Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Milford, NJ
Stem & Cole is a distinguished law firm serving clients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1892. Our practice spans diverse legal disciplines, including family law, bankruptcy, criminal law, commercial litigation, estate planning, and real estate. We prioritize personalized service, offering free phone consultations and flexible appointment times to accommodate client needs.Our team, led by experienced attorney Douglas A. Cole, combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to protecting clients' rights and achieving favorable outcomes. With a focus on integrity and persistence, we provide tailored solutions to individuals and businesses facing complex legal challenges.
Services
Family Law
Bankruptcy
Criminal Defense
Commercial Litigation
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Immigration Services
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Healthcare Law
Highlights and features
- We offer free phone consultations to assess your legal needs
- Our team provides evening and weekend appointments for convenience
- 130+ years of combined legal experience in NJ and PA courts
- Comprehensive practice covering 10+ legal specialties
- Proven track record in complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy cases
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, support calculations, and prenuptial agreements. We provide compassionate representation for adoption processes and post-judgment modifications. Clients receive strategic guidance through emotionally challenging legal matters while protecting their parental rights and financial interests.
Bankruptcy
We specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings to help individuals and businesses eliminate or restructure debt. Our attorneys guide clients through asset protection strategies while ensuring compliance with federal and state bankruptcy regulations. We help stop creditor harassment and develop pathways to financial recovery.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team resolves business conflicts including contract disputes, construction disagreements, and partnership dissolutions. We represent clients in insurance coverage disputes and debt collection matters. Our approach combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with practical solutions to protect business interests and financial assets.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our elder law services address Medicaid planning and long-term care strategies. We help clients establish powers of attorney while minimizing estate tax liabilities through customized gifting and trust arrangements.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges in both municipal and superior courts. Our practice covers DUI defense, drug possession cases, and assault allegations. We explore alternative sentencing options while protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process to achieve dismissals or reduced charges.
People
Douglas A. Cole
Attorney
Licensed in NJ and PA since 1993, Doug Cole specializes in family law, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. He earned his J.D. from Temple University and has practiced law in Hunterdon County since 1998. His experience includes representing clients in federal courts and appellate proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law does Stem & Cole handle?
We practice in family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense, commercial litigation, estate planning, real estate, immigration, and workers' compensation cases across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Can I get a free consultation?
Yes, we offer free phone consultations to discuss your legal matter and determine how we can assist with your specific needs.
Do you handle cases outside regular business hours?
We schedule evening and weekend appointments to accommodate clients' schedules while maintaining regular weekday office hours in Milford, NJ.
How can you help with debt problems?
Our bankruptcy attorneys help clients eliminate debt through Chapter 7 or restructure payments through Chapter 13 bankruptcy while exploring alternative debt relief options.
What makes Stem & Cole different?
As Hunterdon County's second-oldest law firm, we combine 130+ years of collective experience with personalized service and flexible availability for all clients.
