Cranford Lawyers

PARAG P. PATEL, ESQ. is a tax attorney with the Patel Law Offices in New Jersey. Mr. Patel’s practice concentration is in tax, business transactions, international tax planning and estate planning. Mr. Patel’s expertise is in all stages of civil and criminal tax controversies including, international tax law, offshore bank accounts and disclosures, civil/criminal examinations, IRS administrative appeals, and other complex litigation. Since 2009, Mr. Patel also serves as Municipal Court Judge for Edison Township, NJ, one of the busiest municipal courts in the state. Edison Township Municipal Court has jurisdiction of vehicular violations, temporary...

Peter Michael, Esq., is the Founding Partner at Peter Michael Law, LLC., who focuses his practice primarily on Personal Injury litigation, Criminal Defense, Traffic & Municipal Court matters, and Real Estate Transactions.

Mr. Michael strives in his practice to provide vigorous and efficient representation tailored to each client’s particular needs and goals. Prior to forming Beralo and Michael, Mr. Michael worked extensively on various civil litigation matters, including Landlord-Tenant issues, commercial litigation, and workers compensation matters for two mid-size New Jersey Law Firms. As a member of Beralo & Michael, Mr. Michael appears regularly within the Superior Court and...

Paul O’Connor, a partner at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC, is renowned for his significant achievements in plaintiff medical malpractice and personal injury law. He is an expert in medical malpractice, representing plaintiffs in a wide range of cases, including birth-related injuries and wrongful death. O’Connor is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes, passionately advocating for those unable to represent themselves. Paul O'Connor has consistently been recognized for his legal expertise and accomplishments. He has been featured in New Jersey Magazine as a Rising Star and a Super Lawyer every year since 2006. Additionally, he has been honored as one...

Andrew M. Wolfenson specializes in Divorce and Family matters, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Municipal Court, and Expungements. A 1991 Graduate of the Fordham University School of Law, he is also the author of two fiction novels, "In His Own Defense" and "Deadly Fantasy: A Baseball Story", and serves as the Chairman of the New Jersey chapter of his college's Alumni Association.

Stacey Selem-Antonucci is an experienced and compassionate advocate for individuals who have suffered injury through the negligence or carelessness of another or suffered an injustice by wrongful termination or discrimination. Before opening her own law firm, Stacey was a partner and senior trial attorney with a law firm in Elizabeth New Jersey, concentrating primarily on personal injury matters, workplace injuries and employment discrimination. For the first 10 years of her legal career, Stacey defended against injury claims as trial counsel for various insurance companies, which experience has given her a unique...

Sara E. Kucsan is a Partner at the Williams Law Group and specializes in Family Law. Sara has devoted 100% of her professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of divorce, separation, custody and parenting time, spousal and child support, equitable distribution of property, prenuptial agreements, mediation, arbitration, grandparents’ rights, adoptions, domestic violence, post-judgment matters and appeals. Sara understands that your divorce and family-related matters are unique and individual, and that this is an emotional and trying time in your life. She advocates for all of her clients equally and aims to help her clients understand...

Scott A. Gorman founded The Gorman Law Firm in New Jersey in 2011. There, Mr. Gorman focused his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense, domestic violence, drug possession, DUI/DWI, expungement and juvenile defense. Prior to opening his own firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Barbara Byrd Wecker, a now retired judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Mr. Gorman also worked as an associate assigned to the Employment Law team at K&L Gates and he spent four years as an associate with the Rem Zeller Law Group working on civil...

Rosen is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. A distinction that approximately less than 1% of attorneys in NJ hold. Moreover, a client described Rosen as “the example of a true winner” and an another client described Rosen as “one of NJ’s finest attorneys” where he further detailed that Rosen “went above and beyond to prove I was innocent”. One client even commented that “Mr. Rosen was relentless during the initial negotiation with the prosecutor.” Even his looks don’t go unnoticed as one client wrote, “I call him Ryan Gosling”, while another commented,...

Attorney Charles Dawkins Jr. practices Federal and State Law appeals law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury law. The Attorney has been practicing law for over 20 years. The Attorney has trial experience in municipal court, NJ. State and Federal Criminal Court; and State Civil Court. Attorney Charles Dawkins Jr. has successfully argued before the N.J. Supreme Court, S.T. v. 1515 Broad St., LLC 241 N.J. 257 (N.J. 2020). The Attorney has filed briefs for the N.J. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and N.J. Superior Court Appellate Court. Attorney Charles Dawkins Jr. attempts to take CLE continuing education courses that will...

Anne Marie Robbins has earned a reputation as a trusted legal advisor to individuals and families who wish to minimize the tax impact on their estates and prepare for the transfer of wealth to future generations. Working with her clients to achieve their specific goals, Anne Marie designs estate plans ranging from straightforward wills to complex trusts and charitable giving vehicles.

Anne Marie counsels clients on federal and state specific income and estate tax strategies that can be utilized to maximize the value of their estates. She counsels individuals, married couples, and stewards of closely-held family businesses. Her pragmatic approach...

