Carteret Lawyers

After serving as an Air Force Attorney for eleven years, Attorney Robin A. Donato decided to practice at Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari. She specializes with cases in areas of products liability, railroad and construction accidents, and professional malpractice.

John is a seasoned real estate attorney with expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, mortgage loan transactions, commercial real estate finance transactions and title clearance. Recognized as an authority in New York and New Jersey real estate law, John frequently counsels lending institutions and other attorneys in complex real estate transactions and his firm was selected by the State of New York to serve as settlement agent for the State’s purchase of hundreds of properties damaged by Hurricane Sandy. John is a fierce advocate and the office guru for problem solving and brainstorming. He guides clients through every stage...

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,...

Adam Epstein concentrates his practice in personal injury, medical malpractice and class action litigation. Mr. Epstein is known for his aggressive yet tactical pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients who have been harmed as a result of the negligence of others. He has helped recover millions of dollars for his clients in numerous complex and high-profile matters. Some examples of the cases he has worked on included: Because of his many successes, Mr. Epstein has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2018 (2018 – 2022). His clients have written extensive positive reviews regarding...

David M. Freeman is an attorney who represents clients in the Roseland, New Jersey area. David Freeman is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2007 - 2023. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. David Freeman chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended University of Pennsylvania Law School and graduated in 1988. David Freeman passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1988. He represents clients with Business Litigation issues in New Jersey. He also represents...

Karen G. Kelsen concentrates her practice in litigation, specializing in mass torts, products liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. Ms. Kelsen is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey and the State of New York. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

Matthew R. Mendelsohn is a trial lawyer specializing in complex civil and class action litigation. Mr. Mendelsohn is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. He is also admitted to practice before the Third and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Mendelsohn has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by less than 3% of practicing attorneys in NJ. A “Certified Trial Attorney” is a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who are able to demonstrate sufficient levels...

Michael Fourte is the Managing Member of Fourte International Real Estate.

While Michael Fourte practices in several areas he is a highly regarded expert in real estate, finance, construction and military matters. He has litigated matters at the municipal, state, county, federal and appellate level.

Real Estate Matters. He is one of the few attorney's licensed in New Jersey who holds a New Jersey Real Estate Broker's License and who is licensed by the State of New Jersey to teach the New Jersey pre-licensing and continuing education courses of instruction in Real Estate and Title Insurance.

Financial Matters....

Mr. Rothbort is a trial lawyer concentrating his practice in personal injury, medical malpractice and civil rights litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rothbort worked at an insurance defense firm where he acquired significant trial experience, taking numerous cases to verdict. Amongst his accomplishments, Mr. Rothbort was trial counsel (second chair) and helped obtain a $10 million settlement in the civil rights matter of Xavier Ingram v. Camden County. This settlement is believed to be the largest settlement of any police brutality case in New Jersey history and one of the largest ever nationwide. In 2019, Mr. Rothbort was recognized...

Scott W. Paterson is an attorney at Paris Ackerman & Schmierer LLP, where he focuses his practice on providing legal counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, with particular concentration on commercial litigation, commercial transactions, taxation, and franchise law. Prior to joining Paris Ackerman & Schmierer LLP, Scott served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Joseph L. Rea, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. Scott earned his J.D. cum laude from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was awarded the Best Appellate Brief for his work in Appellate Advocacy. While at Seton Hall, Scott...

Adam Birkhold is a partner with the law firm of Birkhold & Maider, LLC, located in Nutley, NJ. Prior to opening up Birkhold & Maider, LLC, Adam Birkhold had his own practice representing injured individuals in both workers' compensation and personal injury cases.

Adam Birkhold graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he received his B.A. from the School of Journalism. Mr. Birkhold also obtained his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2006.

At Birkhold & Maider, LLC, Mr. Birkhold advocates for clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, construction accidents, slips and falls...

Paul S. Evangelista, Esq. is the principal owner of The Law Office of Paul S. Evangelista, P.C. He concentrates his practice in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and related matters, including debt negotiation, debt reorganization, work-outs, and collection matters. Mr. Evangelista has represented consumer debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases successfully throughout New Jersey.

