Franklin Lakes Lawyers

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Peter is the founder and owner of Law Offices of Peter G. Aziz & Associates LLC. Peter graduated from Widener University School of Law at the age of 23, making him one of the youngest graduates in the history of the law school. Peter has extensive trial experience and has successfully tried hundreds of cases to verdict as lead trial counsel, and has argued and won before both municipal and State Courts. In addition to trial experience, Peter manages the firm with a simple mantra: "What would I expect from my attorney if I were his client?" As owner of...

José R. Torres is experienced in real estate, bankruptcy and criminal defense. He also counsels clients in customs clearance and international trade law. Mr. Torres is admitted to practice law before the New Jersey and Florida Courts as well as the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Torres is also experienced in the areas of International Banking Compliance and Securities Investigations gained while working at the office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Manhattan. He has also served as fellow of the American Caribbean Law Initiative where he consulted...

Seymour (Sy) Chase is a distinguished trial lawyer, recognized as a favored lecturer and writer on the forefront of New Jersey developments in family law. Over the years, he has been actively involved in bar associations, having held the following positions: >President of the Bergen County Bar Association >President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers >and National Delegate >Chairman of the General Council of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Member of its Executive Committee Recognizing his experience and knowledge, Governor Christine Todd Whitman nominated him to serve as the divorce...

Bruce Evan Chase was admitted to practice law in 1978 before the Supreme Court of New Jersey and United States District Court for the State of New Jersey. For the past 35 years he has appeared regularly in family law related matters at the trial level. He is a past-president of the Bergen County Bar Association. Currently and for the past 12+ years, he has served as the County Bar’s Family Law Committee Co-Chair. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the American Academy...

Mr. Uhlmann joined the firm in August of 2015 and became a Shareholder in October of 2019 and since that time, he has been personally involved in all aspects of the firm, including: title review, preparation of pleadings in both uncontested and contested foreclosure, eviction, and bankruptcy matters, appearing and participating in foreclosure mediation, making Federal, State, and Municipal appearances, and handling real estate closings. As an individual who learned foreclosures and bankruptcy from a processor level, and moved upward, he is intimately familiar with processes involved. Since September of 2007, Mr. Uhlmann has worked in the Foreclosure...

At EM LAW our clients and the pursuit of justice are superior to everything else. EM LAW pursues justice in civil matters. When feasible, we strive for resolution rather than unnecessary confrontation. EM LAW is dedicated to the rights and interests of clients. We believe that efficient dispute resolution leads to satisfied clients and alternative dispute resolution methods, such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration, are often more efficient than litigation. However, sometimes an amicable out-of-court resolution is not possible, so we can aggressively pursue a resolution in court. EM LAW focuses on consumer fraud, business, and real estate matters. Injury and...

For 14 years, I served as the Global Media Counsel for Bloomberg News, where my responsibilities included pre-publication review, addressing ethics issues, and training over 2,200 reporters across more than 120 bureaus worldwide. My focus was primarily on legal and ethical issues related to investigative and business news. Additionally, I managed media litigation on a global scale and am recognized for my knowledge in international media law. I am the author and editor of "The International Libel and Privacy Handbook" (Seventh Ed., 2024, Lexis/Nexis). I frequently participate as a panelist and contributor for various media law and journalism organizations, including The...

Certified Civil Trial Lawyers. Millions won for our Clients. Admitted in New Jersey and New York. Expertise in Personal Injury, Libel and Defamation, Qualified Divorce and Family Mediators and Lawyers.
Verdicts:
$1.8 million, Essex County
$1.5 million, Hudson County
Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Certified Mediator in federal and state courts.
Former Supreme Court of New Jersey Law Clerk.

Instructor, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 2001-2017.
Graduate, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 1997
Graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy

I provide legal advice and representation to individual and business clients throughout the northern New Jersey area, particularly Hudson and Bergen counties. The firm's practice includes, but is not limited to: criminal law; municipal court practice; residential real estate purchase and sales; commercial real estate purchase and sales, short sales, zoning and development law.

As a practicing attorney for thirty years, I have been privileged to work with clients in a variety of areas. Having served as a judicial law clerk in the family court, I have a long standing appreciation for the issues and circumstances clients face in matrimonial matters. I approach each case with a desire to provide a clear path towards resolution, while purposefully advocating for the best outcome for my clients. I am a strong proponent of alternate dispute resolution and have successfully mediated matrimonial cases.

I bring the same passion and commitment to all matters I handle, whether they...

Michael P. Burakoff has been an attorney representing accident victims in the State of New Jersey for over 30 years. His personal injury law practice is devoted to protecting the rights of accident victims and their families who have sustained catastrophic and serious injuries and related economic losses as a result of the careless and negligent conduct of others.

