For CJ Griffin, the law isn't just a profession, it’s a powerful tool for balancing the scales of justice. As a Partner at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.C. and Director of the firm’s Justice Gary S. Stein Public Interest Center, CJ has dedicated a career to defending democracy, the rule of law, and advancing social justice. Yet, despite having argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court more than 25 times, CJ’s commitment to pro bono remains deeply personal, rooted in a childhood that mirrors the challenges many clients at Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) face.
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Secures Landmark Appellate Victory Protecting Tenants from Eviction
Newark, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is pleased to announce a significant win in the New Jersey Appellate Division, which issued a published opinion affirming the rights of tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent. In the case of Fairkings Partners, LLC v. Essence L. Daniels, the Appellate Division upheld the trial court’s ruling, confirming a key interpretation of the Fair Eviction Notice Act’s “Stack Amendment” (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-10.16a).