Woodbridge Employment Lawyers

Attorney Vladimir Tsirkin is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York and New Jersey, and U.S. Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, District of New Jersey and Southern District of Florida. He also is a registered patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Attorney Vladimir Tsirkin received his Juris Doctor degree (JD) from Rutgers University School of Law, and a degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Naval Engineering Institute. Prior to becoming a lawyer, VladimirI worked as a computer engineer for global financial companies Goldman Sachs...

Mr. Aiello has been engaged in litigation throughout his entire career that began in 1983. He has been honored with the top 100 trial attorney award in New Jersey by the national trial lawyers. He has achieved a 10.0 superb rating by Avvo a leading lawyer rating agency. His firm has been awarded a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating by Martindale Hubbell another leading lawyer rating group. He has appeared in dozens of televised, print and internet media including: New York Post, New York Daily News, the Newark Star-Ledger, the Bergen Record, the Philadelphia Inquirer, NJ.com, News 12 New Jersey,...

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...

Allan Marain is a member of the New Jersey Bar. As such, he practices in Municipal Courts, the Superior Court of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is a member of the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He is authorized to practice before the United States Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Aviation Administration,...

John Schmidt, Jr. concentrates his practice in the areas of employment litigation (including whistleblower claims, discrimination, breach of contract, wrongful discharge, and violation of restrictive covenant matters), traditional labor matters, and general corporate and commercial litigation.

For more than thirty five years, John Schmidt has represented management in all areas of labor and employment counselling and litigation (including matters involving employment discrimination, breach of contract, wrongful discharge, and violation of restrictive covenant matters); he also engages in general corporate and commercial litigation. He has significant courtroom experience, having tried many cases in both the state and Federal courts, and has argued...

Monica Vir concentrates her practice in business transactions, financing transactions, commercial real estate, non profit, and health care law. Monica counsels both closely held family businesses and large national and international corporations. She is a trusted advisor whose pragmatic approach to providing legal counsel has earned her a reputation among her clients as being an integral member of their team. It is not uncommon for Monica to work with clients from their corporate formation through the eventual sale and disposition of assets.

Monica is an active member of the community serving on the Board of Directors for Hometowne Television in Summit...

Jim Estabrook is a shareholder of the firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. He has devoted most of his thirty-seven years with the firm attending to the legal requirements of privately held businesses. Jim has developed several areas of emphasis including federal and state estate and gift taxation, ERISA and employee benefits law.

Kathleen Connelly concentrates her practice in Employment Law. She has more than 25 years of experience representing employers and individual members of management in both the private and public sectors in preventative counseling, litigation defense and dispute resolution, workplace investigations, employee handbooks, policies and training.

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.

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...

Mr. Marth received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law at Camden and his B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers College. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar, the Pennsylvania State Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Marth’s practice areas include civil litigation including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and condominium construction as well as commercial cases and criminal litigation including municipal court, juvenile law, and indictable offenses....

Mr. Kanterman is a problem solver, dedicated to helping his clients navigate complex civil and criminal matters, and focused on achieving innovative and practical results. Mr. Kanterman works diligently to identify all viable options for achieving the client’s desired outcomes, and is prepared to counsel clients, both plaintiffs and defendants, in pre-litigation resolution, alternative dispute resolution, and if necessary, through trial and appeal.

Before joining Stone & Magnanini, Mr. Kanterman served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marie P. Simonelli of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, where he worked on various legal topics, including complex whistleblower and...

Bill Lane, as the managing partner of O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC, leads a firm recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by US News and World Report. He specializes in plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation, focusing on Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, and Hospital Negligence. Lane has achieved multiple million-dollar settlements for clients and is consistently named a “Super Lawyer” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine since 2008, following his recognition as a “Rising Star” from 2006 to 2007. His accolades include being one of New Jersey’s 10 Leaders in Civil Trial and Personal Injury Law under 45, and a New York...

Dan Bause, a Partner at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC since 2012, has developed a wealth of litigation and trial expertise during his time with the firm. His specialization is employment law, focusing on wrongful termination and workplace harassment issues. Dan has notably represented many employees in legal actions against their present and past employers, covering a range of issues such as sexual and racial harassment, hostile work environments, and various forms of discrimination including race, disability, age, and pregnancy. He also tackles cases of unlawful retaliation and violations of the FMLA and NJFLA. Additionally, Dan's practice includes personal...

Robert A. Ballard, III, who joined O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC in 2017 as a Partner, is an expert in employment law, focusing on cases of wrongful termination and workplace harassment. Additionally, he has a strong practice in personal injury law, dealing with a variety of cases, including slip and falls and automobile accidents. Robert Ballard has extensively represented employees in various claims against employers, including harassment, discrimination, and unlawful retaliation cases, covering a spectrum of issues like sexual and racial harassment, hostile work environments, and FMLA and NJFLA violations. His practice also extends to criminal law, managing cases such...

