Lumberton Lawyers

As Managing Shareholder and Practice Leader for the Litigation department, Dan emphasizes his philosophy of service to others in his work for the Firm and all clients. Dan has extensive trial and litigation experience with claims arising from real estate transactions, consumer fraud, business disputes, home improvement claims, automobile negligence, and premises liability matters. In addition, Dan continues his long history of counseling and mentoring local business leaders. Dan is a zealous advocate with focused resolve. He embraces Alternative Dispute Resolution and is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a mediator. Dan resides in Moorestown with his...

Jennifer L. Alexander is a Partner of the firm who concentrates a majority of her practice on matters involving New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law, Community Association Law, and Collections Law. She also handles Real Estate Transactions, Mediation, Land Use, and Municipal Court matters. She begins most days appearing in Landlord-Tenant Court or appearing on behalf of community associations in litigation matters and ends most of her days representing communities in board meetings. Ms. Alexander oversees the firm’s Landlord-Tenant Department. Under Ms. Alexander’s leadership, the firm represents local and national corporate and individual landlords. Representation includes non-payment cases, "for-cause” cases, lease...

Alan Milstein is a Shareholder of Sherman Silverstein and Chairman of the Firm's Litigation Department. He is nationally recognized as a preeminent litigator, expert, lecturer, and author.

Mr. Milstein is particularly prominent in the following domains: Insurance law and fire loss litigation, Products liability, Bioethics, and Clinical Trials Litigation. In these specific areas, Mr. Milstein is more than prominent—he is acknowledged as a pioneer in establishing the rights of research subjects . His cases and arguments have been mentioned in numerous books and articles concerning current topics in healthcare.

Mr. Milstein was appointed an adjunct professor at the Temple University School...

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In these tough economic times, it may seem that your employer has all the power. You may think that you have few, if any, rights against the actions of your employer. But this is simply not true. Federal, state, and local laws protect workers and regulate various aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Our employment attorneys in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York can advise you how these various laws apply to your situation.

Wages and overtime
Leave time
Hiring and firing
Discrimination and hostile work environments
Pensions and employee benefits
Workplace safety
Accommodations...

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney who serves the South New Jersey community. I am a strong advocate for justice and will fight for my clients' rights through every stage of their case. I am prepared to take on any type of client, from those with minor offenses, such as traffic tickets, to those facing charges for more serious crimes, including DUI/DWI charges, drug crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes.

I have been recognized as one of Super Lawyers' Rising Stars. I am a member of the New Jersey State Bar, The New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense...

I am a Pennsylvania & New Jersey trial lawyer handling wrongful death and personal injury cases. I have tried to verdict numerous jury trials in both states and have secured individual injury and wrongful death recoveries in excess of $1,000,000. Also, I have lectured in CLE seminars on issues such as Daubert/Fry and premises liability.

Mr. Silverman's primary areas of concentration are business organization, employment, tax and health and structural planning (including non-profit organizations, as well as for-profit corporate and pass-through entities), commercial transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, etc.), employment law, taxation, contracts, real estate, health care and general business representation.

Mr. Silverman has developed particular expertise in employment and services related matters. In addition to drafting and negotiating employment contracts, consulting agreements and termination/severance arrangements from both the service provider and recipient perspectives, he assists in the creation of company-specific employment manuals, policies and procedures, and guides the Firm's clients through the maze of...

Robert Schwartz is a shareholder and a member of the Sherman Silverstein's real estate department. He is recognized as a consummate professional, with notable expertise in real estate, business, corporate, and lending transactions.

Jeffrey P. Resnick is a shareholder in the Litigation department. He has significant experience handling all phases of litigation across the country, tried jury and nonjury cases and argued appellate matters in State and Federal Courts, including the New Jersey Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Mr. Scimeca is an associate at the law firm Petro Cohen, P.C. focusing on workers’ compensation litigation. In 2013, Mr. Scimeca graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 2018 from Widener University Delaware School of Law and was admitted to the New Jersey bar in November 2018. During his years in law school, Mr. Scimeca served a legal intern for a Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensed business law firm focused on providing comprehensive legal services to both small and large clientele, as well as a Compliance Volunteer for Temple University...

Joseph L. Messa, Jr. is the founding partner of Messa & Associates, P.C. He is an AV-rated attorney (highest rating available), listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Messa handles cases involving medical malpractice, products liability, transportation accidents, construction and workplace injuries, fire, medical device, drug products liability, and other fields of complex personal injury litigation. He has represented clients from around the country and received seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice, products liability, fire, and construction/work injury matters. Mr. Messa also serves the legal community by presenting lectures on medical malpractice, products liability, managed...

