Rothamel’s admission to the FL bar strengthens Rothamel Bratton LLC’s commitment to service and response to our growing client needs. The firm will continue to concentrate in the areas of Real Estate, Short Sales, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Bankruptcy, and Litigation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with an expanded satellite branch in FL.

“We are looking forward to expanding in FL and growing long-lasting relationships with the community we open in,” remarked partner John Rothamel. “We have found that a number of our current clients have vacation homes and investments in Florida, or plans to relocate, and we look forward to offering continued representation at their home away from home.” With this initiative, Rothamel Bratton is now in a position to provide services to a growing market that includes a large volume of clients in Florida that wish to remain under counsel of Rothamel Bratton.

Stay tuned as details emerge on our new office opening and expansion in the sunshine state!  Florida will be Rothamel Bratton’s fourth location adding to Haddonfield, NJ, Philadelphia,PA, and Lawrenceville, NJ.

For more information about Rothamel Bratton LLC, visit rothamelbratton.com.

Partner and Estate Planning Attorney, Charles Bratton, explains an often overlooked tool to transfer, and grow, wealth over generations is a Dynasty Trust.  This link is a perfect example.

To learn more about Estate Planning options and a Dynasty Trust, Charles Bratton is available to answer your questions at our Haddonfield, Lawrenceville, or Philadelphia office. Contact us at 856-857-6000.

While you should always contact one of Rothamel Bratton’s experienced Bankruptcy Attorneys  regarding your individual situation, we’ll use this article to describe the main differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.

Click here to read Mr. Linden’s newest article.

If you have questions or concerns about your individual situation and whether to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, consult with our qualified South Jersey bankruptcy attorneys by contacting our Haddonfield, Lawrenceville, or Philadelphia office at 856-857-6000.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Audience: Attorneys, Accountants, Paralegals, Trust Officers, Estate Planners, Financial Planners

Topic:  Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important

Host: National Business Institute- continuing legal education for professionals

Date/locations:

May 14th- Doubletree Hotel Princeton, Princeton, NJ

May 15th- Caesar’s Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ

Description: Properly Administer Your Client’s Estate. Do you have a solid understanding of proper procedures surrounding estate administration? Do you feel confident that you can overcome the wide array of challenges you may face while working with each estate’s unique requirements? Join us and gain a comprehensive understanding of the estate planning process so you can easily organize and manage your responsibilities. Click the links above for course and CLE details.

Cost: $349.00

Audience: Financial Professionals

Topic: Executor/Trustee Obligations “Taking The Mystery Out”

Date: May 22nd, 2012

Where: Laurel Creek Country Club, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Description: Financial Professionals will gain a working understanding of Executor and Trustee responsibilities and duties. Come and learn strategies that can be used to make sure clients avoid liability, administer estates and trusts properly, and file all appropriate returns. Chris Bratton has prepared a set of topics and will elaborate upon the latest cases, rulings, and statutes. Breakfast will be served.

Cost: $65.00 Click the link above to reserve your seat or contact Tina at 856-857-6000

Has the current housing crisis caused you to owe more than your house is worth? Or, maybe you have you been challenged by a recent financial hardship. Regardless of your situation, like many other current homeowners, are you no longer make your mortgage payment? There may be options for you! At Rothamel Bratton, we have longed been focused on providing our clients guidance on defending foreclosure and short sale negotiations, but the first step is educating yourself about the options available.

Investopedia, the web’s largest investing resource, recently posted an article entitled, Short sell your home to avoid foreclosure, which explains how a short sale may be a viable option for homeowners versus a foreclosure to protect their credit score and help avoid bankruptcy.

Questions regarding short sales, consult with a qualified and experienced Rothamel Bratton short sale attorney by calling our Haddonfield, Lawrenceville, or Philadelphia office at 856-857-6000.

Read this informative article here.

As with all estate planning, the sooner you consult with an attorney and map out a plan, the smaller the legal fees, the more money you’ll be able to protect, and the more choices you will have.  But, it’s never too late.  Don’t give up; always consult with a qualified elder law attorney at Rothamel Bratton LLC.

