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Adam M. Lustberg
Hackensack, NJ Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Seton Hall University School of Law
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...
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Edward J. Kelbon Jr.
Marlton, NJ Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Employment, Products Liability and Real Estate
Temple University
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...
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Andrew Archer
Collingswood, NJ Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Oklahoma City University School of Law
With over 10 years of experience, Attorney Andrew Archer focuses his practice on bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, debt relief and helping you saving your home. At our NJ law firm, Brenner Spiller & Archer, LLP, we represent clients throughout central and southern New Jersey. We currently have four offices, with our main office in Collingswood. We also have 3 additional locations in Mount Holly, Freehold and Vineland. We offer convenient appointments when necessary, as well as free initial consultations.
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Richard Marcolus
Belford, NJ Attorney
Free ConsultationEmployment and Products Liability
Villanova University School of Law
I am a Workers Compensation lawyer at Levinson Axelrod where I have handled Compensation cases for 37 years. I started at Levinson Axelrod in 1985 and have worked there since I graduated from Villanova Law school in 1985.
I have handled thousands of cases over my career including Construction site, Toxic exposure to chemicals, cancer claims, CoVid claims and orthopedic occupational claims.
I am a leader in an organization I help found in the early 1990's named COSH that acts as a Watchdog for Workers Compensation legislation. I have been instrumental in helping the passage of legislation that has...
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John Ryan Jr
Haworth, NJ Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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...
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Melanie Szuba Appleby
Toms River, NJ Attorney with 31 years of experience
Real Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
I have been fortunate to have a legal career which has provided me with unique opportunities and diverse experiences in law, government and the judiciary. After serving as a Judge for over five years, in the Chancery Division, Family Part as well as in the Criminal Division, I have returned to private practice, committed to applying the diverse knowledge and experience I have garnered, to best serve clients at CLDDS.
After a stint in insurance defense, I joined Gilmore and Monahan, P.A., as a local government attorney. As Airport Counsel to the Atlantic City International Airport, an entity within the South...
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Drake P. Bearden Jr.
Voorhees, NJ Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(856) 596-4100
1000 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd
Suite 203
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Free ConsultationEmployment
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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David J. Gorberg
Cherry Hill, NJ Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Southwestern Law School
David is one of the nation’s most respected lemon law attorneys. He is an attorney in good standing and has been admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Hawaii.
He is the founding attorney of the lemon law firm David J. Gorberg & Associates, P.C. and concentrates his practice in the field of Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty.
His firm has represented more than 30,000 clients for lemon law claims against all auto manufacturers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Hawaii, and has recovered more than 500 million dollars in settlements.
The firm maintains lemon...
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Michael V. Troso
Haddon Heights, NJ Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Michael V. Troso graduated the Burlington County Police Academy and began his career as a Police Officer. While attending Law School at night, he worked full time as an Investigator with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He assisted in training new investigators and after being certified by the Police Training Commission as an Instructor, also taught at the police academies. He began his legal career Prosecuting as a Deputy Attorney General with the NJ Division of Criminal Justice, specializing in complex criminal cases. He now defends clients in Municipal and Superior Courts in DWI, Criminal, and...
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Aaron Thoreau Penrod
Freehold, NJ Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Duquesne University
Mr. Penrod left the banking industry to pursue law. He first clerked at a prosecutor’s office in Idaho, focusing on business and financial crimes. He then moved to New Jersey where he owned and operated Penrod Law Office, LLC practicing consumer law, criminal defense, contracts, bankruptcy, and international/domestic business legal services. He then was an associate at Barry, Corrado & Grassi, P.C. where he practiced employment law, civil rights, and criminal/municipal defense.
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Timothy Horn
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Rutgers University - Camden
Timothy L. Horn, Partner, has more than 19 years of legal experience in a variety of practice areas. Timothy L. Horn is a former judicial law clerk to the Honorable Edward J. Turnbach, J.S.C. and completed an externship during law school with the United States Attorney’s office in Camden giving him a tremendous background in criminal law.
