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Honors/Awards:

•  Kenneth Vercammen received the Municipal Court Practitioner-of-the-Year Award at the Middlesex County Bar Association Annual Awards DinnerOn March 19, 2008, the Middlesex County Bar Association held its annual awards dinner. The guest speaker was the Hon. Travis L. Francis, AJSC.The MCBA paid tribute to notable bar members for their significant contributions to their respective practice areas.The following awards were given:-Pro Bono Attorney-of-the Year Henry Gurshman-Civil Trial Practitioner-of-the-Year John Gorman-Criminal Trial Attorney-of-the-Year Jim Nolan & Nicole Albert-Municipal Court Practitioner-of-the-Year Kenneth Vercammen-Young Lawyer of the Year Kimberly Yonta Aronow-Transactional Attorney of the Year Michael SchaffThe purpose of the Awards is to recognize attorneys practicing in Middlesex County and adjacent municipalities who devote a significant portion of their law practice to their respective practice areas and exhibit one or more of the following:- Leadership in the potential candidate’s field of practice;- Significant, tangible contributions to the Bar, such as participation in educational panels, Bar committees, etc, pertaining to non-litigation issues;- Significant, tangible contributions to the community and/or charitable endeavors;- A record promoting participation and involvement in the MCBA and collegiality within the Association; and- A reputation for personal and professional integrity.Click for Photos of EventMiddlesex County Assignment Judge Hon. Travis Francis presented awards. Featured in the Photo are the 2008 Award Winners: Michael Schaff (Transactional); Henry Gurshman (Pro Bono); Nicole Albert (Criminal Practice); Ken Vercammen (Municipal Court Practice); Assignment Judge Hon. Travis Francis; and John Gorman (Civil Practice). Not in the picture: Jim Nolan (Criminal Practice) and Kimberly Yonta Aronow (Young Lawyer)Kenneth Vercammen is the 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year by the Middlesex County Bar Association. He was selected one of only three attorneys as a Super Lawyer 2008 in NJ Monthly in the Criminal – DWI category. Kenneth Vercammen was the NJ State Bar Municipal Court Attorney of the Year and past president of the Middlesex County Municipal Prosecutor's Association.?? He is the past chair of the NJ State Bar Association Municipal Court Section. He is the Deputy chair of the ABA Criminal Law committee, GP Division. He was a Municipal Prosecutor for 9 years and currently is a lecturer for the NJ State Bar Association on Criminal, Municipal Court and Litigation cases.For additional information on the Middlesex County Bar Association, contact the Bar Office at (732) 828-3433, ext. 102., Municipal Court Attorney of the Year, Middlesex County Bar Association, 2008
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• KENNETH VERCAMMEN Attorney at Law 2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-0500 www.njlaws.com   ADMISSIONS:  Admitted In NJ, NY, PA, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court   MANAGING ATTORNEY  Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, PC  March 1990-Present Full service Law practice with offices in Edison and Cranbury.                         PROSECUTOR   Township of Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ   1991-1999 Municipal Prosecutor for criminal and traffic cases involving Township and State Police -Acting Assoc. Prosecutor:  Carteret Municipal Court, Middlesex County, NJ  2000   EDITOR- NJ MUNICIPAL COURT LAW REVIEW  1993- present   Middlesex County Bar Association 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year   NJ State Bar Association- 2005-2006 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Award   New Jersey Super Lawyers selection 2008, 2007, 2006   Who's Who in America 2004   NJ State Bar Association- 2002 General Practitioner of the Year Award   1993 AWARD WINNER "Service to the Bar Award"- New Jersey State Bar Association YLD   RELEVANT LITIGATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: -Criminal, DWI and Drug Cases- NJ State Bar Annual Meeting 2008, 2007,  2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 01, 00, 99 -Civil Trial Practice- Middlesex Bar 2004 -Personal Injury Litigation- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar                2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993,1991 -Municipal Court Handling Serious Cases ICLE/NJSBA-2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002,2001,2000,1998,1997,1995,1994 -NJ Association of Municipal Court Administrators 2002 -Edison Police Auxiliary- Search and Seizure 2002 -New Jersey Network TV- Due Process TV show 2000 -Cablevision TV- Law on the Line 2003, 2001 -Elder Law and  Probate NJSBA/ ICLE 2005, 2004, 03,02,01,99,98,97,96   PUBLICATIONS:       Published 135 separate Law Review and Legal Periodical articles in legal journals such as New Jersey Law Journal, American Bar Association Barrister, New Jersey Lawyer, ABA Law Practice Management, and New Jersey State Bar Association's Dictum.  Listed on www.njlaws.com. KENNETH  VERCAMMEN, ESQ.   RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON WILLS, ELDER LAW, AND PROBATE East Brunswick Adult School 2008 Middlesex County College- Wills & Probate 2007 Edison Adult School -Wills, Elder Law & Probate- 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 [inc Edison TV],  2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997 - Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law - NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar         ICLE/NJSBA 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1996 -Elder Law and Estate Planning-  American Bar Association   Miami 2007 South Plainfield Seniors- New Probate Law 2005, East Brunswick Seniors- New Probate Law 2005 Old Bridge AARP 2002; Guardian Angeles/ Edison 2002; St. Cecilia/ Woodbridge Seniors 2002;  East Brunswick/ Hall's Corner 2002; -Linden AARP  2002  -Woodbridge Adult School  -Wills and Estate Administration -2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996 Woodbridge Housing 2001; Metuchen Seniors & Metuchen TV 2001; Frigidare/ Local 401 Edison 2001; Chelsea/ East Brunswick 2001, Village Court/ Edison 2001; Old Bridge Rotary 2001; Sacred Heart/ South Amboy 2001;  Livingston Manor/ New Brunswick 2001; Sunrise East Brunswick 2001; Strawberry Hill/ Woodbridge 2001; -Wills and Elder Law - Metuchen Adult School 1999,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993 -Clara Barton Senior Citizens- Wills & Elder Law-Edison 2002, 1995 -AARP Participating Attorney in Legal Plan for NJ AARP members 1999-2005 -Senior Legal Points University of Medicine & Dentistry UMDNJ & St. Peter's-2000, 1999,1998 -East Brunswick AARP Wills 2001; -Iselin/ Woodbridge AARP Wills 2000 -Metuchen Reformed Church; Franklin/ Somerset/ Quailbrook Seniors 2001 -North Brunswick Senior Day 2001 -Wills, Elder Law and Probate-South Brunswick Adult School & Channel 28 TV 1999, 1997,1993 -Wills and Estate Planning-Old Bridge Adult School 1998,1997,1995 -Senior Citizen Law-Perth Amboy YMHA 1995;  Temple Beth Or 2002; -Wills, Living Wills and Probate-Spotswood Community School 1995,1994,1993 -Wills and Probate-Sayreville Adult School 1997, 1996,1995,1994 -Living Wills-New Jersey State Bar Foundation and St. Demetrius, Carteret 1994 -Wills and Estate Planning-Edison Elks and Senior Citizens January 1994 -"Legal Questions Clinic" Metuchen Adult School March 1995,1994,1993 -Estate Planning to Protect Families-Metuchen Chamber of Commerce April 1993   SPECIAL ACTING PROSECUTOR: Woodbridge, East Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Cranbury, South Plainfield, Clark, South River, Hightstown, Carteret, Jamesburg, Berkeley Heights on conflict matters.  Previous experience with the Delaware County, Pennsylvania District Attorney Office, Middlesex County Probation Department and Scranton District Magistrate Office. Past President- Middlesex Municipal  Prosecutor's Association.   Metuchen Public Defender 2001- present            Edison Public Defender  1990-1991 KENNETH   VERCAMMEN- Community Service   NON- PROFIT:  -Edison Elks-Presiding Justice 1993- Present                                  -Y.B. CHOI TAE KWON DO (Korean Karate)- 1st degree Black Belt awarded          December 1993; 2nd degree awarded December 2001, 3rd degree 2004       -Raritan Valley Road Runners- Comeback of the Year Award 2002 and ranked           Master Distance Runner; state champion 20,000 meter team 2005          -Central Jersey Road Runners Club 2005, 2004; 2002, 1995 and 1994 Age Group       Champion and       New York Marathon top 100 NJ Finisher                                 New Jersey State Age Group Champion Garden State Games 5,000 meter run 1993                                -Bishop Ahr/St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Alumni Society             Elected Vice-President 1989-1990; Class of 1977- 25 year Reunion Chair       -Edison 14th District Committeeman Elected 1988-1994       -St. Francis Cathedral- Church Lector 1990-1994                                  -University of Scranton, North Jersey Alumni Chapter Co-Chair, Fall Social 1988       -Knights of Columbus-Fourth Degree Knight, Edison Council                                          Edison NJ Essay Contest Chair 1992,1993             Edison Chamber of Commerce; Metuchen Chamber of Commerce RUNNING: Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR       Rumson HashHouse Harriers Central Jersey Road Runners CJRR       Jersey Shore Triathlon Club    Freehold Area Running Club FARC       Scranton  Area Organization Runners SOAR      Jersey Shore Running Club JSRC       USATF- US Athletic Track & Field          Sandy Hook Triathlon Club          First Place- Bergen Bar 5k Law Day Run May 2001 South Brunswick Running Group- President    First Place- CJRR Summer 5K 2002 First Place:  Cranford Run for Lupus 4 mile 2006,  JSRC Twilight run 2006. Indian Trials Middletown  3m 2005,2004; Stroudsburg 5k 2005, 2004; Wildwood 5k, Ocean Winter 4 mile, Edison Lannie 5k, 2004; Washington DC Run for Justice 5K  2002     CJRR Age group  champ  2005,2004, 2002, 1996, 1995   ACTIVITIES:      Married 1989, one son born 1991, daughter born 1994                              Weekend Road Running Races,  Triathlons,  Soccer                                  Tae Kwon Do Karate   SOUTH BRUNSWICK AREA Summer Blast/Ireland Brook Neighborhood Sponsor So. Brunswick Soccer Asst. Coach Travel 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 98 So. Brunswick Athletic Assoc.-Team Sponsor and helper with son's team So. Brunswick Viking 5k-  volunteer Lions 5K running Race for Vision 1998 Sponsor So. Brunswick Bicentennial Volunteer Neighborhood Picnic Sponsor 2002- 1998 So. Brunswick 50 Mile Bike Volunteer and 50 mile Finisher Holt for Congress Volunteer                               CHARITABLE:      American Cancer Society-Chairman                        Annual Summer Fundraiser Picnic- 1987,88,89,90,91,92                                       Chairman, Annual Christmas Fundraiser- 1987,88,89,90,911,92                                         Recipient-Young Professionals Award-Sept. 1988, Sept. 1989                              Board of Manager's - 1989-1994  Founder and Chair-Young Professionals Group  KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ.  Education & Awards   LEGAL EDUCATION:      The Widener/ Delaware Law School, J.D.,  May 1985 Class Rank:   Top Ten Percent Awards: Honor Grades:   Federal Income Tax, Business Organization, Criminal Law, Advanced           Advocacy, Family Law,  New Jersey Practice, Unfair Trade Practices, Professional Liability. Outstanding Service Award Recipient in Graduation Ceremony Delaware Merit Scholarship - 1983, 1984 Provincial Winner - Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity Graduate of the Year Award Who's Who in American Law Schools   ACTIVITIES:      Law Review- Senior Staff-Member Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Editor 1984-1985 Winner  - Sixth Annual Trial Advocacy Competition First Prize - Delaware Law School/ATLA Environmental Law Essay Contest Delaware Law Forum, Casenote Editor   Working Scholar- Hon. Philip Gruccio, Assignment Judge of Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Salem           Counties Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Delaware Chapter Treasurer Law School Running Club - President Research Assistant - Dean Arthur Weeks Publications- Published in Law Review and wrote more articles than 75% of law faculty members       PRELEGAL EDUCATION: University of Scranton      B.S., January 1981           Major:  Political Science:  Graduated Cum Laude in 3-1/2 years Honors:        - Cited in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities;       - Dean's List;   Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society;  Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.       - Varsity Cross- Country -  Team  Captain and Record Holder of Indoor Half-Mile       - District Magistrate Thomas Hart-  Paid Law Clerk/ Executive Assistant       - Pre-Law Society Public Relations Director       - Voter Registration Drive Coordinator       - Internship with Pa. Representative  Hon. Fred Belardi       - School Newspaper Staff and Sportswriter       - WYRE radio station sports caster       - 3rd Place Wrestling Tournament       - Campus Bowl Intellectual Competition (Team Captain)       - Trustee Day Volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer       - Senior Class - Hard Rockers Social Committee Chair       -Alumni Society-Estate Planning Council 1997-Present       - Class of 1981  20 year Reunion Executive Committee member 2001 -25 Year Reunion Co-chair                           KENNETH VERCAMMEN Attorney at Law     2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-0500       The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional organization in the world with more than 400,000 members   AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION - National Appointments:   General Practice Solo & Small Firm Division -Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Committee- Chair 2006-2007 -Elder Law Committee  Chair 2005- 2006, Vice Chair 1996-1999 - Tort, Personal Injury and Insurance Committee  Chair 2005- 2006 - Criminal Law Committee  Deputy Chair 2006-2007 -Deputy Chair and Newsletter Editor-GP Marketing Legal Services Committee 1993 -1996 - Probate & Estate Planning Committee- Newsletter Editor & Vice Chair 1997-1999, Vice Chair 2005 -Litigation Committee Member 1993 - present   BUSINESS AND AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: - Improving Your Elder Law & Estate Practice San Francisco, CA 2007 -Elder Law and Estate Planning-  ABA Miami 2007 -Elder Law Practice, New Ethical Ideas to Improve Your Practice by Giving Clients What They Want and Need  ABA Hawaii 2006 -Marketing Success Stories ABA Toronto 1998 -Opening a Business-Sayreville Adult School 1997,1996,1995 -Olympians of Marketing- ABA Annual Meeting-Orlando, Florida 1996 -Unique Marketing Techniques & Client Relations III ABA Annual Meeting-Chicago 1995 -Starting a Business-Brooklyn Bar Association 1995,1994 -Personal Marketing & Relations - 1995 Miami ABA meeting LPM Personal Marketing Skills IG  co-sponsored by four Major National Bar Sections and committees -How to Start a Practice-1994 New Orleans ABA Annual Meeting LPM primary sponsor -1993 New York Annual Meeting "Marketing for Small Firms"   LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SECTION ABA- LPM -Co-Chair with Jay Foonberg-ABA LPM Personal Marketing Skills Group 1998,1997,1996,1995,1994 -Speaker at many ABA Annual Meetings -National Liaison and ex-officio member of Law Practice Management Section Council 1993 - 1995 -National Chair - Law Practice Management Committee YLD 1992-1993 -Chair and Newsletter Editor-Marketing Legal Services Committee 1996-1997,1999-2000   ABA Attendance at Leadership Conferences and participation at following Annual and Sectional meetings: Philadelphia  GP 2007, San Francisco 2007, Washington GP 2007, Miami 2007, Hawaii 2006, Philadelphia LPM 2005; Washington DC 2002; Philadelphia 2002; London 2000, New York 2000, Atlanta 1999, Beverly Hills 1999, Cancun LPM 1998, Naples-LPM 1997; Captiva 1996, Orlando 1996, Coronado LPM 1995, Chicago 1995, Miami 1995, Washington D.C. GP 1995, Vancouver LPM 1995, New Orleans 1995, Napa, CA LPM 1994, Colorado LPM 1993, New York 1993, Boston 1993, San Francisco 1992, Cleveland GP 1992, Scottsdale AZ 1991, Los Angeles 1990, Hawaii 1989, Philadelphia 1988, Toronto 1988, New York City 1986, Washington DC 1985 KENNETH VERCAMMEN Attorney at Law     2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-0500 New Jersey State Bar Association- Municipal Court Section Chair 2003-2004, Vice Chair 1999-2002;    Chair of Municipal Court Education Committee  1996-Present Middlesex County Bar Association  Chair Municipal Court Practice Committee 1997-Present County Bar Board of Trustees    2000- 2006   New Jersey State Bar Association -General Practice Section-Board of Directors 1995- Present   ADJUNCT PROFESSOR      Middlesex County College             Edison, NJ    February, 2001-April, 2001; Jan.  1990-May, 1991     Instructor of "Criminal Law and Procedure" and Business Law.  Taught college students the elements of crime and the criminal procedure system.  Explained the incidents before and after trial and analyzed the impact of the Constitution on crimes and criminal procedures.     New Jersey Superior Court - Certified Mediator 1997-   New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts  2000-2005   Other Speaking -Update of Municipal Court-NJSBA Annual Meeting Atlantic City 1999,1997, 95, 94 - Cranbury Twp Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse 2004, 2002    -ATLA-NJ - New Jersey Courts 1991 -Intoxicated Driver Resource Center/IDRC - DUI Law 1999, 1991 -Preventing the Impaired Driver-Coalition Against Impaired Drivers 1992 -Winning Lawsuit Threshold Cases NJSBA 1992 -WCTC Radio Mid-Day Legal Advisor - Criminal and Traffic Laws 1991 and 1990 -Computers in Litigation-NJSBA Law Office Management 1994 -Self Defense Law in New Jersey - Cranbury Police Dept. 1997,1993,1992   Self Defense and Home Protection - Speaker - New Brunswick Crime Watch - 1989 -Wills and Power of Attorney 1991 Edison Democratic Association Defending Speeding Cases - New Jersey State Bar Association/NJSBA  - 1989 -Family Law & Domestic Violence Trial Practice NJ State Bar Association   1995,1994,1993 -Automobile Insurance - Middlesex County College - 1990 -Criminal & Juvenile Courts Piscataway Vo Tech – 1990 -Living Wills-Dean Witter and Nordstroms, Menlo Park Mall October 1992; Trusts and Living Wills-Dean Witter, Metro Park, June 1992; Estate Planning-North Brunswick Republican Club May 1992;   Make a Wish Foundation- Co Chair 19th Annual Summer Blast 1994 in Belmar, NJ                                                  Co Chair Christmas Fundraiser 1993 Jersey Shore Medical Center Chair-18th Annual Summer Blast to Benefit the Jersey Shore Regional                                                 Trauma Center at Bar Anticipation, Belmar 1993 American Red Cross Elected to Board of Directors  1988-1991    [Resume 2008  Macbook  rev 4/13/08] , NJ State Bar Association- 2005-2006 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Award, NJ State Bar Association, 2005
• THE TOAST TO SCOUTING AWARD IS PRESENTED TO THOSE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE EXEMPLIFY THE IDEALS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AS EXPRESSED IN THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES CHOSE OUR HONOREES FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICES, LEADERSHIP, TO THE MANY WORTHWHILE ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH THEY SUPPORT, AS WELL AS THE RESPECT AND ESTEEM IN, WHICH THEY HAVE,, Boy Scouts Middlesex County Toast to Scouting Award, Boy Scouts of America, 2015
•    Kenneth Vercammen is the Edison Citizen of the Year presented by the Edison Elks    Madelyn Lenox PVP wrote: I would like to congratulate Ken Vercammen our Justice who has been chosen as our lodge's Citizen of the Year. Ken runs races for different charities. He donates to our local food banks. He shares his knowledge of the Law at seminars for free. He was given the award at the District Dinner at the East Brunswick Lodge.        Each Elk Lodge is encouraged to select a citizen, not necessarily an Elk, who has contributed in a special way to improving the local community. This individual should be someone who has shown leadership in the community; has contributed voluntary service and is recognized as being an all-around good citizen. Recognizing such a person show that the Elks are concerned with building a good community, and demonstrates "Elks Care - Elks Share." After the selection, the Elks honor him or her by presenting the award at a dinner sponsored by the Lodge.              , Edison Citizen of the Year, Edison Elks Lodge, 2017
• Vercammen wins NJ Law Journal award for individual service to the bar“The Second Annual TWITA Awards”This year’s honorees join a long line—well, a short line, really; more like a hyphen—of previous TWITA award winners whose service to the profession has been extraordinary. By Marc Garfinkle|May 31, 2018 at 09:00 AM     “Thank you for your patience, dear readers. We didn’t forget to announce this year’s TWITA awards last month. We were waiting for the Atlantic City conventions to wrap up before revealing our honorees. You’ll understand why shortly. We at the TWITAs are delighted to have such special honorees this year.   For the uninformed (or if you are my age and forget everything) the coveted TWITA (“That’s What I’m Talking About”) Awards have been awarded each year continuously since 2017, to individuals and organizations whose outstanding work benefits the bar and/or the practice of law. Some past recipients have been hard-working and selfless—making contributions that inspire or empower us, and reminding us what’s best about being a lawyer. Others may have just said nice things about me, contributed handsomely to my foundation, or otherwise caught my fancy. This year’s honorees join a long line—well, a short line, really; more like a hyphen—of previous TWITA award winners whose service to the profession has been extraordinary.   Oh, one detail. Fact checking. We don’t do it. It’s a waste of time. No one seems to care about the truth anymore, statistics can lie, and fact-checkers are always denounced as partisan. We will have none of that at the TWITAs.   There are two categories of TWITA award winners: organizational and individual. We will reveal the organizational winner(s) first. Then, somewhere below, we reveal our surprise individual winner, whose name until then shall remain Ken Vercammen of Edison. Thank you for your patience.  [Note: We eschew the presentation of actual trophies because in addition to being costly dust-collectors, they contain a substance considered dangerous by the State of California. Winners seeking proof of the award should take a selfie posing with a copy of this newspaper. After searching for almost a year, assisted by the antiquated methodology, inadequate information and arbitrary standards that define us, I personally selected a most deserving pair of organizational honorees. Together, we call them, “The Annual Conferences at Atlantic City.” They need no introduction; their sponsors spend boatloads on advertising. They are the annual Boardwalk Seminar of the New Jersey Association for Justice (“the Boardwalk Seminar”) and the Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Bar Association (“the Bar Convention”). These are the two 800-pound gorillas that invade that city each spring, drawing thousands upon thousands of litigators and legislators, mediators and arbitrators, plaintiffs and defendants and every other species of lawyer to convene. Despite the fact that neither honoree is a “conference”—one is a “seminar,” and one is a “convention”—we will call them “conferences,” so as to offend neither, thus avoiding nasty tweets.   Although they seem to compete annually for attendees, sponsors, venues, sunny days and press coverage, both events really pull in the same direction, and they have far more in common than sponsoring mere seminars at the shore. For example, many lawyers, such as I, belong to both groups, because we find them both helpful to our practices. Both groups educate and inform us. They lobby in our interest. They file amicus briefs on our behalf. They have seemingly inexhaustible supplies of top experts ready to share ideas with us. And perhaps their crowning achievements: they both know how to mix partying and professionalism in perfect measure at the shore each year. Although you probably should join these organizations, the conferences are open to member and non-member attorneys, alike.   For that reason, attorneys swarm to Atlantic City in May for continuing education, camaraderie, networking, serendipity, and professional reinvigoration. If you are getting tired of the daily grind and disenchanted with the practice, a few days in AC can give you new ideas and insights, fresh contacts and better practices going forward. Your career can be upgraded almost overnight if you take full advantage of the offerings. Most lawyers choose to attend one or the other of these events each year; some alternate the years; some attend both. Just who are these lucky honorees? The New Jersey State Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization whose (abbreviated) stated mission is:   To serve, protect, foster and promote the personal and professional interests of its members. To promote access to the justice system, fairness in its administration, and the independence and integrity of the judicial branch. To foster professionalism and pride in the profession. To provide educational opportunities to New Jersey attorneys. To enhance the quality of legal services and the practice of law. To provide education to the New Jersey public to enhance awareness of the legal profession and legal system.   To those ends, their Annual Convention included 400 speakers, 100 seminars and 100 sponsors, all dedicated to helping lawyers and improving lawyering. The NJSBA has lofty goals, but they do a terrific job of accomplishing their mission.   The New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) (formerly ATLA-NJ, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) is the other 800-pound gorilla. It is a glowing example of lawyers helping lawyers. Their membership is a Who’s Who of excellent trial lawyers who want to “give back” to the profession. The NJAJ has a great list-serve, characterized by top attorneys giving valuable advice freely and frequently. The best trial lawyers in New Jersey belong to the Association for Justice, and you will find them at the Boardwalk Seminar, teaching and learning. Thanks to them, the Boardwalk Seminar offers litigators a smorgasbord of topics from basic information to sophisticated analyses, from yesterday’s decisions to tomorrow’s techniques.   Attending one (or both) of these Atlantic City extravaganzas is rejuvenating. You won’t hear people talking about how they can’t wait to leave the practice or retire, or how they wish they had studied medicine. To the contrary, the lawyers there still enjoy lawyering, are proud to be lawyers, delighted to be in AC. The air is full of war stories, anecdotes, professional insights and cooperation. All of the experts are top experts, but for once, they are easily approached. At AC, attorneys are never adversaries; we are all colleagues. Camaraderie is born here and relationships are spawned and nourished. Because they give so much for so little in return, and because they are so good at what they do, we are proud to award this year’s organizational TWITA Award to The Conferences at Atlantic City. Now, for our individual honoree, Kenneth Vercammen, a Middlesex County solo with a true general practice, who is entirely unaware of how great his contribution to NJ lawyering has been. If you’re not sure whether you’ve ever met Ken, then you haven’t. He is a hyper-energized ball of fire who speaks with such speed and intensity that he would have left you wondering how long anyone could sustain that pace. People who know him well say that Kenny’s been like that his whole life. In fact, as a distance runner at the University of Scranton, where he set a record for the half-mile, the judges were unable to record his speed—so they recorded his muzzle velocity at the starting line.   