Highland Lakes Personal Injury Lawyers

I have been practicing law for more than 30 years, and have an impressive record of reported decisions, verdicts and settlements. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to lawyers who have won million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. As well, I also practice extensively in the area of family law and divorce and have successfully tried many child custody and divorce matters to conclusion.

Samuel Abloeser is a true litigator. Whether a client has suffered a serious auto accident injury, or been harmed as the result of dangerous working conditions or defective products, he truly goes to the mat on their behalf.

Often Mr. Abloeser’s victories benefit a group of similarly victimized individuals, as when he represents workers exposed to asbestos or women diagnosed with breast cancer following Hormone Replacement Therapy. He has also represented hundreds of railroad workers, men and women who have their own unique worksite risks and challenges.

“Even though technology has changed it in some ways, the essence of railroad work is...

Alan Sklarsky has more than 27 years experience in complex environmental, product liability, toxic tort and pharmaceutical litigation. He has handled numerous high-profile groundwater contamination cases, some of which have set national precedents, including one against Exxon regarding contamination emanating from company branded stations. He represents employees working with or around industrial chemicals like benzene, tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene, or perc), vinyl chloride and others.

“Environmental toxic dangers are routinely downplayed by the authorities or the perpetrating source –so communities need to be concerned –even skeptical –about what they’re told. And they need an advocate.”

Mr. Sklarsky’s lawsuit settlements have recovered...

Philip L. Faccenda is a civil litigation attorney concentrating in the representation of victims of legal malpractice, and the seriously injured and disabled. He graduated law school with the degree of Juris Doctor from Temple University Law Center in 1974, was admitted that year to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1975. He is admitted to practice before all Federal and State courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Faccenda represents clients in various types...

Michael J. Deem, Esq. was first admitted to the State Bar of New Jersey in 1999 after four years of undergraduate and three years of post-graduate study at Touro Law School in Huntington, New York. (B.A. 1993; Juris Doctor, 1998). While in Law School, Mr. Deem received distinction in Torts Law and Contracts. Shortly after graduation, Mr. Deem gained admission to practice in New Jersey, as well as the United States District Court, District of New Jersey (1999). He is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorney and also Certified By The...

Joseph LePore, of Lepore & Luizzi in Brick, NJ, is one of only about 2 percent of New Jersey civil trial lawyers to be recognized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney. Mr. LePore has further been named as a Super Lawyer by New Jersey Monthly Magazine (Super Lawyer section 2010 – present) and was recently named as a National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyer”.

Peter J Luizzi, Brick, NJ attorney, currently owns and practices through Lepore & Luizzi, serving Ocean County, Monmouth County, and all of New Jersey in the following legal matters: Areas of Practice Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Products Liability Law, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Professional Malpractice, Law Real Estate – Commercial and Residential closings, Traffic Violations, Municipal Court, DWI/DUI, Contract Disputes, Wills Estate Litigation, Bar Admissions New Jersey, 1988 U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1988 Education Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey J.D. – 1988, Manhattan...

Thaddeus "Ted" Mikulski is a passionate and committed advocate for persons who have been harmed or wronged by the acts of others. He represents individuals on claims involving employee rights, legal malpractice, consumer rights, serious personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights and workers' compensation. He also represents businesses in litigation and he counsels business owners on diverse legal matters including employment law issues, litigation avoidance, contract negotiations and insurance coverage disputes. As a former prosecutor, he also represents individuals charged with crimes and traffic offenses. In his thirty-seven years of practice, Thaddeus Mikulski has helped more than three thousand...

Reid H. Eder, Esq., is a partner at the Eder Law Firm focusing on personal injury law, workers' compensation law, and real estate transactions. Reid H. Eder, graduated from Rutgers University Law School in Camden, New Jersey in 2012, and is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. Reid H. Eder worked as a senior attorney for several large law firms in New Jersey representing insurance companies and local municipalities in cases involving personal injury, construction defects, employment litigation, and real estate. Reid H. Eder also worked as a commercial litigation attorney for...

Mr. Stripto has always known that he wanted to be a lawyer. He began his legal education in high school while working at the law firm of Drazin & Warshaw in Red Bank, NJ. Mr. Stripto attended High School at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ. He attended college at Seton Hall University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with minor in Business Administration. He began his formal legal education at Pace University School of Law where he focused on becoming a trial attorney as a member of the civil mock trial...

