Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.

Founded more than 130 years ago, Capehart & Scatchard is a full-service, diversified law firm of approximately 60 attorneys practicing in four offices in more than a dozen major areas of law. We serve large and small businesses, public entities, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, governments, entrepreneurs and individuals. Dedicated to providing value to clients and their businesses by combining professional skill, technology and a thorough understanding of clients' needs, Capehart & Scatchard's mission is to deliver superior legal services responsively and in a cost-effective manner. We have committed our professionals, resources, and years of experience to continuing legal excellence in every facet of our operations. Just another way to serve clients better.

The Firm considers technology and its benefits an integral part of our operations. Our offices are linked for full communications by telephone, fax, e-mail, and video conferencing. The firm-wide communications and network set-up allow the Firm to allocate resources, as needed, as well as to establish direct, secure links with clients and their legal departments, thus enhancing the responsiveness and efficiency of our client service.

Recognizing the value and importance of community involvement, Capehart's attorneys have traditionally been active in community, civic and cultural affairs, in bar and other professional activities, and in state and local government. Many lawyers assume leading roles in civic and professional organizations, and several have served the government in elected or appointed positions. The Firm actively supports the diverse non-legal pursuits of its attorneys.

Appellate Court Dismisses Workers’ Comp Claim For Fraud Where Petitioner Misrepresented Facts During Trial
February 9, 2012
The New Jersey Division of Workers' Compensation has its own fraud act within the workers' compensation law. The case of Dubrel v. Maple Crest Auto Group, A-3321-10T3 (App. Div. January 30, 2012) illustrates how this law can be invoked where a claimant misrepresents the limitations of his ability...

New Jersey Town Did Not Discriminate When It Refused To Hire Applicant For Police Officer Position
February 2, 2012
Psychological examinations are of great importance in the public safety arena. In Terry v. Town of Morristown, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 20053 (3d. Cir. 2011), Jeffrey Terry applied to be a police officer in the Town of Morristown. He underwent a psychological fitness evaluation with Dr. Matthew Guller....

Recent Case Law Opens Cracks In The FMLA
January 23, 2012
The heart of the FMLA is job protection for employees during a period of covered leave. Employers are required under the FMLA regulations to designate leave as FMLA-qualifying based on information received from an employee. The employee need not ever mention the FMLA nor ask for it specifically....