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Ari R. Karpf
Marlton, NJ Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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In these tough economic times, it may seem that your employer has all the power. You may think that you have few, if any, rights against the actions of your employer. But this is simply not true. Federal, state, and local laws protect workers and regulate various aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Our employment attorneys in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York can advise you how these various laws apply to your situation.
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Hiring and firing
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Christopher Michael Santomassimo
Paramus, NJ Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Syracuse University College of Law
Senior legal executive with proven success in leading legal and risk management functions for global companies; demonstrated success with creating new risk management and ethics/compliance functions cost-effectively. More than 16 years of legal experience in a broad range of matters that include investigations, ethics and compliance counseling, risk management, product safety/product liability matters, business and human resources counseling, and litigation.
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Daniel Zachariah
Mt. Laurel, NJ Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Daniel Zachariah is a confident lawyer with a an interesting background and wide knowledge base. Daniel graduated with double honors in Psychology and Administration of Justice from the University of Pittsburgh while minoring in Religious Studies; He subsequently earned his J.D from Temple University’s Beasley school of law in Philadelphia.
Daniel has worked over the years to advocate the rights of minorities and the less privileged in federal and state courts. From his Undergraduate days, Daniel has maintained a passion for justice and defending human rights to establish a lawful and equitable society. He served across positions in offices nationally, including...
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Joseph Anthony Connell Sr
Mt. Laurel, NJ Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Immigration
The City University of New York School of Law
Joseph A. Connell Sr., is a first generation american (native New Yorker) of West Indian descent. He graduated from the City University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. He also earned a Ph.D. in counseling psychology. He is a member of the American Bar Association, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The New Jersey State Bar Association, He is a member and chairman of the Ocean County bar's immigration law committee, the Burlington County Bar and the Christian Legal Society. As an Adjunct College Professor teaching at the graduate level, Mr. Connell has conducted...
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Joseph Monaco
Marlton, NJ Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Villanova University School of Law
I am a Pennsylvania & New Jersey trial lawyer handling wrongful death and personal injury cases. I have tried to verdict numerous jury trials in both states and have secured individual injury and wrongful death recoveries in excess of $1,000,000. Also, I have lectured in CLE seminars on issues such as Daubert/Fry and premises liability.
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Louis G. DeAngelis
Englewood, NJ Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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...
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Howard B. Leopold
Hackensack, NJ Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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,...
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Lori E. Arons
Hackensack, NJ Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Education
New York Law School
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...
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Kevin Abessi
Wayne, NJ Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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...
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Richard Marmon
Mt Laurel, NJ Lawyer
Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Villanova University School of Law
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David Silverman
Moorestown, NJ Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Employment, Health Care and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and Temple University Beasley School of Law
Mr. Silverman's primary areas of concentration are business organization, employment, tax and health and structural planning (including non-profit organizations, as well as for-profit corporate and pass-through entities), commercial transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, etc.), employment law, taxation, contracts, real estate, health care and general business representation.
Mr. Silverman has developed particular expertise in employment and services related matters. In addition to drafting and negotiating employment contracts, consulting agreements and termination/severance arrangements from both the service provider and recipient perspectives, he assists in the creation of company-specific employment manuals, policies and procedures, and guides the Firm's clients through the maze of...
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Jay McDaniel
Parsippany, NJ Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business and IP
Rutgers University - Newark
I bring over 30 years of experience as a business counselor and litigator, focusing on the unique challenges faced by closely held businesses. As Chair of the Business and Corporate Law Department at Weiner Law Group, I have dedicated my career to safeguarding businesses and their owners at every stage of the business lifecycle.
My knowledge extends beyond litigation. I am both a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), qualifications that underscore my ability to offer a comprehensive perspective on business challenges. By combining legal acumen with financial insight, I empower business owners to make informed...
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Karra Kingston
Union City , NJ Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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...
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Rupal Parikh Aristimuno
Montclair, NJ Attorney with 27 years of experience
Divorce and Immigration
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Southern University Law Center
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...
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Brett M Rosen
Elizabeth, NJ Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Roger Williams University School of Law and Princeton University
I am Brett M. Rosen, Esq., a dedicated attorney from New Jersey, committed to providing vigorous defense representation to individuals facing criminal charges, DUI/DWI offenses, and serious traffic violations across the state. I am honored to be certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a title held by less than 1% of attorneys in NJ. I understand how daunting the legal system can appear, and I am dedicated to guiding my clients through every step with clear communication and steadfast advocacy.
I manage a broad range of cases, from indictable offenses (felonies) in New Jersey...
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Harris Scott Feldman
Chatham, NJ Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Seton Hall University School of Law
Attorney Harris S. Feldman at Blume Donnelly Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari helps clients in need of help in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases.
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Mitchell Makowicz Jr
Chatham, NJ Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Seton Hall University School of Law
Attorney Mitchel Makowicz Jr. has experience in various types of medical malpractice, peronal injury, and premises liability.
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Jenna Casper Bloom
Flemington, NJ Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Municipal and Traffic Tickets
American University
I currently own and operate my own law firm specializing in criminal defense, real estate transactions and estate planning.