Mr. Horn handles matters including: Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI, Motor Vehicle violations, Non-indictable offenses, Ordinance violations, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law - Liquor Licenses, Corporate/Small Business, Commercial and Residential Real Estate.
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Raymond Murphy
Englewood, NJ Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationRutgers School of Law-Newark
Highly experienced and certified trial attorney with integrity. Knowledgeable in the areas of malpractice and personal injury. Very professional and is a relentless advocate for his clients. Other lawyers trust him with their cases when they need help. Clients and lawyers can feel confident when they have Ray on their side.
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Jason Shamy
Point Pleasant, NJ Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and Real Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
I have been a Lawyer for over 20 years. But, as a second generation Lawyer I feel as though I have been interested and involved in the Law for my entire life. Fighting for justice for my clients is my passion. I have dedicated my practice to providing honest advice and determined representation to my clients that have entrusted me with their case.
Throughout my career, I have successfully represented clients in every county in the State of New Jersey, before New Jersey Federal District Courts, State Administrative Agencies, State Commissions, Zoning and Planning Boards, Municipal Governments and hundreds of Municipal Courts throughout...
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Michelle J. Douglass
Marlton, NJ Attorney
Employment
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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...
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Kevork Adanas
Fort Lee, NJ Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Immigration and Real Estate
Seton Hall University School of Law
Kevork George Adanas was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and moved to the United States at age five. He achieved numerous academic and athletic honors at Providence College and went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Seton Hall University in the year 2000. His areas of focus throughout his career have included business and corporate law, immigration law and real estate law. After gaining invaluable experience in other respected law firms, Mr. Adanas founded our Fort Lee, New Jersey-based firm in 2005. Ever since, Kevork Adanas P.C. has been a trusted resource for entrepreneurs, business owners and...
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David K. Cuneo
Collingswood, NJ Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Rutgers University - Camden
David K. Cuneo’s law office located in Collingswood proudly offers his clients over two decades of litigation experience in the South Jersey Cherry Hill area. With his proven track record of success in securing positive outcomes and large settlements and verdicts for his clients, he is highly regarded by other New Jersey personal injury lawyers and his firm is recognized as a premier South Jersey personal injury law firm. Mr. Cuneo focuses his practice on: DUI/DWI, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Plaintiff - Personal Injury, Plaintiff - Slip and Fall Accidents, Traffic Violations, ...
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Ronald Cappuccio
Cherry Hill, NJ Attorney with 48 years of experience
Business and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and University of Kansas School of Law
Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax), Tax Lawyer, is a Business and Tax Attorney emphasizing Personal and Business IRS Tax Negotiation and controversies, past-due taxes, Offers In Compromise, Installment Agreements, as well as Audits, Delinquent Tax, and Tax Collections Issues, Employee and Independent Contractor issues, Payroll Taxes, Tax Liens, Wage Levy Release, Bank Levies and Seizures. NJ Tax Court, US Tax and US Court of Federal Claims representation. We can help you start a Limited Liability Company ( LLC ) which can be the best form of business organization, as well as establish Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Non-Profit...
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Virginia Elizabeth Fortunato
Hackensack, NJ Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
New England Law | Boston
Ms. Fortunato is happily married with a young son. She enjoys spending time at the Jersey shore. She loves to scrapbook when time permits. She always wanted to be an attorney because she wanted to be able to help people and make a difference in their lives.
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Jennifer Bretz
Hackensack, NJ Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationRutgers School of Law-Camden
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...
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Mallory M Shumaker
Marlton, NJ Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Villanova University School of Law
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...
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Samuel A. Scimeca
Hamilton, NJ Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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...
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Gerald Hayes Clark
Newark, NJ Attorney with 27 years of experience
Newark, NJ 07105
Business, Consumer and Products Liability
Fordham University School of Law
Gerald H. Clark has been Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney and he is a Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is the principal of the Clark Law Firm, PC. His practice concentrates on complex litigation, class actions, civil rights and personal injury with an emphasis on traumatic brain and construction injury cases. Gerald has also served as a lead attorney on a number of mass tort and class action lawsuits including the largest groundwater contamination case in the State of New Jersey. He played a key role...
