Harold Rabner, Business Attorney in Montvale, New Jersey
Over 58 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment Contracts, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Retired PartneratRabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.
Montvale, NJ
Practicing business in Montvale since 1968.
- 58+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Harold Rabner is a retired partner based in Montvale, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Employment Contracts, and General. Harold has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Montvale, NJ
- Experience
- over 58 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment Contracts · General
- Handles Business, Employment Contracts, and General matters from Montvale, NJ.
- Over 58 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Harold Rabner: Harold Rabner is a retired partner based in Montvale, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Employment Contracts, and General. Harold has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Harold Rabner
Harold concentrates on business, employment contracts, general, litigation, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Harold handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment Contracts
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M&A
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Partnership Disputes
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Business cases in Montvale, New Jersey
Harold takes business matters in Montvale, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harold agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in Montvale, New Jersey
Harold takes employment contracts matters in Montvale, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harold agrees to represent you.
General cases in Montvale, New Jersey
Harold takes general matters in Montvale, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harold agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Montvale, New Jersey
Harold takes litigation matters in Montvale, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harold agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Montvale, New Jersey
Harold takes m&a matters in Montvale, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harold agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Harold Rabner — Over 58 years of New Jersey business experience
Harold Rabner is a retired partner based in Montvale, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Employment Contracts, and General. Harold has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Harold Rabner is a founding partner of the firm. Mr. Rabner has more than 30 years of experience representing entrepreneurs and executives, guiding them through not only the purchase, sale or structuring of their businesses, but also through the difficult nuances involved in resolving business and personal conflicts with business partners, former employers and competitors through litigation and negotiation. His practice includes the resolution of complex business partners' disputes, restrictive covenant issues and related confidential and proprietary information issues. Mr. Rabner's creative, close and personal approach has often resulted in long-term relationships with his clients, serving as their passionate advocate through in-depth and long-term understanding of their personal and business goals. Mr. Rabner brings an unusually broad set of legal skills and experience to his practice.
After graduating from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude) and Yale Law School, Mr. Rabner clerked for the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, was an Assistant U.S. Attorney and then worked for two large prestigious firms in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Rabner founded the firm with S. Robert Allcorn in 1977 with a strong entrepreneurial and executive client base, which has been integrated with the employment and other practice areas of the firm to provide a unique approach and breadth of services to the varied clients that the firm serves.
Mr. Rabner has been AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated - the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards - by Martindale-Hubbell® for more than 25 years.
How Harold handles business matters
Harold Rabner is a founding partner of the firm. Mr. Rabner has more than 30 years of experience representing entrepreneurs and executives, guiding them through not only the purchase, sale or structuring of their businesses, but also through the difficult nuances involved in resolving business and personal conflicts with business partners, former employers and competitors through litigation and…
The kind of cases Harold takes
Harold reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment contracts, and general matters in Montvale and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Harold Rabner's legal education and bar admissions
Yale Law School
LL.B. · 1967
Dartmouth College
B.A. · 1964
Jurisdictions
Harold's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1976 · ACTIVE
New York
1969 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1968 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1968 · ACTIVE
Harold studied at LL.B. in Yale Law School and B.A. in Dartmouth College.
Law school and academic background
Harold completed LL.B. in Yale Law School and B.A. in Dartmouth College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Harold runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Harold Rabner
Harold has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Harold Rabner's office in Montvale
Harold's primary office is at 135 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 230, Montvale, NJ, 07645. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.
135 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 230
Montvale, NJ 07645
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Client reviews of Harold Rabner — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Harold. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Montvale.
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How to hire Harold Rabner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Harold usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Harold charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harold's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Harold will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Montvale, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Harold
Harold discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Harold confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Harold's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Harold Rabner
How much does it cost to hire Harold for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Harold walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Harold offer a free consultation?
Harold charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harold's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Harold's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Harold gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Harold take my case if I'm outside Montvale?
Harold is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Harold will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Harold?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Harold will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Harold accepting new business clients right now?
Harold's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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