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Brian Winters
Bradley Beach, NJ Attorney with 31 years of experience
(732) 774-1212
Main St & Lareine Ave
P.O. Box 188
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Duke University
I’m a jersey shore guy - born and raised. Tufts, Duke, university college London , and back to N.J.
I’m a certified matrimonial law attorney with 26 years experience. I’m expert in all types of family law cases, including appeals. I’ve handled over 200 cases in the appellate division and Supreme Court
I also have a concentration in bankruptcy, chapters 7 and 13.
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Sara Kucsan
Short Hills, NJ Attorney with 9 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Sara E. Kucsan is a Partner at the Williams Law Group and specializes in Family Law. Sara has devoted 100% of her professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of divorce, separation, custody and parenting time, spousal and child support, equitable distribution of property, prenuptial agreements, mediation, arbitration, grandparents’ rights, adoptions, domestic violence, post-judgment matters and appeals. Sara understands that your divorce and family-related matters are unique and individual, and that this is an emotional and trying time in your life. She advocates for all of her clients equally and aims to help her clients understand...
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Andrew R. Fischer
Wall, NJ Attorney with 12 years of experience
1516 Highway 138, Unit 1B
Wall, NJ 07719
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Suffolk University Law School
You’ve probably heard horror stories about families who are broken both emotionally and financially because of divorce. Too often both parties are left feeling bitter, cheated and victimized. Everyone is left pointing fingers and placing blame, which does nothing but destroy family relationships and waste time and money. With the right New Jersey family law attorney, you can avoid this devastating result and move on with your life confidently, happily, and without being in financial ruin. My innovative approach is to provide prudent and affordable representation to clients, with a focus on resolving your issues outside of court. ...
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Jerry Fitzgerald English
Summit, NJ Lawyer with 60 years of experience
Environmental
Boston College Law School
Jerry F. English concentrates her practice in the environmental sector, including Brownfield’s transactions, policyholder insurance coverage, regulatory issues, Superfund, ISRA, permits, wetlands, air and water compliance, private party disputes and transactions and defense of regulatory matters.
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Andrew M. Wolfenson
Union, NJ Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law
Andrew M. Wolfenson specializes in Divorce and Family matters, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Municipal Court, and Expungements. A 1991 Graduate of the Fordham University School of Law, he is also the author of two fiction novels, "In His Own Defense" and "Deadly Fantasy: A Baseball Story", and serves as the Chairman of the New Jersey chapter of his college's Alumni Association.
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Stacey L. Selem-Antonucci
Union, NJ Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Seton Hall University School of Law
Stacey Selem-Antonucci is an experienced and compassionate advocate for individuals who have suffered injury through the negligence or carelessness of another or suffered an injustice by wrongful termination or discrimination. Before opening her own law firm, Stacey was a partner and senior trial attorney with a law firm in Elizabeth New Jersey, concentrating primarily on personal injury matters, workplace injuries and employment discrimination. For the first 10 years of her legal career, Stacey defended against injury claims as trial counsel for various insurance companies, which experience has given her a unique...
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Peter A. Michael
Union, NJ Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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...
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Elizabeth Uliano Giblin
West Long Branch, NJ Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Seton Hall University School of Law
In 2015, Elizabeth Uliano Giblin, Esq. joined the Chamlin, Uliano, & Walsh law firm. She works as an Associate Attorney specializing in the areas of civil litigation and personal injury. Ms. Giblin earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Muhlenberg College in 2010 before earning her Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2014. During her time in school, Ms. Giblin received applicable real-world experience while working as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Dennis R. O'Brien, J.S.C. from 2014 to 2015, before joining our team as an associate.
In her spare time, Ms. Giblin turns...
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Andrew T. Walsh
West Long Branch, NJ Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(732) 440-3950
268 Norwood Avenue
P.O. Box 38
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Seton Hall University School of Law
Andrew T. Walsh has been with Chamlin Uliano & Walsh since 2002.
Mr. Walsh demonstrates his expertise as a law partner as he excels in areas such as Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Workers’ Compensation, Real Estate, and Municipal Court. He is highly respected in his field for his polished legal writing, his genuine commitment to his clients, and his meticulous attention to all legal matters.
Mr. Walsh earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Dickinson College in 1992. He later graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1996 with a Juris Doctor degree.
Before his time at Chamlin,...
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Charles R. Mathis IV
Wall, NJ Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Charles “Chase” R. Mathis IV has honed his skills as an attorney since joining the legal world in 2007, and has developed a well-rounded knowledge of the law throughout his career working at several national and local law firms in multiple positions. Since 2018, Chase has concentrated his practice to assisting injured individuals in obtaining the justice and compensation they deserve. He joined Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC in 2021 and continues focus his practice in the field of personal injury.
He earned his J.D. in 2013 from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware where he...
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Charles Moriarty
West Long Branch, NJ Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Medical Malpractice
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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Cindy Wilson
Chatham, NJ Attorney with 25 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Seton Hall University School of Law
Wilson Family Law prides itself on educating its clients and empowering them with options on how to proceed with their family law matters. We educate our clients about the law and the judicial system, and help them understand and assess the best approach for them and their family. The process matters. Whether proceeding with collaboration, mediation, negotiation, or litigation, Wilson Family Law works with the client to create a plan that is tailored to meet their needs and needs of their family. We know that our clients’ issues are important to them, so they are important to us.