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Monique White
Cherry Hill, NJ Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, IP and Trademarks
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
When life’s uncertainties arise, having a trusted advocate to navigate the complexities of both the legal and healthcare systems is invaluable. Monique White is a dual-licensed attorney and registered nurse with over two decades of experience, uniquely blending compassionate healthcare knowledge with precise legal counsel. As the Founder and Principal Attorney at Shekinah Legal LLC, she specializes in estate planning, personal injury, small business law, and intellectual property.
Monique understands that navigating legal and healthcare systems during times of need can be overwhelming. She approaches estate planning with empathy and clarity, ensuring that her clients feel supported as they...
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James DiMarco
Cherry Hill, NJ Attorney with 15 years of experience
(800) 818-8148
1101 N Kings Highway, Suite 209
Suite 209
Cherry Hill, NJ 08043
Free ConsultationVillanova University School of Law
Personal injury lawyer James DiMarco focuses his practice primarily on automobile accidents, slip and fall injuries, and other complex legal matters. Before becoming a personal injury attorney, he worked for seven years as a defense attorney representing corporations and insurance companies. This experience has given Jim unique insight when pursuing compensation for injured clients. His work representing clients in high-stakes litigation also allowed him to attain the skills to be a fierce litigator.
Jim is a compassionate attorney, patient listener and tenacious advocate, who utilizes his knowledge and smart applications of the law to obtain great outcomes in his cases. He...
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Renata T. Pabisz
Cherry Hill, NJ Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(856) 324-0677
1050 North Kings Highway
Suite 102
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Immigration
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Renata T. Pabisz is a graduate of the University of Marie Curie-Sklodowska School of Law, Rzeszow, Poland (Master of Laws 1999) and the Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, DE (J.D. 2011). While in law school, Ms. Pabisz served as a judicial extern in the Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division in Philadelphia, PA. She has been employed by Dorian, Goldstein, Wisniewski, Orchinik, P.C. since 2008.
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Ralph Ferrara
Marlton, NJ Attorney
Free ConsultationSeton Hall University School of Law
My legal practice is centered around general litigation, with a strong focus on construction and complex commercial litigation. I have a wealth of experience in the courtroom, having been involved in over 200 trials, hearings, and arbitrations.
I began my career by founding and managing the Princeton, NJ office of Richardson & Patel. Subsequently, I served as the Managing Partner at the Cherry Hill, NJ office of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel. I also chaired the Construction Industry Group at Wolf Block and led the Litigation Department while serving on the executive committee at Flaster Greenberg.
In 2024, after a decade of...
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Aaron Louis Peskin
Marlton, NJ, NJ Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business
University of Virginia School of Law
I maintain a diverse legal practice that encompasses complex commercial litigation, employment law, and general corporate matters. Within the realm of commercial litigation, I have both prosecuted and defended class actions concerning consumer rights across multiple industries, including telecommunications and housing. My litigation experience extends to handling disputes among partners, construction-related cases, and civil rights issues, among others.
In my role as a legal advisor, I support both employees and employers. For employees, my services include reviewing employment and severance agreements, and I actively pursue litigation based on violations of federal and state laws. On the other hand, I represent employers...
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Jonathan Herron
Marlton, NJ Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
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Rafael Gomez
Hackensack, NJ Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
201-646-3333
www.gomezlegal.com
Licensed to practice law in:
New Jersey
New York
United States Supreme Court
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Joseph Messa
Cherry Hill, NJ Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Products Liability
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...
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Nicole F. Levine
Red Bank, NJ Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
New Jersey First Party Property Insurance Damage Claim Specialist representing clients nationwide. Over 17 years of Civil Litigation Experience. Insurance company denying and/or underpaying your insurance claim, call for a free consultation. Currently, I am proud to be an attorney at the Merlin Law group specializing in the area of First Party Property Damage Insurance Law. The law firm solely handles residential homeowners insurance claims, commercial property claims and businesses on insurance property damage and bad faith claims nationwide. The law firm and I, pledge to provide competent, creative and honest legal counsel, service, and...
