Highland Lakes Lawyers

James M. Porfido, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the State of New Jersey for 25+ years is a former Morris County Prosecutor who now fights for the accused.

Ellen De Lisi is a transactional attorney focused on all aspects of commercial lending. She represents institutional lenders primarily in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in varied transactions involving real estate and corporate/asset-based loans. Ellen has experience in both secured and unsecured financings, including acquisition, construction, permanent and health care loans as well as lines of credit, participations, and co-lending arrangements. Ellen also represents institutional lenders in modifications and amendments to all types of commercial lending transactions.

Mark E. Critchley focuses his practice on assisting business and individual clients in contractual and commercial disputes. Mark is an experienced litigator in federal and state courts involving contractual disputes, consumer fraud, shareholder disputes, construction litigation and probate litigation. Mark works with clients at all stages to achieve the most efficient and beneficial result for the client. Prior to joining Brach Eichler, Mark was a Deputy Attorney General for over five years with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Law. As a member of the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section, Mark led investigations and litigations on behalf of...

Vanessa Coleman is an associate in the Healthcare Law practice group at Brach Eichler, focusing her practice on general corporate, transactional, regulatory as well as litigation matters. Prior to joining Brach Eichler, Vanessa was a Deputy Attorney General at the State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Vanessa provided legal counsel to healthcare regulatory agencies that issue professional licenses including the state boards of medical examiners, nursing, pharmacy, respiratory care, ophthalmic dispensers and technicians, kosher/halal group, and chiropractic examiners. Prior to her work at the Attorney General’s office, Vanessa clerked at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in the...

Co-Chair, Labor and Employment. Matthew Collins has extensive experience representing clients in all aspects of labor and employment law. He provides strategic counsel to clients on a wide range of labor and employment issues such as discrimination; harassment; whistleblowing; discipline and discharge; layoffs; collective bargaining agreements; reasonable accommodations for disabled employees; and compliance with state and federal family and medical leave acts and applicable wage and hour laws. He also conducts training in these areas for executives, directors, managers, supervisors, and employees and conducts internal investigations of employee complaints. Matthew drafts and provides advice on employment contracts, employment manuals, personnel policies...

Brian W. Brown is an experienced litigator who handles every type of Plaintiff’s personal injury case including wrongful death, premises liability, and construction accidents. He has tried numerous bench and jury trials throughout New Jersey. Brian began his legal career as a defense attorney representing large corporations and insurance companies in the defense of personal injury lawsuits. As a result, Brian knows how insurance companies will defend cases and now uses this knowledge to aggressively obtain the best possible results for his clients. Brian is a graduate of the Morris Pashman Inn of Court where he further developed his litigation and trial...

Eric J. Boden Esq. provides dedicated and thorough representation in complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on business partnership disputes, trusts and estates conflicts, and healthcare matters. Eric works closely with each client to custom tailor litigation strategies to meet the client’s objectives. Prior to joining Brach Eichler, Eric spent four years as a Deputy Attorney General at the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, where he played a key role in complex investigations and high-profile enforcement actions involving the New Jersey False Claims Act and Consumer Fraud Act, spanning a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation, technology, construction,...

The Honorable Lisa F. Chrystal (Ret.) joined Brach Eichler after serving 22 years as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. Judge Chrystal concentrates her practice in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, as well as discovery management. A compassionate and attentive listener known for her legal acumen and her responsible and equitable counsel, Judge Chrystal focuses on civil cases and family law matters, prejudgment and post judgement, as well as custody and parenting time and the resolution of disputes through mediation, typically a more amicable and cost effective approach than litigation. Judge Chrystal also...

Tae focuses his practice on business law, with particular emphasis on advising clients on general corporate matters, including corporate formation and governance, business agreements and contracts (e.g., license agreements, stockholders agreements, operating agreements, distribution agreement, independent contractor agreements), mergers and acquisitions (e.g., asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements), debt and equity financing transactions and joint ventures,

Christopher Benevento is an accomplished lawyer who has handled hundreds of complex criminal and DWI matters, matters in construction and business littigation, and personal injury for his clients. Mr. Benevento is a former U.S. Marine who brings Honor, Courage and Commitment to every case that he handles. Mr. Benevento is a recipient of the prestigious Super Lawyers Rising Star Award for 2018, 2019, and 2020, and a Super Lawyer in 2025. He continues to strive for excellence in the practice of law and client service.

Jack is a Partner in Nicoll Davis & Spinella's Litigation, Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance Departments, where he brings his experience in counseling organizations on a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters and corporate compliance issues. He specializes in complex commercial litigation and regulatory and administrative law matters for clients in a variety of industries. He has over nineteen years of federal and state court trial experience, specializing in business and construction litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, trade secrets, commercial lending, environmental claims and contract litigation. Mr. Spinella has significant appellate experience representing clients in numerous appeals and reported...