If you don’t know Ken, but you know his name, that’s probably because your research once caused you to look up a statute online, and it led you to Kenny’s website. It happens all the time. Ken Vercammen is the undisputed master of SEO (search engine optimization) for lawyers, in part because of his NJLaws.com web address, but mostly because he is immersed in the law. He teaches, he lectures, he writes. He will share his SEO expertise with colleagues who ask, but that information alone will not place them ahead of him on Google. While his marketing ingenuity has made him a legend, his creativity and selflessness have made him a TWITA hero. He hosts a party at the shore each July, charging as admission canned and packaged food offerings which he then donates to the needy. He gives out cards to his clients with instructions on what to do or say if they are arrested. He organizes and participates in foot races to benefit worthy causes. You would be hard-pressed to find a successful marketing strategy that Ken has not pioneered or refined.      Ken is inhumanly productive. He lectures extensively on the county, state and national levels. His articles and books have been published by the ABA, the New Jersey Law Journal, the New Jersey Lawyer and other legal publications. He is editor-in-chief of the New Jersey Municipal Court Law Review, a past chair of the NJSBA Municipal Court Section, a former municipal public defender and prosecutor, past president of the Middlesex Municipal Prosecutor’s Association, newsletter editor for the ABA, and adjunct professor at Middlesex County College (criminal law and procedure, business law).    By my count, in the past five years Ken has authored of at least 280,000 scholarly articles on legal topics, offered 13,648 hours of CLE lectures, devised 742 new (and ethical) ways to promote a law practice, and still has time to worry about helping his colleagues to improve their practices. Now, That’s What I’m Talking About.      Marc Garfinkle practices in Morristown, focusing exclusively on legal ethics, attorney discipline, bar admission and judicial misconduct. He is also an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University School of Law. Source https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2018/05/31/the-second-annual-twita-awards/, NJ Law Journal award for individual service to the bar “The Second Annual TWITA Awards”, NJ Law Journal , 2018

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• “Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney.  ”Kenneth Vercammen passed the test to be designated as a “Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney” by the NJ Supreme Court. He is part of the first group of attorneys ever been found qualified by the Board, and authorized to designate themselves as Municipal Court Law Attorneys before the public, the bar, and the courts of this State in accordance with the Rules of this Court during their good behavior for a term of five years from the date of this Order, as announced by Stuart Rabner Court Justice Dated: September 30, 2014.   He passed his examination to become certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney. This is a major accomplishment and distinction in the legal community, with less than 1% of the attorneys (approximately 50 attorneys) in this State who are so qualified. The certification process is rigorous and requires extensive and successful criminal trial experience, numerous hours of continuing legal education, and vetting by judges and adversaries with whom the attorney appeared before and tried cases with. The attorney was also required to pass an extensive written and practical examination to become certified.   New Jersey Law Journal October 13, 2014   SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY It is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 1:39-5(a), the following named attorneys, having applied to the Board on Attorney Certification and having been found qualified by the Board, are hereby authorized to designate themselves as Municipal Court Law Attorneys before the public, the bar, and the courts of this State in accordance with the Rules of this Court during their good behavior for a term of five years from the date of this Order. For the Court: Stuart Rabner Court Justice Dated: September 30, 2014, 2014
• Certified Mediator by Superior Court of New Jersey, 1996

Bar/Professional Activity:

•  Kenneth Vercammen Esq. of Edison was appointed Chair of the Criminal Law Committee of the ABA GP Solo Division for the 2018- 2019 by Division Chair Melanie Bragg.  Kenneth Vercammenis an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney where he handles Criminal, Municipal Court, Probate, Civil Litigation and Estate Administration matters. Ken is author of the American Bar Association's award winning book “Criminal Law Forms” and often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, NJ State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association.  As the Past Chair of the Municipal Court Section he has served on its board for 10 years.  He is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Awarded the Municipal Court Attorney of the Year by both the NJSBA and Middlesex County Bar Association, he also received the NJSBA- YLD Service to the Bar Award and the General Practitioner Attorney of the Year, now Solo Attorney of the Year. Ken Vercammen is a highly regarded lecturer on both Municipal Court/ DWI and Estate/ Probate Law issues for the NJICLE- New Jersey State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published by NJ Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, YLD Dictum, GP Gazette and New Jersey Lawyer magazine.  He was a speaker at the 2013 ABA Annual meeting program “Handling the Criminal Misdemeanor and Traffic Case” and serves as is the Editor in Chief of the NJ Municipal Court Law Review.          For nine years he served as the Cranbury Township Prosecutor and also was a Special Acting Prosecutor in nine different towns. Ken has successfully handled over one thousand Municipal Court and Superior Court matters in the past 27 years. His private practice has devoted a substantial portion of professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated matters. Appearing in Courts throughout New Jersey several times each week on Criminal and Municipal Court trials, civil and contested Probate hearings.  Ken also serves as the Editor of the popular legal website and related blogs. In Law School he was a member of the Law Review, winner of the ATLA trial competition and top ten in class.          Throughout his career he has served the NJSBA in many leadership and volunteer positions. Ken has testified for the NJSBA before the Senate Judiciary Committee to support changes in the DWI law to permit restricted use driver license and interlock legislation. Ken also testified before the Assembly Judiciary Committee in favor of the first-time criminal offender “Conditional Dismissal” legislation which permits dismissal of some criminal charges. He is the voice of the Solo and Small firm attorneys who juggle active court practice with bar and community activities. In his private life he has been a member of the NJ State champion Raritan Valley Road Runners master’s team and is a 4thdegree black belt.  , 2018
• Chair  ABA Probate & Estate Planning Law Committee of the American Bar Association Solo Small Firm Division. He is the author of the ABA book “Wills and Estate Administration” He is a speaker for the NJ State Bar Association at the annual Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration program.  He is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. He was Editor of the ABA Estate Planning Probate Committee Newsletter. Mr. Vercammen has published over 150 legal articles in national and New Jersey publications on Wills, litigation, estates, probate law and trial topics. He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation and probate law for the American Bar Association, NJ ICLE, NJ State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published in noted publications included New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He established the NJlaws website www.njlaws.comwhich includes many articles on Estate Planning, Probate and Wills.KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PCATTORNEY AT LAW2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500  (Fax)   732-572-0030 www.njlaws.com www.njwillsprobatelaw.com    The book Wills and Estate Administration” is available at http://shop.americanbar.org/eBus/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?productId=224827061  , 2019
• Middlesex County Bar Association 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year   NJ State Bar Association- 2005-2006 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Award   New Jersey Super Lawyers selection 2008, 2007, 2006   Who's Who in America 2004   NJ State Bar Association- 2002 General Practitioner of the Year Award   1993 AWARD WINNER "Service to the Bar Award"- New Jersey State Bar Association YLD, 2008
• Municipal Court Attorney of the Year, 2008
• Kenneth Vercammen of Edison has been appointed Chair of the ABA Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Committeeof the ABA Solo Division for the 2018- 2019 , 2018

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Edison Elks Presiding Justice,                                   -Y.B. CHOI TAE KWON DO (Korean Karate)- 1st degree Black Belt awarded          December 1993; 2nd degree awarded December 2001, 3rd degree 2004       -Raritan Valley Road Runners- Comeback of the Year Award 2002 and ranked           Master Distance Runner; state champion 20,000 meter team 2005          -Central Jersey Road Runners Club 2005, 2004; 2002, 1995 and 1994 Age Group       Champion and       New York Marathon top 100 NJ Finisher                                 New Jersey State Age Group Champion Garden State Games 5,000 meter run 1993                                -Bishop Ahr/St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Alumni Society             Elected Vice-President 1989-1990; Class of 1977- 25 year Reunion Chair       -Edison 14th District Committeeman Elected 1988-1994       -St. Francis Cathedral- Church Lector 1990-1994                                  -University of Scranton, North Jersey Alumni Chapter Co-Chair, Fall Social 1988       -Knights of Columbus-Fourth Degree Knight, Edison Council                                          Edison NJ Essay Contest Chair 1992,1993             Edison Chamber of Commerce; Metuchen Chamber of Commerce RUNNING: Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR       Rumson HashHouse Harriers Central Jersey Road Runners CJRR       Jersey Shore Triathlon Club    Freehold Area Running Club FARC       Scranton  Area Organization Runners SOAR      Jersey Shore Running Club JSRC       USATF- US Athletic Track & Field          Sandy Hook Triathlon Club          First Place- Bergen Bar 5k Law Day Run May 2001 South Brunswick Running Group- President    First Place- CJRR Summer 5K 2002 First Place:  Cranford Run for Lupus 4 mile 2006,  JSRC Twilight run 2006. Indian Trials Middletown  3m 2005,2004; Stroudsburg 5k 2005, 2004; Wildwood 5k, Ocean Winter 4 mile, Edison Lannie 5k, 2004; Washington DC Run for Justice 5K  2002     CJRR Age group  champ  2005,2004, 2002, 1996, 1995   ACTIVITIES:      Married 1989, one son born 1991, daughter born 1994                              Weekend Road Running Races,  Triathlons,  Soccer                                  Tae Kwon Do Karate   SOUTH BRUNSWICK AREA Summer Blast/Ireland Brook Neighborhood Sponsor So. Brunswick Soccer Asst. Coach Travel 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 98 So. Brunswick Athletic Assoc.-Team Sponsor and helper with son's team So. Brunswick Viking 5k-  volunteer Lions 5K running Race for Vision 1998 Sponsor So. Brunswick Bicentennial Volunteer Neighborhood Picnic Sponsor 2002- 1998 So. Brunswick 50 Mile Bike Volunteer and 50 mile Finisher Holt for Congress Volunteer                               CHARITABLE:      American Cancer Society-Chairman                        Annual Summer Fundraiser Picnic- 1987,88,89,90,91,92                                       Chairman, Annual Christmas Fundraiser- 1987,88,89,90,911,92                                         Recipient-Young Professionals Award-Sept. 1988, Sept. 1989                              Board of Manager's - 1989-1994  Founder and Chair-Young Professionals Group, 2019
• Wills and Estate Planning for Veterans and their Families January 3, 2018 at 7PM.   American Legion Post 306, 707 Legion Way, Middlesex NJ 08846  WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION-PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY    Members of any American Legion, Sons of American Legion SOL and Auxiliary can attend. Just bring your membership card and click the Facebook link “Going”. The regular meeting of SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA) Member Edison American Legion SOL and Life Member, VFW Auxiliary        The NJ Probate Law made a number of substantial changes in Probate and the administration of estates and trusts in New Jersey.   Main Topics: 2018 changes to NJ Estate Tax 2018 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax The New Probate Law and preparation of Wills Power of Attorney Living Wills Administering the Estate/ Probate/Surrogate      COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochures on Wills, "Answers to Questions about Probate" and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts. https://www.facebook.com/events/1225839214182956/, 2017

