New Jersey Boutique Litigation & Business Lawyers
When you or your loved ones are faced with difficult legal problems, the counsel you choose matters. You need experienced, intelligent attorneys to help you navigate the legal system in your time of crisis. Dressel/Malikschmitt brings years of experience from the private and public sectors to every case it takes. Our partners have worked at the nation’s top law firms, clerked in the federal courts, and prosecuted criminal cases in the New Jersey court system.
Those elite experiences inspired our founding partners to set off on their own, and to start a practice that would make their services accessible to anyone in their time of need. This commitment to serving the unique legal needs of New Jersey’s business community and entrepreneurs across the Garden State is nowhere more evident than in our work on cryptocurrency cases. Few law firms can say they have successfully litigated cryptocurrency disputes. At Dressel/Malikschmitt, you’ll find not one but two attorneys with experience, extensive knowledge, and passion for cryptocurrency matters. Cases concerning non-fungible tokens (NFTs), bitcoin technology and the legal issues that arise from these innovative technologies are the bread and butter of Dressel/Malikschmitt and Chris and Andy are eager to speak with you about your unique case.
If you are in need of legal counsel and want to speak to experienced attorneys, reach out to Dressel/Malikschmitt and schedule a free meeting with our team.
Why Choose Dressel/Malikschmitt
When you have legal questions, it can be difficult to figure out where to turn. Whether you are looking to protect yourself, your business, your reputation, or a loved one, we believe the following concerns are of the utmost importance in selecting the right attorney.
Quality Counts
When you need an attorney, the quality of your counsel matters. There are thousands of attorneys in New Jersey, but they are not equally diligent. Having the best possible counsel at a price you can afford can make all the difference in what can be a life-altering situation. The partners of Dressel/Malikschmitt go the extra mile to make sure that every case is handled with exacting standards of quality and professionalism. When you are shopping for legal services, we believe you are entitled to get the most for your money.
One Size Does NOT Fit All
No two matters are alike, which is why we custom-tailor our approach to each of our cases, and to each of our clients. Not only does each case present a variety of unique legal challenges, but each client Is looking to get a particular result to match their individual circumstances. At Dressel/Malikschmitt you are not just a number, and your case will not be handed off to some associate — you will have the personal attention of the founding partners at every single turn.
Our Diverse Experience Brings More to the Table
The partners of Dressel/Malikschmitt bring a wealth of experience to every matter they face. Among other things, they have prosecuted criminal cases, conducted civil litigation, represented parties in personal injury matters, managed internal investigations at various businesses, participated in appellate matters — including at the United States Supreme Court — and resolved complex business disputes. These experiences have provided Dressel/Malikschmitt with the tools and perspectives to evaluate your case from different angles and to find an approach that works best for you.
Timing is Everything
We are available to help you today, and can accommodate your busy schedule to help minimize the disruption to your life. Don’t let valuable time slip away, complete our contact form, call or email today for a free virtual consultation.
Introducing our Social Justice Scholarship
We understand that tuition payments can be difficult during this time, and we firmly believe in the power of education. Afterall, we met during law school and our friendship has now blossomed into a thriving law firm.
We are pleased to announce the Dressel/Malikschmitt Social Justice Scholarship, awarded twice per year. This scholarship supports those pursuing studies in social justice, immigration rights, criminal justice, civil rights, or another program that advances justice for others. We are excited to see what our talented recipients do with their education and are proud to assist them on their journey.
Andrew Dressel
Andrew Dressel not only enjoys serving clients in the cryptocurrency space, he is adept at handling business matters and thrives as outside general counsel. His experience extends beyond basic digital currencies such as bitcoin and includes mastery of legal blockchain technology and NFT related matters, questions surrounding web 3.0 and its potential effects on investors as well as extensive litigation experience. Andrew has two children with his wife as well as two dogs. He enjoys hiking national parks with his family and hopes to travel and explore more parks with his family in the future. Andrew has been named to the New Jersey Rising Stars list for three consecutive years.
Chris Malikschmitt
Chris Malikschmitt’s broad experience includes practicing in “big law” in New York, serving as an Assistant Prosecutor here in New Jersey, and clerking in a United States District Court as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He brings this experience to bear on all his cases at Dressel/Malikschmitt and his clients benefit from his familiarity with varied aspects of the law. Chris is also a father to three young sons and enjoys family trips with his children and wife, as well as classic cars, when he can find the time. Chris has been named to the New Jersey Rising Stars list for three consecutive years.
What Clients Say About Dressel/Malikschmitt
Dressel/Malikschmitt is an amazing law firm for New Jersey businesses. Christopher and Andrew are knowledgable, prompt, and very clear communicators. I highly recommend this firm!
The attorneys at Dressel/Malikschmitt are great. Very professional and amazingly dedicated to representing his clients to the fullest extent of the law.
I trusted my case with Chris Malikschmitt and didn’t regret it even for a second. He is very cautious with his clients and always ready to help you with your questions. Chris is very professional. He told us what would happen at the end of the case and he was absolutely right. He was in contact with us 24/7. If you are in hard situation definitely contact him. You wont regret it.
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