Closter Lawyers

Pauline M.K. Young is a partner at McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC. Pauline handles a wide range of matters including litigation, business formations and transactions, waste transportation and environmental regulation, and employment law. Pauline aids individuals and businesses by providing personalized services to fit the unique needs of each client.

Pauline has significant litigation experience including trials, arbitration, and mediation. Pauline represents employers and employees and businesses in employment related matters, including whistleblower protections such as the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, anti-retaliation laws, Woolley claims for breach of employee handbooks, hostile work environment scenarios,...

Maria A. Giammona is a 1998 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, having received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science magna cum laude from Seton Hall University. She served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Randolph M. Subryan, J.S.C. in the Family Part in Passaic County from September 1998 through August 1999. She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar (1998) and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1998). Following her clerkship, Ms. Giammona has focused her practice on divorce and family law, while also gaining significant experience in school...

As one of the most dynamic firms in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan Region, we provide a broad range of services to a diverse group of clients. We support and advance our clients' initiatives through innovative solutions to complex legal problems. Scarinci Hollenbeck is a full service, general practice law firm that provides a broad range of legal services to a diverse group of clients. Our principal areas of practice include Business Law, Real Estate Law, Environmental and Land Use Law, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Insurance Law and Public Law. We are also experienced in a number of specialty areas...

Although my firm practices in several different fields of law, my expertise is primarily in Mortgage Foreclosure Defense,Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Mortgage loan modification. In terms of divorce law, I have a unique prospective from both my personal and professional experience that few other attorneys can match. To me, each case is personal, each client is a person, never just a file number.

William Proetta has dedicated his career to practicing criminal and DWI defense in New Jersey. After establishing his own law firm and serving in several partnership roles in some of the largest criminal defense firms in the state, he co-founded Proetta & Oliver, LLC. with partner Keith G. Oliver, Esq. The firm is committed to providing superior defense representation to clients in criminal, DWI, juvenile, and restraining order matters in municipal and superior courts throughout New Jersey. With several office locations, including in Jersey City, Edison, Cranford, and Point Pleasant, Mr. Proetta and his firm provide free consultations and convenient...

Standing up to the government and advocating for the accused is what Jacob V. Hudnut (Jake) loves most about his work. Prior to joining Spar Bernstein, Jake managed his own criminal defense practice for six years and represented over 500 persons charged with felony crimes. He successfully tried many cases to verdict in front of juries with excellent results for his clients. During that time he also served as a Jersey City public defender, counseling countless individuals charged with misdemeanors and motor vehicle offenses. Jake’s career began as a Special Assistant to a Commissioner of the Port Authority...

As an immigrant myself, I understand the needs, worries, and concerns that people face when coming to America. I know the immigration system can sometimes be confusing and frightening. This is why I am dedicated to the client - from beginning to end. I help my clients evaluate their options, understand the steps along the way, and choose the best path towards legal residence, employment, and citizenship. I have helped people from all over the world find solutions for all their immigration needs. I also business owners who employ foreign nationals as well...

Erdal Turnacioglu concentrates his practice in the area of employment law. He has substantial experience within the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey. Over the course of my legal career, Erdal has been driven by a passion for employment law. After law school, he worked in-house for a major New York City insurance company, handling motor vehicle accident defense. While this job introduced him to the practice of law, Erdal never lost sight of his dream of one day assisting individuals and businesses with their employment-related issues. In 2010, Erdal attended a seminar entitled, “How to Handle...

Peter Michael, Esq., is the Founding Partner at Peter Michael Law, LLC., who focuses his practice primarily on Personal Injury litigation, Criminal Defense, Traffic & Municipal Court matters, and Real Estate Transactions.

Mr. Michael strives in his practice to provide vigorous and efficient representation tailored to each client’s particular needs and goals. Prior to forming Beralo and Michael, Mr. Michael worked extensively on various civil litigation matters, including Landlord-Tenant issues, commercial litigation, and workers compensation matters for two mid-size New Jersey Law Firms. As a member of Beralo & Michael, Mr. Michael appears regularly within the Superior Court and...

