Ridgefield Lawyers

Jason T. Komninos, Esq. is dedicated to defending individuals charged with offenses in both Municipal and Superior Court. The Law Office of Jason T. Komninos, Esq. is centrally located in Hackensack, NJ.

Divorce and family law expert Bari Zell Weinberger dedicates her practice exclusively to family and matrimonial law matters. As the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, Ms. Weinberger leads a powerful team of divorce and family law attorney specialists who all share a passionate dedication to providing their clients with the highest levels of legal care.

Recognizing the difficult and trying problems that bring people to seek her firm's guidance, Ms. Weinberger has built her practice and firm around an unwavering commitment to safeguarding clients' rights, their children and their future.

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I have achieved large awards for clients who have been subject to discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, and retaliation in the workplace, over the past 20+ years. I have served on various professional boards including NElA NJ and the NJ State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Section, as well as in my community. I completed the training for the New Jersey Civil Mediation Program. I am dedicated to meeting and serving the needs of all of my clients. Please visit our website for more information.

Mr. Tomaio is a trusted professional in the divorce and family law world. He has extensive experience in handling difficult divorce matters. He is Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Matrimonial Attorney. He is also a court approved mediator pursuant to the N.J. Court rules. He has also been involved in high profile divorces as seen on "Date Line" NBC. See his web site for the full Date Line story.

Attorney Galit Moskowitz has been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law for over 10 years. She handles cases related to Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Equitable Distribution, Dissolution of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships, Palimony, Domestic Violence, Grandparent Visitation and International Child Abduction. Galit Moskowitz is admitted to practice law both in New Jersey and New York states, and is a fluent speaker of Hebrew. She has been recognized for her work as a New Jersey Family Law attorney by various independent legal organizations including AVVO and (201) Magazine. Her former clients describe her as a...

As a founding partner of Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, Paul Townsend brings hands-on involvement and dedication to every aspect of his divorce and family law practice. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients not only survive but thrive before, during and after their work together through his honesty, directness, and personal compassion for his clients and their families.

Paul is uniquely qualified to understand and work through the emotional pain of divorce with his clients because he has been through divorce in his own life; his work is deeply personal to him in this way. When clients feel as though...

Joseph G. Cella, Esq., has been professionally involved in Immigration Law since 1989, practicing as an Immigration Attorney since 1993. His Immigration Cases have been the subject of articles in many publications including The Herald News, and he has been published in the New Jersey Law Journal. Mr. Cella has given numerous lectures on various topics within the area of Immigration Law, and has taught various political and legal courses at New Jersey’s William Paterson University, including a Masters Degree Course in Political Asylum and International Human Rights Law. Mr. Cella is the founder of Cella & Associates, LLC, US...

For the past 44 years I have been a Trial Attorney. I have tried over 150 cases before a judge and jury and which have resulted in Jury Verdicts. I have won Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Consumer Fraud, Automobile Negligence, Commercial Law and Employment Law cases. In addition, I have tried and handled Criminal Law cases successfully. The vast majority of these cases have been on behalf of plaintiffs. I have also been appointed to several Supreme Court of New Jersey Committees. I have handled and argued numerous appellate cases before...

I am a partner of the firm and have handled family law matters exclusively since the commencement of my career. I handle all family law/divorce matters, ranging from a simple divorce to those involving complex financial or custody disputes. I am also a family law mediator approved by the New Jersey Court Rules. In addition, I have significant experience appealing family law, divorce and custody decisions entered by the Courts. I have also been involved in litigation in the Appellate Division and NJ Supreme Court relative to Grandparent's Rights.

Garry R. Salomon is a personal injury attorney based out of Teaneck, New Jersey. Mr. Salomon is the managing partner of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., and has over 45 years of legal experience. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney and is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey. He represents clients in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth and Union counties in New Jersey, as well as in Hackensack, Paterson, Paramus, Teaneck, Jersey City, Clifton and Newark. As a personal injury litigator, Mr. Salomon...

