About John

John Sommers is an attorney specializing in business law, estate planning, and real estate law. With over 38 years of experience, he has established a robust practice in New Jersey, particularly serving clients in the Absecon and Galloway areas. His office is situated at 634 Lost Pine Way, Suite 5, Galloway, NJ 08205, providing a convenient location for local clients seeking legal assistance. Admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 1988, Mr. Sommers is known for his expertise across various legal domains. His practice areas encompass many services, including guardianship and conservatorship, estate administration, health care directives, trusts, and wills. Additionally, he handles commercial real estate matters, including condominiums, easements, eminent domain, land use and zoning, and mortgages.

Residential real estate issues, neighbor disputes, and water law also fall within his purview. In the realm of business law, Mr. Sommers addresses business contracts, business dissolution, business finance, business formation, and business litigation, as well as franchising and mergers and acquisitions. He is also experienced in partnership and shareholder disputes. Before establishing his current practice, Mr. Sommers earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton in 1983. His academic journey began at Canisius College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1978.

This extensive education laid a solid foundation for his diverse legal career, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex legal issues. Throughout his career, Mr. Sommers has been involved in numerous cases, providing legal counsel and representation in various matters related to his practice areas. His experience ranges from drafting wills and trusts to negotiating intricate real estate transactions. He also advises businesses on legal structures and compliance, ensuring that clients operate within the bounds of the law while pursuing their objectives. A member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Mr. Sommers has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field.

He is fluent in English and possesses a working knowledge of Spanish. This lets the attorney effectively serve clients. For clients seeking legal assistance in business law, estate planning, or real estate matters, Mr. Sommers offers a experience and a commitment to providing personalized legal solutions tailored to their needs. His office in Galloway, NJ, continues to serve the Absecon community and surrounding areas, reflecting his dedication to the local population.

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey

Court Admissions

New Jersey Superior Court State Trial Court · Admitted 1988

Types of Cases Handled

Estate Planning Real Estate Law Business Law

Legal Services Scope

Estate Administration Health Care Directives Trusts Wills Commercial Real Estate Condominiums Easements Eminent Domain Land Use and Zoning Mortgages Neighbor Disputes Residential Real Estate Water Law Business Contracts Business Dissolution Business Finance Business Formation Business Litigation Franchising Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership and Shareholder Disputes

Office Locations

Main Office

 634 Lost Pine Way, Suite 5 Galloway NJ 08205