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NJLAP's Board of Trustees
Chair: Hon. Russel W. Annich Jr., JMC
Vice Chair: Ellen Levine, Esq.

Margaret F. Black, Esq.
Thomas R. Curtin, Esq.
Alice J. Guttler, Esq.
Peggy Sheehan Knee, Esq.
Carol Markowitz, M.A., M.Ed.
Stephen M. Orlofsky, Esq.
Dr. Lia Nower
 
Justice Liaison: Hon. Helen E. Hoens
Staff Counsel: Eugene Troche, Esq.

 

Chair: Hon. Russel W. Annich Jr., JMC
Vice Chair: Ellen Levine, Esq.

Margaret F. Black, Esq.
Thomas R. Curtin, Esq.
Alice J. Guttler, Esq.
Peggy Sheehan Knee, Esq.
Carol Markowitz, M.A., M.Ed.
Stephen M. Orlofsky, Esq.
Dr. Lia Nower
 
Justice Liaison: Hon. Helen E. Hoens
Staff Counsel: Eugene Troche, Esq.

 


 

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The purpose of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program (NJLAP) is to provide free and confidential assistance to attorneys, members of the judiciary, law students, and law graduates with alcohol, drug, gambling, emotional, behavioral and other personal problems that affect well-being and professional performance.

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We're Here to Help

The purpose of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program (NJLAP) is to provide free and confidential assistance to attorneys, members of the judiciary, law students, and law graduates with alcohol, drug, gambling, emotional, behavioral and other personal problems that affect well-being and professional performance.

Read more about NJLAP

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Confidentiality Confidentiality

 
The New Jersey Supreme Court, in its approval of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program, assured utmost confidentiality by adoption of Rule 1:28B-3 as follows:

 1:28B-3. Confidentiality. The records, documents, and meetings of LAP and the Board of Trustees are confidential, with the following exceptions:
 (a) Annual audit reports;
 (b) Annual reports of the Board of Trustees to the Supreme Court;
 (c) Quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees from the LAP Director; and

 (d) All materials relating to the budget process that do not identify clients of the program or otherwise disclose information that would compromise the confidentiality of the program as detailed in regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Supreme Court.

 In no event, however, shall the identity of program clients be disclosed in the above reports.

 

Note: Adopted July 15, 1999, to be effective September 1, 1999.

 
The New Jersey Supreme Court, in its approval of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program, assured utmost confidentiality by adoption of Rule 1:28B-3 as follows:

 1:28B-3. Confidentiality. The records, documents, and meetings of LAP and the Board of Trustees are confidential, with the following exceptions:
 (a) Annual audit reports;
 (b) Annual reports of the Board of Trustees to the Supreme Court;
 (c) Quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees from the LAP Director; and

 (d) All materials relating to the budget process that do not identify clients of the program or otherwise disclose information that would compromise the confidentiality of the program as detailed in regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Supreme Court.

 In no event, however, shall the identity of program clients be disclosed in the above reports.

 

Note: Adopted July 15, 1999, to be effective September 1, 1999.


 

There is no need to risk your license, livelihood, reputation or family.

Whatever the problem, you do not have to manage it alone.

1-800-24NJLAP

1-800-246-5527

There is no need to risk your license, livelihood, reputation or family.

Whatever the problem, you do not have to manage it alone.

1-800-24NJLAP

1-800-246-5527


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Attention NJ State Bar Candidates: -

Have you gotten a letter to make an appointment with us? Before calling, read our FAQs for Bar Candidates.

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New Resource Page -

We've added a new page of information, especially for Small and Solo Practices.

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More on Bulding Stress Hardiness -

by NJLAP Assistant Director, Nancy Stek.

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Updated Information on Depression -

Our About Depression page has been updated with more information and articles.

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Read "A Lawyer's Tale: Recovering from Depression" on the American Bar Association website. -

A true story of one lawyer's battle with depression.

 read more ...

Attention NJ State Bar Candidates: -

Have you gotten a letter to make an appointment with us? Before calling, read our FAQs for Bar Candidates.

 read more ...

New Resource Page -

We've added a new page of information, especially for Small and Solo Practices.

 read more ...

More on Bulding Stress Hardiness -

by NJLAP Assistant Director, Nancy Stek.

 read more ...

Updated Information on Depression -

Our About Depression page has been updated with more information and articles.

 read more ...

Read "A Lawyer's Tale: Recovering from Depression" on the American Bar Association website. -

A true story of one lawyer's battle with depression.

 read more ...

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NEW! A networking group especially for professional in transition

 Are you a New Jersey lawyer, judge, paralegal or other professional in career transition, or thinking about a change?  

 

NJLAP hosts a special networking group for you where the goal is not only providing you with help and advice, but also getting help and advice from you for other group members. 

Interested? Email us at network@njlap.org

 Are you a New Jersey lawyer, judge, paralegal or other professional in career transition, or thinking about a change?  

 

NJLAP hosts a special networking group for you where the goal is not only providing you with help and advice, but also getting help and advice from you for other group members. 

Interested? Email us at network@njlap.org

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