Jack J. Bingham is a tenacious attorney with a vast range of experience in personal injury lawsuits. Throughout his legal career, Jack has primarily litigated cases involving general liability, medical malpractice and professional negligence, mass torts, and automobile collisions. As a result, Jack understands the devastation that can be caused by a tortfeasor's wrongful actions. He uses this insight as motivation to fight to achieve the best results for injured clients.

Laurie Newmark is one of the founding partners at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark. Since completing a Family Part judicial clerkship in 1998 with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Laurie has devoted her practice exclusively to family law. She is an experienced litigator who appears in court regularly in Northern and Central New Jersey. Laurie is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey.

Laurie insists that every client be treated with well-deserved respect and compassion. Laurie and her team understand that they are advocating for...

Travis J. Tormey is the founding partner of The Tormey Law Firm, where he leads a highly skilled team of defense attorneys who represent clients in criminal, DWI, and domestic violence cases throughout New Jersey. Mr. Tormey provides aggressive defense for charges including assault, disorderly persons, drug offenses, sex crimes, weapons offenses, theft and fraud crimes, and driving under the influence, as well as restraining orders. He has earned numerous honors for excellence in his field, including being named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 10 Criminal Lawyers in New Jersey by the...

My name is Thomas Carroll Blauvelt and I am a lawyer since 1993. I am a former municipal prosecutor for 15 towns, and a former municipal public defender. During my 30 years as a lawyer I take great pride in everyone who calls or comes in my office gets my personal attention! I keep my office small for that reason. You will not be handed off to someone here. When you hire me you will speak with me and be treated with respect. Whether you have a New Jersey DWI or criminal charge, or traffic tickets anywhere in NJ...

After graduating from Columbia Law School with Honors more than a decade ago, Gregg worked for some of the most prestigious Labor & Employment Law Firms in the country, including Proskauer Rose LLP and Fisher & Phillips LLP. Combining a personalized approach with aggressive advocacy, Gregg represents small and large businesses in all aspects of Employment Law. Contact Salka Law LLC (ghs@salkalaw.com) today for a FREE consultation.

Ms. Hiles is an associate at Petro Cohen, P.C. focusing on workers’ compensation claims with more than 25 years of legal experience. Her practice at Petro Cohen has included working in all areas of workers’ compensation, including traumatic injury claims as well as occupational exposure claims. Ms. Hiles attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia where she majored in political science and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. She then enrolled in law school at Widener University School of Law located in Wilmington, Delaware. During law school, Ms. Hiles she completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, and also participated...

Attorney Fabiola Ruiz Doolan started her legal career working in the area of Contracts and Bankruptcy law. Ms. Ruiz-Doolan opened the law firm in 2010 as a full-service legal practice. As the managing attorney for the firm, she concentrates in the areas of Business and Commercial Transactions, Bankruptcy/ Debtor’s Rights, and Estate Planning. She is part of the Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases in the State of New Jersey and is an accredited attorney for Veteran’s Benefits with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Ms. Ruiz-Doolan is fluent in Spanish and is conversational in Italian...

Nicholas Anthony Pagliara is the founding partner of Pagliara Law Group, who represents clients in Employment discrimination, Civil rights, police brutality, personal injury, domestic violence, and immigration cases throughout New Jersey. Mr. Pagliara provides aggressive defense and negotiation. Pagliara Law Group, PA is a knowledgeable and aggressive New Jersey based law firm representing all of the voiceless and gives them a voice. Whether it be you are fighting your employer for being mistreated or being wrongfully treated by the government, injured due to the negligence of others in a car accident or medical malpractice, or even immigration matters....

A New Jersey family lawyer who is Certified as a Matrimonial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Areas or practice include divorce, same-sex divorce, child custody, high income child support, pre-nuptial agreements and mid-marriage agreements. Represents clients in the family law courts of Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County and Morris County.