Tony is a Partner in Nicoll Davis & Spinella's Litigation and Compliance & Corporate Governance Departments, where he counsels organizations and individuals on a wide range of legal and business issues. He has over twenty years of federal and state court experience specializing in complex commercial and corporate litigation; construction litigation; shareholder and partnership disputes; intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting litigation; and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience overseeing and managing trademark and anti-counterfeiting cases. He provides strategic counseling involving trademarks, service marks, e-commerce and licensing issues as well as intellectual property portfolio management and anti-counterfeiting. He...

Eric A. Strulowitz graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Accounting. He is a C.P.A. Eric attended Boston University Law School, graduating in 1986. He earned an L.L.M. in tax law at New York University in 1989. Since then, Eric has worked in private law firms in the areas of tax law, sophisticated estate planning and estate administration and general corporate and business law.

Strulowitz Law Firm LLC was formed by Eric A. Strulowitz, Esq. to provide skilled and adept legal representation in the areas of estate tax planning, wealth transfer planning, estate administration,...

Ms. Lang received her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law in 1997 and her BA from Thomas A. Edison State College. Ms. Lang is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey since 1997, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She founded the law firm, Hope A. Lang, Attorney at Law, located at 466 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, New Jersey in 2002. Ms. Lang is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, The...

My name is David DiBrigida and as a personal injury attorney I have been helping accident victims recover money from insurance companies since 1992.

Every day thousands of people like you are injured in car accidents.…and even a minor car accident can be a major inconvenience resulting in pain and suffering, unpaid medical bills, and time missed from work.

I will personally handle your case from start to finish and I will keep you informed by answering your questions and addressing your concerns promptly and professionally.

While I have represented thousands of car accident victims and helped them recover money from insurance companies,...

E. David Smith, Esq., is principal of Smith & Associates, and serves as outside general counsel for US and foreign companies, family enterprises and family offices. Guiding his clients in the creation and growth of their wealth, he positions business entities for growth opportunities and for mitigating risk, including asset preservation. Combining his experience in corporate transactions, capital raising and financing, corporate governance, corporate litigation and intellectual property, he provides strategic guidance, identifies and addresses core issues, and quarterbacks companies’ and family offices’ legal needs. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the Tulane University School...

JOSEPH M. SHAPIRO, ESQ. concentrates his practice in the areas of business and individual reorganization, liquidation, bankruptcy, creditor/debtor rights, and federal and state civil litigation.

Marvin “Chip” Walden, the Senior Partner of Greenberg & Walden LLC, has extensive litigation and trial experience. His areas of practice and expertise include (and are not limited to) personal injury law, workers’ compensation law, commercial litigation, family law and criminal law. Mr. Walden has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements for his clients as a result of his jury trial experience and his passion for his clients.

Michael Peter Rubas is an aggressive litigator and the founding member of the firm. His legal practice focuses on litigation, specializing in criminal defense, DWI defense, municipal court, and commercial litigation matters. Following his graduation with high honors - magna cum laude - from The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, Mr. Rubas served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Thomas C. Brown, J.S.C. of the Essex County Superior Court. After his clerkship, Mr. Rubas was a member of the litigation departments for two of New Jersey largest law firms, Saiber, P.C. and Budd Larner,...

For over a decade, attorney Len Garza has represented companies, business owners, and other stakeholders regarding a wide variety of business matters including entity formation, corporate governance, joint ventures, and more. Len routinely represents his clients in the reviewing, drafting, and negotiating of a wide variety of business agreements including those with shareholders, vendors, clients, and partners. Len also counsels' clients on estate planning matters, including the formation of trusts, wills and other structures, all designed to transfer assets to heirs and to charities in a tax-efficient manner that respects the values of his clients. He serves as a Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador...

Daniel is a registered patent attorney with over 10 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent and trademark applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Dan’s experience includes applications relating to virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile applications, malware detection, e-commerce, mechanical inventions, consumer products, smart tools, medical equipment, manufacturing processes, gaming systems, business methods, and industrial designs. Daniel holds degrees in Law, Finance, and Computer Science and served as an Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 2003. Daniel is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and...

28 Years of practice In Immigration and Nationality Law Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at Rutgers Univ. School of Law Past Chair, Immigration Section, NJ State Bar Association Past Chair, NJ Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Best Lawyers award, peer reviewed US News & World Report 2023 All areas of Immigration practice including but not limited to : Business Immigration, I-9 compliance, Family visas, deportation, criminal immigration, asylum, Consular processing, naturalization, waivers. Now also accepting Criminal, Personal Injury, Workers comp., simple divorce and TRO matters.

I clerked for a Union County judge in the civil division in Union County to start my career. I then had the pleasure to learn criminal trial litigation at the Somerset County Prosecutors Office for nearly four years.

Over the last twenty years my practice has focused on helping individuals in workers compensation litigation, personal injury litigation, social security disability and municipal and juvenile court matters.

I work with people who need my help. I would be honored if you gave me the opportunity to help you.

