Franklin Lawyers

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC is an immigration law practice which provides legal services to individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. With regard to immigration matters, our firm can represent you no matter where you are located. We handle all immigration matters including family based adjustment of status/green card cases, citizenship filings, representation of businesses and employees when filing L1A/B Petitions, H1B petitions, and Permanent Labor petitions. In the case of investors who wish to receive status as an E1/E2 Treaty Trader/Investor or an EB-5 Investor, our office can help you structure a qualifying investment. Our...

Edward Vaisman founded the Vaisman Law Office in order to provide more personalized bankruptcy representation to debtors all across Woodbridge Township and New Jersey. Mr. Vaisman has over 10 years of experience handling a variety of bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 7, Chapter 13, creditor harassment, and more. He is in court twice a week and is thoroughly familiar with the ins and outs of the court system, bankruptcy trustees, and the legal process. Mr. Vaisman deeply cares about the future of each client because he understands what is at stake. He works hard to deliver trusted advocacy and solutions.

Since 1992 I have personally consulted, represented or been otherwise involved in over 12,000 family matters. Handling All Aspects of Your Divorce & Family Law Needs Dealing with family law can be stressful. That's why you need an attorney who cares about getting the best for you and your family. Get your family the protection it needs. Our office advocates firmly and compassionately for your best interests. At the Law Office of Aniello D. Cerreto, Esq., we have over 30 years of experience guiding our clients through the complexities of the family law system. Our Family and Divorce Legal Services Include: Alimony and palimony Custody,...

Joseph is a graduate of the City University School of Law at Queens College (Juris Doctor 2003) and Rutgers University (Bachelor of Arts 1998). During and after graduation from law school, he joined Gentile & Associates in New York City, NY, where he worked on representing personal injury and medical malpractice victims. Joseph has handled numerous personal injury cases from the initial stages through final resolution. Joseph focuses his practice on personal injury because he has a strong passion for the rights of accident victims, particularly those who are being taken advantage of by insurance companies. Mr. Ghabour...

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

Mr. Arzadi is the founder of the Law Offices of Karim Arzadi which has been providing legal advice and representation to its clients with an emphasis in plaintiff’s personal injury claims and workers’ compensation claims.

Mr. Arzadi has been practicing law for 30 years concentrating on winning fair compensation for those injured due to the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of third parties.

Mr. Arzadi graduated from the City University of New York in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in political science. He attended South Texas School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1985.

Mr. Arzadi was admitted to...

James B. Seplowitz is a criminal defense lawyer dedicated to zealously representing his clients.

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...

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...

In 1995, I became an integral part of the renowned Salomon & Blackman, a legal powerhouse dedicated to serving the injured in Bergen and Passaic County since 1962. Today, the firm goes by Salomon & Aquino, upholding the same guiding principle: doing what's right for you and protecting your rights. As a seasoned professional with 30 years of expertise in transactions, litigation, and trials, I am not just a legal advocate; I am a compassionate ally. A proud member of the Passaic County Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Understanding the...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

I am Cindi Brandt, a highly regarded employment lawyer with comprehensive knowledge in all facets of employment and labor law. My practice areas encompass a wide range of issues in various industries, including wrongful termination, harassment, hostile work environment, whistleblower claims, unemployment, and various forms of discrimination such as age, sex, religion, race, nationality, national origin, pregnancy, and disability. I represent employees in negotiating severance packages, separation agreements and employment contracts, catering to a diverse clientele includes c-suite and senior executives, medical and other professionals, managers, trade employees, consultants, freelancers, and contractors. I also negotiate restrictive covenant/non-compete agreements and represent...

Christina obtained her Bachelor’s degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After graduating, Christina went on to receive her J.D. from Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey. While in law school, Christina served as Co-President of the Association of Latin American Law Students. Through various programs and events, the Association of Latin American Law Students promotes Latino culture, heritage, and unity on campus, and helps connect Hispanic attorneys and law students in an effort to increase the Latino and minority presence in the legal community. Throughout her co-presidency of the Association of Latin American Law Students, Christina...

Founded in 1955, Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, Attorneys at Law is a law firm dedicated to providing effective legal services for residents of New Jersey and New York. As a full service law firm with over 100 years of combined legal experience, the team is prepared to take on even the most complicated legal matters. The firm has offices in Newark, Morristown, and New York City, and represents individuals, families, small businesses, large corporations, publicly traded companies, and government agencies. The attorneys are prepared to assist clients through a variety of legal matters including those involving family law, commercial...

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...

After an accident or injury, your main focus is on receiving medical care and getting better – but returning your life to normal costs time and money. It quickly becomes apparent as medical bills arrive and days off work accumulate. Put simply, a personal injury requires more than physical recovery. And in many cases, the financial burden should not fall on you. A personal injury case is a legal path to financial, medical, and mental recovery after any personal injury. The Leigh Law Firm, P.C. is here to assist with your personal injury claim. We approach your case with concern and...

Mr. Ferruggia’s experience includes property tax appeals, and all aspects of real estate transactions from contract negotiation to closing, as well as experience with landlord/tenant, environmental matters and litigation.
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Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Ferruggia gained invaluable experience working with several New Jersey law firms. He uses his experience to implement cost-effective and efficient solutions for his clients.

Mr. Ferruggia received his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law and his Bachelor of Arts from University of Pittsburgh.

During law school, Mr. Ferruggia interned for the Honorable Dennis M. Cavanaugh, U.S. District Court for the District...

Janet B. Coven is a family law attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group. Over the course of her extensive career, Ms. Coven has successfully guided clients through their legal matters while ensuring her clients understand each step of the process. Her passion for family law is evident through her unwavering dedication to safeguarding her client’s welfare, whether at trial, or through alternate dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, mediation or the collaborative process.

Taking a highly personalized approach to her representation, Ms. Coven tailors her case strategies through her deep understanding of her clients’ needs. She listens to her...

Frank K. Mulhern, Esq., CPA, NY & NJ Bar, received his B.S in Accounting from Fordham University and his Juris Doctorate degree from New York Law School and is an experienced and successful Attorney/CPA for over 25 years specializing in the following areas:

• Real Estate and Commercial Purchases and Sales – Planning & Administration of Closings.
• Taxation - Audits/Controversies, Planning, Compliance for businesses and individuals.
• Estate Planning/Administration, Wills, Wealth Preservation & Business Succession.
• Business Law

Real Estate – Successful closing representation and planning as to the legal, tax and accounting aspects of the sales and purchases of residential real estate and...