MICHAEL D. SCHALLER
PARTNER
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Mr. Schaller concentrates his practice on personal injury as well as criminal defense and municipal court matters, including representing clients charged with DWI, domestic violence and possession of controlled dangerous substances. Mr. Schaller is the public defender in both Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach.
PRIORITIES
Prior to joining KMW, Mr. Schaller served as a member of the New Jersey State Police for 26 years. Mr. Schaller retired from the NJSP in 2012 holding the rank of Major and title of Chief of Staff to the Superintendent. During his career, Mr. Schaller handled complex criminal investigations, as well as worked in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General regarding civil litigation involving alleged wrongdoing by State Police personnel.
During law school, Mr. Schaller was a member of the Constitutional Law Journal for three years. Mr. Schaller was also a member of the Consumer Law Clinic during his last year of law school where he was able to work with and for indigent clients on a variety of civil lawsuits and related matters.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Personal Injury
- Criminal
- DUI and other offenses
- Real Estate
COURT ADMISSIONS
- State of New Jersey, Superior and Supreme Court
BAR ADMISSIONS
- 1998 – State of New Jersey
EDUCATION
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D. cum laude 1998
- Georgian Court University, B.A. 1994
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We are proud of the results we have achieved, but what our clients feel about their experience matters most. Here is what a few had to say about working with us:
“From day one, William Wells was solid, transparent, and genuinely cared about me and my case. After my car accident, he made a difficult time so much easier by explaining everything clearly, keeping me updated, and always being honest about what to expect.”
– Jasmin B.
“Will Wells handled my personal injury case professionally, and all of my expectations were certainly met or exceeded! I’d recommend Mr. Wells to anyone who needs a great personal injury attorney.”
– Jennifer P.
“Will Wells is the epitome of professionalism, while at the same time being utterly relatable. He guided me through the legal maze that is NJ car accident law and I am completely satisfied, that because of his legal acumen, justice was served. “
– M.