Morris County has many appealing and lively communities with a cosmopolitan flair, at the crossroads of culture and commerce. Recognized as a legal center in New Jersey, the county seat of Morristown is a vital location in a state that is a corporate and industrial hub.
In recent years, young professionals have settled in Morris County, particularly the towns of Madison and Chatham and the Morristown area, drawn by the character of the towns, the lovely neighborhoods, and the friendly community spirit. Bordered by tall maple trees and framed by historic churches and buildings, small-town shops and boutiques, and a vibrant dining scene, the county's small towns boast hundreds of varied restaurants, community events, and a rich outdoor life. Residents enjoy a wide range of cultural events at the well-known Morris Museum; the award-winning Mayo Performing Arts Center, home to a New Jersey Symphony Orchestra series and a varied program of well-known artists throughout the year; the Paper Mill Playhouse; Drew University, home of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey; Fairleigh Dickinson University; and the College of St. Elizabeth. A number of parks and bike paths in the immediate vicinity provide scenic routes for bicycling, roller-blading, jogging, and walking. Less than an hour away via train or car, Manhattan's economic and cultural opportunities are within easy reach. The train station is a short distance from our offices and provides direct access to Manhattan's Penn Station; access to major highways make local, regional and international travel easy.
The state of New Jersey offers every amenity possible for a comfortable lifestyle. The high quality of public, private and parochial schools is nationally recognized. Outdoor recreational activities abound in a state that offers beautiful beaches, endless ocean shorelines, state forests, parks and nature reserves. The sports fanatic will enjoy the Meadowlands Sports Complex, home to the New York Giants, New York Jets and horse racing. More sports, concerts and other entertainment abound at the Prudential Center (which hosts the New Jersey Devils hockey team), Sports Illustrated Arena (which hosts the Red Bulls soccer team), the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the PNC Bank Arts Center.
Morris County and New Jersey may be seen as the perfect blend of suburban comfort, small town ambiance, and metropolitan activity. It is a state we are proud of and communities in which our attorneys enjoy living and working.
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