Lafayette Probate Lawyers

My practice is a holistic one. Rockaway is a small exurban town. As such, a certain neighborly attitude is required which includes pro bono work, volunteerism and maintaining ones reputation as a fair, just, and equitable advocate among clients and the community. There is also time to play and enjoy doing things that are of interest. I volunteer in a local soup kitchen, shoot skeet (but not hunt), and study Americana. I especially enjoy my six grandchildren who reside nearby. I am a graduate of Boston Latin ('60), Boston University ('64), Rutgers Law School ('67), and studied ASL (American...

I have been representing clients in connection with estate planning and tax matters for almost 30 years. I focus first on understanding the client's objectives. I spend time learning about my client's goals, their family and their values. While tax savings is always an important objective, I do not let that be the sole determining factor when we design the plan together. Rather, I design a plan to accomplish the client's objectives in a tax efficient manner. Responsiveness to my client's requests and needs is paramount.

Don’t know how you are going to pay your bills? A Morris County bankruptcy lawyer from the Law Offices of Scott J. Goldstein may be able to help. Mr. Goldstein represents both business and individual clients throughout New Jersey and New York as they go through the bankruptcy process. Mr. Goldstein is a cum laude graduate of the Duke University School of Law, and he holds memberships with several legal organizations, including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the American Bar Association. He has been a lecturer on bankruptcy law matters on online continuing legal education...

Jake C. Santos is a Senior Associate Attorney at NOrrie & Associates located in Northern New Jersey. His primary practice areas include estate and trust administration, accountings, audits and litigation, elder care and disability law, Social Security and Medicaid law, estate, trust and tax planning, and immigration. As an associate with the firm, Mr. Santos has also assisted clients in the areas of real estate transactions, property tax appeals, guardianship law, and business and employment law. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Santos has several years experience as an analyst and consultant in human resource management in...

Anthony Muscente, Jr., Attorney-At-Law, is a practitioner in Allentown, New Jersey. He has been practicing law for over thirty-three (33) years and has a wide-range of experience in providing legal representation to individuals and businesses throughout the State of New Jersey. His experience also includes the representation of various governmental agencies at the State and local levels. Mr. Muscente’s practice covers most of the more traditional “general practice” areas.
Mr. Muscente has a strong background in the areas of practice involving residential, commercial and governmental real estate transactions. His background relating to these areas ranges from house purchases...

Jason Turchin, Esq. is an Attorney, Author, Media Correspondent, Producer and Entrepreneur who has handled more than 6,500 Personal Injury, Accident, Product Liability, Life Insurance, and Wrongful Death Claims. Jason has appeared throughout the national and international news on various legal topics, including car accidents, wrongful death, product liability, Takata airbag shrapnel claims, exploding pressure cooker claims, life insurance, personal injury and more. Several major media outlets have turned to Jason for legal opinions or stories on his cases, including CBS Evening News, Wall Street Journal, Miami Herald, Bloomberg News, CBS Miami, Orlando Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, Telemundo, The New...

Kenneth A. Vercammen is an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney who has published 125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on business and litigation topics. Ken Vercammen is the Author of the American Bar Association book Criminal Law Forms. He is a Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court. Kenneth Vercammen was a Speaker at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting. He was a speaker at Handling Drug, DWI & criminal cases. He often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. ...

Why I became a Real Estate & Probate Attorney focusing on Protecting People’s Future Since founding the firm, I've had the pleasure of working with countless families. I take my job as a counselor very seriously and take great pride in assisting the families that walk through our doors. Every day, I strive to become a better practitioner and to offer more options and better advice to my clients, and this makes me very happy, and it is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I've also had the good fortune of partnering with a great individual who complements me...

Barry Janay, Esq. represents small to medium-sized businesses, individuals, and families in legal matters such as Estate Planning, Business Law, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Real Estate. Barry also advocates for emerging businesses in matters relating to Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Infringement matters and other Intellectual Property Litigation (including misappropriation of confidential and trade secret information), Employment and Labor Law, Collections, Defamation, Privacy and Media Law litigation matters. He serves as counsel for clients in industries ranging from publishing, software, retailers, and consumer products to online businesses.