Roger Mehner concentrates his practice in general corporate and transactional matters, nonprofit institutions, commercial and residential real estate purchases, sales and leasing, land use and banking and finance.

Steven Backfisch has more than thirty years of experience, he regularly handles all types of civil litigation including employment discrimination claims on behalf of employers, defense of civil rights claims, catastrophic personal injury claims, and product liability claims on behalf of defendants. He regularly represents clients in civil litigation in the Superior Court of New Jersey, the United States District Courts in New Jersey and New York, and in the state and federal appellate courts.

In the course of providing legal services to clients, John often assists them in defining, planning, and meeting their personal and business needs in areas including individual and corporate tax planning, business transactions, estate planning and probate administration, and employee benefits. In addition, he provides legal representation to charitable nonprofit corporations, including private foundations and hospitals.

Since joining Lindabury’s Alternative Dispute Resolution practice in 2002, John Boyle has provided mediation or arbitration services in over 700 matters, covering a wide range of legal disputes. He is a former Presiding Judge in the Equity Part of the Chancery Division, Superior Court, Union County, where he served for 10 years. For the balance of the more than 17 years he was on the bench, Mr. Boyle was judge in the Probate and Matrimonial Parts of the Chancery Division and in the Law Division handling jury trials.

Kathleen Connelly concentrates her practice in Employment Law. She has more than 25 years of experience representing employers and individual members of management in both the private and public sectors in preventative counseling, litigation defense and dispute resolution, workplace investigations, employee handbooks, policies and training.

Jay Lavroff concentrates his practice in litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of insurance coverage, construction and professional liability claims, and contract disputes. Insurance coverage issues that Jay has litigated range from interpretation of provisions in motor vehicle policies to the availability of coverage for the remediation of contamination of soil, air and water, costing hundreds of millions of dollars.

James McGlew II concentrates his practice in the area of divorce and family law and is Chair of the Lindabury Divorce & Family Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing individual litigants, both at the trial and appellate level, on issues of custody, visitation, alimony and child support, equitable distribution and related issues, as well as the negotiation of marital settlement and prenuptial agreements.

For over 30 years, Jim has served as a Panelist/Mediator on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Union County. The panel is made up of experienced matrimonial and family law attorneys whose primary practice is divorce...

Blake C. Width has a broad spectrum of experience in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation, community associations, construction, creditors' rights, employment, insurance, labor, municipal, and public safety.

Andrew Olesnycky, a former supervisor-level assistant prosecutor at the Union County Prosecutor's Office, represents individuals and organizations facing criminal charges and investigations in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Olesnycky has served as lead attorney defending charges of multi-million dollar federal and state fraud conspiracies, federal bank fraud, federal benefit fraud, state and federal large-scale multi-defendant drug conspiracies, sexual assaults, child pornography, interference with custody, and Superstorm Sandy-related fraud. Mr. Olesnycky is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation obtained by fewer than 1% of attorneys state-wide. During his nearly five-year...

With over twenty 27 years experience protecting the interests of clients in all areas of family law, you can be confident that a solution to your problem is at hand. I have been a principal in my own firm since 1989. My job is to listen, provide knowledgeable legal advice, and offer effective help in oftentimes distressing personal situations. It is my goal to be an expert advocate for your interests and a persuasive negotiator that will strive to reach a just and fair outcome for you whether by settlement or trial. If an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, rest...

Attorney Scott P. Kessler specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation matters, such as car accidents, truck accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, defective products, construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents and more. In addition to representing victims in personal injury cases, Mr. Kessler also specializes in workers' compensation cases, advocating on behalf of individuals injured in workplace accidents or who have had their workers' compensation claims denied and much more.

Mr. Kessler is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a workers' compensation lawyer - a designation earned by only one percent of New Jersey lawyers.

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Law Office of Elvin Perez
Mr. Perez is a lawyer that has worked with thousands of clients.

He is committed to getting the best results for his clients.
Mr. Perez is well experience having tried many cases in Superior Court in New Jersey and Municipal Court.

Since its founding the Law office of Elvin Perez has earned the respect of the legal community and has protected the rights of its clients. The Law office of Elvin Perez serves all municipalities in Union, Essex and Passaic county including Elizabeth, Newark, Linden, Union, Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton.
Mr. Perez is fully bilingual in English and Spanish...

Jorge L. Hernandez has been licensed to practice law since 1993. He devotes his practiced to workers compensation, civil law and municipal court. In 2007, after many years as a partner in a larger New Jersey based litigation firm, he established his own practice offering services in the area of workers compensation, civil litigation, municipal court and Social Security law. Mr. Hernandez focuses his practice on the importance of balancing excellence, respect and passion. Since the first day he was admitted to practice law, he has followed these doctrines and has taken pride in gaining a reputation...

With over 20 years of experience, Jamison Mark knows what it takes to fight for you. He works diligently to resolve your situation, explore all legal options, and find solutions that are in the best interest of you and your loved ones. He understands that every matter is unique and each client’s needs are different; that’s why he takes the time to understand your concerns so he can effectively fight for your rights in court.

