Paterson Lawyers

Mr. Harris received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1984 and his B.A. in Political Science from Fairleigh Dickenson University in 1981. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Mr. Harris is an active member of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Harris has handled complex civil litigation matters including construction cases and personal injury cases that resulted in multi-million dollar settlements. He also practices extensively in the New Jersey Family Courts.

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Michael Fernandes graduated from Seton Hall University’s School of Law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Michael began his legal career as a summer intern at Newark’s Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. After finishing the internship, Michael accepted the law clerk position at the prestigious law firm of Aiello, Harris. As a law clerk, he was tasked with researching complex legal issues and assisted the attorneys by writing briefs helped persuade various judges in cases. Michael has passed both, the New Jersey and New York bars, and has been hired as an associate for the law firm...

Professional immigration law firm headed by Former INS Attorney to represent clients in all immigration matters - visa, green card, employment-based immigration, asylum, deportation, naturalization, national interest waiver, extraordinary ability alien, H-1B, L-1, F-1 visas, etc.

I have been a partner in a law firm since 1999 with Jeffrey Zuber. We work in all areas of civil litigation, transactional work and real estate. In addition, I am a Certified Civil Trial Attorney.

Thomas A. Utzinger is a lawyer, consultant, and writer with a background in environmental law, corporate governance, and sustainability. For more than twenty years, Thomas has held various roles in consulting, corporate, law firm, and government settings in the New York metropolitan area and Washington, D.C. His current focus is on climate change-related risks and opportunities facing the energy industry. Thomas has authored and co-authored numerous articles and other works on environmental and energy regulation for the American Bar Association, Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis, and ELR News and Analysis. Thomas earned an LL.M. in Environmental Law from The George Washington University...

Mr. Mikita is the Senior Partner and, along with Staci Roccanova, the founder of Mikita & Roccanova LLC. He was educated in the Edison Township school district earning his diploma in 1987. Mr. Mikita graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1994 from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Mr. Mikita is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and the United District Courts in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the Federal 3rd Circuit.

Mr. Mikita worked for the Hon. Alexander...

I am a self-proclaimed Jersey girl, who despite the cold weather and excessive tolls, refuses to leave the East Coast. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and from there, went on to obtain my Juris Doctor at Fordham University School of Law, in New York City. I have always enjoyed serving as an advocate for criminal defendant rights both in and out of law school. As a part of Fordham’s Criminal Defense Clinic, I successfully aided in the representation of clients from arraignments to dispositions. I have also worked at various public defenders offices...

I devote my practice to understanding the individual needs of my clients so that I can effectively prepare, administer, and defend their estate plans over long periods of time. I provide counsel on all matters of estate planning, probate, and estate and trust litigation. I represent private clients in all walks of life. I am focused on creating long-term personal relationships with my clients. I leverage technology, when possible, and creativity when solving problems. My experience allows me to provide cost-effective, results-oriented solutions in a timely manner. Having earned my Masters in Tax Law (LL.M. in Taxation), I approach estate planning...

Mr. McOmber was admitted to the New Jersey and Federal District Court Bars and then served as a Judge Advocate General for three years in Washington, D.C. There he initially served as defense and trial counsel in many courts martial and thereafter as post Judge Advocate of Fort Leslie J. McNair in the southwest section of Washington. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he joined the law firm of Giordano & Halleran. Upon his promotion to partner, the name of the firm was changed to Giordano, Halleran & McOmber. Thereafter, he left that firm to...

Semer Law Firm, LLC provides representation in the areas of Community Association Law, Real Estate, and Landlord-Tenant Law. Semer Law Firm, LLC was established by Dean L. Semer, Esq. Mr. Semer is a graduate of Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware (J.D. 2005) and the University of Delaware (B.A. 1992; M.A. 1995). Mr. Semer is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. Prior to re-locating to Monmouth County and establishing the firm, Mr. Semer worked for approximately 9 1/2 years at a law firm in...

Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. has more than 29 years of legal experience. He has battled through hundreds of divorces and family related matters. He has been an active member of the Middlesex County Family Inn of Court. He has achieved the status of a Master member by the INN. He has filed more than 2,000 bankruptcies in his career. Moreover, he has handled more than 2,500 traffic violations in his career. Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. provides cost effective legal services at rates that the public can afford!

Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. is an attorney who devotes his practice to providing quality and affordable legal...

I had the privilege of working as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for over 26 years. During my tenure, I was assigned to the Appellate/Motion Section and served as the Director for PTI/Case Screening and Forfeiture. I also acted as the Municipal Prosecutor Supervisor for 6 years. My experience has given me a unique insight into the Criminal Justice System as well as the court system. I am therefore eminently qualified to handle Criminal Law appeals. I also handle appeals involving DCPP findings of abuse and neglect as well as Domestic Violence matters and Final Restraining...

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...

For over five decades, I, Edwin R. Rubin, Attorney at Law, have dedicated myself to serving the immigration law needs of corporations, individuals, and families. My work is recognized internationally, and I strive to offer personalized attention to each client. I served as the National President of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA) from 1990-1991 member of AILA’s Board of Governors since 1982. Currently, I hold the position of AILA BOG Emeritus, a role I have been in since 2013. My scholarly contributions to the field include being the Senior Editor and a Contributing Author to "Immigration & Nationality...

Mr. Schiller concentrates his practice in the areas of business and corporate law, automobile dealership and franchise practice law, banking and land use law. Mr. Schiller specializes in buy-sell transactions relating to businesses, dealerships and real estate, and routinely represents business owners in all facets of their business, from organization, required filings, agreements between shareholders or LLC members, vendor agreements, financing and such other matters business owners must deal with on a daily basis. A fair amount of his time is devoted to representing banks in loan transactions. Mr. Schiller and his partner, Perry Pittenger, created the firm in...

Mr. De Massi concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal law (trial and appeals), municipal law, residential and commercial real estate, zoning and planning and wills and estates. Mr. De Massi, during his 39 years as an attorney, has tried cases in the Superior Court in all but two counties of the State, the Federal District Court of New Jersey, and numerous municipal courts. He has argued before the Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. Before becoming of counsel to the firm of Schiller & Pittenger in 2007, Mr. De Massi was a partner in the...

Over 30 years general practice of Law in the State of New Jersey. Concentrating in, but not limited to Immigration & Naturalization Law and Bankruptcy Law.