Practice Areas

Relentlessly Fighting for Your Rights

At the Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton, our background and diverse experience allows us to meet your business and personal legal and advisory needs. From personal injury, real estate law and everything in between we are here for you, your loved ones and your business when you need us most.

Personal Injury 

Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Workers Compensation, Dog Bites, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Construction Accidents, Work Place Accidents

Injuries happen every day in every corner of New Jersey. Of course, some are unavoidable, and others are basically the fault of the person injured. However, there are many that occur because of either the negligent or reckless actions of another or the failure to act when it would have been legally reasonable to do so, and when that happens, the injured victim often does not know where to turn for help.

Insurance companies have a team of attorneys protecting their legal interests; you only need one—Katherine G. Houghton.

If this has happened to you or someone you love, you need to take action in order to find the help you need and to pursue the legal recovery you deserve. Contact The Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton immediately to schedule a free initial consultation, and you'll be on your way to accomplishing the first step towards your recovery - obtaining the answers you need to make an informed decision regarding how to proceed.

Since 1984 Katherine Houghton has successfully represented hundreds of personal injury victims.  Whether auto accidents, dog bites, slips and falls, workers’ compensation claims, trucking accidents, or wrongful death actions, Ms. Houghton’s staff has the extensive experience that is required to prepare an effective strategy. Through aggressive litigation and boundless tenacity she has earned the admiration of judges and her peers, but more importantly the confidence of her clients. Her personal attention to client’s needs has garnered one of the highest client retention rates in the state of New Jersey.
Put 27 years of personal injury experience to work for you and contact The Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton today.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

The Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton represent commercial and residential real estate clients from investors to tenants of real estate throughout New Jersey. To ensure your real estate transactions are executed properly, The Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton offer a vast array of experience for each type of client - from commercial to residential levels, the day-to-day business operations as well as all services required to lease, acquire, develop, permit, finance and the final sales of commercial and residential real estate.

Family Law

Divorce and Paternity, Domestic Violence, Separations

With family law, not only can the legal end become complicated, but also we understand the complexities of the personal relationship involved are extremely emotional. Resolving personal needs is imperative to getting your life back on track and moving forward. With careful consideration, Katherine G. Houghton and her team are capable of negotiating and accomplishing your goal as our client. By moving the process forward, we provide effective legal counsel for extremely stressful periods in your life.

Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning-Probate

Whether you are seeking to invest in property or ensure that your assets are safely distributed to your heirs, our New Jersey trust attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help. We understand the drain that costly disputes can place on business and personal resources, and ensure that trusts, contracts, and other legal documents are carefully designed so as to minimize the potential for future litigation and protect your family’s gifts.

DWI, Municipal Violations

At The Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton, we’re dedicated to taking legal action to minimize and defeat charges associated with DWI and numerous other municipal violations. We help you understand your rights and protections under the law providing the best defense to you during this challenging time. The Law Offices of Katherine G. Houghton handles everything from DWI to fines and penalties associated with common motor vehicle offenses, committed to strategizing your rights creating the best defense for you.