"Marty is one of the most compassionate and extraordinary lawyers that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is passionate about the law and diligent about getting the best outcome for his clients. My husband and I will always be grateful that we engaged him in our real estate transaction. He and his staff made all the difference for us." – Valerie W, NJ With a combined 60 years of experience, the Law Office of Martin Liberman has been faithfully helping the people of New Jersey for over 35 years. We specialize in real estate law, civil litigation,...

I began my career on my own right after I finished working for a Judge. I had no idea how to be a lawyer or how to be a business man so I jumped into the deep end of the swimming pool on my own. I spoke to other attorneys and I read books to help me learn how to practice law and how to run my office. I sometimes felt that the way I was being taught to run the office was unusual and the reality of being a lawyer was very different from what I had in mind...

The Law Offices of Gary Cornick, LLC, is a New Jersey law firm dedicated to assisting families and individuals with all their Elder Law and Estate Planning needs. We empathize with the fact that individuals meeting with an attorney are frequently facing stressful circumstances, particularly when dealing with an ill spouse or parent, or families with special needs children. Such challenges require a caring and understanding approach, and we are dedicated to being that source of support for our clients. Our commitment goes beyond delivering high-quality legal services; we also prioritize providing our clients with the assurance and attention they rightfully...

Attorney at Tina James Law PA Tina M. James, Esq., is an experienced advocate and litigator. Her legal work focuses on estate planning and administration, guardianship and surrogate decision making, disability discrimination, and special needs planning for individuals with disabilities and their families. She previously worked as a litigator with a national law firm and served as a judicial law clerk in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. She has successfully argued before the Florida Supreme Court as well as other state and federal courts. Tina was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2015 and...

Derek J. Soltis, Esq. is graduate of Rutgers School of Law Newark and an admitted attorney in the State of New York. Mr. Soltis also has an MBA in Management Systems with an International Business Designation from Fordham University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Science in Information and Communication Systems where he specialized in System Dynamics. While at Fordham Mr. Soltis graduated in the top 10% of class and was enrolled in Phi Kappa Phi the Collegiate Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma the Business Honors Society. Mr. Soltis's undergraduate degree is a BBA from the University...

Mark Goldstein concentrates on complex business/commercial litigation, tax and accounting matters, high net worth divorce cases and all family law issues including divorce, alimony/spousal support, potential termination of alimony payments, child custody and visitation, child support, and college contributions between divorced parents.

Jaclyn Healey earned her Bachelors degree at Ramapo College in just two and a half years before moving on to Law School. While at Ramapo she served as an officer for many organizations on campus and competed in Moot Court. Mrs. Healey earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School where she also received her Certification in Corporate and Business Law. Mrs. Healey is a member Phi Delta Phi, she served as Vice-Magister during her time at Rutgers. She also served in the Rutgers Community and Transactional Lawyering Clinic where she helped to represent incapacitated persons in guardianship matters, and acted...

OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in business, commercial, corporate, real estate, employment & construction matters -- both transactional and litigation (state & federal courts). Focused on long-term corporate representation, problem solving and closing transactions quickly and cost-effectively. CIVIL LITIGATION: Litigated numerous cases, including complex business litigation, complex commercial disputes and litigation matters, corporate litigation, real estate litigation, construction, unfair competition suits, contract disputes, professional liability, employment litigation, fiduciary duty claims, business torts, receivership, dissolution, shareholder disputes, trade claims, trade secrets, employer covenants not-to-compete, unfair practices, consumer fraud, breach of contract, insurance coverage issues, complex litigation matters, negligence, environmental...

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...

Carl Louis Peer is an experienced civil trial lawyer who was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1986. He has earned the distinction of being Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. He has a diverse civil practice. He accepts civil cases including business disputes, personal injury, probate and workers compensation.

David Hardin concentrates his practice in the areas of wills, trusts and estates, corporate law and real estate law. His professional practice focuses on advising individual and corporate clients with respect to estate and gift tax planning and estate administration, acquisitions and sales of real estate, and the formation and operation of business enterprises. David is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He served a term as Chair of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Prior to holding that position, he served as a Section...