Mr. Gatlin is committed to the rigorous representation of individuals facing criminal prosecution. He is experienced in a broad range of criminal litigation, having handled hundreds of cases from initial discovery through judgment as lead counsel. His years of service are fueled by an unwavering belief in defending and enforcing the constitutional rights of the men and women in our society who most need protection.

Mr. Gatlin graduated from Georgetown University. He then earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a Service Law Fellowship Scholar. Prior to graduation, Mr. Gatlin gained considerable experience, including...

I’m dedicated to helping foreign nationals achieve their American Dream. As a first-generation American, I have lived experiences with struggling to learn English, learning how to be American while maintaining my Asian identity and culture, and dealing with the U.S. immigration and legal systems. Although I was born a U.S. citizen in Vietnam, I came to the United States with my mother and siblings as a refugee after the fall of Saigon. My first home was a U.S. military base, Camp Pendleton in California. Like many other refugees, we struggled financially, culturally and socially, largely because my mom did not understand the...

Ms. Adler joined McOmber McOmber & Luber as a Partner in February 2020. Her primary areas of practice are employment law and civil litigation. Ms. Adler actively litigates in all areas of employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage and hour actions, WARN Act and restrictive covenant issues. Ms. Adler has experience litigating matters in both State and Federal Court.

Prior to joining McOmber McOmber & Luber, Ms. Adler was an associate with several Southern New Jersey law firms where she focused her practice on employment counseling and litigation, civil litigation and school...

Mr. Tobin is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. Mr. Tobin’s primary areas of practice are employment law and personal injury litigation. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

Mr. Tobin has extensive prior experience defending employment matters on behalf of employers throughout the State of New Jersey. Mr. Tobin has litigated favorably on behalf of employers in several employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases. This unique background allows Mr. Tobin to be a zealous and effective advocate on behalf of employees who have been wronged by their employers....

Professional Background: Mr. Kodwo Ewusi initiated his prolific career in immigration law back in 2006. With a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation, he has actively worked on behalf of numerous pharmaceutical and IT companies, as well as individual clients. His experience spans before various federal agencies, immigration courts, and appellate courts. Over the years, Mr. Ewusi has become a beacon of hope for immigrants hailing from across the United States and over fifty countries worldwide. Areas of Expertise: Mr. Ewusi's vast expertise encompasses all facets of immigration law, including but not limited to: Employment-based immigration Family-based immigration Asylum applications Deportation defense Criminal deportation defense H1B visa applications Deferred Action...

Alec Borenstein is a Partner with the firm. Alec went to Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he graduated cum laude and in the top 10% of his class. Alec is also a Member of the Order of the Coif. In 2006-2007 Alec served as the Chief Articles Editor for Volume 40 of the Loyola Law Review. Alec is admitted in New York and New Jersey and practices in both states and in the Federal Courts. Alec is also an award-winning speaker and business coach. Alec was recently a business development consultant for The Rainmaker Institute, until Alec...

Judy J. Chang is a California and New York licensed attorney, specializing in the field of U.S. immigration and nationality law. She is also admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Chang received her law degree from the University of Toronto Law School in 1997. Before founding Judy Chang Law Firm in 2006, Ms. Chang practiced U.S. immigration and nationality law at national and global law firms as part of the international transaction team and built an excellent track record of successfully representing a diverse clientele in challenging matters. Ms. Chang has represented a large spectrum...

New Jersey Business Law Attorney At my law firm, Barry F. Gartenberg, L.L.C., I offer legal services to new and established businesses and their owners, executives, and managers. I serve clients throughout New Jersey, as well as out-of-state clients in need of counsel and representation in New Jersey. Because I have owned a business myself, I understand the many issues that business owners face. As an entrepreneur having been involved in a number of ventures, I am also aware of the challenges of startup and newly established organizations. Whatever the type and size of your business, I pledge to work with...

Scott Yaffe represents a variety of construction clients in New York and New Jersey, including general and prime contractors, subcontractors, sureties and material and equipment suppliers. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Cardozo School of Law.

Matt Sontz is a sole practitioner who handles each matter personally. He looks forward to working with you to find the most beneficial and cost effective resolution of your matter.

Jeff S. Korek joined Gersowitz, Libo and Korek, P.C. in 1992 as partner and senior trial attorney representing victims of medical malpractice and construction accidents.
In 2020, Jeff was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in the New York City area. In 2016 he was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation in New York City. In 2018, the Litigation Counsel of America inducted him into the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society. Since 2006, Jeff has been recognized in both Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for personal injury...

Nace Naumoski, Esq. is an attorney with offices in Union County and Passaic County, New Jersey, who practices in the areas of criminal defense, DWI defense, juvenile defense, personal injury, partnership disputes, breach of contract, and general business litigation. Since starting his practice in 2009, Nace Naumoski has been named as a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor bestowed on the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in New Jersey, for criminal defense. Nace Naumoski has successfully handled criminal matters in federal, state, and municipal court and has a track record of success...