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

• KENNETH   VERCAMMEN ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, New Jersey  08817 732-572-0500  LEGAL PUBLICATIONS   195 Marketing an Elder Law Practice Through Public Seminars Vol. 7, No. 10 GPSolo eReport"ABA  194 Defending a Juvenile Delinquency Case ABA GP Solo Magazine March 2017   193 Top Criminal Cases affecting NJ Municipal Court 2016 New Jersey Police Chief Magazine March, 2017   192 Top Criminal and Traffic Cases in NJ Municipal Courts Middlesex Bar Assoc. Advocate January & February 2017 191 Estate Planning after Divorce or Breakup ABA GP Solo Magazine July 2016   191 Annual Top Cases and Statutes in NJ Municipal Court 2015 The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine February 2016 plus Middlesex Bar Assoc. Advocate April 2016   190 Power of Attorney-What to Explain and Discuss with the Client GPSolo eReport"   ABA January 2016   Book “ Wills and Estate Administration” American Bar Association 2015   189 Ten Tips on Defending a DWI Blood Case NJ Law Journal July 7, 2015, reprinted in American Association for Justice AAJ Criminal Law Section Newsletter Summer 2015   188 Annual Review of 20 Cases and Statutes in NJ Municipal Court in 2014 New Jersey Police Chief Magazine March, 2015 188b Annual Review of 20 Cases and Statutes in NJ Municipal Court in 2014 Middlesex Bar Assoc. Advocate April, 2015   187 Administering a Decedent's Estate Where There Is No Will: Duties and Responsibilities American Bar Association GPSolo eReport January 2015   186 One Dozen Tips for Conducting Estate-Planning Interviews NJ Law Journal September 22, 2014   185 “Defending the DWI Blood Case” American Bar Association GPSolo eReport September 2014   Book “Smart Marketing For the Small Firm Lawyer” American Bar Association 2014 156 pages plus 700 pages on CD   184 “How to Handle the Criminal/Traffic Case” American Bar Association GPSolo eReport May 2014   183 “Top 15 Cases Affecting Municipal Court Practice” The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine March, 2014, republished in The Middlesex Advocate April 2014 and May, 2014; republished in Somerset County Bar News May 2014   182 “Wills and Estate Planning: Tips on Scheduling Appointments and Interviewing New Clients” GPSolo eReport"   January 2014   Book “Criminal Law Forms” American Bar Association 2013 500+ pages 181 “Top 15 Cases Affecting Municipal Court Practice” The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine March, 2013 17b “Top 15 Cases Municipal Court Cases” The Middlesex Advocate March & April & MAY 2013   180 “Social Networking Websites for Business and Exposure” NJ Lawyer June 2012 revised and published “Websites and Solo Networking Sites for Business” ABA GP Solo Report August 2-13   179 Domestic Violence Law in Family Court   The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine June 2012   178 “Top 15 Cases Affecting Municipal Court Practice” The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine March, 2012 17b “Top 15 Cases Municipal Court Cases 2011” The Middlesex Advocate May 2012   177 “Wills & Estate Planning For Police Officers The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine  May 2011   176 “Top 10 Cases  Municipal Court Cases 2011” The Middlesex Advocate  March, 2011   175 “Best Practices for Protecting Clients in Defense of Domestic Violence and Related Criminal Charges NJ Law Journal December 6, 2010, reprinted in The Middlesex Advocate  April, 2011   174 “Top 25 Cases Affecting Municipal Court Practice” NJ Lawyer December 2010, reprinted in NJ Police Chief Magazine April 2011   173. “Compelling an Accounting and Removing the Executor of an Estate NJ Law Journal  October, 2010 reprinted in The Middlesex Advocate  December, 2010   172. “Speeding and Radar” NJ Law Journal  April 26, 2010, revised and reprinted as ”Prosecuting the Speeding Ticket” The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine July/ August 2010   171. “Prosecuting Driving While Suspended Cases”  The New Jersey Police Chief January 2010   170. “Top Municipal Court and Criminal Cases 2009” The Middlesex Advocate  February 2010   169. “Driving Without Insurance Defenses” NJ Law Journal  January 11, 2010, reprinted in Middlesex Bar Advocate October, 2010 169b.  Prosecuting the Driving Without Insurance Violation  39:6B-2” The New Jersey Police Chief  November, 2009   168 “ Defending a Juvenile Delinquency Case” NJ Law Journal  November 23, 2009 reprinted in Middlesex Bar Advocate January, 2010   167. “Suspended Licenses: Don’t Be Caught Off Guard as a Defense Attorney” NJ Law Journal October 5, 2009, reprinted in Middlesex Bar Advocate November, 2009   166.  “Plead Guilty? No, defend DWI charges”   NJ Esq, News   April 20, 2009   165. “Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Training for Attorneys” NJ Lawyer Magazine  April, 2009   164. “Defense to Possession of Drugs and Controlled Substances” NJ Law Journal  March 2, 2009, reprinted in Middlesex Bar Advocate   May, 2009   163. “2008 Major Municipal Court and Criminal Cases in New Jersey” The Middlesex Advocate  February 2009 163b. “2008 Major Municipal Court and Criminal Cases in New Jersey” The New Jersey Police Chief  July 2009   162. " Handling the Criminal Case" American Bar Association Law Trends ABA General Practice Division Fall 2008 Vol 5, Number 1 161. “ Preparing for Municipal Court cases” NJ Lawyer  August 4, 2008   161. " Administrator of a Probate Estate" American Bar Association Law Trends ABA General Practice Division March 2008 Vol 4, Number 2   160. " Improving Your Personal Injury Practice and Service to New Clients" American Bar Association Law Trends ABA General Practice Division Late Fall 2007 Vol 4, Number 1   159. "Estate Planning to Protect Your Children" American Bar Association Law Trends ABA General Practice Division Late Fall 2007 Vol 4, Number 1   158 “The Durable Power of Attorney” Metuchen Chamber of Commerce Connection Fall 2007 p 12   157 "Post Will Signing Instructions" Atom Tabloid  July 20, 2007   156 “Municipal Courts and hearsay” NJ Lawyer July 23, 2007   155  Accident Reports Now Available by Mail or Fax  Atom Tabloid April 20, 2007   154.  Changing Your Name Legally in New Jersey Atom Tabloid April 6, 2007   153. The Importance of Uninsured or Under-Insured Driver Insurance Atom Tabloid March 16, 2007   152. "Estate Law Questions"  Atom Tabloid January 5, 2007   151. "Trusts in New Jersey"  Atom Tabloid December 22, 2006   150. "2006 Measure Amends State's Guardianship Law" Atom Tabloid November 10, 2006   149. "Duties & Responsibilities of an Executor of a Will" Atom Tabloid October 6, 2006   148. " Removing an Executor of An Estate" Atom Tabloid September 15, 2006   147. Planning Ahead- How to Prepare Letters of Instruction Regarding Funeral Arrangements, Business Transfer and Post- Death Procedures Atom Tabloid August 4, 2006   146. "If You Have No Will" Atom Tabloid  July 7, 2006   145. "Probate & Administration of an Estate when there is a Will" Atom Tabloid  May 5, 2006   144. "Pre-Trial Intervention to Dismiss First Time Criminal Charges" Atom Tabloid  April 7, 2006   143. What to Do if Injured in a Hit & Run Car Accident Atom Tabloid  March 3, 2006   142. What to do in a Car Accident Atom Tabloid  January 13, 2006   141. Points in  Motor Vehicle Violations Atom Tabloid December 2, 2005   140.   The Power of Attorney Atom Tabloid November 4, 2005   139.  Erase Records of Old Arrests to Avoid Embarrassment and Disclosure Atom Tabloid  October 7, 2005   138. Living Wills" Atom Tabloid  September 9, 2005   137. "Wills and Estate Planning- Atom Tabloid of Woodbridge  August 12, 2005   136. "Implications of New Jersey's DWI Law" NJ Lawyer May 3, 2004   135. " Handling the DWI Blood Case and Under Influence of CDS: Quick Tips" Bergen Barrister  Winter 2002   134. "Municipal Courts are Barred from Handing Discovery Requests" Bergen Barrister  Winter 2001   133. "Marketing Tips: What Works, What Doesn't" ABA GP Link Winter, 2001 republished in Louisiana State Bar Association Solo Section Newsletter 133b "Setting up a Detailed Marketing Plan" ABA-GP Marketing Legal Services Committee Newsletter   July, 2001   132. "Appeals from Municipal Court Convictions" NJ General Practice Gazette November , 2000   131a. " Complete Guide to Marketing Your Law Practice" Book Review on ABA LPM Book  NJ State Bar Dictum November, 2000   131b. "Lawyer's Quick Guide to E-Mail' Book Review on ABA LPM Book  NJ State Bar Dictum November, 2000   130. "Major Cases Affecting DWI Prosecution and Searches" NJ Police Chief p92     2000   129. 'What to Expect in a Car Accident Personal Injury Case"  Business & Entertainment Journal  May, 2000   128. "Private Adoption" Metuchen Minute  March, 2000   127.   "In Case of an Auto Accident" Business & Entertainment Journal March 2000   126.   "Answer to Your Questions about Probate and Administration of an Estate" Metuchen Minute  February, 2000   125a. "Ten Estate Planning Ideas for a Divorced or Separated Person" Atom Tabloid  June 16, 2006 125. "Ten Estate Planning Ideas for a Divorced or Separated Person" Metuchen Minute July, 1999   124. " New Cases Affecting Municipal Court and Law Enforcement" New Jersey State Bar Assoc. GP Gazette  March 1999   123. " Removing an Executor of An Estate"  NJ State Bar Association Dictum  p 18 April, 1999   122. "Pre-Trial Intervention to Dismiss Criminal Charges" NJ State Bar Association Dictum  April, 1999 122b "Pre-Trial Intervention to Dismiss Criminal Charges" Bergen Barrister Summer 2000   121. "Ideas for Low-Cost and No-Cost Legal Marketing" The Practical Lawyer American Law Institute- American Bar Association p 49, April, 1999   120. " Running a Law Practice on a Shoestring"  Journal of Law Office Economics and Management West Publishing p 9   February, 1999   119. Letters of Instruction to Family & Executor" Metuchen Minute November, 1998   118. "Making Your Wishes Known... The Living Will" Metuchen Minute August, 1998   117. "How to Create a Great Client Newsletter" Lawyers Weekly USA June 29, 1998   116. "Major Recent Cases Affecting Municipal Court Practice- Spring, 1998" New Jersey State Bar Dictum June, 1998 116b "NJ Municipal Court Law Review" The New Jersey Police Chief May-June 1998   115. "Selected Major Cases Affecting Personal Injury Matters and Chiropractors" New Jersey State Bar GP Gazette May, 1998   114. "Recent Law Changes Guardianship of Disabled Adults" Metuchen Minute May, 1998   113. "Mortgage Refinance" Metuchen Minute April, 1998   112. "Starting Your Own Personal Injury Firm" Book Review on How to Build and Manage a Personal Injury Practice Lawyers Weekly March 23, 1998   111. "Join a 'Barter Group' to Get New Clients" Lawyers Weekly March 9, 1998 p. B3 111b. "New Business Clients Through Barter Group Participation" ABA Law Practice Management Idea Exchanger April, 1998 111c. "Business Clients Through Barter Group Participation" Metuchen Minute May 1999 111d "Using Barter Groups to Expand Business" ABA Counselor's Computer & Management Report"   Fall,  1999   110. "Cooperating & Working With Your Attorney" Metuchen Minute February, 1998   109. "Municipal Court Procedure- Highlights of the New Rules" New Jersey Law Journal December 22, 1997 109b "New Court Rules Governing Municipal Courts Effective February 1, 1998" New Jersey State Bar GP Gazette March, 1998 109c. "New Court Rules Governing Municipal Courts Effective February 1, 1998" NJ State Bar Dictum April, 1998   108.   "Buying & Selling Real Estate" Metuchen Minute, December, 1997   107. "Marketing Secrets of Successful Lawyers" Book Review of Marketing Success Stories Lawyers Weekly USA November 3, 1997 107b. "Marketing Secrets of Successful Lawyers" Book Review of Marketing Success Stories ABA Law Practice Management Idea Exchanger February, 1998   106. "Checklist for Defending DWI Cases" New Jersey State Bar Dictum October, 1997   105. "25 Major Cases Affecting Municipal Courts in 1996-1997" NJ Lawyer Magazine September/ October 1997 p 40 105b. "Major Recent Municipal Court Cases" New Jersey State Bar Dictum October, 1997 105c "Municipal Court Cases Fall 1997" New Jersey State Bar Dictum March, 1998   104a.  "Strict Liability for Dog Bites" Atom Tabloid  February 6, 2006 104b. "Strict Liability for Dog Bites" Metuchen Minute October, 1997   103. "20 Tips on Handling the Soft-Tissue Case" New Jersey Law Journal September 15, 1997   102. "Get Others to Market Your Firm" Lawyers Weekly USA September 8, 1997   101. "Medicaid and Nursing Homes- 1997 Update" NJ State Bar Association Dictum June, 1997   100. "Using the Net to Attract Clients" Book Review on "Marketing on the Internet" Lawyers Weekly June 2, 1997 100b  "Marketing on the Internet" Book Review Published in NJ State Bar Association Dictum June, 1997 100c "Lawyer's Guide to Marketing on the Internet" Book Review Published in ABA-GP Marketing Legal Services Committee   Summer, 1997 100d "Lawyer's Guide to Marketing on the Internet" Book Review Published in ABA-LPM Personal Marketing Idea Exchanger   July, 1997 100e "Lawyer's Guide to Marketing on the Internet" Book Review Published in ABA-GP Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Committee   99. "IRA Rollover- Final Regulations on Eligible Rollover Distributions" Elder Law Newsletter- NJSBA May, 1997 (with Martin Spigner, Esq.) 99b. "IRA Rollover- Final Regulations on Eligible Rollover Distributions" Metuchen Minute November, 1997   98. "Recent Municipal Court Decision 1996-1997 Help Police" NJ State Bar Dictum April, 1997 98b "Recent Municipal Court Decision 1996-1997 Help Police" NJ State Bar GP Gazette May, 1997   97. "Driving While Intoxicated- Preparing for the Difficult Case" Metuchen Minute p39 April, 1997   96. "Suspended driver's license: What lawyers don't know can hurt their clients" NJ Lawyer   W1997 96b "Increased Penalties for Driving While Suspended" NJ State Bar Dictum April, 1997 96c "Increased Penalties for Driving While Suspended" NJ State Bar GP Gazette  May, 1997   95. "Writing a Press Release" American Bar Association GP Marketing Legal Services Spring, 1997   94. "Shareholder Agreements & Life Insurance to Cover Buy-Outs" Metuchen Minute February, 1997   93. "Proposed Amendments to Rules on Municipal Courts will Increase Work"  New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette December, 1996 93b. "Proposed Amendments to Rules on Municipal Courts will Increase Work For Defense Counsel and Prosecutors"  New Jersey State Bar Association Dictum  February, 1997 93c. "Leave Some Prosecutors for the Private Bar" NJ Law Journal April 7, 1997 93d. "Waste of Prosecutor's Time"  NJ Lawyer  April 14, 1997   92. "Testifying in a Civil Case"  New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette December, 1996   91. "The Uncontested, Undisputed Divorce Retainer Agreement" New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette  October, 1996   90. "Introduction to the Criminal Court System"  Metuchen Minute December, 1996   89. "Defending a Juvenile Case In New Jersey" New Jersey Law Journal September 30, 1996 89b. "Defending a Juvenile Case" ABA Criminal Law Committee- GP Winter, 1997   88. "Executor of a Will: Duties & Responsibilities" Metuchen Minute September, 1996   87. "Ethically Serving Your Personal Injury Clients" ABA Ethics & Professionalism Committee YLD   August, 1996 87b. "Marketing and Improving Your Personal Injury Practice" ABA- GP Marketing Legal Services Newsletter   Fall, 1996 87c. "Staying on Top of Your Personal Injury Practice" ABA Lawyering Skills Magazine- LPM Spring, 1997   86 ""Prenuptial Agreements To Protect Your Assets or Business in Case of Divorce"  Metuchen Minute March, 1997   85 "Laws Guard against Home Improvement Contractors" Forbes Weekend Real Estate Supplement and Metuchen- Edison Review   March 8, 1996   84. "The Durable Power of Attorney" New Jersey State Bar Association Dictum  April, 1996 84b " The Durable Power of Attorney" ABA Probate and Trust Law Committee GP  March, 1996   83. "Working Families Should Plan Their Estates" Forbes Weekend Real Estate Supplement and Metuchen- Edison Review   March 1, 1996   82. "Legislators out of Bounds on Lawyer Solicitation" New Jersey Lawyer 4 NJL 2159 (October 30, 1995)   81. "Bankruptcy- An Outline for Consumers and Small Businesses" ABA Bankruptcy Law Committee- GP    Winter, 1996 81b. "Bankruptcy Retainer Agreement" New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette October, 1996   80. " Collection of Business Debts" NJ Business Owner  January, 1996 81b. "Collection of Business Debts" Metuchen Minute  May, 1997   79. "Easy Networking in Your Community" ABA Barrister  Winter, 1996   78. "Reasons to Expand Liability for Malicious Prosecution" New Jersey State Bar Dictum January, 1996   77. "Even Attorneys Need Lawyer's Advice When Purchasing a Home" The Legal Intelligencer January 11, 1996   76. " DMV Points following a Motor Vehicle Violation" Hands Across New Jersey  Jan. 1996 76b. "What are DMV Points" Metuchen Minute  November, 1996 76c. "DMV Points Following a Motor Vehicle Violation" India Link January, 1997   75. " Living Wills" ABA Delivery of Legal Services Newsletter Jan. 1996 75b. "Living Wills" New Jersey State Bar GP Gazette  May, 1997   74a. "The New Jersey Business Legal Plan- Free Legal Advice For Business Owners in New Jersey " NJ Business Owner  January, 1996 74b "Free Group Legal Plans: Low Cost Legal Advice For New Jersey Consumers" NJ Business Owner November, 1995 74c "Free Legal Advice for Civil Service Employees" NJ Civil Service Leader  April 13, 1996 74d. "The New Jersey Business Legal Plan- Free Legal Advice For Business Owners in New Jersey " Metuchen Minute August, 1997   73. "Inexpensive Marketing for the Solo and Small Firm" American Bar Association Marketing Legal Services Committee Update Fall, 1995   72. "Expanded Rights to Documents Held by Government" Hands Across New Jersey Newsletter  November, 1995   71. "How Self-Defense Works in New Jersey" New Jersey Law Journal p10 September 25, 1995   70. "Expungement of Old Arrests to Avoid Embarrassment and Disclosure" Hands Across New Jersey  October, 1995 70b. "Erase/ Expungement of Old Arrests Today to Avoid Embarrassment" Metuchen Minute  January, 1997   69 "How to Handle the Personal Injury Case" New Jersey Law Journal- Special Personal Injury Issue p28 September 18, 1995 69b "Marketing and Improving Your Personal Injury Practice" ABA Law Practice Management Idea Exchanger  Fall, 1996   68a "How to Survive as a Small-Firm Lawyer" - Book Review on Survival       Skills for Practicing Lawyers- ABA-LPM Lawyers Weekly      September 11, 1995 68b  "Flying Solo, A Survival Guide for the Solo Lawyer" Book Review              published in NJSBA GP Gazette August, 1995 68c "Are You Flying Solo?" Book Review on Flying Solo in ATLA-NJ                  December, 1995 69d. "Finding the Right Lawyer" Book Review in New Jersey State Bar GP Gazette March, 1997   67. "New Litigation Cases Through Pre-Paid Legal Plans"  ABA Litigation Section's Litigation Management & Economics Magazine  August, 1995   66a.  "Helping New Staff and Law Clerks  Get Started" Lawyering Skills Bulletin ABA-LPM Summer, 1995 66b "New Staff and Law Clerks- General Instructions to Help Them Get Started" GP Gazette- NJSBA p8. August, 1995   65. "Deposition Questions in a Personal Injury Case" GP Gazette- NJSBA p5. August, 1995   64. "How to Organize Legal Seminars"  Leadership & Management Directions ABA-LPM p12 Summer 1995 64b "Organizing Legal Seminars to Improve Professional Competency" Marketing Legal Services Newsletter ABA GP  Spring, 1996 64c  "How to Organize Legal Seminars"   Sharpening the Focus: Practice Management Series Legal Education  Society of Alberta, Canada April, 1999   63. "Sunshine Law" Hands Across New Jersey Newsletter August, 1995   62. Editor and Chief Writer- "Idea Exchanger- Personal Marketing Skills Interest Group  July, 1995   61. 'Six Ideas for Greater Efficiency" Leadership & Management Directions ABA-LPM p9 Summer 1995   60. "Reducing the Cost of Attorneys: Computer Bulletin Boards Help"  NJ Business Owner  p4 August, 1995 vol. 10   59. "Eight Defenses to Possession of Marijuana" The ABA Compleat Lawyer  p11 Summer, 1995 59b. "Defense of Marijuana Charges" ABA Criminal Law Committee- GP Winter, 1997   58. "Local Municipal Ethics Boards are Precluded From Making Determinations Regarding the Discipline of Township Attorneys and Prosecutors" NJ Municipal Law Review June, 1995   57. "Shareholder's Agreements" N.J. Business Owner  p14  July, 1995   56. "How an Attorney Can Help at Closing Time" Forbes Newspaper/ Metuchen-Edison Review  July 12, 1995   55.  "Self-Defense Permitted Under the Law" Inside Tae Kwon Do Magazine August, 1995   54. "The Basics About Living Wills" Trust & Estate Law Report-ABA  June, 1995   53. "Compelling Car Insurance Companies to Pay for Chiropractic Treatment" The Jersey Journal of Chiropractic  June, 1995   52. "Wills and Estate Planning- Save Money and Provide for Loved Ones" ABA Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Committee Update- GP Section Spring, 1995 Vol. 2. 52b. "Wills and Estate Planning Advice to Clients" ABA Marketing Legal Services- GP Section   Spring, 1997 52c. "Wills and Estate Planning Advice to Clients" ABA Idea Exchanger Newsletter LPM  Spring, 1997 52d  "Wills and Estate Planning: Business & Entertainment Journal April, 2000   51. "Using the Right to Know Laws to Obtain Public Records" Hands Across New Jersey Newsletter June, 1995   50. "Corporations and Non Profits: Don't Forget to File Your Annual Return" NJ Business Owner Vol. 8 May, 1995 50b "Corporations and Non Profits: Don't Forget to File Your Annual Return"  Metuchen Minute June, 1997   49 "Reducing Stress for the Trial Attorney Through Tae Kwon Do" New Jersey State Bar Dictum  April, 1995 49b "Reducing Stress for Professionals Through Tae Kwon Do" NJ Business Owner Vol 11 August, 1995 49c  "Reducing Stress with Tae Kwon Do" ABA Solo- General Practice        Spring, 1996   48a. "Estate Planning for Elks" Red Bank Area Elks Bulletin May, 1995 48b "Wills & Estate Planning"  Bishop Ahr Alumni Newsletter  Fall, 1993 48c "Wills and Estate Planning- Save Money"  Hands Across New Jersey December, 1995 48d " Wills and Estate Planning- Save Money and Provide for Loved Ones"    NJ Business Owner January, 1996 48e "Wills, Children, Guardians... Prepare a Will to Protect Your Spouse and Children"  Metuchen Minute August, 1996, reprinted March, 1998   47a. "Should Your Firm Start an Internship Program?" Lawyering Skills Bulletin Spring, 1995 47b "To Get the Word Out, Help a Student" The Compleat Lawyer Winter, 1995 47c ""Should Your Firm Start an Internship Program?" Pennsylvania Bar News  April, 1996   46. "Put Yourself in the Client's Seat" Lawyers Weekly Book Review of "Through the Client's Eyes" March 13, 1995 46a Book Review of "Through the Client's Eyes ABA Law Practice Management Magazine  p64 July, 1995 46b. Book Review of "Through the Client's Eyes New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette  January, 1996   45. "Starting Your Own Business in New Jersey" Business Owner- NJ Edition April, 1995 45b. "Starting Your Own Business in New Jersey"  Metuchen Minute January, 1998   44a.  "Macintosh Computer is the Best for Solo Practitioners and Small Firms" ABA Litigation Committee Update- GP  Winter, 1995 44b  "A Few of My Favorite Mac Things" Counselor's Computer & Management Report-ABA Spring 1995   43. "Preparation for the Traffic and Misdemeanor Cases" ABA Litigation Committee Newsletter YLD  Fall, 1994 "Preparation for the Traffic and Misdemeanor Cases and Client Service" ABA Idea Exchanger Newsletter LPM  Spring, 1997   42a. "Ideas to Help You Open and Expand Your Law Practice" ABA Lawyering Skills Bulletin  Winter, 1995, 42b  "Ideas to Help You Open and Expand Your Law Practice"  Marketing Legal Services Newsletter Spring, 1995   41. "10 Marketing Techniques for New and Solo Attorneys in a Small Community" ABA Law Practice Management Magazine p30 January, 1995 41b "Unique Marketing Techniques You Can Do Yourself" NJ Business Owner Vol 8, May, 1995 41c "Unique Marketing Techniques and Positive Community Involvement" Journal of the American Chiropractic Association  p15, August, 1996 41d ""10 Marketing Techniques for New and Solo Attorneys in a Small Community" Sharpening the Focus: Practice Management Series Legal Education  Society of Alberta, Canada April, 1999   40. "Signing a Power of Attorney" Princeton Packet Publications December, 1994   39. "Bankruptcy Leads Debtor to a Fresh Start" North Brunswick Post  December 22, 1994, printed also in Central Post as "Bankruptcy allows a Fresh Start"   38. "Improving Racing Times With Tae Kwon Do" Inside Tae Kwon Do Magazine p 60 December, 1994   37. “How Attorneys Use E-Mail and Bulletin Boards” Litigation Management and Economics p1 September, 1994   36. When Carrier Delay, Ask for Counsel Fees/ Compelling Car Insurance Companies to Pay Medical Bills" New Jersey Law Journal  August 29, 1994   35. "Preparation for the Winning Personal Injury Case" ABA/YLD Litigation Newsletter  p. 3 Summer, 1994   34. "Reimbursement for Counsel Fees for Town Employees" Municipal Law Review   June, 1994   33a. "Using Computer Bulletin Boards" Litigation Newsletter ABA-GP May, 1994 modified and republished  33b "Volunteer Sharing Through BBSs"  Network 2d Spring 1995   32. "Using the Right to Know Law in Municipal Court & Civil Matters"   New Jersey Law Journal  May 25, 1994   31. "Information About Living Wills"  The Monroe Township View p4 Mid-April, 1994   30. "Answers to Questions About Probate and Administration of An Estate" The Cranbury View  April, 1994   29. "Defense to Driving Without Insurance -Winning the Impossible Case"  New Jersey Law Journal  April 4, 1994   28. "Handling Verbal Threshold Personal Injury Cases" New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette March, 1994   27a. "Preparing for the Municipal Court Case" New Jersey State Bar Association Dictum  February, 1994, revised in 1996 & published as 27b. "Preparation for the Municipal Court Case" GP Gazette of New Jersey State bar Association  January, 1996 27c. "Municipal Court Retainer"  New Jersey State Bar Association GP Gazette December, 1996 27d. "Municipal Court Rights"  Hands Across New Jersey July, August, September 1997 (3 part series)   26. "A 45- Second Solution to Sharing Forms and Advice" Law Practice Management's Counselor's Computer and Management Report, ABA Spring 1994   25. "Self -Defense in New Jersey",   Cranbury View February 1994   24a. "Prepaid Legal Plans - Helping Small Law Firms" American Bar Association General Practice Section Committee Update  July, 1993; 24b "Prepaid Legal Plans - Helping Small Law Firms" Solo Magazine General Practice Section ABA Winter, 1994   23a "Defending Domestic Violence Complaints" ABA Family Law Committee Newsletter  January, 1996 23b. "Defending Domestic Violence Complaints"   New Jersey Lawyer p. 5 June 14, 1993 2 NJL 927   22. "How to Win When Your Client Has a Speeding Ticket," Barrister- American Bar Association, YLD National Publication, p. 47 Spring 1993   21. "Winning Lawsuit/Verbal Threshold Cases", New Jersey State Bar Association Dictum p. 4, April 1993   20. "Tips for Using  Computer Bulletin Boards to Share Legal Expertise"  New Jersey Lawyer p. 15,  February 1, 1993   19. "Defending a Speeding Ticket" ABA Briefcase  General Practice Publication December 1992   18. "How to Defend a Charge of  Driving While Suspended"  New Jersey Law Journal    p. 7 September 19, 1992 (with Joe Skinner)   17. "Better To Try Drug Cases Than Just Pleading Out," New Jersey Law Journal, page 7, (June 20, 1991)   16. "Speeding Trials Call for Fine-Tuned Defense," New Jersey Law Journal, page 8, (February 8, 1990)   15. "The New Lemon Law-A Consumer's Rights," New Jersey State Bar Association Dictum, October, 1989), reprinted in Middlesex County Bar Newsletter, (May, 1990)   14. "Defense of Speeding Charges," New Jersey State Bar Association Dictum,  (April, 1989)   13. "Asset-Based Financing: Issues of Concern to the Banking Community." New Jersey Law Journal, page 1, (July 2, 1987)   12. "The Effect of Bankruptcy on Divorce and Equitable Distribution," page 7,  New Jersey Family Lawyer, p7 (June, 1987)   11. "Clients, when told not to testify, now claim counsel ineffectiveness" with Vram Nedurian, Pennsylvania Law Journal Reporter, (April, 1985)   10. "Maryland's Liability for Hand Gun Manufacturers," Delaware Law Forum, (December, 1985)   9. "Advertising and the FTC: Less Regulation Can Mean More Consumer Protection," with Professor E.C. Smith,  8 Corporation Law Review 49, (1985), Reprinted in 9 Advertising Law Anthology 155, (1986)   8. "Social Host Liability: Recovery for Innocent Victims," 7 Delaware Trial Lawyer, (Spring, 1985)   7A. "Civil Rico-Recent Developments," Delaware Law Forum, (March, 1985) 7. "Landlord Liability for Criminal Attacks," Delaware Law Forum, (March, 1985)   6. "Agents Face Liability,"  Life Insurance Selling, (December, 1984)   5. "Kelly vs. Gwinnell: Responsibility to Third Party Victims,"  Association of Trial Lawyers of America-NJ. News, (Summer, 1984) expanded and reprinted in Delaware Law Forum as "Social Hosts Given Liability" (November 1984)   4. "Hazardous Waste - The Hidden Threat," Delaware Law Forum, (May, 1984)   3. "The Alabama School Prayer Case: Constitutional Implications," United States Justice Foundation Newsletter, (Summer, 1984) reprinted from Delaware Law Forum (April, 1984) p.5   2. "Insurance Agents' Liability for Wrongful Financial Advise Based on a Professional Standard," Association of Trial  Lawyers of America-NJ. NEWS, (Winter, 1984)   "Generator Liability for the Dumping of Hazardous Waste," First Prize, ATLA Environmental Law Essay Contest (1984) (100 pages), Reprinted as  "Things Prosser Didn't Teach You:  TOXIC TORTS" at the request of Dean Arthur A. Weeks.  