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Elizabeth Engert Manzo
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Employment Law
  • New Jersey
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Elizabeth Manzo is a shareholder of the firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. She concentrates her practice in ERISA and employee benefits law, elder law, trust and estate planning, and estate litigation. In 2016 Elizabeth became a Certified Elder Law Attorney, recognized by the National Elder Law Foundation which is the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer this designation. Only 400 attorneys nationally have achieved the designation of CELA approved.

Elizabeth received a B.A. from Rutgers College in New Jersey where she graduated as a Henry Rutgers Scholar with high honors. She received a Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law where she was a contributor to The Seton Hall Legislative Law Journal and a legislative intern to the Office of the Governor’s Counsel. Elizabeth is a graduate of the Richard J. Hughes American Inns of Court. In 2009, she was recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of the top “40 Under 40” lawyers in the State of New Jersey for 2009 and in 2010 she was recognized by NJBIZ as one of its top "40 Under 40" list which recognizes men and woman across New Jersey’s business community for outstanding achievement.

Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Additional Practice Areas
  • Employee Benefits
  • ERISA
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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3rd Circuit
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.
Current
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. (1997)
Honors: cum laude
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Rutgers University - Camden
B.A. (1994)
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Awards
Top "40 Under 40"
NJBiz
Top “40 Under 40”
New Jersey Law Journal
Professional Associations
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Current
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Union County Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Jersey State Bar  # 028241997
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Withdrawal Liability Primer
Lindabury.com
Speaking Engagements
Emerging Developments in Labor & Employment Regulations, Gateway Warehouse Association’s 2nd Quarterly Meeting
New Equal Opportunity for Apprenticeship Programs, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans 64th Annual Employee Benefits Conference
Industry Fund Legal Updates, Mechanical Contractors Association of America Industry Improvement Fund Operations Conference
12/5/18-12/7/18
Annual Update for HR Pros
Certifications
Certified Elder Law Attorney
National Elder Law Foundation
Websites & Blogs
Website
Elizabeth Engert Manzo's Website Profile
Website
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. Website
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Events Calendar
Blog
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. Firm Articles & Resources
Contact & Map
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.
Westfield - Main Office
53 Cardinal Dr
Westfield, NJ 07090
Telephone: (908) 233-6800
Fax: (908) 233-5078