Michelle J. Douglass has dedicated her career to helping people fight for justice, having learned that nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice, self-discipline, and courage. Michelle has been recognized by various publications and rated highly by several lawyer rating services. She has litigated thousands of cases in state, federal, and administrative courts and has obtained several million-dollar jury verdicts for her clients.
After serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Steven Z. Kleiner, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Michelle began a career as an employment trial lawyer. Attorney Douglass has represented businesses, public entities, and public officials alike. She...

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...

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,...

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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....

Mr. Abramowitz has over 40 years’ experience in various aspects of corporate reorganizations and workouts, as well as commercial litigation and is widely recognized as a leader of the bankruptcy bar. He has successfully reorganized numerous debtors and has represented creditors’ committees, secured and unsecured creditors and trustees. Mr. Abramowitz has also served as trustee in a number of Chapter 11 cases. A substantial part of his practice is related to both in court and out of court workouts involving debtors, guarantors and lenders. He has been involved in mass tort cases relating to asbestos, as well as diet supplements....

Zev Rose is the senior shareholder and President of Sherman Silverstein and ex-officio member of the Firm's Management Committee. Mr. Rose is a preeminent attorney, advisor, and community leader. He has practiced real estate law for more than 50 years. He has represented major clients in the acquisition, financing, development, management, and sale of shopping centers, apartment complexes, office buildings, and residential projects throughout the eastern seaboard. Mr. Rose also has consummate expertise in corporate, partnership, business and financing law and transactions.

Before entering private law practice, Mr. Rose was Law Secretary to the Honorable Mitchell H. Cohen, US District Court,...

Ernest H. Ehling, Jr., Esq. is an experienced attorney, tax and financial professional. He concentrates his practice in serving the needs of high-net-worth individuals in the areas of tax and estate planning, estate and trust administration, international tax and estate planning, business succession planning, asset protection planning, and estate and trust litigation.

Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Ehling began his legal career as in-house counsel with Travelers Insurance Company in Philadelphia, PA. He later joined the tax consulting practice of Big 4 accounting and tax consulting firm, Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Philadelphia, PA. After his time with Deloitte,...

Ed concentrates his practice in personal injury and commercial litigation. He has represented companies and individuals in various cases including, personal injury, unfair competition, trade libel, trade disparagement, breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, civil conspiracy, ERISA claims, employment discrimination, partnership disputes, real estate disputes, highway design, land development and Section 1983 actions. He has also represented insurance companies in a variety of areas, including insurance coverage and bad faith. He has additionally defended national corporations in litigation concerning products liability, toxic tort, property damage, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and employment discrimination. Ed has tried cases in the...

Mallory Shumaker is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Marlton office. Prior to law school, Mallory attended King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where she earned her bachelor’s degree in history. While at King’s College, she was the first student to successfully participate in the 3+3 dual program with Villanova Law School. While in law school at Villanova University, Mallory participated in a variety of activities that gave her valuable experience in different areas of law. As a research assistant to Professor Michael Moreland, Mallory was responsible for researching areas of constitutional law focusing on individual...

Mr. Burrell is a Marlton, New Jersey attorney who practices employment law, class action, and business litigation. In addition to his role as an associate, he is also McOmber McOmber & Luber's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Burrell's legal background includes working as a law clerk with McOmber McOmber & Luber from 2017-2021. Mr. Burrell's education and experience includes political certification through the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania and pro-bono research for the New Jersey Partners for Women and Justice. He obtained his undergraduate degree in 2017 from Rowan University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a...

Mr. Ciprietti places the interests of their clients first in all matters. He is an experienced plaintiffs personal injury lawyer who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of personal injury matters through the process of litigation. Mr. Ciprietti handles the following matters: *car, truck and bus accidents, *slip and fall on premises liability, *dog bites and attacks, *construction accident cases, *workers’ compensation, *wrongful death, and *products liability. Mr. Ciprietti also handles estate and probate matters as well as traffic and municipal court matters. Since 1982, Mr. Ciprietti has been certified by the New...

Mr. Luber joined McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in February 2015 and is the managing partner of the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office. Mr. Luber focuses his practice in the areas of employment law, business disputes, business law, and personal injury. Mr. Luber has tried numerous cases to verdict, frequently obtains six and seven-figure settlements for his employment-related clients, and has experience litigating cases in federal and state courts throughout the country. Mr. Luber has also successfully handled and settled wage and hour class actions and whistleblowers in health care fraud cases brought under the federal False Claims...

Mr. Kocher is a Partner with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office. He focuses his practice in the areas of employment law, class actions, business disputes, and business law. Mr. Kocher has successfully litigated and resolved wage and hour class actions and is currently pursuing several national collective actions and class actions for violations of wage and hour laws to recover monies owed to groups of workers. In addition to fighting for fair wages and equal treatment under the law for his clients, Mr. Kocher has deep experience in the representation...