Adam Springer is the current Managing Partner of Krivitzky, Springer & Feldman. He was born and raised in Montville, NJ and currently resides in Rockaway Township with his wife, Bronwyn, a schoolteacher. He received his B.A. in Economics from Columbia University in 1991 and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1994. For the past 15+ years, Adam has focused on civil cases including automobile accidents, vehicle accidents, fall downs, and other types of injury cases. Fighting for the injured, big case or small, he strives to deliver personal attention to his clients' needs....

ANY COURT. ANY CRIME. ANY TIME. I have been involved with the field of criminal law for over forty years. As a criminal defense lawyer, your freedom and your rights are my first priority. I focus my efforts to provide my clients the best defense possible given the facts and proofs that the State is using to try to convict them. I have handled cases involving Leader of Drug Trafficking Network; Racketeering; Official Misconduct; Domestic Violence; Drug Possession and Distribution; Assault; Homicide; Theft; Robbery; Carjacking; Insurance Fraud; Kidnapping; Rape and Sexual Offenses; Arson; Criminal Mischief; Bribery; Perjury; and Weapons...

When you are need the services of a quality Attorney and you are looking for personal attention, you need to talk to Craig Kozan. When you first visit, you will find him very attentive and detail oriented. His advice is always crystal clear. You never leave his office unsure about what the goals are and how they will be achieved. On your behalf, he can be as hard nosed as any Attorney. His record demonstrates that. But just as important, he is a good negotiator and will not let emotions cloud the environment. For me he has handled Wills, Refinancing...

A South Jersey native, Mr. Console grew up in Haddonfield and later returned to live in Cherry Hill with his wife and two sons. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated with honors from Villanova University in 1989.

As a recipient of the Richter Merit Scholarship, he attended Rutgers University School of Law and graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor degree in 1992.

Shortly after launching his legal career, Mr. Console decided to start his own firm, and the Law Office of Richard P. Console, Jr., P.C. was born.

Though he first practiced general law, he quickly decided that he...

Franz Cobos is the owner and managing partner of the Cobos Law Firm in New Jersey. Mr. Cobos was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 2004 from Seton Hall University, School of Law, and has dedicated his practice to representing clients in the core areas of Family Law, Immigration Law and Business Law.

Mr. Cobos has practiced in New York and New Jersey for over a decade. Among several other organizations, he is a member and active participant of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers' Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Essex,...

The Law Offices of Oliver C. Minott specializes in Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Law. Our Highly experience attorneys represent clients in New York and New Jersey with over 35 years of combine experience. We guide clients through their Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability cases from the beginning to the end. Our attorneys will represent you at your Workers Compensation and Social Security hearings.Call the firm at 1-866-683-4200 for a free consultation.

Maurice W. McLaughlin is a founding member of McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC. He handles a wide range of matters including complex negotiations, litigation and transactions. Maurice leads the firm’s litigation practice. Maurice is admitted to the bars of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and the United States Supreme Court. He has practiced in state, federal and administrative courts throughout the Northeast.

Maurice brings a broad legal background from his many years as a litigator, prior to which he served with the Superior Court of New Jersey in Hudson County as a law clerk for Judges Barbara A. Curran and Frances L....

Leslie A. Farber, Esq. has been practicing law since 1991. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Drew University, and her Law Degree from Pace University School of Law. In law school, she was an editor of the Pace Law Review and participated in Pace's Appellate Litigation Clinic. For the past 29 years, she has represented both individuals and businesses in many areas of litigation in state, federal and municipal courts from initial consultation through discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal, when necessary. Ms. Farber has lectured and published works in a variety...

With more than 20 years of experience as a licensed NJ attorney, Debra prides herself on providing personalized attention, professionalism and sound advice. Debra handles all aspects of residential & commercial real estate transactions in NJ & NY, from contract negotiation through closing. She has experience with leasing, landlord-tenant, representing landlords with all of the laws governing landlord-tenant rights and disputes. Debra assists businesses with contracts/compliance as well as all other needs. Debra assists businesses with workplace investigations, counseling, drafting and revising of company policies and procedures, representation in employee disciplinary actions, labor arbitrations, union...

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.