A major part of my law practice is connected to real estate - (real estate sales, both residential and commercial, property tax appeals, land use (zoning and planning boards) and landlord and tenant law). In addition, we also provide services in the areas of wills and estate administration (probate), municipal court representation (DWI and traffic offenses), income tax and business advisory services. I have found that most people excel at what they enjoy doing, I enjoy these areas of the law the most.

In addition to my law license, I was licensed in New Jersey as both...

New Jersey attorney engaged in private practice with the law firm of Shapiro Croland Apfelt Reiser & Di Iorio, LLP. Areas of practice include bankruptcy & creditors' rights, business & corporate law, criminal law, debt collection, foreclosure, Internet law, and complex commercial litigation in state & federal courts, and professional ethics.

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...

Raul was born in Punta Arenas, Chile, immigrating to the United States at the age of 12 at which time he settled with his family in the State of New Jersey. Aside from Chile and the United States, Raul has also resided in France, where he attended school in Paris in 2000 and 2001.

Raul joined the firm of Menar & Menar, then known as Paula A. Menar, Attorney at Law, LLC, in August of 2005, becoming an associate attorney upon his admission to the New Jersey bar. In January of 2007, Raul became a partner in the firm, which...

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.

The law firm concentrates its practice on assisting clients with all of their estate planning needs. We have extensive experience in estates and trusts.

I am involved in estate planning, elder law issues and probate litigation, guardianship and estate administration. While my practice involves multiple disciplines, the focus is always on the needs of the client.

Elga Goodman is the owner of E.A. Goodman Law where she specializes in business and personal taxation issues, including domestic and international estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, closely held business planning, and issues affecting the elderly.

As a trust and estate attorney she advises clients on estate planning techniques aimed at ensuring that assets pass to the intended beneficiaries, while minimizing the state and federal tax burdens by creating charitable trusts and foundations, planned gifting programs, and drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills.

Elga handles general estate planning issues and counsel clients about planning for...

Michelle Amelia Ferrer, Esq., M.B.A. is the Founding Partner of Ferrer Goldfine Law Group. Michelle is a business and trust and estates attorney. In addition to providing legal and business counsel to companies, she focuses her practice on advising individuals and business owners on all aspects of estate planning. Using her law and business degrees, as well as her first-hand experience as a business owner, she is able to understand clients' issues and concerns and provide them with legal solutions based on their individual needs. Michelle’s practice includes creating estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and...

QUALIFIED and COMMITTED to EXCELLENCE . . . Carol Perez has been a practicing attorney for over thirty (30) years. Previously Carol was a partner in a 50+ attorney law firm before taking on her present partnership role in 1998. During her career Carol has committed herself to fighting in court for the rights of victims of workplace accidents and protecting our clients long-term well-being and financial security. INDUSTRY RECOGNITION . . . Carol has been the acting Chair of the Workers Compensation Certification Committee since 2013. Additionally, Carol is Certified by the Supreme Court of New...

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...

Frank attended Franklin Marshall College and went on to study law at Seton Hall University Law School. After law school, Frank returned to his roots in Hoboken. Frank has an extensive range of experience and expertise handling the many different legal matters affecting the people and businesses in Hoboken and its vicinity.

Alex Kemeny represents clients in both state and federal courts and has significant trial experience. He has served as trial counsel for businesses, non-profits, attorneys, and other individuals. He has successfully represented clients in various business disputes, guardianship actions, trust and estates disputes, and personal injury cases.

Since 2010, Mr. Kemeny has taught the Appellate Advocacy: International Moot Court course at the Rutgers School of Law. His students have gone on to work at large firms and obtain prestigious state and federal clerkships. He has also lectured outside of the law school about techniques of effective advocacy.

Mr. Kemeny earned his juris...

Jennifer’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate and estate administration, as well as transactional work including commercial and residential real estate sales and leasing, business formations and sales of businesses and business assets. Jennifer takes pride in her commitment to providing individualized and personal attention to her clients.

Jennifer aids people with the decisions required for developing estate plans, whether it is deciding on guardians for their children or what types of trusts to establish based on the size and configuration of their estates and their beneficiaries, whether they are seeking to control the distribution of assets or minimize estate...