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1 presents new jersey s top rated lawyers of 2014 PRESENTS NEW JERSEY S TOP RATED LAWYERS OF 2014 BRUCE H. NAGEL NAGEL RICE COURTROOM WARRIOR: ACE AT ACHIEVING MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS ALSO INSIDE A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT DISTRIBUTED WITH INSIDE JERSEY AND THE NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL NEW JERSEY LAW 2014 PAGE 8 BARI Z. WEINBERGER WEINBERGER LAW GROUP PAGE 2 DIVORCED PARENTS: KNOW YOUR CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS PAGE 12 PRESENTS NEW JERSEY S TOP RATED LAWYERS OF 2014 PRESENTS LEGAL LEADERS APPEARING WITH BARI Z. WEINBERGER WEINBERGER LAW GROUP ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE COUNSEL ALSO INSIDE NEW JERSEY LAW 2014 PAGE 8 BRUCE H. NAGEL NAGEL RICE PAGE 15 A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT DISTRIBUTED WITH THE WALL STREET JOURNAL DIVORCED PARENTS: KNOW YOUR CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS PAGE 12 PRESENTS LEGAL LEADERS APPEARING WITH

2 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE FAMILY LAW COUNSEL how does a law firm help their divorce and family law clients feel respected, important, understood and involved? it starts with changing the way law firms have operated for hundreds of years. when you step inside weinberger law group s offices, it is immediately apparent that this is not just any law firm. it s not the old school, antiquated, uppity law firm you might read about or see on tv. the mission of this modern-day firm is clear from the very start: your needs come first. made up of a team of energetic, compassionate, and experienced attorneys, paralegals and support staff, everyone shares the same vision and commitment to their family law clients. we have a genuine passion to ensure that all clients leave our firm with the feeling that their lives were improved as a result of our involvement, says family law attorney and matrimonial specialist, bari Z. weinberger, who also founded the firm and serves as its managing partner. while many firms dabble in family law as one small part of a multitude of practice offerings, clients who come to weinberger law group can feel confident in knowing that every attorney affiliated with this firm has a masterful command and devotion to the practice of divorce and family law. equally important to the firm s mission is providing clients with assurance and confidence that their matter will be treated with the utmost in respect, attention and care. the firm has a listen first, advise second philosophy. if i were to sum up what weinberger law group stands for it would be to enhance lives through compassionate counsel, notes weinberger. weinberger law group s attorneys work tirelessly to evaluate all possible options, including out-of-the-box thinking, when striving to obtain an amicable resolution. however, if litigation is appropriate, all the attorneys are exceptional litigators, well known by judges and on the cutting edge of recent family law developments. regardless of the issues at stake, clients will have the confidence that the firm will be there every step of the way. for example, one way the firm ensures that an attorney is always available to answer questions is by assigning two lawyers to each client. most firms operate with only one attorney assigned to a case, making clients wait if that attorney is unavailable. with a two attorney approach to client service, weinberger law group has made responsiveness a top priority. this provides clients peace of mind at a time when it is needed most. 2 New Jersey s top rated lawyers \ COVer spotlight The divorce and family law attorneys and mediators at Weinberger Law Group are committed to legal excellence and your best interests. success for us is defined as our ability to enhance and improve our clients lives and help lift the cloud of uncertainty and fear they may be feeling. our success is measured by what we are able to accomplish for our clients, no matter what the situation, both now and into the future. - BArI ZeLL WeInBerGer Standing From Left: Gergely (Greg) Hajdu-Nemeth, Rachel E. Partyka, Robyn N. Howlett, Jessica Ragno Sprague, Raquel Vallejo, Erin B. Brueche, Allison E. Holzman, Alison M. Schmieder, Bari Zell Weinberger, Veronica R. Norgaard, Nicole A. Cioffi, Heather K. Martin, Sylvia L. Breitowich, Laura M. Mendonca, Jennifer D. Varga, Gregory A. Pasler, Erich (Rick) Schneider Not Pictured: Dianna C. Cavaliere, Michael J. Evans, Carmela L. Novi, Komal S. Ullah As proof that this higher level of client service is working, weinberger law group has become the largest divorce and family law firm in new Jersey with multiple offices conveniently located throughout the state. Additionally, the firm has also been voted one of 2014 s top 100 best Places to work in new Jersey, which highlights that the positive environment experienced by clients is also shared bari z. weinberger by its employees. legal issues handled by weinberger law group include matters related to divorce and separation, child custody and child support, asset division, alimony, same-sex marriage, domestic violence, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, post-judgment enforcement and modification and more. the firm s website, offers a wealth of easy to understand information on virtually every aspect of divorce and family law, the kind of information many other firms charge for. we want to empower everyone to make the best decisions possible, and our website is an integral part of that commitment, weinberger says. the secret to the firm s success is surprisingly simple. As bari weinberger explains, we are viewed by our clients as their most trusted advisor because we never lose sight of their needs and their vision. we know that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At the end of the day, our clients best interests drive our strategies, recommendations and our actions, even if it means helping our clients reconcile their marriages. she also adds that, success for us is defined as our ability to enhance and improve our clients lives and help lift the cloud of uncertainty and fear they may be feeling. our success is measured by what we are able to accomplish for our clients, no matter what the situation, both now and into the future. Anyone going through a divorce and family law matter is encouraged to call the firm for a free consultation and experience the weinberger difference first hand. 119 Cherry hill road, suite 120, Parsippany, nj south street, freehold, suite 201, nj hackensack Avenue, suite 200, hackensack, nj mt. Airy road, suite 100, basking ridge, nj LegAL LeAders Sean Stonefield To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated Deidre Schoo SOME PEOPLE SEE DIVORCE AS A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB, THE TEAM AT WEINBERGER LAW GROUP SEES IT AS A STAIRWAY TO YOUR NEW LIFE. Take the first step with us and remember to consider the following when choosing a Divorce and Family Law firm: n Free consultations allow you to evaluate an attorney at no obligation. n A firm exclusive to Family Law will be on top of the latest family law developments. n Having access to a backup attorney familiar with your case will give you constant support. n Look for a lawyer who really listens to you and understands your needs and objectives. n Be sure that the lawyer will not keep any unused retainer funds at the end of your case. n Review the attorney s experience and credentials, including continuing education credits. n Check client ratings and reviews in places such as AVVO, Lawyers.com and Google. n Finding the best divorce attorney should not be a matter of compromise; you should be 100% confident. Learn more by visiting: (800) OFFICE LOCATIONS: Basking Ridge Freehold Hackensack Parsippany Help and legal services for Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody & Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation Services, Domestic Violence Issues and more. PLEASE SCAN FOR MORE INFO AND TO SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