Anne Cantwell has broad-based experience in commercial and bankruptcy litigation, as well as land title insurance claims and litigation. Ms. Cantwell has a proven track record of effective representation of both regional and national financial institutions. She has successfully represented numerous leasing and commercial enterprises in the resolution of complex commercial matters. She has represented interest of creditors, trustees, and debtors in the context of workouts, reorganizations and liquidations. Her state and federal court practice entails substantial experience in matters involving creditors' rights, real estate issues, loan documentation and workouts.

Rich Grungo is a trial attorney concentrating on personal injury litigation. With an emphasis on matters involving catastrophic injury and death, he has obtained over $60 million in major settlements and jury awards in a wide array of practice areas, including car accidents, truck accidents, workplace injuries, construction accidents, medical malpractice, abuse and neglect, dangerous premises, improper insurance practices and alcohol-related injuries and deaths.

His trial skills and experience have been recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which designated him a Certified Civil Trial Attorney following a rigorous, court-supervised regimen of peer and judicial review, analysis of trial experience, continuing...

Philip S. Burnham graduated with his J.D. from Widener University School of Law. In 1994, he founded the Burnham Law Group. Mr. Burnham’s practice focuses on family law and divorce cases, employment law, as well as a wide variety of cases in both civil and criminal courts. He has represented businesses, individuals, and large corporations. In addition to managing a successful practice, Mr. Burnham also serves as an MESP panelist in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. He was selected by South Jersey Magazine to be on the list of Awesome Family Law Attorneys in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2014,...

Steven Neuner has been in active practice since 1980, with a wide range of civil law experience. His focus for the past 30 years has been bankruptcy, mediation, creditor and debtor issues, business formation and workouts, foreclosure defense, and real estate. The office has substantial experience in divorce mediation, wills and estate planning, guardianships, receiverships and other areas.
Our focus has always been in giving clients fair and honest advice up front and throughout the process so that clients know what to expect. We do not push aggressive or unreasonable positions on our clients but seek to achieve the best result...

David Winkler, born 1962 in Philadelphia, PA.

Educated at Temple University and Temple University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts, with honors 1983
Juris Doctor, with honors 1986
Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy 2001

David Winkler has been in private practice since 1986, representing victims and their families, injured by:
car accidents,
medical malpractice,
defective products,
construction accidents, and
falls.

David represents clients throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania, and has tried over fifty jury trials in various state and federal courts.
He is admitted to practice in all courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York, and...

“Jay” has more than 25 years of experience handling all types of personal injury cases. Upon graduation from law school, Jay clerked for the Honorable Judith Yaskin J.S.C. in the Civil Division, Mercer County. Jay then spent many years handling cases on behalf of insurance companies. He now focuses his practice on the representation of individuals hurt at work or due to the negligence of others. As a result of his experience working on behalf of insurance companies, Jay has the benefit of understanding how insurance companies defend cases. His clients enjoy the benefits of that experience.

Jay is admitted to...

Mr. Barrison is a shareholder and a member of Sherman Silverstein's Management Committee. One of the most respected business lawyers in New Jersey, Mr. Barrison's finely tuned business and tax acumen enables him to identify and solve intricate problems, clearing the way to successful transactions.

Mr. Barrison's practice embraces the full range of business matters and transactions, counseling clients day-to-day, from start-up and early-stage through maturity and exit. His book of clients includes local, regional, and national enterprises: family owned, closely held, and publicly traded. His particular areas of concentration include:

Mergers and acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers in transactions.
Entity structuring...

Mr. DiPersia is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. Mr. DiPersia’s primary areas of practice are commercial litigation, employment law, class action disputes, and business litigation. A 2022 graduate of Villanova Law School, Mr. DiPersia started his practice at a Philadelphia area law firm, where his focused practice area was commercial litigation disputes. This included, but was not limited to, litigating contract disputes mainly in the construction and trucking industries. While at Villanova Law, Mr. DiPersia was a student attorney in the Federal Tax Clinic, where he represented under-privileged individuals in disputes with the IRS. Additionally, Mr. DiPersia was a...

A leader in the field of real estate law, Ms. Feld’s practice focuses on acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, commercial lending, workouts, and construction-related agreements. In addition, Ms. Feld also dedicates a substantial portion of her practice to zoning and land use where she frequently appears before local planning and zoning boards, as well as other regulatory agencies, to obtain development approvals for her clients.

Ms. Feld's clients include national and regional lending institutions; significant real estate owners, developers, investors, and entrepreneurs; and Fortune 500 Companies.