Mr. Kennedy has retired from Kennedy Vuernick, LLC. Please contact the firm directly using the email address listed on this website. Skilled, knowledgeable attorney with 25 years experience as a white-collar prosecutor. Recognized expertise in insurance fraud of all types. Former Deputy Insurance Fraud Prosecutor for the State of New Jersey. Former Deputy Director of New Jersey's first statewide Office of Inspector General. Able to integrate legal, insurance, medical, financial and tax concepts into successful case outcomes. Able to direct investigations, litigate complex matters, lead teams, and manage organizations. Strong...

Barry D. Wein, a seasoned Workers' Compensation Attorney, has been practicing law since 1978. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in public administration from The American University in Washington, D.C., graduating cum laude and with honors in 1975. Subsequently, he obtained his law degree from The Hofstra University School Of Law in 1978. Following his legal education, Barry served as a law clerk to The Honorable Arthur L. Troast, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey in Hackensack, New Jersey, from 1978 to 1979. Barry's professional focus lies entirely within Workers'...

Widely regarded as one of the region’s most successful plaintiff’s attorneys, Rob Fellows is the firm’s managing partner. Rob brings more than 40 years of experience and legal skill to the courtroom and to his clients, where his reputation for meticulous attention to detail, relentless preparation, and aggressive advocacy has gained him the respect of colleagues, judges, and adversaries alike.

Rob believes that the firm’s strong connections with its clients are a major factor in its success. He says, “We take the time to get to know our clients as people, beyond the facts of their cases. We learn...

In 1996, approximately a year after becoming licensed to practice law, Lori "hung a shingle" and started a general practice in New City, New York. For more than a decade, she handled a wide variety of civil matters including commercial litigation, collections, divorce, real estate, personal injury, etc.

After having children, Lori was thrust into the world of special education as she had to advocate for her own children. Lori ran into the same roadblocks as many other parents, but refused to take "no" for an answer.

Having herself been through the IEP process, due process...

Michael Maggiano, a founder and senior partner of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, has specialized in personal injury litigation with a focus on Construction Accidents as well as Medical Negligence for over 35 years now! He is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the top trial lawyers in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. He has tried cases throughout this area as well as various other states of the United States. Maggiano is licensed to practice law before all State and Federal Courts in New Jersey and New York. He is also licensed to practice law before the...

The law office of Louis G. DeAngelis is a highly respected law firm in Bergen County, NJ. As a public defender, Mr. DeAngelis has defended thousands of cases over the past decade including major felony crimes, such as armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, white collar crimes, and serious drug crimes.

In 2005, Mr. DeAngelis started his own criminal law practice in Englewood, NJ. Since the practice opened its doors, Mr. DeAngelis has devoted his professional career to representing individuals who been charged with criminal offenses and DWI violations. His trial experience – as a public defender and as...

My practice focuses on uncontested and contested divorce matters. I have courtroom-tested, real world experience handling contested and uncontested divorce cases.

The divorce process is foreign and unsettling territory, you are trying to close one chapter of your life with as little cost, stress and damage as possible. You are also trying to find a lawyer – frankly, a complete stranger – to help you navigate this terrain.

I enjoy helping people in this transition as they move from one phase of their lives to another. I provide counsel for uncontested and contested divorce matters. The uncontested divorce process in New Jersey...

I defend individuals accused of crimes ranging from murder and manslaughter to sexual assault and financial crimes in both state and federal courts. Upon graduating law school I became an Assistant Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The trial skills I learned there have been an invaluable asset going forward. I know I can achieve the best possible result for you. Contact me for a free consultation, together we will find a way.

Mr. Cohen was a founding partner and currently is Of Counsel. For more than 35 years, his practice was civil litigation, focusing on personal injury, maritime, product liability, professional negligence, and construction accident claims. Mr. Cohen is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney (2001 to present), which is the highest specialty certification available to NJ civil trial attorneys. Mr. Cohen has been recognized for his outstanding legal work as well as his service to the community.