80 pages 1. Casenote/Headnote Writer on 8 Federal Circuit Court and N.J. Superior Court Cases for Delaware  Law Forum (1983-1984) Books and Seminar Program Materials written by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.:   DWI- Winning the Blood or Drug Case- NJ State Bar Annual Meeting Program 2005, 2006, 2002, 2001, 2000       50+ pages   Personal Injury- Tips for a Better Practice ICLE & New Jersey State Bar Association   2000, 1999, 1998     150+ pages   Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law and Probate- ICLE & New Jersey State Bar Association  2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 97, 96  100+ pages   Municipal Court-  ICLE & New Jersey State Bar Association 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997   Personal Injury- Winning Strategies  Library of Congress Catalog Card # 97-091694  (1997)   Answers to Questions About Probate and Elder Law Library of Congress Catalog Card # 96-093068 (1996)   Municipal Court in New Jersey Library of Congress Catalog Card # 96-092111   (1996)   Personal Injury Preparation NJSBA, Trial Attorneys of NJ 1997, 1996,1995, 1994   Trying the Soft Tissue Case- National Business Institute, Princeton 1996   -Municipal Court- How to Win  NJSBA- 1996, 1995, 1994 ,1993   -Research Consultant: NJ Labor Unions 1999, 1996, 1995 published by Research Communications Group  -Changes in Municipal Courts - NJSBA Convention 1994 -Laptop Computers in the Law Office NJSBA and Law    Office  Management    1994 -Preparing for Family Law Trial Practice and Domestic Violence  NJSBA-  1995, 1994,1993 -Winning Lawsuit Threshold Cases 1992- NJSBA -1992 Changes in Municipal Courts - NJSBA  -Winning Personal Injury Cases 1991- NJSBA -"Municipal Court- Winning Strategies" 1991- NJSBA and Middlesex Bar -How to Defend Speeding Tickets -NJSBA 1989 -Survival in the Superior Courts, NJ State Bar and Criminal Division of Monmouth County 1987  [saved as 1-Legal Publications SoB on Big Mac]  , “ Preparing for Municipal Court cases” NJ Lawyer August 4, 2008, ”, 2008
•  Ethically Marketing Your Law PracticeApril 8, 20195:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick Learn how to make more money by ethically marketing your practice...and staying ethically compliant! Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Senior Lawyers Special Committee This program will demonstrate proven techniques for promoting your practice while staying within the ethics rules whether you handle cases in Municipal Court or in other areas of law.Featuring:Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., K. Vercammen & Associates, Edison, Author ABA’s Smart Marketing and the Small Firm Lawyer Carol Johnston, Esq., Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, TrentonProgram Agenda:5:30       Welcome5:35       Communications with potential clients 6:00       Ethical websites                                  6:05       Ethical considerations of social networking  6:30       Overview of ethics of marketing              Relevant RPCs, opinions and cases7:00       Break7:10       Overview of ethics of marketing (continued)Permitted testimonials, rules regarding “Super Lawyers” and ratings, restrictions on the use of “expertise” and “specialized” 8:00       Blogs, event calendars, articles and other types of promotion8:20       Q&A: Ask the Experts8:30       Adjourn   Sponsor NJICLE NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, a Division of the NJSBA  (732) 214-8500 [email protected] Program ICETH016519 NJ Law Center1 Constitution Sq. New Brunswick, NJ 08901https://tcms.njsba.com/personifyebusiness/njicle/CLEPrograms/NJICLEEventsCalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=36011956  Topics include:An Overview of the Ethics of Marketing - a discussion of information that is and is not permitted to be communicated to potential clients. An overview of relevant RPC’s, ethics opinions and cases that refer to ethical communication with potential clients, including Opinion 39, 42 and 43 and RPC 7.1.Ethical Websites - do’s and dont’s as to how your website can attract the most clients while staying within the ethics rules. Topics will include imagery, testimonials and design.The Ethical Considerations of Social Networking - a focus on how to ethically grow your practice through on-line networking.The Ethical Considerations of In-Person Networking - This will review what you can and can’t say in person, conflicts of interest and more.Blogs, Event Calendars, Articles and Other Types of Promotion - Some proven techniques for marketing and rainmaking that go beyond the conventional but stay within theModerator/Speaker:Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Municipal Court Law Attorney Past Chair, NJSBA Municipal Court Practice Section Past NJSBA Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year Vercammen & Associates (Edison)Carol Johnston, Esq.2017 NJICLE Distinguished Service Award RecipientStaff/Counsel, NJ Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professional EthicsStaff/Counsel, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on AttorneyAdvertisingStaff/Counsel, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the UnauthorizedPractice of LawNJ Supreme Court, Trenton   https://www.facebook.com/events/1856915734436097/     Smart Marketing and the Small Firm Lawyer                                                  List Price: $59.95                                                                                               Author(s): Kenneth A Vercammen Sponsor(s): Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division Publisher(s): ABA Book Publishing  ISBN: 978-1-62722-484-0 Product Code: 5150468 2014, 156 Pages, 7 x 10      Marketing is essential to the growth of any enterprise. There are many low-cost and no-cost opportunities that exist. This video explores today’s marketing landscape and outlines its many facets for you in concise and easy to understand terms.        Any business owner will tell you that marketing is vital to the success and growth of a venture, and a law practice is no exception! This book thoroughly explores today’s marketing landscape and outlines its many facets for you in concise and easy to understand terms. This ABA book “Smart Marketing for Smart Firm Lawyers” covers:*Creating a blog for free
*How to leverage a wide array of social networking sites (like Facebook, Martindale Hubble, Yelp, etc.)
*Best practices for marketing within the law office
*Low-cost and no-cost marketing activities
*Tips to increase your efficiency and reach
* and more!Included with this book is a helpful CD-ROM with digital copies of all the exhibits used in the book and the various websites that are referenced. Learn how to make the most the marketing opportunities that exist with Smart Marketing for the Small Firm Lawyer.      Praise for Smart Marketing for the Small Firm Lawyer: "Vercammen's new marketing book belongs in the tool box and library of every lawyer regardless of firm size. Ken not only tells the lawyer WHAT to do, he shows the lawyer HOW to do it."       Jay Foonberg      Author of How to Start and Build a Law Practice, 5th EdSmart Marketing for the Small Firm LawyerOrder details: http://shop.americanbar.org/eBus/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?productId=214498ABA Service Hotline
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• Winning Strategies in Municipal CourtMarch 25, 2019  Monday,  5:30pm-9:05pmNJ Law Center, New BrunswickSpeakers: Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.,  Author ABA Criminal Law Forms Norma Murgado Elizabeth & Woodbridge Prosecutor, Lorraine Nielsen, Prosecutor Milltown, East Brunswick, North Brunswick Joshua  Reinitz, Esq., John Menzel, Esq., Past Chair Municipal Court Section Program agenda 5:30          Recent case law, Court Rules, Conditional Dismissal and Status of Legalized Weed- Ken Vercammen, Esq.   5:50         Initial client interview; getting retained; dealing with the prosecutor –   Ken Vercammen, Esq.   6:20        Driving While Suspended – Joshua Reinitz, Esq.   6:50        Drug Cases, DREs and what not to do to annoy the prosecutor- Lorraine Nielsen, Esq.   7:30        Assault and miscellaneous proceedings – Norma Murgado, Esq.   7:45   DWI/Under the Influence of Drugs- John Menzel, Esq. with    prosecutorial response 8:15        Alcotest/Ignition Locks/Alcotest Refusal – John Menzel, Esq. with prosecutorial response 8:45        DWI Point-Counterpoint – John Menzel, Esq. and Norma Murgado, Esq. 9:00        question & answer        Sponsor NJICLE NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, a Division of the NJSBA  (732) 214-8500   [email protected] General Tuition: $170NJSBA Member: $136NJSBA Section Member: $128 Municipal Court Judges ½ price  Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Municipal Court Practice Section SeminarICMCP096219   NJ Law Center1 Constitution Sq. New Brunswick, NJ 08901https://tcms.njsba.com/personifyebusiness/njicle/CLEPrograms/NJICLEEventsCalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=32472347 https://www.facebook.com/events/1951332181649794/Includes 300 page book, which is also available for purchase after program], Speaker, Winning Strategies in Municipal Court, NJICLE NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, a Division of the NJSBA, 2019
• Municipal Court College seminar March 19, 2018 5:30pm-9:00pm NJ Law Center, New Brunswick Speakers: Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., Author ABA Criminal Law FormsNorma Murgado Elizabeth & Woodbridge Prosecutor   Lorraine Nielsen, Prosecutor Milltown, East Brunswick, North Brunswick John Menzel, Esq., Past Chair Municipal Court Section Joshua Reinitz, Esq., Program agenda [300 page book available for purchase after program] 5:30       Recent case law, Court Rules, Conditional Dismissal and Status of Legalized Weed- Ken Vercammen, Esq.   5:50         Initial client interview; getting retained; dealing with the prosecutor –   Ken Vercammen, Esq.   6:20       Driving While Suspended – Joshua Reinitz, Esq.   6:50       Drug Cases, DREs and what not to do to annoy the prosecutor- Lorraine Nielsen, Esq.   7:30       Assault and miscellaneous proceedings – Norma Murgado, Esq.   7:45   DWI/Under the Influence of Drugs- John Menzel, Esq. with prosecutorial response 8:15       Alcotest/Ignition Locks/Alcotest Refusal – John Menzel, Esq. with prosecutorial response 8:45       DWI Point-Counterpoint – John Menzel, Esq. and Norma Murgado, Esq. 9:00       question & answer       , Municipal Court College seminar, NJICLE NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, a Division of the NJSBA, 2018
• Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Annual Seminar for Attorneys and individuals involved in ProbateMay 7, 2018 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM NJ Law Center    Includes a 240 + page book, plus sample forms, documents & checklists! and light dinner Speakers: -WILLIAM P. ISELE, ESQ. Past NJ Ombudsman for the Elderly -MARTIN A. SPIGNER, ESQ. Law Office of Martin A. Spigner, Cranbury -KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN, ESQ. Co-Chair, ABA Estate Planning & Probate Committee, Past GP Solo Section Attorney of the Year Past NJSBA Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year Edison, NJ                Elder law continues to offer the legal profession a booming opportunity for growth. As your current clients continue to grow older, you need to position yourself to be able to offer them and their families the legal services required by the elderly in today’s society. Or, you may be looking for lucrative areas in which to expand your current practice, including administering their estates. This practical program is designed to provide the nuts and bolts of elder law practice & estate administration practice to general practitioners and young lawyers, as well as to more experienced lawyers seeking to expand into this field.              A highly authoritative and experienced panel of elder law attorneys & estate planners will share proven techniques and experience it would take you years to gather on your own. You’ll also gain insight on how Federal Medicaid Reform will impact your practice. Everything you need to know about elder law & estate administration including:
 Why Have a Will? - Gathering information; standard provisions; designation of fiduciaries; protective clauses; sample forms; Ethics - who is the client?