Alex Capozzi is a certified civil trial attorney at Brach Eichler. He has extensive experience litigating catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in both New York and New Jersey. Alex has personally obtained several multi-million dollar jury verdicts on behalf of injured victims and he is believed to be one of the youngest attorneys in history to obtain a multi-million dollar jury verdict at trial. Given his experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice, he has been designated as a certified civil trial attorney, a distinction achieved by less than 2% of attorneys in the United States. Outside...

As a Certified Workers Compensation Law Attorney, with over thirty years of experience, Dennis Baptista has earned a well-deserved reputation among the workers compensation bar for being a respected practitioner of great integrity and skill. Mr. Baptista has litigated numerous complicated workers compensation cases including claims involving accidental injuries, occupational diseases, repetitive motion injuries, total permanent disability, and work-related death. He obtained an Appellate Division decision in Medical Diagnostic Associates vs. Hawruluk which prevents medical providers from suing injured workers for the payment of medical bills while their workers compensation claims are being litigated. For more than a decade he...

Gregory Hoffman is a member of Lindabury's Litigation and Real Estate groups. With extensive experience in civil litigation, he represents clients in a wide range of disputes, consistently achieving favorable outcomes. Gregory's practice spans commercial litigation, insurance defense, and real estate matters. In addition to his litigation experience, Gregory currently serves as a Town Council member for the Borough of Park Ridge, New Jersey where he is a member of the municipal Planning Board, a liaison to the Taxpayers for Aircraft Noise Solutions Committee (TANS) and the Recreation and Culture Committee. This role enhances his capability to represent clients before municipal...

Bill Lane, as the managing partner of O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC, leads a firm recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by US News and World Report. He specializes in plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation, focusing on Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, and Hospital Negligence. Lane has achieved multiple million-dollar settlements for clients and is consistently named a “Super Lawyer” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine since 2008, following his recognition as a “Rising Star” from 2006 to 2007. His accolades include being one of New Jersey’s 10 Leaders in Civil Trial and Personal Injury Law under 45, and a New York...

Robert Burney concentrates his practice in business and financial transactions, commercial real estate, and health care law and represents clients in the purchase and sale of businesses and business assets, the formation of business entities, and the debt and equity financing of businesses. Rob represents banks, insurance companies, and business clients in secured credit transactions, including residential and commercial construction, real estate financing, commercial credit facilities, maritime lending, and tax-exempt bond financing.

Edward Frisch has represented major surety companies in claims resolution, and contractor default situations requiring completion of bonded projects. He also has experience in alternate dispute resolution procedures and techniques and his practice has expanded into general commercial litigation on behalf of corporate clients. In addition, Ed has represented a number of insurance companies in successfully defending major builders risk, property loss claims, and first party bad faith claims. Recently, he was the lead defense counsel in what is believed to be the largest indoor air quality (IAQ) lawsuit filed in New Jersey. This complex multi-party litigation was resolved...

Jason is an experienced intellectual property lawyer living in Westfield, NJ. He has handled intellectual property matters for various clients in both corporate counsel settings and as a private practitioner including: -- negotiating and drafting various contracts and license agreements; -- counseling clients about portfolio value and coverage; -- drafting various opinions concerning product clearance, patentability, invalidity and infringement; -- preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications; -- representing plaintiffs and defendants in litigation and arbitration. Prior to law school, Jason taught physical science and physics to 11th and 12th grade students for the...

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE AA 1978 MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE BA 1979 Seton Hall University School of LAW 1983 27 YEARS OF TRIAL EXPERIENCE ADMITTED SUPERIOR COURT OF NJ & FEDERAL DESTRICT COURT Member Union County Bar Assoc Member NJ Bar Association - Criminal & Family Law Sections Arbitrator Superior Court of NJ

I was born and raised in NJ. graduating Emory Law School, Atlanta Georgia in 1978. I was a Governor's Intern assigned to the Union County Prosecutor in 1977 while in Law School and became an Assistant Prosecutor there,1980-83. I was assigned to the Appellate Section, Juvenile Section, Assignment Judge's Trial Team, Elizabeth Project Trial Team, and the Narcotic Strike Force, handling over 300 files and trying 28 case to verdict. I learned how the police and prosecutors think and act.

I have only practiced criminal defense since leaving the Prosecutor's Office, first as a partner at Nassberg...

Debra D. Tedesco, Esq. brings experience in multiple litigation areas, such as commercial and estate litigation, insurance coverage, reinsurance, judgment collection, bankruptcy, and family law. Beyond her litigation expertise, Ms. Tedesco offers skilled advice in business formations and sales, as well as in the acquisition and disposition of residential and commercial real estate, coupled with straightforward estate planning services. Additionally, she is a skilled family law mediator with substantial training and experience. Ms. Tedesco honed her skills at one of New Jersey's most distinguished large law firms, where she received extensive training and mentoring. Her primary focus there was representing large...

Middlebrooks Shapiro & Nachbar, P.C. provides our Bankruptcy Clients (Chapter 7, 13 and 11) with large firm experience and effectiveness with the attention and affordability that only a boutique bankruptcy firm can offer.