Lawyer Overview Mr. Hasson is committed to fighting to protect the rights and interests of the seriously injured. A fearless litigator, Mr. Hasson has an outstanding record of success and has a reputation for being able to back his demands in trial. Simply stated, he knows what it takes to win serious cases. In addition to representing clients in personal injury cases, Mr. Hasson and his staff have extensive experience defending clients charged with all types of traffic violations as well as criminal offenses. We limit our cases in order to devote our full attention to each client....

Karra L. Kingston Esq. has helped people from all walks of life start their lives over by getting out of debt. Karra Kingston is a Staten Island Bankruptcy lawyer and New Jersey bankruptcy lawyer. Ms. Kingston began her career as a bankruptcy attorney. She has appeared in front of many federal court judges and has helped many debtors obtain a fresh start. Ms. Kingston understands the complex federal rules for discharging debt. While working as a bankruptcy attorney, Ms. Kingston’s dedication has resulted in settlements of large debts for clients at 20-30 percent of what they owed. She also...

Jennifer Bretz has been practicing law for over twenty years, with a specific concentration in matrimonial and family law. She attended Richard Stockton College of New Jersey studying business and graduated with Program Distinction and Highest Honors. After college, Ms. Bretz attended Rutgers University School of Law, Camden where she also graduated with High Honors. After passing both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exams in the summer of 1997, Ms. Bretz was privileged to serve as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amy Piro Chambers, the presiding judge of the civil division in Middlesex County. She then became associated...

Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich chairs the firm’s family law department. She and her husband/law partner Walt Lesnevich (personal injury and medical malpractice law) founded Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O’Cathain & O’Cathain, LLC. Madeline has focused her practice on complex matrimonial law representing high net worth individuals, business owners, professional athletes, CEO’s and the spouses of those individuals. She is also known for her expertise in high-conflict and relocation custody matters.

Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich is currently Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having served as the national organization’s President during her 2017 – 2018 term. The Academy’s stated mission is to, ‘promote professionalism...

Attorney Ronald Goldfaden at Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari helps clients with personal injury, medical malpractice, and defective product cases.

Toni Ann Russo, Esq. has been providing quality legal services to the Northern New Jersey community for over 33 years. She is managing attorney at the Russo Petrullo Law Group, LLC formerly the Law Offices of Toni Ann Russo, LLC.

Toni handles most family law matters such as Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Parenting time, Equitable Distribution, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, DYFS/DCPP Child abuse and neglect.

Her passion and experience can give you the edge you need in the courtroom.

A founding partner and current managing partner of Petro Cohen, P.C., Ms. Petro focuses on personal injury litigation and has more than 30 years of experience. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.  She is a former president of the Atlantic County Bar Association and served nine years as master in the Vincent S. Haneman America Inn of Court. Ms. Petro has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and received her law degree at Rutgers University School of Law.  Ms. Petro is a Phi Beta Kappa and has served on numerous boards and committees during her legal tenure. -...

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...

I've been a litigator for 14 years, and I've helped hundreds of folks file long term disability claims, maintain their benefits, or litigate against their insurance companies. Chances are, I've helped someone with your condition and with your insurance company. At the Maddox Firm, we pride ourselves on helping people with their long term disability and ERISA claims the right way. Reach out to see if you are a fit for us to help! www.maddoxfirm.com

Jeffrey Zenna is an experienced plaintiff personal injury lawyer. He joined forces with Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari in 1995. Zenna practices law in automobile accident, premises liability, product liability, construction accident, and both medical and legal malpractice cases.

Howard B. Leopold is Brooklyn born and a member of the New Jersey, New York, and Bergen County Bar Associations. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987 (Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude) with a B.A. in U.S. History and Minors in Hebrew and Business. Mr. Leopold went on to attend Albany Law School and earned a J.D. in 1990. After graduating, he worked as an associate in the litigation department of a New York City law firm for numerous years and then spent four years at a law firm in Rochelle Park,...