Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP is a distinguished, full-service law firm with deep roots in Sussex County, New Jersey, offering specialized legal representation across a wide range of practice areas. Founded in 1899, the firm stands out for its 300 years of combined attorney experience, multidisciplinary approach, and recognition by Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
The firm provides individualized, resourceful counsel to individuals, families, and businesses throughout northern New Jersey, blending small-town personal attention with big-city legal results. Their attorneys are highly focused in specific practice areas rather than operating as generalists, ensuring clients receive expert guidance in complex litigation, transactions, and personal legal matters.
Services Offered
- Divorce
- Criminal Justice
- Personal Injury (Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Uber Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, Slip and Fall Injuries, Dog Bites, Construction Accidents, Products Liability, Nursing Home Neglect, Severe Injuries, Spinal Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Walmart Lawsuits, Wrongful Death)
- Employment Law (Employment Discrimination, Workplace Harassment, Wage and Hour Disputes, Severance Agreements, Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements, Whistleblower Claims, Wrongful Termination, Employment Contracts)
- Estate Planning (Will Drafting, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Asset Protection, Revocable Trusts and Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts)
- Family Law (Mediation & Arbitration, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Alimony, Complex Property Division, Domestic Violence, Marital Settlement Agreement, Same-Sex Couples)
- Medical Malpractice (Birth Injuries, Surgical Errors)
- Real Estate (Commercial Real Estate, Title Closings, Zoning and Land Use)
- DUI & Traffic Violations
- Trusts & Estates (Probate and Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Executor Assistance, Fiduciary Services, Will Contests)
- Workers’ Compensation (Third-Party Claims)
- Business Law (Business Formation, Business Transactions, Contract Disputes, Mergers and Acquisitions, Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements)
- Environmental Law and Litigation
- 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Claims
The firm serves clients across northern New Jersey from its Newton-based office and holds an A+ rating from the BBB, reflecting its longstanding commitment to proven results and client satisfaction in civil legal matters.