The New Jersey Law Practice of Philip G. Mylod Esquire through a time honored family tradition of Law Practice has been providing dedicated, sophisticated and professional legal counsel for over 100 years. The law practice was started by the Honorable James P. Mylod in 1908. His son Philip J. Mylod Esquire continued the practice as one of New Jerseys greatest trial attorneys. In 1987 Philip G. Mylod Esquire took over as the third generation lawyer. He has continued the tradition of providing zealous representation of clients with competence, ability and integrity. We take great pride in individual attorney client relationships,...

Todd B. Eder has practiced law for over 40+ years and is a New Jersey Supreme Court Board certified civil trial attorney. He established the Eder Law Firm in East Brunswick, New Jersey in 1997. His litigation practice is concentrated in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, professional malpractice, divorce, and criminal, traffic and DUI defense. Todd B. Eder is also experienced in handling all of your real estate needs, whether purchasing, selling or refinancing. Todd B. Eder obtained his law degree in 1980 from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He is a member of the New Jersey, New...

Scott M. McPherson is an attorney who been practicing civil litigation since 2010. Scott's practice areas include personal injury cases including but not limited to automobile collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and trucking collisions. Scott also handles Workers' Compensation cases and employment discrimination and harassment cases. Scott is an active trial attorney who has obtained numerous verdicts for his clients. Scott also gives back to his community by acting as an attorney coach for the Red Bank Regional High School Mock Trial team, something he has done since 2017. Scott is a member of the New Jersey...

Jennifer Kathryn Powell Mondesire has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2003. Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law. Jennifer clerked for now retired Judge Mark Bernstein in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas 2003-2004. Following her Clerkship, Jennifer worked as an Assistant Defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 2004-2009.

In 2009, Jennifer went into private practice where she represented clients in all areas of law with emphasis on Criminal Defense.

Jennifer also has served as an Arbitrator for the First Judicial...

Attorney Raheem S. Watson is the Founder of the Watson Law Firm. Prior to founding the Watson Law Firm, Raheem was the Managing Attorney at The Smyler Firm—a minority-owned firm specializing in Public Finance and Municipal Law.

As a graduate of the inaugural class at Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, Raheem served as Senior Notes Editor & Articles Editor of the Drexel Law Review. At Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, Raheem concentrated his studies in Business & Entrepreneurial Law, one of the three areas of specialization offered at Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law....

Mr. Di Stefano has handled well over a thousand Municipal Court/Traffic and Criminal cases with a strong concentration in DWI/DUI violations and Criminal Defense. In addition to Municipal Court violations, Mr. Di Stefano has extensive experience in defending clients on indictable offenses in the Superior Court system. He has successfully argued civil and criminal appeals before the Appellate Division as well as the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In addition to criminal defense work his firm also handles Workers' Compensation claims, Personal Injury matters, business/civil litigation claims, and residential real estate transactions. Mr. Di Stefano's practice experience and reputation...

Robert Bratman is a Shareholder and member of Stark & Stark’s Personal Injury Group, as well as a certified expert Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. With a career devoted to championing the rights of those wronged, Robert specializes in representing individuals who have endured traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injuries, including fatalities resulting from automobile crashes and premises liability. Robert served as Practice Group Leader of Stark & Stark’s Personal Injury Department from 2017 to 2024 and he now leads the firm’s intake department. A seasoned and adept litigator, Robert has successfully tried...

Francis served on the Hainesport School Board of Education for nine years, three years as president. He is a practicing attorney and is a member of the bar of the State of New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Francis currently is an adjunct professor at Rosemont College in Pennsylvania where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Law, Business Ethics and...

With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Gregory has built a reputation for providing trusted legal guidance to clients across New Jersey. After earning his law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1993 and being admitted to the New Jersey Bar, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals navigate their legal challenges with confidence. Over the years, Mr. Gregory has gained the respect of both his clients and peers, thanks to his deep knowledge of the law and his commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. He takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation and...

Education: J.D., cum laude - Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2006 B.A., Communications/Psychology - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, 2001 Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, NJ, 1997 Admitted to Practice: New Jersey Supreme Court, 2007  U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey