to maximize chances of successful outcomes in zoning board hearings.
People
Brian Fowler
Attorney at Law
Brian Fowler has over twenty years of legal experience representing clients in business litigation, employment law, and land use matters. He has worked in both large and small law firms, handling cases in federal and state courts across New Jersey.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, employment law, business formation, and land use/zoning cases throughout New Jersey.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and determine how we can assist you.
How experienced is your firm?
Our attorney has over 20 years of experience handling complex legal matters in both state and federal courts.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in Northern New Jersey, including business and land use matters in Bergen County.
Can you handle both business and individual cases?
Yes, we represent both individuals and businesses in litigation, employment disputes, and corporate formation matters.
