Branchville Lawyers

My practice is a holistic one. Rockaway is a small exurban town. As such, a certain neighborly attitude is required which includes pro bono work, volunteerism and maintaining ones reputation as a fair, just, and equitable advocate among clients and the community. There is also time to play and enjoy doing things that are of interest. I volunteer in a local soup kitchen, shoot skeet (but not hunt), and study Americana. I especially enjoy my six grandchildren who reside nearby. I am a graduate of Boston Latin ('60), Boston University ('64), Rutgers Law School ('67), and studied ASL (American...

Ernest G. Ianetti, Esq. has been practicing law for over 30 years, since 1986.

Ernest is a graduate of Rutgers University Law School, Newark, and a summa cum laude graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford.

Ernest is admitted to practice in the following courts:

- United States Supreme Court
- United State Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
- State of New Jersey, All Courts
- Territorial Court of the United States Virgin Island

Over the course of his career, Ernest has pushed boundaries and advanced the law. His...

Blake C. Width has a broad spectrum of experience in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation, community associations, construction, creditors' rights, employment, insurance, labor, municipal, and public safety.

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.

Elga Goodman is the owner of E.A. Goodman Law where she specializes in business and personal taxation issues, including domestic and international estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, closely held business planning, and issues affecting the elderly.

As a trust and estate attorney she advises clients on estate planning techniques aimed at ensuring that assets pass to the intended beneficiaries, while minimizing the state and federal tax burdens by creating charitable trusts and foundations, planned gifting programs, and drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills.

Elga handles general estate planning issues and counsel clients about planning for...

Attorney Mitchel Makowicz Jr. has experience in various types of medical malpractice, peronal injury, and premises liability.

Gary Blaustein is an experienced family lawyer and mediator, who represents clients facing separation or divorce proceedings. He provides his clients with caring, compassionate counsel during a difficult time in their lives. As an experienced divorce lawyer, he has learned that every client and situation is unique. That is why he is committed to providing each client with the personalized legal advice, attention to detail, and service they deserve.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

Leslie A. Farber, Esq. has been practicing law since 1991. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Drew University, and her Law Degree from Pace University School of Law. In law school, she was an editor of the Pace Law Review and participated in Pace's Appellate Litigation Clinic. For the past 29 years, she has represented both individuals and businesses in many areas of litigation in state, federal and municipal courts from initial consultation through discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal, when necessary. Ms. Farber has lectured and published works in a variety...

I started this firm in 1993 and have been an active member of my legal community since 1978. We practice primarily in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, car and truck accident lawsuits, all traffic tickets and general litigation. Our office handles cases ranging from wrongful death to occupational diseases such as mesothelioma, pulmonary conditions and cancer. We have handled serious cases involving amputations, death, paralysis, disfigurement and mild-traumatic brain injury. We represent injured workers from all technical, mechanical, scientific, clerical and professional fields. We have also represented many police officers, firemen and other...

Since 2005, Jeremias E. Batista, Esq. has offered comprehensive legal services to clients throughout New Jersey and New York City area. Clients receive the personal individual attention one on one with Mr. Batista on every case to assure his clients receive the highest quality legal services. Mr. Batista looks forward to the satisfaction of helping clients to change their life for the better.

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.

Erdal Turnacioglu concentrates his practice in the area of employment law. He has substantial experience within the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey. Over the course of my legal career, Erdal has been driven by a passion for employment law. After law school, he worked in-house for a major New York City insurance company, handling motor vehicle accident defense. While this job introduced him to the practice of law, Erdal never lost sight of his dream of one day assisting individuals and businesses with their employment-related issues. In 2010, Erdal attended a seminar entitled, “How to Handle...

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...

Ms. Rotolo was an associate attorney for five years in private practice with two midsize law firms gaining litigation and trial experience. Her practice focused on the defense of personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and environmental matters. Prior to joining Kearns Rotolo Law in July 2008, Ms. Rotolo specialized in the defense of environmental coverage matters as a Manager at Crum & Forster Insurance Company.

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.

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...

Admitted In New Jersey And Pennsylvania

Jeffrey Ragone is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office.  Mr. Ragone’s primary areas of practice are civil litigation and employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.

Mr. Ragone served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.  In the judicial term prior, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Richard S. Hoffman, J.A.D., of the Appellate Division of New Jersey.  Mr....

David is a Partner with Calcagni & Kanefsky. A veteran New Jersey prosecutor and former Trial Chief in the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, David’s skill in the courtroom is second to none. He brings his extensive litigation and trial experience to bear on types of criminal and employment-related matters, including white collar criminal defense, representing clients facing internal and government investigations, and employment disputes. David also represents crime victims, and advocates for them in court. Over the course of his 25-year career as a state prosecutor, David handled every kind of criminal case, tried nearly 60...

The Law Office of John J. Ryan, Jr. will handle your real estate closing or other legal matter in a quick, efficient and economical manner. Mr. Ryan has been practicing law in the State of New Jersey since 1984 and has successfully handled and closed thousands of legal matters and real estate transactions. All legal matters are handled by Mr. Ryan, personally and your telephone call or email message will be promptly returned. You rights will be carefully explained to you in a comfortable and understandable way. Mr. Ryan is experienced in successfully working with real estate...

Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in Criminal and Personal Injury cases. He is a graduate of New York Law School and the managing member of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich. He began his legal career in college, as a personal injury paralegal. Since then, he has worked extensively in criminal law in college and law school while at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the offices of notable criminal defense attorneys. Upon graduation from law school, Dmitriy was hired by and ultimately became lead law clerk for a prominent white collar crime attorney before opening his own law practice. Dmitriy...

Admitted In New Jersey & Pennsylvania Ms. Alston is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office. Ms. Alston primarily focuses her practice on employment law and civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Alston graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University in 2020, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. Ms. Alston graduated as part of Rutgers’ Bachelors/Juris Doctor Dual Degree program which allowed her to complete both degrees in six years, rather than...

Mr. Azar is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. who practices in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office. Mr. Azar primarily practices in the area of employment law, which includes but is not limited to matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and whistleblowing. Mr. Azar graduated from Seton Hall University in 2019 as a member of the University Honors Program. There, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While pursuing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Azar worked as a law clerk for a personal injury firm. There, Mr. Azar...

Ms. Hill serves as an associate in McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.’s Red Bank office. She handles all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Hill is a zealous advocate who believes that every individual should enjoy a workplace free from discrimination.

Ms. Hill graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2016, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialization in Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Upon graduation, Ms. Hill attended Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey on a Dean’s Merit...

Ms. Malandre is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm’s Red Bank, New Jersey office. Ms. Malandre concentrates her practice on all aspects of employment litigation, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Malandre has extensive experience in the representation of clients in federal, state, and administrative proceedings. Prior to joining McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., Ms. Malandre was extensively involved in the representation of management in all aspects of labor and employment law and municipal law. Ms. Malandre has represented public entities in...

Mr. McOmber is a third generation attorney and a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning where he majored in City and Regional Planning. Following graduation, Mr. McOmber served as the general manager of Mardem Manufacturing Company, A Division of Seton Associates, Inc. ("Mardem"). Mardem manufactures turnkey filling and packaging systems for companies such as Benjamin Moore & Co., The Sherwin Williams Co., RPM International, Inc., The Sun Chemical Group, Castrol Industrial, and Total Lubricants. Following Mr. McOmber's successful reorganization of Mardem,...

Jason is an experienced intellectual property lawyer living in Westfield, NJ. He has handled intellectual property matters for various clients in both corporate counsel settings and as a private practitioner including: -- negotiating and drafting various contracts and license agreements; -- counseling clients about portfolio value and coverage; -- drafting various opinions concerning product clearance, patentability, invalidity and infringement; -- preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications; -- representing plaintiffs and defendants in litigation and arbitration. Prior to law school, Jason taught physical science and physics to 11th and 12th grade students for the...

First Ever Attorney in NJ to win "Immigration Lawyer of the Year" from Best Lawyers, Harlan York is Former Immigration Chair, NJ State Bar Association and Former Co-Chair, NY State Bar Association CFLS Committee on Immigration. He served on the American Immigration Lawyers Association National Practice Management Committee. His book Three Degrees of Law debuted at #6 in Law Office Education and #4 in Immigration on Amazon.com. Mr. York has lectured for the Federal Bar Association, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, at Columbia, New York, Rutgers and Seton Hall Law Schools, as well as Lawline.com...

As a Certified Workers Compensation Law Attorney, with over thirty years of experience, Dennis Baptista has earned a well-deserved reputation among the workers compensation bar for being a respected practitioner of great integrity and skill. Mr. Baptista has litigated numerous complicated workers compensation cases including claims involving accidental injuries, occupational diseases, repetitive motion injuries, total permanent disability, and work-related death. He obtained an Appellate Division decision in Medical Diagnostic Associates vs. Hawruluk which prevents medical providers from suing injured workers for the payment of medical bills while their workers compensation claims are being litigated. For more than a decade he...

Attorney Adam M. Lustberg focuses his practice exclusively on the defense of those being investigated for or accused of crimes. His passion for criminal defense began while interning for the Essex County Public Defender's Office as a first-year law student through Seton Hall University Law School’s Pro Bono Program. As a third-year law student he returned to the Public Defender's Office through Seton Hall's Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing countless juveniles at initial proceedings. Since that time, he has represented clients at each and every stage of the criminal justice system, from arraignment to trial by jury. He has argued on...

Jennifer Bretz has been practicing law for over twenty years, with a specific concentration in matrimonial and family law. She attended Richard Stockton College of New Jersey studying business and graduated with Program Distinction and Highest Honors. After college, Ms. Bretz attended Rutgers University School of Law, Camden where she also graduated with High Honors. After passing both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exams in the summer of 1997, Ms. Bretz was privileged to serve as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amy Piro Chambers, the presiding judge of the civil division in Middlesex County. She then became associated...