Hopatcong Lawyers

Scott Terry has more than twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of real estate law, including acquisitions, leasing, financings, loan workouts, foreclosures, and cooperative and condominium law. He has represented both individuals and developers in their real estate transactions. Scott also provides representation for estate administration and municipal court matters.

Joseph Nitti is a partner at Nitti & Nitti Attorneys at Law and a dedicated family law lawyer in Roseland. He is a certified mediator and collaboratively trained lawyer who dedicates his time helping families who are going through a divorce. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University for his degree in Accounting. He went on to New England Law for his Juris Doctorate. Since then, Attorney Nitti has helped clients obtain favorable divorce settlements and is a member of organizations such as the American Bar Association, the State of New Jersey Bar Association, and the Essex County Bar Association, Family Law...

Kenneth Berkowitz is licensed to help clients with cases in various areas of personal injury. He has worked on cases involving medical malpractice and product liability, including automobile defects, bicycle safety, and hot water heater.

Attorney Carol Forte at Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari is known for her work in medical malpractice cases.

Attorney David Fried has handled various cases in personal injury. He has experience in helping clients who have been injured due to the lack of proper safety equipment provided on the job site. He also is well qualified in cases of medical negligence claims surrounding brachial plexus injuries sustained at birth.

Attorney Michael Zerres is known for his work in medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability cases.

For ten years, Attorney Laura Carney has been taking on cases in different areas of personal injury. She has handled personal injury cases like automobile accidents, train accidents, and slip and falls.

Michael T. Stewart is a founding member of the law firm of Peri & Stewart, LLC, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of business transactions, corporate law, business-related dispute resolutions and real estate.

At the law firm of Houston & Totaro we represent consumers across the state of New Jersey in cases involving consumer fraud, unconscionable conduct and illegal practices by car dealers, banks, mortgage servicers, landlords, credit reporting agencies and other types of businesses. We use a combination of e-mail communications, telephone conferences and Zoom to accommodate clients from all counties and appear in courts throughout the state of New Jersey, state and federal. We take the vast majority of our cases on a contingency basis to enable consumers to pursue meritorious claims even when legal representation would...

In 2010, Daniel began law school at Touro Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (Central Islip, NY). He quickly became involved in the Basketball team at the school as well as the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society. During his first year, Daniel made a lot of long lasting connection with professors and his colleagues. However, he became increasingly frustrated with the lack of a criminal law focus to Touro’s curriculum.

In chasing his criminal law passion, Daniel was granted an internship under Hon. Michael “Mickey” Ravin out of Essex County Superior Court – Criminal Part in Newark, New Jersey in the Summer of...

LITIGATION & RECOGNITION

Frank T. Luciano has been litigating cases in the criminal and civil justice systems of New Jersey for over forty years. As a young lawyer, he honed his trial skills as a municipal court public defender, where he worked for over thirteen (13) years. He is well-respected and well-received in the legal community. Indeed, an appeals court in New Jersey noted that “defense counsel (Mr. Luciano) has been innovative and diligent in his defense in this case.” He is committed to maintaining the integrity of the American Justice system by vigorously and intelligently testing legal and procedural principles...

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...

E. Carr Cornog, III ("Woody" to his friends and colleagues), joined Kearns Rotolo Law in 1999. In addition to focusing on Workers' Compensation law, Woody handles Municipal Court matters and Personal Injury cases. Prior to joining Kearns Rotolo Law, Mr. Cornog was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Edmund R. Bernhard, J.S.C., in Hunterdon County. Mr. Cornog earned his J.D. degree at Rutgers University School of Law (Newark) in 1998. He graduated from Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts in 1993, where he received a B.A. in English. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District...

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...

First Ever Attorney in NJ to win "Immigration Lawyer of the Year" from Best Lawyers, Harlan York is Former Immigration Chair, NJ State Bar Association and Former Co-Chair, NY State Bar Association CFLS Committee on Immigration. He served on the American Immigration Lawyers Association National Practice Management Committee. His book Three Degrees of Law debuted at #6 in Law Office Education and #4 in Immigration on Amazon.com. Mr. York has lectured for the Federal Bar Association, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, at Columbia, New York, Rutgers and Seton Hall Law Schools, as well as Lawline.com...

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...

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...

April M. Gilmore was born in Greenville, Ohio, on April 3, 1970. She was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1998, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1998, the New York bar in 1999, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 2000. Ms. Gilmore received her B.A. from Rutgers University in 1992, and her J.D. from Rutgers University Law School in 1998. After graduating from law school, she served as a law clerk to The Honorable Arthur D'Italia, Assignment Judge, in the Superior 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...

David is a Partner with Calcagni & Kanefsky. A veteran New Jersey prosecutor and former Trial Chief in the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, David’s skill in the courtroom is second to none. He brings his extensive litigation and trial experience to bear on types of criminal and employment-related matters, including white collar criminal defense, representing clients facing internal and government investigations, and employment disputes. David also represents crime victims, and advocates for them in court. Over the course of his 25-year career as a state prosecutor, David handled every kind of criminal case, tried nearly 60...

Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in Criminal and Personal Injury cases. He is a graduate of New York Law School and the managing member of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich. He began his legal career in college, as a personal injury paralegal. Since then, he has worked extensively in criminal law in college and law school while at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the offices of notable criminal defense attorneys. Upon graduation from law school, Dmitriy was hired by and ultimately became lead law clerk for a prominent white collar crime attorney before opening his own law practice. Dmitriy...