Mr. Evangelista is a member of the Hudson County Bar Association and serves as a Trustee. He is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Hudson Inn and...

Solo attorney in Hoboken, with full practice, catering to the representation of aggrieved investors against brokers and investment firms.

Shana Siegel, Esq., CELA, Senior Associate, is a certified elder law attorney. Ms. Siegel has been involved in health and long term care issues for over twenty years, almost ten of which she has been in private practice. She is a senior associate with WanderPolo Law in Montclair. Prior to her legal career, she worked as a regulatory specialist at AARP. Ms. Siegel is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, NJSBA Elder Law Section, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Ms. Siegel earned her JD with honors from Georgetown University and her BA...

Trevor D. Dickson concentrates his practice on professional malpractice, personal injury, and complex commercial litigation. Before joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Stephanie A. Mitterhoff of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey. Mr. Dickson is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Prior to his clerkship, Mr. Dickson attended Rutgers Law School – Newark, where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the...

Chris Ann received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, School of Business and graduated from the Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware. Thereafter, she served as law clerk to The Honorable John J. Grossi, Jr. (Ret.), in the Family Part of the Superior Court New Jersey, Hudson County Vicinage. In addition, Chris Ann has a Certification in Divorce Mediation from Rutgers University and is a Court Appointed Economic Mediator.

Previously, Chris Ann was a solo practitioner whose practice was devoted to family law and mediation. Prior to joining Lyons & Associates, P.C., Chris Ann was a founder and partner...

Admitted to New Jersey and Federal District Court Bar Mr. Sokol was admitted to the Bar in December of 1980, after having graduated from the Cumberland School of Law in May of 1980. In September of 1980, Mr. Sokol was employed with McOmber & McOmber, P.C. as a law clerk and upon passing the Bar in December of 1980, he became an Associate with the office, eventually being elevated to Partner in 1986. In working at McOmber & McOmber, Mr. Sokol has been principally involved in commercial litigation and advising corporate and public clients on strategic approaches to commercial...

Mary Ann R. Andrews has experience appearing in court on various types of proceedings. Her areas of practice include personal injury, matrimonial/family law, workers’ compensation, landlord/tenant, and municipal court matters. As an attorney, she is aware of the importance of client relations as well as the importance of all pre-trial filings and will handle a matter from inception to trial.

Ms. Andrews was privileged to perform as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Deborah J. Venezia, P.J.F.P. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage, Chancery Division, Family Part. Her experiences with Judge Venezia exposed her...

Thomas Roughneen served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Union and Essex Counties for nine years. He opened his own law practice in 2014 to serve the unique interests of military members and Veterans and served on active duty and with other law firms through the years. His general practice is in Chatham, New Jersey, where his firm conducts a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, especially for Veterans, Reservists and Active Duty of all branches. He is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

He enlisted in 1988 and attended Army Basic Training as a Private in the...

John R. Klotz, Esq. has been practicing law for over 28 years throughout New Jersey and occasionally in Philadelphia, PA where he started his prominent career. He has appeared in Superior Court in every county and most municipal courts throughout the state No courthouse is too far away to defend a client in need of help. Over the years, Mr. Klotz has built an outstanding reputation and stellar relationships with judges and prosecutors in courts everywhere. These connections usually result in the client getting the best possible outcome in a case.

David Zatuchni graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1995. Since that time, he has exclusively practiced in the field of employment law. For many years, Mr. Zatuchni defended large corporations in all types of employment discrimination lawsuits and labor law matters. In 2000, Zatuchni & Associates was founded with the single purpose of providing employees the best possible legal representation in their fight against the companies and corporate behemoths that Mr. Zatuchni previously represented. Mr. Zatuchni founded the Firm on the guiding principle that high-quality legal services should not be the exclusive province of corporate employers,...

