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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...

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.

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

Former Deputy Attorney General and Law School Professor focusing on dispute resolution through mediation. Mediates business, commercial, construction, employment and tenure, real estate, condominium, and probate disputes. Transactional attorney for real estate and commercial matters. Trustee, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Trustee, Northeastern New Jersey Legal Services

Matthew R. Schutz, Esq. has 38 years experience in the legal profession. As a 1984 Graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School of Yeshiva University, he was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in the same year. In addition to 25 years in private practice, Matthew Schutz has over 20 years experience serving as a sitting Administrative Law Judge for New York City’s Parking Violations Bureau. Mr. Schutz provides full and aggressive representation for any matter brought forward, including Moving Violations, Ordinance Violations, Disorderly Person offenses, Expungements, Conditional Discharges, Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate, Municipal matters, Collections, Civil and Criminal matters. The office uses technology to quickly and efficiently handle your problems. This coupled with Matthew R. Schutz, Esq.'s...

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.

DEBORAH E. WINSTON, currently residing in Morris Township, New Jersey, was educated RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL-NEWARK, Newark, New Jersey, Received J.D. degree in May 1987 and is a member of the NJ Bar-1987 and NY Bar-1988. Her undergraduate education was at CORNELL UNIVERSITY, School of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, New York where she eared a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government in May 1983.

Ms. Winston is also a NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY. Her legal experience began as law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey for the Honorable Donald E. King. ...

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...

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.

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;...

I have had the privilege of representing clients in the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the Superior Court of New Jersey, handling complex litigation. I maintain a vigorous practice pursuing claims on behalf of citizens who have experienced constitutional violations and on behalf of employees in whistleblower and discrimination claims. My courtroom experience is extensive; I have both first and second chaired several civil trials. I am also well-versed in appellate practice, having argued before both the New Jersey and New York appellate courts.

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...

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...

Joseph graduated from the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ and attended Lafayette College in Easton, PA, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Lafayette, he was a member of their Division 1 baseball team and the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Joseph then attended the New York Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Upon graduation, he passed both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exams. As a result of his high performance on the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, he was requested to and indeed graded essays for the bar preparatory company Barbri. Prior...