For more than thirty years, Michael P. Burakoff has recovered millions of dollars from Allstate, State Farm, New Jersey Manufacturers, and other major insurance companies throughout the country on behalf of his injured clients and their families. If you have been injured...

Jeffery P. Rankel is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm’s Red Bank, New Jersey office. Mr. Rankel’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. Before joining McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., Mr. Rankel served as an Assistant Trial Court at the Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office, where he researched legal issues and drafted legal memoranda on issues arising in indigent clients’ cases, which honed his legal research and writing skills. While there, Mr....

Ms. Mayzelshteyn is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm’s Red Bank, New Jersey office. Ms. Mayzelshteyn handles: She handles all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Mayzelshteyn graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University in 2017, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with majors in English and Political Science. Following her graduation from Rutgers University, Ms. Mayzelshteyn attended Seton Hall University School of Law on a Chancellor Scholarship, graduating in May 2020. Ms. Mayzelshteyn was actively involved in the Seton Hall...

Neil Dornbaum, Co-chair of Connell Foley's Corporate Immigration and Global Mobility practice, is recognized as one of the most active and distinguished immigration attorneys in New Jersey. Prior to joining the firm, Neil was a partner at Dornbaum & Peregoy, where he dedicated his practice for over 30 years to immigration and nationality matters, with a special emphasis on employment-based immigration. He has served as National Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Immigration Committee under the General Practice Section and was appointed to the ABA's Commission on Immigration. He has also chaired the NJSBA's Immigration Section and the American Immigration...

Located in the heart of West Milford Twp. for 20 years. Served West Milford Twp. as Public Defender for 17 years, and Butler Borough as Public Defender for 5 years. After serving as a clerk for the New York State Supreme Court and a stint in the legal department of Towers Financial in NYC, Mr. Affinito decided to practice law in New Jersey where he presently serves the citizens of Passaic, Morris, Bergen and Sussex Counties.

Mr. Haley received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Jersey City State College and a Juris Doctor Degree from Pace University School of Law in 1995. He is admitted to the NJ, NY and District of Columbia Bars as well as various US District Courts. He is a member of the New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Mr. Haley's practice is focused in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Business Law, Litigation, Municipal Court and Corporate Transactions.

Experienced Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation Expertise

ISLN: 901921671 Member Donna Russo graduated in 1981 from Villanova University School of Law and has been actively engaged in the practice of law since her admission to the Bar in 1981. She is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. Ms. Russo has extensive experience in civil litigation having been a civil litigator for over 25 years. She presently devotes her practice to litigation of corporate disputes, denial of disability or health insurance benefits, employment discrimination, insurance coverage issues, nursing home and assisted living abuse and neglect, personal injury and property claims. Practice Areas Civil Litigation; Employment Discrimination;...

For over 30 years, Lucy Agostini, Esq. has prided herself on providing high-quality legal representation to her clients. Since 1979, she has successfully handled hundreds of contested family law matters. In addition, she has routinely represented clients in residential real estate purchases, sales and refinances, and in the preparation of wills. She has demonstrated a consistent pattern of success, evidenced by the fact that the majority of her firmâs business is derived from former clients and other attorneys. Mrs. Agostini's law firm, Agostini & Slattery, is committed to providing a personalized approach to each case and to building...

Attorney in the states of New Jersey and New York, and admitted to practice in the District Court of New Jersey. I predominately provide legal services to creditors throughout every stage of their claims. My commercial litigation services are designed to assist creditors in obtaining judgments against defaulting parties, ensuring that your interests are vigorously represented in court. Additionally, I offer bankruptcy services tailored specifically for creditors, addressing the complexities of bankruptcy proceedings and enhancing your recovery prospects. By managing both litigation and bankruptcy processes, I efficiently handle multiple aspects of your case, eliminating the hassle of coordinating between different legal...

John F. Hipp has been a New Jersey licensed attorney for over three decades. He was admitted to the Bar of the New Jersey State Courts and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 1985; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1986 and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 1987. His experience undertaking professional responsibility in complex commercial litigation includes representing New Jersey public entities, business owners and residential property owners in a wide range of environmental matters including permit violations, underground oil storage tank remediation, off-site contamination and...

Areas of Practice Joy Hodge focuses her practice on taxation law, with a particular emphasis on business advice, succession and estate planning. Ms. Hodge drafts complex commercial documents, trusts, wills and business succession plans in order to maximize the wealth of current principals and preserve closely-held and family businesses for the next generation of ownership. She also serves as an advisor to corporate clients on such matters as partnership and shareholder agreements, protection of trademarks and copyrights, corporate/commercial transactions, including the formation, purchase, sale and restructuring of businesses and professional practices, and general corporate agreements.