 Powers of Attorney - Types of POAs; what should be included; why clients need them; POAs and Living Wills; sample forms
 Living Trusts (Revocable/Irrevocable) as an Estate Planning Tool - Why it should be used; Ethics - who is the client?; disadvantages; revocable vs. irrevocable; Insurance Trusts; sample forms
 Basic Tax Considerations - Jointly-held property; “I love you” Will; no Will at all; insurance owned by client; unlimited marital deduction; estate planning in the testamentary document; sample forms/letters
 Estate Administration - New Probate Law in New Jersey - Probate process; duties of executor/fiduciary; gathering of assets; tax returns; tax waivers; access to property; sample forms/checklists
 Medicaid Planning in Light of Federal Medicaid Reform - Countable assets of Medicaid applicant; income cap/Medical needy standard; look-back period; transfers of property; personal residence; Medicaid estate recovery rules; probate; undue influence; competency
…and more, Speaker, Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Annual Seminar for Attorneys and individuals involved in Probate, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2018
• Handling Drug, DWI and Serious Cases in Municipal Court Seminar   October 1, 2018 5:30PM-9:05PMNJ Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ New topics:   New Alcotest breath machine Alcotest 9510 50 adopted for us by NJ Attorney General N.J.R. 1818(c)   -Prosecutors given discretion in pot cases, Attorney General Memo on Guidance Regarding Municipal Prosecutors’ Discretion in Prosecuting Marijuana and Other Criminal Offenses Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General    State v Cassidy pending before Supreme Court on State Police not complying with State v Chun       Speakers: Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., Past Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Norma M. Murgado, Esq. 
Chief Prosecutor (Elizabeth), Chief Prosecutor (Woodbridge) Lorraine Nielsen, Esq. Municipal Court Prosecutor, Milltown John Menzel, Esq.
Past Chair, NJSBA Municipal Court Practice Section  William Brigiani, Esq. Past Middlesex Bar President     This informative seminar on Municipal Court practice and procedure will familiarize you with recent new developments affecting cases that are heard in Municipal Court. 

An authoritative panel of experienced attorneys will be joined by well-respected Municipal Prosecutors to explore a wide variety of matters that you are likely to encounter. They will also bring you up to date on recent developments you need to understand in order to effectively represent your clients. 
 NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION NJICLE, A Division of the NJSBA NJ State Bar  , Primary Speaker, Handling Drug, DWI and Serious Cases in Municipal Court Seminar , NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION NJICLE, A Division of the NJSBA NJ State Bar, 2019
• Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., Past Municipal Court Attorney of the YearKenneth Vercammen & Associates, PC, Edison  Speakers: Steven L. Menaker, Esq.Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC, SecaucusThomas H. Prol, Esq, Past NJSBA PresidentLaddey Clark & Ryan, LLP, SpartaDaniel Rosner, Esq. Past NIAJ PresidentRosner Law Offices, PC, VinelandEthics in Your Practice: How to Avoid Being La Traviata
  Proven techniques for promoting your practice while staying within the ethics rules, even if you handle cases other than Municipal Court. 
       Learn everything you need to know to ethically promote your practice, including: 
 An overview of the ethics of marketing - a discussion of information that is and is not permitted to be communicated to potential clients. An overview of relevant RPC’s , ethics opinions and cases that refer to ethical communication with potential clients, including Opinion 39, 42 and 43 and RPC 7.1.
 Ethical websites - do’s and dont’s as to how your website can attract the most clients while staying within the ethics rules. Topics will include imagery, testimonials and design.
The Ethical Considerations of Social Networking- a focus on how to ethically grow your practice through on-line networking.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Kenneth-Vercammen-Associates-PC-Law-Office-Edison-NJ-08817-149816077985/events/?ref=page_internal, Speaker, Ethics in Your Practice- NJ Bar Assoc Rome Italy , NJ State Bar, 2018

Representative Clients:

• Metuchen Public Defender, 2019

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• LEGAL EDUCATION:      The Widener/ Delaware Law School, J.D.,  May 1985 Class Rank:   Top Ten Percent Awards: Honor Grades:   Federal Income Tax, Business Organization, Criminal Law, Advanced           Advocacy, Family Law,  New Jersey Practice, Unfair Trade Practices, Professional Liability. Outstanding Service Award Recipient in Graduation Ceremony Delaware Merit Scholarship - 1983, 1984 Provincial Winner - Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity Graduate of the Year Award Who's Who in American Law Schools   ACTIVITIES:      Law Review- Senior Staff-Member Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Editor 1984-1985 Winner  - Sixth Annual Trial Advocacy Competition First Prize - Delaware Law School/ATLA Environmental Law Essay Contest Delaware Law Forum, Casenote Editor   Working Scholar- Hon. Philip Gruccio, Assignment Judge of Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Salem           Counties Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Delaware Chapter Treasurer Law School Running Club - President Research Assistant - Dean Arthur Weeks Publications- Published in Law Review and wrote more articles than 75% of law faculty members       PRELEGAL EDUCATION: University of Scranton      B.S., January 1981           Major:  Political Science:  Graduated Cum Laude in 3-1/2 years Honors:        - Cited in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities;       - Dean's List;   Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society;  Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.       - Varsity Cross- Country -  Team  Captain and Record Holder of Indoor Half-Mile       - District Magistrate Thomas Hart-  Paid Law Clerk/ Executive Assistant       - Pre-Law Society Public Relations Director       - Voter Registration Drive Coordinator       - Internship with Pa. Representative  Hon. Fred Belardi       - School Newspaper Staff and Sportswriter       - WYRE radio station sports caster       - 3rd Place Wrestling Tournament       - Campus Bowl Intellectual Competition (Team Captain)       - Trustee Day Volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer       - Senior Class - Hard Rockers Social Committee Chair       -Alumni Society-Estate Planning Council 1997-Present       - Class of 1981  20 year Reunion Executive Committee member 2001 -25 Year Reunion Co-chair , 1985
• Who's Who in America 2017, 2004, 2017

Videos:

• Kenneth Vercammen 732-572-0500 Shoplifting Charges, Defenses and Jail terms by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ Shoplifting shall consist of any one or more of the following acts:(1) For any person purposely to take possession of, carry away, transfer or cause to be carried away or transferred, any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by any store or other retail mercantile establishment with the intention of depriving the merchant of the possession, use or benefit of such merchandise or converting the same to the use of such person without paying to the merchant the full retail value thereof. (2) For any person purposely to conceal upon his person or otherwise any merchandise offered for sale by any store or other retail mercantile establishment with the intention of depriving the merchant of the processes, use or benefit of such merchandise or converting the same to the use of such person without paying to the merchant the value thereof. (3) For any person purposely to alter, transfer or remove any label, price tag or marking indicia of value or any other markings which aid in determining value affixed to any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by any store or other retail mercantile establishment and to attempt to purchase such merchandise personally or in consort with another at less than the full retail value with the intention of depriving the merchant of all or some part of the value thereof. (4) For any person purposely to transfer any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by any store or other retail merchandise establishment from the container in or on which the same shall be displayed to any other container with intent to deprive the merchant of all or some part of the retail value thereof. (5) For any person purposely to underling with the intention of depriving the merchant of the full retail value thereof. (6) For any person purposely to remove a shopping cart from the premises of a store or other retail mercantile establishment without the consent of the merchant given at the time of such removal with the intention of permanently depriving the merchant of the possession, use or benefit of such cart. c. Gradation. (1) Shoplifting constitutes a crime of the second degree under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise is $75,000.00 or more. (2) Shoplifting constitutes a crime of the third degree under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise exceeds $500.00 but is less than $75,000.00. (3) Shoplifting constitutes a crime of the fourth degree under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise is at least $200.00 but does not exceed $500.00. (4) Shoplifting is a disorderly persons offense under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise is less than $200.00. Additionally, notwithstanding the term of imprisonment provided in N.J.S.2C:43-6 or 2C:43-8, any person convicted of a shoplifting offense shall be sentenced to perform community service as follows: for a first offense, at least ten days of community service; for a second offense, at least 15 days of community service; and for a third or subsequent offense, a maximum of 25 days of community service and any person convicted of a third or subsequent shoplifting offense shall serve a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than 90 days.d. Presumptions. Any person purposely concealing unpurchased merchandise of any store or other retail mercantile establishment, either on the premises or outside the premises of such store or other retail mercantile establishment, shall be prima facie presumed to have so concealed such merchandise with the intention of depriving the merchant of the possession, use or benefit of such merchandise without paying the full retail value thereof, and the finding of such merchandise concealed upon the person or among the belongings of such person shall be prima facie evidence of purposeful concealment; and if such person conceals, or causes to be concealed, such merchandise upon the person or among the belongings of another, the finding of the same shall also be prima facie evidence of willful concealment on the part of the person so concealing such merchandise. (2)"Store or other retail mercantile establishment" means a place where merchandise is displayed, held, stored or sold or offered to the public for sale;(3)"Merchandise" means any goods, chattels, foodstuffs or wares of any type and description, regardless of the value thereof;(4)"Merchant" means any owner or operator of any store or other retail mercantile establishment, or any agent, servant, employee, lessee, consignee, officer, director, franchisee or independent contractor of such owner or proprietor; The Law office represents individuals charged with criminal and serious traffic violations throughout New Jersey., Shoplifting Charges, Defenses and Jail terms, 2012
• Kenneth Vercammen & Associates Law Office helps people injured due to the negligence of others. We provide representation throughout New Jersey. The insurance companies will not help. Dont give up! Our Law Office can provide experienced attorney representation if you are injured in an accident and suffer a Serious Injury., Car Accident and Personal Injury Recovery, 2018
• Advice on Arrest for a Criminal Violation 1. Tell The Police Officer or Detective that you wish to talk to your Lawyer. Repeat this request to every officer who speaks to you.2. Identify yourself, if asked. If the incident is related to a motor vehicle, produce your license, registration, and insurance card.3. Beyond identifying yourself, give no other information. Answer NO other questions. SIGN NOTHING. If you are asked any other questions, reply politely," I would rather not discuss it". 4. Call your lawyer at the first opportunity. NOTE: If you are arrested for Drunk Driving in New Jersey, you must give breath samples before you call your Lawyer.Remember: Even a fish would not get caught if they kept their mouth closed.OJ remained silent and is playing golf today.Call the Kenneth Vercammen Law Office. 800- NJLAWS 7 or visit our websiteBeNotGuilty.com. We are in Edison, NJ 732-572-0500 Right to Remain Silent upon arrest or police questioning- Miranda RightsThe Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the use of involuntary statements and confessions at trial. The State bears the burden of proof in a motion to suppress a statement allegedly obtained in violation of the Miranda doctrine. New Jersey requires the higher standard of beyond a reasonable doubt when the court determines if Miranda has not been fully complied with. State v Yough 49 NJ 587, 600-601 (1967), State v Whittington 142 NJ Super. 45, 49-50 (App. Div. 1976), State v Flower 224 NJ Super. 208, 213 (Law Div 1987) aff'd per curiam 224 NJ Super. 90 (App. Div. 1988).WHAT IS INTERROGATION?As set forth in NJ Practice , Vol. 32 Criminal Practice and Procedure (West 1998) Section 755, the United States Supreme Court in Rhode Island V Innis, 446 U.S. 291, 100 S.Ct. 1682, 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980) held that the term "interrogation" under Miranda refers not only to express questioning but also to any words or actions on the part of the police that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.It is "an established principle of our federalist system" that states may afford "individual liberties more expansive than those afforded by the federal constitution." State v Novembrino 105 NJ 95, 144-145 (1987). KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PCATTORNEY AT LAW2053 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison NJ 08817732-572-0500www.njlaws.com, Right to Remain Silent upon arrest or police questioning- Miranda Rights, 2016