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Jonathan Goldsmith Cohen
Tinton Falls, NJ Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Vermont Law School
You need me in your corner. Whether you're an individual seeking assistance with a bankruptcy, mortgage modification, or foreclosure defense, a small business looking to reorganize or liquidate, or for creditor representation and counsel. I have successfully represented thousands of clients in bankruptcy court and have helped hundreds of people with successful mortgage modifications. I look forward to helping you.
I am a life-long Monmouth County, New Jersey resident. I grew-up with a father who is a passionate attorney. He set the bar high for me by example. Before law school, in the early 2000s, I was a bankruptcy paralegal...
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Melissa Totaro
Fairfield, NJ Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Consumer
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
At the law firm of Houston & Totaro we represent consumers across the state of New Jersey in cases involving consumer fraud, unconscionable conduct and illegal practices by car dealers, banks, mortgage servicers, landlords, credit reporting agencies and other types of businesses. We use a combination of e-mail communications, telephone conferences and Zoom to accommodate clients from all counties and appear in courts throughout the state of New Jersey, state and federal. We take the vast majority of our cases on a contingency basis to enable consumers to pursue meritorious claims even when legal representation would...
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Gregory Hoffman
Westfield, NJ Attorney
Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Gregory Hoffman is a member of Lindabury's Litigation and Real Estate groups. With extensive experience in civil litigation, he represents clients in a wide range of disputes, consistently achieving favorable outcomes. Gregory's practice spans commercial litigation, insurance defense, and real estate matters.
In addition to his litigation experience, Gregory currently serves as a Town Council member for the Borough of Park Ridge, New Jersey where he is a member of the municipal Planning Board, a liaison to the Taxpayers for Aircraft Noise Solutions Committee (TANS) and the Recreation and Culture Committee. This role enhances his capability to represent clients before municipal...
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Dennis M. Baptista
Union, NJ Attorney
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...
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Barbara A. Schweiger
Livingston, NJ Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Business
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Jeffrey Ian Wasserman
Livingston, NJ Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business and Securities
Fordham University School of Law
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Jeffrey Pechow
Livingston, NJ Attorney with 21 years of experience
(973) 995-2500
651 Old Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Suite 200
Livingston, NJ 07039
Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
Albany Law School
I dedicate my practice to defending workers’ compensation matters. I have extensive experience handling all types of workers’ compensation claims from inception through trial. I regularly appear in workers’ compensation court statewide and often deals with complex issues in workers’ compensation including third-party subrogation litigation, fraud and Section 40 lien rights.
I also focus on a professional malpractice defense and the representation of attorneys and insurance brokers, agents and other licensed professionals.
Prior to joining the firm, I practiced at the Law Office of John J. Feczko, PC for over ten years and accumulated significant general practice experience while...
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Jamison Mark
Springfield, NJ Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Widener University Delaware School of Law
With over 20 years of experience, Jamison Mark knows what it takes to fight for you. He works diligently to resolve your situation, explore all legal options, and find solutions that are in the best interest of you and your loved ones. He understands that every matter is unique and each client’s needs are different; that’s why he takes the time to understand your concerns so he can effectively fight for your rights in court.
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Vincent Jesuele
Cranford, NJ Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Workers' Comp
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Vincent Jesuele specializes in personal injury law, workers’ compensation law, and medical malpractice law. In 1982, he received his B.A. from Rutgers College. Vincent went on to study law at Pace University School of Law. After receiving his J.D in 1985, he was admitted to the New York State Bar and the New Jersey State Bar. He is currently a partner at Kessler, DiGiovanni & Jesuele of Cranford, NJ. For over 30 years Vincent's resolve and integrity have helped him pursue justice for his clients, including many who have suffered enormous physical and traumatic injuries.