Debra D. Tedesco, Esq. brings experience in multiple litigation areas, such as commercial and estate litigation, insurance coverage, reinsurance, judgment collection, bankruptcy, and family law. Beyond her litigation expertise, Ms. Tedesco offers skilled advice in business formations and sales, as well as in the acquisition and disposition of residential and commercial real estate, coupled with straightforward estate planning services. Additionally, she is a skilled family law mediator with substantial training and experience. Ms. Tedesco honed her skills at one of New Jersey's most distinguished large law firms, where she received extensive training and mentoring. Her primary focus there was representing large...

Fred Shahrooz-Scampato has over two decades of litigation experience in employment law in New Jersey state and federal courts. He sits on the National Employment Lawyers Association Board (NJ Chapter), Calais School Board (children with special needs school) and Boys and Girls Club of Union County Board, lectures on employment law issues at CLE seminars, and teaches business law for the MBA program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His practice focuses on plaintiffs' employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower actions. He also provides advice to small and medium-sized businesses on employment issues. Mr. Shahrooz-Scampato has tried many civil and employment matters...

Scott A. Parsons, a distinguished senior partner at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC, has been practicing law since 1984. He is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost legal professionals in his field. Mr. Parsons excels in high-profile plaintiffs' personal injury cases, focusing on major automobile negligence, construction incidents, and medical malpractice. In a notable achievement in June 2021, he settled a challenging personal injury lawsuit for $17.165 million. This case revolved around a client who suffered bilateral above-the-knee amputations after being hit by an uninsured dump truck. Mr. Parsons skillfully built a case against the subcontractor who employed the...

Mr. Alfano graduated from Seton Hall University Law School in 1982. He was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He served as Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor from 1983 through 1985 and prosecuted over a 1,000 cases ranging from homicides, serious drug and sex offenses to juvenile matters, Municipal Appeals, Krol Hearings, Gun Revocation Hearings and Expungements. Former Prosecutor Since leaving the Bergen County Prosecutors Office in 1985 Mr. Alfano has practiced law exclusively in the field of criminal defense representing individuals in high profile homicide, sexual...

Roy Konray is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney. He has extensive jury trial experience in the areas of medical malpractice, legal malpractice, catastrophic personal injury cases, and employment law. He has served as chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Medical Malpractice committee. He is a shareholder in the firm and chairs its Complex Litigation Department.

Martindale-Hubbell is America’s oldest lawyer rating organization. Based on peer reports from judges and lawyers, it awards Mr. Konray the highest ratings in both legal ability and ethical conduct (pre-eminent). NationalTrialLawyers.org places Mr. Konray on its...

At the Law Office of Randy P. Davenport, Esq., founding lawyer Randy P. Davenport has successfully defended individuals facing the most severe legal issues. For years, he took on difficult cases with confidence, gaining the respect of the judiciary, prosecutors, his peers, and courthouse personnel. Attorney Davenport wants to help people like you — individuals charged with felony offenses and municipal court violations. He will bring his years of experience as a hard-fighting trial attorney to bear in your case — thoroughly investigating the charges against you, fully preparing your case for trial, and proceeding into the courtroom unafraid to stand...

My area of practice is helping entrepreneurs and established small businesses in New Jersey to prosper and grow. I have represented many types of businesses, from the college partnership to the thriving manufacturer, in everything from contract drafting to commercial litigation to employee handbooks. As a small business owner myself, I understand the personal connection a business owner has to the business. I also represent both landlords and tenants in residential tenancy matters. Our firm strongly believes every client should know their attorney on a personal level. To that end, let me tell you a little more about me. I was...

Michael Fernandes graduated from Seton Hall University’s School of Law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Michael began his legal career as a summer intern at Newark’s Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. After finishing the internship, Michael accepted the law clerk position at the prestigious law firm of Aiello, Harris. As a law clerk, he was tasked with researching complex legal issues and assisted the attorneys by writing briefs helped persuade various judges in cases. Michael has passed both, the New Jersey and New York bars, and has been hired as an associate for the law firm...

Mr. Harris received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1984 and his B.A. in Political Science from Fairleigh Dickenson University in 1981. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Mr. Harris is an active member of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Harris has handled complex civil litigation matters including construction cases and personal injury cases that resulted in multi-million dollar settlements. He also practices extensively in the New Jersey Family Courts.

In 2011 and 2012, Attorney Mark F. Casazza has been named a Rising Star in New Jersey Monthly Magazine, placing him in a select group of New Jersey lawyers under the age of 40. Rising Stars are nominated for the honor by Super Lawyers Magazine, the top 2.5% of the lawyers in New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Casazza has also been named as one of the Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association, recognizing him as one the top 40 trial lawyers in New Jersey under the age of 40.

Mr. Casazza began his career with the firm...

Erika is an experienced litigation attorney practicing before New York State Courts, New Jersey State Courts, the United States District Court, and administrative agencies. Her practice focuses on employment litigation matters, protecting the rights and interests of individuals in the workplace. Her clients include victims of harassment, discrimination, and other individuals who have been wrongfully terminated. She also helps indivduals recover compensation for owed wages, including unpaid overtime or minimum wage violations, and for violations of federal, state, and local leave laws including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

I am a military veteran with a relentless work ethic. I have applied the lessons I learned during my enlistment to become a proven litigator, negotiator, and leader having obtained nearly $20,000,000 in settlements for my clients.