Legal
Janet P. Gerard, Esq
60 North Central Ave.
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone: 201-995-1400 / Cell: 201-454-7847 / Fax: 201-995-1412
jpgerardesq@aol.com /
www.janetpgerard.net
Janet P. Gerard is a solo practitioner and owner of her law firm
located in Ramsey, New Jersey. Janet earned a B.A. in English at
Trenton State College, an M.A. in English from New York University,
and a J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law. She is licensed
to practice law in New Jersey, licensed to teach English in New
Jersey, and is certified as a Facilitator for the Separated and
Divorced.
Janet has over 29 years of legal experience in the areas of
Residential Real Estate Law, Matrimonial Law, Wills, Living Wills
and Powers of Attorney. She also prepares and negotiates commercial
leases for commercial properties and businesses.
Janet counsels clients in every aspect of Family Law, including
Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Domestic Partnerships, Parenting Plans,
divorce related issues, and step-parent adoptions.
Janet counsels clients in all phases of real estate, including
leases, purchases, sales, financing and refinancing of residential
properties.
Janet counsels clients in the preparation of Wills, Living Wills,
Advanced Medical Directives and Powers of Attorney.
Janet also has extensive experience in Higher Education and is the
Corporate Director for Campus Development for Eastwick College in
Ramsey, New Jersey. Janet researches, plans, and develops new
educational programs at the college level. She has appeared before
the New Jersey State Mortuary Board and has helped to create a new
Associate Degree Program in Business and Entrepreneurship. She also
negotiates articulation agreements with local colleges.
Janet is a motivational speaker and has lectured on such subjects as
stress management, sexual harassment, study skills, dealing with the
difficult student, professional development, the art of the
interview and resume, and the ins and outs of real estate closings.
She has been recently nominated by Eastwick College for the
Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities’ Award for
the Most Innovative Best Practice/New Program