Debra Kradjian Stephans

Debra Kradjian Stephans

Owner- Law Offices of Debra Kradjian Stephans, LLC

With over two decades of experience as a licensed attorney in New Jersey, I take great pride in offering personalized attention, professionalism, and sound advice.

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Biography

I manage all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions in New Jersey and New York, from contract negotiation to closing. My experience extends to leasing, landlord-tenant issues, and representing landlords concerning laws governing their rights and disputes. I also handle litigation surrounding special civil disputes involving contract disputes.

I also provide comprehensive support to businesses in areas such as contracts, compliance, workplace investigations, counseling, drafting and revising company policies and procedures, representation in employee disciplinary actions, labor arbitrations, union grievances, student disciplinary actions, and claims of discrimination. I handle Equal Employment Opportunity Commission position statements, New Jersey Division of Civil Rights cases, unemployment claims, and wrongful termination. Additionally, I have represented school boards in various employment-related matters.

I am an adjunct professor at Berkeley College, where I teach legal and justice studies courses. I earned my Juris Doctorate from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seton Hall University. During my time in law school, I interned for the late Hon. Bruce A. Gaeta, J.S.C., and was offered a clerkship at the Bergen County Superior Court of New Jersey. I also clerked for the late Hon. Sybil R. Moses, A.J.S.C., and the late Hon. Charles J. Walsh, J.S.C. After law school, I continued working for the State of New Jersey, joining the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Law, as a deputy attorney general. For over ten years, I primarily handled employment and labor matters on behalf of state agencies. Before starting my own firm, I worked in a small practice and served as of counsel there. I also worked as corporate counsel for Benjamin Moore & Co. in their labor and employment group.

At Debra Kradjian Stephans – Attorney at Law, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services with professionalism, integrity, and dedication.