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Kevin Clark
Ocean Township, NJ Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Administrative, Communications and Criminal Defense
Seton Hall University School of Law
Mr. Clark joined the firm after having spent 27 years with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, where he rose to the position of Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor - a member of Prosecutor’s Executive Staff with office-wide supervisory responsibilities over a workforce of approximately 300 legal, police and support personnel. From 2001 through 2013, Mr. Clark also served as Director of the Computer Crimes Unit of the Prosecutor's Office. In that capacity he directed investigations into computer facilitated crimes, prosecuted individuals who committed computer-facilitated crimes, provided legal/technological advice to law enforcement agencies and oversaw undercover online investigations and forensic computer analysis....
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Brian P. Latimer
Oakhurst, NJ Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
New York Law School
For over 37 years, I have been assisting families in New Jersey to navigate the complexities of divorce.
I began my legal journey by graduating from NY Law School in 1988, after which I had the privilege of clerking for the late Honorable James A. Kennedy, JSC in the Family Division of Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold, NJ. Shortly after my clerkship, I joined Jacobowitz & Grabelle PC, a leading Family Law firm in Monmouth County, in 1989. I became a partner in 1994 and dedicated 23 years to the firm before I ventured out to start my own...
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Paul O'Connor
Springfield Township, NJ Lawyer
(908) 928-9200
959 S Springfield Ave 2nd floor
Springfield Township, NJ 07081
Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Whittier College
Paul O’Connor, a partner at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC, is renowned for his significant achievements in plaintiff medical malpractice and personal injury law. He is an expert in medical malpractice, representing plaintiffs in a wide range of cases, including birth-related injuries and wrongful death. O’Connor is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes, passionately advocating for those unable to represent themselves.
Paul O'Connor has consistently been recognized for his legal expertise and accomplishments. He has been featured in New Jersey Magazine as a Rising Star and a Super Lawyer every year since 2006.
Additionally, he has been honored as one...
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Andy Winchell
Bedminster, NJ Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Consumer
University of Southern California
The Law Offices of Andy Winchell, P.C., is a law firm in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, that handles many types of financial issues for both individuals and businesses. We focus our practice on means to help your financial situation through bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, mortgage loan modification, actions against debt collectors and insolvency issues for consumer and commercial clients. We take a personalized approach to every client who contacts our office. We understand there are various types of problems and situations, and each one calls for a different, specialized strategy based on the particular circumstances. It is our goal to...
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Roger Mehner
Westfield, NJ Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
Roger Mehner concentrates his practice in general corporate and transactional matters, nonprofit institutions, commercial and residential real estate purchases, sales and leasing, land use and banking and finance.
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Andrew Olesnycky
Westfield, NJ Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Andrew Olesnycky, a former supervisor-level assistant prosecutor at the Union County Prosecutor's Office, represents individuals and organizations facing criminal charges and investigations in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Olesnycky has served as lead attorney defending charges of multi-million dollar federal and state fraud conspiracies, federal bank fraud, federal benefit fraud, state and federal large-scale multi-defendant drug conspiracies, sexual assaults, child pornography, interference with custody, and Superstorm Sandy-related fraud. Mr. Olesnycky is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation obtained by fewer than 1% of attorneys state-wide. During his nearly five-year...
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Lisa Gingeleskie
Westfield, NJ Attorney with 20 years of experience
Employment
Seton Hall University School of Law
I have represented and counseled management across all facets of labor and employment law. My work encompasses a variety of issues, including employment discrimination and harassment, breach of contract, violation of restrictive covenants, wrongful termination, and ensuring reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Acting on behalf of corporations, I regularly review and prepare employment policies and employee handbooks to ensure they meet legal standards. I have also assisted in conducting internal investigations into allegations of harassment and other workplace misconduct, and I provide training for both employees and management on employment law matters. My experience extends to significant involvement in state...
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Steven Backfisch
Westfield, NJ Attorney with 45 years of experience
Appeals, Employment and Insurance Defense
Seton Hall University School of Law
Steven Backfisch has more than thirty years of experience, he regularly handles all types of civil litigation including employment discrimination claims on behalf of employers, defense of civil rights claims, catastrophic personal injury claims, and product liability claims on behalf of defendants. He regularly represents clients in civil litigation in the Superior Court of New Jersey, the United States District Courts in New Jersey and New York, and in the state and federal appellate courts.
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John M. Boyle
Westfield, NJ Attorney with 71 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Probate
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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.
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Jay Lavroff
Westfield, NJ Attorney with 40 years of experience
Business, Construction, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
Seton Hall University School of Law
Jay Lavroff concentrates his practice in litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of insurance coverage, construction and professional liability claims, and contract disputes. Insurance coverage issues that Jay has litigated range from interpretation of provisions in motor vehicle policies to the availability of coverage for the remediation of contamination of soil, air and water, costing hundreds of millions of dollars.