Contact Rothamel Bratton’s Elder Law Attorney, Charles Bratton, in our Haddonfield, Lawrenceville, or Philadelphia office at 856-857-6000.  We look forward to your call. 

Haddonfield, NJ (March, 2011)- Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law LLC is honored to announce the firms two partners, Charles C. Bratton II and John D. Rothamel, have been named New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2012 by Super Lawyers magazine.

Super Lawyers magazine, published in all 50 states, recognizes the top up and coming attorneys under the age of forty each year for their “Rising Star” award list. Less than 2.5% of New Jersey lawyers are selected for this recognition. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement including, awards, peer evaluation, special certifications, bar and/or other professional activity, lectures and writings, and other outstanding achievements.

According to Super Lawyers.com, “the objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.  After the rigorous, multiphase rating process is complete, they publish their complete list of New Jersey 2012 Super Lawyer/Rising Stars. Reference page 72 for the “Rising Star” award list including Charles Bratton awarded for the area of Estate Planning Law and John Rothamel for Real Estate Law.

Mr. Rothamel and Bratton are honored to have been recognized by such a respected and credible award. The New Jersey Supreme court recently stated “The Super Lawyers selection process is a comprehensive, good-faith and detailed attempt to produce a list of lawyers that have attained high peer recognition, meet ethical standards, and have demonstrated some degree of achievement in their field.”

Congratulations to Charles and John on this well deserved recognition as not only one of South Jersey’s top attorneys, but the state of New Jersey’s Top Attorneys.

You can reach Mr. Bratton or Rothamel by calling our South Jersey office in Haddonfield at (856) 857-6000.

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Super Lawyers magazine features the list and profiles of selected attorneys and is distributed to attorneys in the state or region and the ABA-accredited law school libraries. Super Lawyers is also published as a special section in leading city and regional magazines across the country. Super Lawyers magazine is published in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., reaching more than 13 million readers.

About Rothamel Bratton LLC

Rothamel Bratton LLC is a New Jersey and Pennsylvania law firm providing focused expertise, innovative thinking and unprecedented service. Their professionals have a diverse background that includes the representation of thousands of homeowners purchasing and selling homes, estate planning and administration, tax planning, elder law, asset protection, disability planning, representing small to large corporations, bankruptcy, business succession planning, commercial real estate, family law, mergers and acquisitions, immigration, civil litigation, workers comp., SSI, SSD, DUI and municipal court, employment law, and estate litigation. Rothamel Bratton LLC offers three convenient locations in Haddonfield, NJ, Philadelphia,PA, and Lawrenceville, NJ.

For more information about Rothamel Bratton LLC, visit rothamelbratton.com.

John Rothamel, Rothamel Bratton partner and Real Estate Attorney, explains the two main reasons to hire an experienced short sale attorney is his new article entitled, Why is it important to hire an Experienced Short Sale Attorney. This article explains the process of a short sale, benefits, and the service you can expect from the Rothamel Bratton Short Sale team.

If you cannot make your mortgage payments and your house mortgage is more than your house is currently worth, a short sale may be a good fit for you.  Consult with a qualified and experienced short sale attorney by calling our Haddonfield, Lawrenceville, or Philadelphia office at 856-857-6000.

Click here to read the three purposes and what happens if you die without a will.

As a young family you may be thinking that Estate Planning is just for the wealthy and elderly, however as an Estate Planning attorney, I am constantly educating my clients of this exact misconception and the power of estate planning! I urge you to watch this moving story as fellow Wealth Counsel member and Estate Planning Attorney, Art Swerdloff , shares one young families heart-wrenching illustration of the importance of estate planning, especially for young families.

Charles Bratton, Rothamel Bratton Estate Planning Attorney, is an active member of the Wealth Counsel community, a leading provider of tools and intelligence to the Estate Planning community.

Click to watch the video here, Creating Lasting Legacies .