Attorney Scott P. Kessler specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation matters, such as car accidents, truck accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, defective products, construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents and more. In addition to representing victims in personal injury cases, Mr. Kessler also specializes in workers' compensation cases, advocating on behalf of individuals injured in workplace accidents or who have had their workers' compensation claims denied and much more.

Mr. Kessler is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a workers' compensation lawyer - a designation earned by only one percent of New Jersey lawyers.

Mr. Kessler...

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...

Christopher Perry, Esq. holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law.

Following an internship with a Bergen County Superior Court Judge in the Civil Division, Mr. Perry served as Law Clerk to a Criminal Division Judge in Bergen County, where he was exposed to a wide range of cases, including Homicide, Firearms offenses, Sexual offenses, and Drug offenses. He assisted the Court in the resolution of hundreds of cases that included Post-Conviction Relief Petitions, Municipal Court Appeals, and all kind of Motions brought before...

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

Earl P. White, Esq. is a real estate attorney in New Jersey. His practices focuses on purchase and sale transactions, representing buyers and sellers, three-day attorney review, deeds and ownership transfers, power of attorney, and assisting with closing. Landlord-tenant and land use and development are also part of the practice.

Mr. White’s legal career includes working in in the New York City and Newark offices of Proskauer Rose LLP, serving at the Office of the Attorney General, and transactional work with MW Real Estate Group. Core values of is practice are being responsive to clients and transactions, a focus on...

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...

Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Kevin Abessi is a heavily credentialed attorney with a background that is tailored to handle the challenges of family and business. As a client-facing professional with deep academic and professional exposures to finance and investment, Kevin and Abessi Law are well-equipped to handle the sort of financial and business matters that are often at play with matters pertaining to divorce, spousal/child support, contract negotiation, estate planning, and so much more. Abessi Law understands that facilitating legal services is about more than just lawyering, which is why it endeavors to be just as well...

The founding and managing member of Cadicina Law, LLC. Mr Cadicina is an experienced family law attorney who dedicates his entire practice to family law and related matters for over twenty-five years. A well recognized family law attorney who serves on County and State Bar Associations. Mr Cadicina is the Past President of the Morris County Bar Association and Foundation. He also serves on the family law executive committees for the New Jersey State Bar Association and New Jersey Association for Justice. Mr Cadicina is a Master in the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns...

Nicholas Anthony Pagliara is the founding partner of Pagliara Law Group, who represents clients in Employment discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights, police brutality and personal injury 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. We...

Since 2005, Jeremias E. Batista, Esq. has offered comprehensive legal services to clients throughout New Jersey and New York City area. Clients receive the personal individual attention one on one with Mr. Batista on every case to assure his clients receive the highest quality legal services. Mr. Batista looks forward to the satisfaction of helping clients to change their life for the better.

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.

The Rosenblum Law Firm is the largest and highest customer rated traffic violations law firm in NYC. Experienced and skilled criminal defense and traffic violations attorneys, the Firm has a reputation for aggressive representation for anyone facing criminal charges and traffic violations that may result in jail time, heavy fines, points and license suspension or revocation. Regardless of how simple or complicated the case, the Firm has helped thousands of clients get excellent results. The attorneys at the Firm pride themselves on giving an honest evaluation of the case, being accessible to clients throughout the representation and working relentlessly...

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. -...

Ms. Holz Meola heads the Social Security Disability Department at Petro Cohen, P.C. and has nearly 30 years of legal experience. In addition to Social Security disability, she handles workers’ compensation claims for the firm. Ms. Holz Meola graduated cum laude from Mount St. Mary’s College (Emmitsburg, MD) in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in political science and minoring in business. In 1989, she received a Juris Doctor degree from Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University (Carlisle, PA). As part of her legal education, Ms. Holz Meola assisted in providing free legal services to victims of...

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...

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...

Even before he was a lawyer, Derek Fanciullo fought to give a voice to the voiceless. For more than a dozen years, Mr. Fanciullo worked as a television news reporter. His stories frequently strived to help people who had been victimized by corporate indifference, discrimination and greed – and he was nominated for multiple Emmys® and won nearly 30 Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists awards for excellence. But, he became a lawyer to make a bigger difference. As an attorney, Mr. Fanciullo has secured millions of dollars in compensation for victims of sexual harassment, discrimination and assault;...

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...