Cindi Brandt and Lynda Baydin represent employees in all areas of employment and labor law, including claims for wrongful termination, harassment, hostile work environment, whistleblowers, unemployment, and discrimination (age, sex, religion, race, nationality, national origin, pregnancy, disability, handicap). The experienced labor lawyers also negotiate severance packages and employment contracts. In addition, the attorneys counsel businesses on employment matters, including drafting contracts, investigations, legal compliance and handbooks.

Ms. Mann's many years of experience in and out of the courtroom representing clients have helped her hone her skills in all aspects of litigation - - proficiency she now applies to her private practice representing individuals, small business owners, nonprofit corporations and assisting litigants with protecting their interests utilizing her finely-tuned advocacy skills and, when appropriate, creative and peaceful resolutions of those legal disputes through mediation. Ms. Mann’s innate compassion and understanding, combined with her experience, skills and training as a litigator and mediator, enable her to adjust her approach to the matter at hand to seek the best...

Standing with you to resolve your legal dispute. With Bart W. Lombardo, Attorney at Law, our expert legal team listens to our clients and helps them navigate the complex litigation process. Lawsuits can be daunting and overwhelming, especially when child custody or divorce are involved. It is important that you have an experienced attorney that you trust on your side. Our legal team’s approach is to provide you with all of your legal options so that you can decide what method best suits your needs. We will then craft a strategy to bring that option to the forefront and work...

Barry Fredson has nearly four decades of experience practicing law as a trial attorney. During his career, he has tried over a hundred cases to conclusion and has handled a broad range of complex litigation matters. Mr. Fredson is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and has argued multiple cases before New Jersey’s Supreme Court and Appellate Divisions. Known as a leading advocate with extensive knowledge, he has represented private organizations and other attorneys in accident claims as well. He is the senior partner and founding member of Fredson & Statmore LLC.

Peter G. Siachos is the Co-Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Class Action practice groups and is Managing Partner of the firm's Charleston office. An experienced trial attorney, Peter has taken 74 trials to verdict. He routinely handles class action and individual matters nationwide, many of which are high-exposure with media coverage, before federal and state trial and appellate courts, administrative and regulatory agencies, and arbitration panels (domestic and international). Peter is licensed in numerous jurisdictions (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and South Carolina) and utilizes creative dispositive motions, innovative deposition tactics, well-crafted trial strategies, and...

Frank E. Tournour, Esq., heads a firm in East Brunswick, New Jersey devoted to the practice of Family Law. Frank graduated from Lafayette College in 1988 with a B.A.degree in Government and Law, and Temple University School of Law with a J.D. in 1991. Frank is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Attorney. He is a panelist with the Middlesex County Early Settlement Program, a member of the Middlesex County Assignment Judge’s Family Law Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee of the Middlesex County Family Bar. He is a former member of the State...

My area of practice is helping entrepreneurs and established small businesses in New Jersey to prosper and grow. I have represented many types of businesses, from the college partnership to the thriving manufacturer, in everything from contract drafting to commercial litigation to employee handbooks. As a small business owner myself, I understand the personal connection a business owner has to the business. I also represent both landlords and tenants in residential tenancy matters. Our firm strongly believes every client should know their attorney on a personal level. To that end, let me tell you a little more about me. I was...

Mr. Weisbrot has been associated with several leading plaintiffâs firms where he practiced in the areas of complex personal injury, wrongful death, class action and general commercial litigation. Mr. Weisbrot embraces progressive trial and law office technologies and uses those technologies for his client's benefit. Mr. Weisbrot is also a court certified arbitrator and represents select clients in criminal and municipal matters. Steven Weisbrot, is admitted before to the bars of the State of New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the district courts for the Districts of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania.

Richard B. Linderman is a partner in Herrick's Community Association Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on advising condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowner associations on matters including daily operations, the creation and enforcement of restrictive covenants and regulations, developer transition, fair housing compliance, construction defects, and civil litigation. Richard has successfully represented community associations in numerous litigations, including the defense of executive boards, complex construction suits, and consumer related matters. Richard is a frequent lecturer to homeowners, property managers, and industry professionals on topics relating to community associations, corporate governance and assessment collections. His articles have been published in Community Trends® magazine....