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• Winter 2019 NJ Municipal Court Law ReviewIndex 1.Supreme Court rules DWI Breath test results produced by Alcotest machines are inadmissible if not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer Strip search permitted for indictable cases State v Brown3 OK for Rutgers University police officer to stop and arrest a defendant for DWI   State v. Goines NJ MVC was required here to have hearing to suspend for Maryland DWIHeld v. NJ MVCPope Francis blesses NJ Bar members p1 Ethics in Your Practice in Rome p27 Ken Vercammen and Senator Nick Scutari Sponsor of NJ Legal Marijuana at NJ Bar Rome meeting p3 Top 25 Municipal Court Cases and Criminal cases in the past year-Webinar available p39 Spring seminarsWinter 2019 NJ Municipal Court Law ReviewIndex 1.Supreme Court rules DWI Breath test results produced by Alcotest machines are inadmissible if not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer Strip search permitted for indictable cases State v Brown3 OK for Rutgers University police officer to stop and arrest a defendant for DWI   State v. Goines NJ MVC was required here to have hearing to suspend for Maryland DWIHeld v. NJ MVCPope Francis blesses NJ Bar members p1 Ethics in Your Practice in Rome p27 Ken Vercammen and Senator Nick Scutari Sponsor of NJ Legal Marijuana at NJ Bar Rome meeting p3 Top 25 Municipal Court Cases and Criminal cases in the past year-Webinar available p39 Spring seminars  1.Supreme Court rules Breath test results produced by Alcotest machines are inadmissible if not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer  State v. Cassidy  (A-58-16; 078390)        The Special Master’s findings are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record, and the Court adopts them. Breath test results produced by Alcotest machines not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer are inadmissible. This opinion calls into question any test result involving a machine the sergeant who handled, including devices used by local police in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union counties between 2008 and 2016.  If someone plead guilty to a DWI in Central NJ prior to 2016 where State Trooper Marc Dennis tested the machine, the driver may be able to file a petition for Post Conviction Relief. 20,667 drivers had DWI test using Alcotest machines improperly calibrated by Tpr. Dennis. The Court considered the admissibility of breath test results produced by Alcotest machines not calibrated using a thermometer that produces temperature measurements traceable to the standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Marc W. Dennis, a coordinator in the New Jersey State Police’s Alcohol Drug Testing Unit, was tasked with performing the semi-annual calibrations on Alcotest instruments used in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union Counties. He is charged with neglecting to take required measurements and having falsely certified that he followed the calibration procedures. Dennis was indicted in 2016 for failing to use a NIST- traceable thermometer to measure the temperature of simulator solutions used to calibrate Alcotest devices. When Dennis was criminally charged, the Attorney General’s Office notified the Administrative Office of the Courts that evidential breath samples from 20,667 people were procured using Alcotest machines calibrated by Dennis.HELD: The Special Master’s findings are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record, and the Court adopts them. Breath test results produced by Alcotest machines not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer are inadmissible. This case is justiciable despite defendant’s passing. The Court will entertain a case that has become moot when the issue is of significant public importance and is likely to recur. The reliability and admissibility of thousands of breath samples, often used as the sole evidence to support a conviction, is of significant public importance. Scientific test results are admissible in a criminal trial only when the technique is shown to be generally accepted as reliable within the relevant scientific community. Chun, 194 N.J. at 91. Although the Court recently adopted the factors identified in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 593-95 (1993), and a methodology-based approach for determining scientific reliability in certain areas of civil law, the Court has not altered its adherence to the general acceptance test for reliability in criminal matters. The proponent of the technique has the burden to clearly establish general acceptance and may do so using(1) expert testimony, (2) scientific and legal writings, and (3) judicial opinions. The party proffering the evidence need not show infallibility of the technique nor unanimity of its acceptance in the scientific community. Of the State’s witnesses, the Special Master found only the testimony of Dr. Brettell worthy of substantial weight; he found defendant’s expert credible. The Court defers to and adopts the Special Master’s detailed credibility findings. Based on the credible testimony, the Special Master determined that accurate temperature readings of the simulator solutions are “the foundation upon which the entire calibration process is built.” The Special Master found NIST traceability “essential” to confidence in the Alcotest’s results and that the two Draeger-manufactured probes were not NIST-traceable and were insufficient substitutes for the use of a NIST-traceable thermometer. The Special Master also found it particularly significant that the NIST-traceable thermometer was the only temperature-measuring device used in the calibration process that was independent from the Alcotest and not manufactured and calibrated by Draeger. The Special Master found it “extremely important and persuasive” that current protocol treats the failure to achieve an in- range temperature reading using the NIST-traceable thermometer as an event of sufficient magnitude to abort a calibration. The Special Master reasoned that such facts clearly cut against the State’s argument that the use of the thermometer is an unnecessary redundancy. Further, the Special Master rejected the State’s theory that ten simultaneous failures would need to occur for the certainty of Alcotest results to be compromised, finding instead that the evidence showed that three relatively minor errors could cause undetected miscalibrations. The Special Master determined that the State had not shown that other states’ practices revealed general acceptance of the reliability of Alcotest results without the use of a NIST- traceable thermometer. Because the Special Master’s findings are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record, the Court adopts them. Applying the general acceptance standard to the Special Master’s findings, the Court holds that the State failed to carry its burden and affirms the Special Master’s conclusion. Temperature measurements that are NIST-traceable are generally accepted as reliable by the scientific community. Part of that reliability lies in the fact that the level of uncertainty of each temperature measurement is known. The two Draeger-manufactured probes fail to meet the NIST’s standards and the measure of uncertainty in their temperature readings is unknown. The Court does not accept the State’s contention that the risk of miscalibration is infinitesimal due to the numerous other fail-safes in the calibration procedure. As Dr. Brettell testified, it was that very fear of a laboratory bias that led him to include the NIST- traceable thermometer in the calibration procedure. The Court orders the State to notify all affected defendants of its decision that breath test results produced by Alcotest machines not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer are inadmissible and commends to the State that it require the manual recording of the NIST- traceable readings going forward. Further, the Court lifts the stay on all pending cases so that deliberations may commence on whether and how those cases should proceed. For those cases already decided, affected defendants may now seek appropriate relief. Because the State waited approximately a year to notify the affected defendants, the Court relaxes the five-year time bar, R. 7:10-2(b)(2), in the interests of justice. The Court asks the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts to monitor these cases and recommend how best to administer them in the event any special measures are needed. Finally, as to defendant Cassidy, the Court exercises its original jurisdiction and vacates her conviction.   Strip search permitted for indictable cases State v Brown__ NJ Super. _ (App. Div. 2018)The panel affirms the trial court's order denying defendant's motion to suppress five bricks of heroin seized from defendant's groin area pursuant to a strip search following defendant's arrest for indictable drug offenses. The panel addressed the strip search statute, N.J.S.A. 2A: 161A-1 to -10, which affords certain protections to persons who are arrested or detained for non-indictable offenses, and whether the Attorney General Guidelines for strip searches extend those protections to persons arrested or detained for crimes. The panel concludes that neither the legislative history nor the plain terms of the statute authorized the Attorney General to promulgate Guidelines to extend the statute's protections to persons detained or arrested for crimes. The panel further concludes that the strip search was justified here by probable cause and reasonable exigent circumstances, thereby satisfying the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, and Article I, Paragraph 7 of the New Jersey Constitution. (17-06-1207, 3 OK for Rutgers University police officer to stop and arrest a defendant for DWI   State v. GoinesN.J. Super. Law Div. Docket NO. MA-37-2016The state appealed the ruling of a municipal court judge that determined a Rutgers University Police Officer lacked jurisdiction to stop and arrest defendant for DUI. The officer allegedly observed defendant illegally cross a double-yellow line, after which she activated her lights and pulled over defendant in the city of New Brunswick. Defendant was transported to the police station for an Alcotest, which revealed a BAC of 0.14%. Before the municipal court, defendant moved to dismiss the DUI summons for lack of jurisdiction. Defendant cited a memorandum of understanding between Rutgers and New Brunswick that permitted Rutgers police officers to enforce motor vehicle laws on certain streets; because defendant's arrest did not occur on one of those streets, the municipal court judge granted defendant's motion. On appeal, the court reversed the ruling of the municipal court. The court noted that, in isolation, Title 18A appeared to preclude university police officers from enforcing traffic laws off-campus except at the request of municipal authorities. However, the court found that the Motor Vehicle Code also permitted "any law enforcement officer" to arrest someone for DUI. The court noted that this provision had been interpreted to permit municipal police officers to arrest drivers for DUI outside of those officers' territorial jurisdiction. The court interpreted the legislature's use of the term "any law enforcement officer" to mean that the legislature intended to expand the number of officials with authority to arrest drunk drivers. The court therefore held that it was consistent with the statute to give university police jurisdiction to enforce DUI laws. The court read this statute with Title 18A as preventing university police officers from being overtaxed, while not preventing those officers from stopping crimes occurring right before their eyes. Source https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/almID/1541469624NJMA372016/   NJ MVC was required here to have hearing to suspend for Maryland DWIHeld v. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Comm'n, N.J. Super. App. Div. Unreported        Plaintiff appealed defendant commission's final decision suspending plaintiff driver's license for 10 years, after plaintiff had pled guilty to DUI in Maryland. At the time of his Maryland conviction, plaintiff had three previous DUI convictions in New Jersey. Plaintiff opposed the suspension of his license, arguing that the length was excessive and challenging the equivalency of his Maryland conviction under New Jersey law. However, without holding an evidentiary hearing the MVC concluded that the Maryland statue for which plaintiff was convicted was substantially similar to the New Jersey statute for purposes of license suspension pursuant to the Interstate Driver License Compact. On appeal, plaintiff argued that his Maryland conviction was not substantially similar to a conviction under New Jersey law because the Maryland statute allowed for conviction with a lower level of impairment than required for conviction in New Jersey.      The court agreed with plaintiff that he was entitled to an evidentiary hearing to establish the equivalency of his Maryland conviction. The court noted that while New Jersey permitted DUI conviction per se, based on a blood test, or by officer observation, Maryland permitted conviction "while under the influence of alcohol", "under the influence of alcohol per se", and "while impaired by alcohol". The court further noted that Maryland defined "impaired by alcohol" as a state less than intoxication where alcohol nonetheless affected one's coordination. Accordingly, the court concluded that further hearing was necessary to determine whether the "while impaired by alcohol" provision of the Maryland DUI statute was substantially similar to the observational provision of the New Jersey DUI statute. Source ____      PhotosPope Francis blesses NJ Bar members p1  [two photos]Ethics in Your Practice in Rome p2Speakers  Steven L. Menaker, Esq. Daniel Rosner, Esq. Past NIAJ President Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq., Past Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Thomas H. Prol, Esq, Past NJSBA President Ken Vercammen and Senator Nick Scutari Sponsor of NJ Legal Marijuana at NJ Bar Rome meeting p3 Top 25 Municipal Court Cases and Criminal cases in the past year-Webinar available p3SpeakersDonovan Bezer, Esq.-Municipal Court Prosecutor Metuchen, Jersey City Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Past Chair, NJSBA Municipal Court Practice Section, Past NJSBA Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year David R. Spevack, Esq. Municipal Court Prosecutor Edison and Woodbridge, Carteret, Governor Murphy  Transition Team representative from Hispanic Bar Association Francis M. Womack, III, Esq.-Municipal Court Prosecutor Edison, Piscataway and Sayreville, Carteret, Mayor- North Brunswick   Chirag Mehta, Esq. Municipal Court Prosecutor Irvington, Alternate Prosecutor Edison, North Brunswick and Morris Plains   Webinar available online from NJ Bar  Spring seminarsWinning Strategies for Municipal Court Law 3-25-2019, NJ Law Center   Ethically Marketing Your Law Practice- Learn how to make more money by ethically marketing your practice...and staying ethically compliant!  4-8-2019, NJ Law Center   Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Annual Seminar for Attorneys and professionals involved in Estate Planning May 6, 2019  Law Center , Winter 2019 NJ Municipal Court Law Review
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• NJ Laws Newsletter by Kenneth Vercammen         Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.2053 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08817 Kenneth A. Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, NJ. He is a speaker at the annual Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration program. He is chair of the Elder Law Committee of the American Bar Association General Practice Division. He is also Editor of the ABA Estate Planning Probate Committee Newsletter. He is a New Jersey trial attorney has devoted a substantial portion of his professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated matters. He has appears in Courts throughout New Jersey each week litigation and contested Probate hearings. Mr. Vercammen has published over 150 legal articles in national and New Jersey publications on criminal, elder law, probate and litigation topics. He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation and probate law for the American Bar Association, NJ ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published in noted publications included New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. Mr. Vercammen is a recipient of the NJ State Bar- YLD Service to the Bar Award and past Winner "General Practice Attorney of the Year" from the NJ State Bar Association He is a 26 year active member of the American Bar Association., NJ Laws Newsletter by Kenneth Vercammen, Law
• This quarterly newsletter reports changes in New Jersey Court decisions, selected revised motor vehicle and criminal laws, cases, seminars, and information on Municipal Court practice. , NJ Municipal Court Law Review

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• Widener School of Law, 1985
• University of Scranton, 1981