Admitted In New Jersey & Pennsylvania Ms. Alston is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office. Ms. Alston primarily focuses her practice on employment law and civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Alston graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University in 2020, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. Ms. Alston graduated as part of Rutgers’ Bachelors/Juris Doctor Dual Degree program which allowed her to complete both degrees in six years, rather than...

Ms. Hill serves as an associate in McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.’s Red Bank office. She handles all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Hill is a zealous advocate who believes that every individual should enjoy a workplace free from discrimination.

Ms. Hill graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2016, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialization in Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Upon graduation, Ms. Hill attended Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey on a Dean’s Merit...

Ms. Malandre is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm’s Red Bank, New Jersey office. Ms. Malandre concentrates her practice on all aspects of employment litigation, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Malandre has extensive experience in the representation of clients in federal, state, and administrative proceedings. Prior to joining McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., Ms. Malandre was extensively involved in the representation of management in all aspects of labor and employment law and municipal law. Ms. Malandre has represented public entities in...

Mr. McOmber is a third generation attorney and a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning where he majored in City and Regional Planning. Following graduation, Mr. McOmber served as the general manager of Mardem Manufacturing Company, A Division of Seton Associates, Inc. ("Mardem"). Mardem manufactures turnkey filling and packaging systems for companies such as Benjamin Moore & Co., The Sherwin Williams Co., RPM International, Inc., The Sun Chemical Group, Castrol Industrial, and Total Lubricants. Following Mr. McOmber's successful reorganization of Mardem,...

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Jeffrey Ragone is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office.  Mr. Ragone’s primary areas of practice are civil litigation and employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.

Mr. Ragone served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.  In the judicial term prior, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Richard S. Hoffman, J.A.D., of the Appellate Division of New Jersey.  Mr....

Mr. Azar is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. who practices in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office. Mr. Azar primarily practices in the area of employment law, which includes but is not limited to matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and whistleblowing. Mr. Azar graduated from Seton Hall University in 2019 as a member of the University Honors Program. There, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While pursuing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Azar worked as a law clerk for a personal injury firm. There, Mr. Azar...

Lindsay Sewekow, of Medford Lakes, NJ, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Caldwell College (now Caldwell University) in 2012 as a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship. She went on to study at Widener University School of Law and graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctor degree in 2015. She was inducted into the Phi Delta Phi International Honor Society in recognition of her commitment to scholarship, service and legal ethics.

In 2015, Lindsay won the William J. Conner Memorial Award for Administrative Law for academic excellence in administrative law, along with the William Connor Memorial Scholarship.

Ms. Sewekow first...

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...

Dario Anthony Chinigo, is an attorney with more than 15 years of experience in Personal Injury Litigation, and an associate with the firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer since 2004. Having immigrated to the United States from his native Italy in 1983, Dario is especially sensitive to the issues and problems faced by immigrants who are injured as a result of others' negligence. He speaks, reads and writes Italian fluently, and is conversational in Spanish.

With 18 years experience in tort litigation and with a diversified background which includes marine construction, Tim Schweitzer, partner with the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer, has unique insight into the needs of his clients. Tim specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime(Jones Act and Longshore Harbor Workers), construction worker tort claims and railroad (F.E.L.A.) claims. He has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury suits through settlement and by jury verdict.

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.

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...

I concentrate my practice in Elder Law, which encompasses, but is not limited to, Estate and Trust Planning, Estate Administration, Asset Preservation and Protection, Disability and Special Needs Planning, Guardianship, and Medicaid.

My firm is completely client focused, and I do everything that I possibly can to give my clients the best experience possible. At Hynes Law Group, we are focused on creating lasting relationships by helping our clients to plan for all stages and ages. We are dedicated to serving our clients, providing them sound legal advice, empathizing with their needs, and working with their loved ones and...

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...

Vincent Jesuele specializes in personal injury law, workers’ compensation law, and medical malpractice law. In 1982, he received his B.A. from Rutgers College. Vincent went on to study law at Pace University School of Law. After receiving his J.D in 1985, he was admitted to the New York State Bar and the New Jersey State Bar. He is currently a partner at Kessler, DiGiovanni & Jesuele of Cranford, NJ. For over 30 years Vincent's resolve and integrity have helped him pursue justice for his clients, including many who have suffered enormous physical and traumatic injuries.

John has been voted by his peers as a Rising Star of Worker's Compensation for six consecutive years, as appearing in New Jersey Monthly. Throughout his career, John has represented both injured workers and employers throughout the State. Mr. Rachinsky also appears regularly before the United States Social Security Administration. He is the author of Exceptions to the Rule, which was published in New Jersey Lawyer newspaper and is an accredited Veterans Benefits Attorney

With over 25 years experience in providing clients with quality legal representation in a wide variety of legal matters in Federal, State and Municipal Courts, Kevin C. Orr, Esq. can handle your toughest civil, criminal or family law case. Call (973) 824-5520 to schedule a consultation. Kevin serves on a number of Boards and Committees, including the Office of Attorney Ethics of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, District VB (Essex County - Suburban Essex) Ethics Committee, serving as its Vice Chair . Also, he holds elected office in Bernards Township and Somerset County.