Southampton Lawyers

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....

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...

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...

“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...

For over 30 years, I have practiced in the State and Federal Court of New Jersey and Penna. in criminal law, immigration law, name changes, wills , powers of attorney and name changes.

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...

Richard Schall is an employment lawyer who has represented individuals in virtually every facet of employment law, including claims involving race, sex, age, and disability discrimination, reasonable accommodation, the Family Medical Leave Act, wrongful termination, breach of contract, retaliation and non-compete agreements. In every year since 2005, he has been named by his peers to the list of “Super Lawyers” in New Jersey in the field of employment litigation-plaintiff, and has also been honored, in every year since 2009, as among the “Best Lawyers in America” in the field of labor and employment law in New Jersey. ...

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...

Before devoting his career to criminal defense more than 20 years ago, Timothy Farrow, Esq. worked on the other side of the courtroom – first as a law clerk in Camden County Superior Court for a criminal judge, then as an assistant prosecutor in Burlington County. Utilizing his early training, Tim is able to anticipate the prosecution’s actions and plan proactive defense strategies for his clients. Today, Tim provides criminal defense at all levels. He represents defendants in matters that range from driving-related charges (e.g., drunk driving, driving while suspended, no insurance, leaving the scene, etc.) to disorderly persons...

Ross represents clients in a wide range of complex commercial and consumer disputes, including consumer and insurance fraud, whistleblower actions, healthcare disputes, securities, class actions, and general business litigation. Ross has extensive experience litigating complex matters in federal district and appellate courts across the country and has consistently achieved positive results for his clients. Ross graduated from the George Washington University Law School, with honors, and the Catholic University of America with a B.S. in Business Administration, majoring in Finance. While in law school, Ross worked for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Chief Counsel for its Division of...

Serving the entire State of New Jersey, Portuese Law Firm LLC specializes in delivering our clients the results they expect and deserve. In every transaction we take on, we formulate a methodical approach calculated to deliver the result our client needs. We expect difficulties and know how to work through them. We emphasize tenacity and clear vision in everything we do. Whether you're an individual or a business, you need an attorney who understands your needs in the full context of your facts and circumstances. You need an attorney who informs himself of the law. You need someone who...

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...

Ms. DeMartinis is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office. Ms. DeMartinis 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. DeMartinis graduated magna cum laude from Coastal Carolina University, completing all course work in three years, with a Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence and National Security Studies. Following her graduation from Coastal Carolina, Ms. DeMartinis worked in the corporate Asset Protection department at Wegmans Food Markets where she handled all aspects of employment dispute investigations. Subsequently,...

Douglas Cody graduated from Villanova University in 1992, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served on active duty in a variety of assignments as a Marine Infantry Officer until 1995, when he was selected for the Marine Corps Funded Law Education Program. Mr. Cody attended Rutgers School of Law and graduated with honors in 1998. Mr. Cody served as a Federal prosecutor and trial defense counsel in all types of major felony criminal cases. Additionally, while serving in the military law branch in the Pentagon, he was responsible for providing legal advice to Commandant...

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...

Mr. McOmber is a third-generation attorney and a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts and a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C.

In 1998, he was admitted to New Jersey and Federal District Court Bars and joined the firm of McOmber McOmber & Luber, which was established by his parents, Richard and Adrienne McOmber, in 1974. He was promoted to partner in 2001. Mr. McOmber resides in the Red Bank area with his wife, Dr. Nathalie Zenian McOmber, a general dentist who also...

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,...

I've been an attorney for more 30 years and a municipal prosecutor in a host of towns for 25 years. I've also dealt with complex business matters while serving as corporate counsel and in other corporate leadership positions.

Before my legal career, I served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour as an infantry commander during the evacuation of Saigon and other cities in Vietnam. I am passionate about serving my fellow veterans and making sure they get the benefits they deserve.

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...

Ms. LaRosa is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Marlton, New Jersey office. Ms. LaRosa primarily focuses her practice on employment law and civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims; business disputes; and business law.   Ms. LaRosa graduated from the University of Maryland in 2021, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, double majoring in Business Management and Supply Chain Management. Ms. LaRosa attended Rutgers Law School on a Dean’s Academic Scholarship, graduating in January 2024. During her time at the University of Maryland, Ms. LaRosa...

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...

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...

25 years of assisting family and divorce clients in getting through the difficult issues and problems.

Stephanie K. Heimann received her Juris Doctor in 2013 from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where she received the Barrister’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and was a founding member of the International Criminal Court Moot Court Team.

Stephanie has clerkship experience in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, The Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and she held a clerkship at the Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland. Before joining the Lento Law Group, Stephanie worked as an intelligence analyst for the City of New York in the Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigating financial...

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In 1985, I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law where I served on the Law Review. Upon graduation I worked in the commercial litigation department of a large Atlantic City law firm until my departure in 1991 to form Markwardt & Katkocin, P.C., in Voorhees, New Jersey. I began my solo practice in 1994 and since then I have concentrated on estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation; as well as contracts; business law; negligence; and real estate purchase and sale agreements.

I have taught Business Law as an adjunct instructor at Cabrini University...

I handle a diverse range of cases that span multiple practice areas such as complex commercial litigation, construction law, and civil rights issues. My experience in litigation involves representing a wide array of clients, from individuals and small businesses to large international corporations, across a variety of issues. No matter the client, I make it a priority to comprehend their specific needs and aim to achieve their personalized objectives.

Ms. Adler joined McOmber McOmber & Luber as a Partner in February 2020. Her primary areas of practice are employment law and civil litigation. Ms. Adler actively litigates in all areas of employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage and hour actions, WARN Act and restrictive covenant issues. Ms. Adler has experience litigating matters in both State and Federal Court.

Prior to joining McOmber McOmber & Luber, Ms. Adler was an associate with several Southern New Jersey law firms where she focused her practice on employment counseling and litigation, civil litigation and school...

Mr. Tobin is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. Mr. Tobin’s primary areas of practice are employment law and personal injury litigation. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

Mr. Tobin has extensive prior experience defending employment matters on behalf of employers throughout the State of New Jersey. Mr. Tobin has litigated favorably on behalf of employers in several employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases. This unique background allows Mr. Tobin to be a zealous and effective advocate on behalf of employees who have been wronged by their employers....

Tanner Maybury is an Associate in the Workers’ Compensation Group at Stark & Stark.

In addition to being an attorney, Franklin J. Rooks Jr. is also a licensed physical therapist. Mr. Rooks concentrates his legal practice on labor and employment matters, health law, and false claims actions. He has a particular interest in employment disability discrimination relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and its state law counterparts. Mr. Rooks also focuses on Medicare compliance, medical provider insurance billing issues, and Stark Law/Anti-kickback compliance. Mr. Rooks began a career in physical therapy, graduating from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science (now the University of Sciences in Philadelphia) with Master of Physical...

My firm is focused on assisting our clients in establishing a solid foundation upon which they can build a legacy and make a lasting impact through our advocacy, offering educational opportunities and advisement, and aiding with obtaining and maintaining Real Estate, proper Estate Planning, and even Business Ownership.

I provided knowledgeable legal advice to clients in South Jersey. I have extensive experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law, I represent clients with their personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation and wrongful death cases.

Ms. Jones is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office. Ms. Jones primarily focuses her practice on employment matters and civil litigation, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. She firmly believes in workplace equality and will fight for the justice her clients deserve. Ms. Jones graduated magna cum laude from the Honors School at Monmouth University, with a Bachelor of Arts In Communication. During undergrad, Ms. Jones engaged in an array of New Jersey volunteer and outreach concerning climate justice and environmental law. That experience, and the help from...