3 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated LEGAL LEADERS ALM LEGAL GROUP Account Executives Andrew Chernela laura gunawan Pamela Jeffers Welcome to the 2014 edition of New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers, a resource featuring legal talent from the Garden State and nearby metropolitan areas. Highlights in this issue: Ulei Kou bridget Mcdonald marcy palacios george schwimmer Assistant art director Sammy Elfatrany sr. content Manager Justin Smulison Profiles Writer Sean Stonefield The attorneys featured here and in the accompanying online edition have all achieved the peer reviewed rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the company that has long set the standard for lawyer ratings. The AV Preeminent rating is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates that a lawyer s peers have ranked them at the highest level of professional excellence. 2 6 enhancing lives through compassionate family law counsel The divorce and family law attorneys and mediators at Weinberger Law Group are committed to legal excellence and your best interests. legal leaders index A comprehensive list of New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers of busines manager colleen hanson Senior Vice President Kevin Vermeulen cover photograph by statia grossman To order reprints of New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers of 2014, please contact or REPRINTS@ALM.COM Our online edition of New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers, accessible at at.law.com/newjerseytoprated, includes the complete directory of all of the New Jersey area s AV Peeminent rated attorneys, listed by their practice areas. In addition to insightful profiles on many Top Rated attorneys, this publication features articles covering current trends in the law. As such, it is a valuable resource in finding top legal talent and making more informed legal decisions. 8 New Jersey law 2014 Lawmakers and lawyers in the Garden State passed bills and examined cases that touched on mandatory vaccinations, judicial retirement, and whistleblower protections, while the governor signed a bill granting new rights to adoptees. Publishers do not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate. ALM Media, LLC (or either party s affiliates, employees, officers, directors or agents) does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. This magazine includes paid attorney advertising. Consumers should contact the state bar for verification and additional information prior to securing the legal services of any attorney. ALM, Top Rated Lawyers, and Top Ranked Law Firms are trademarks of ALM Media Properties, LLC. Sincerely, 4 New Jersey s top rated lawyers \ Kevin Vermeulen Senior Vice President legalleaders@alm.com Bruce nagel of nagel Rice Multimillion-Dollar Verdicts and Settlements are Bruce Nagel s Trademark practice area index An index of featured firms categorized by practice area. To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated

4 LEGAL LEADERS nagel rice, llp COMPleX litigation, MedICal MalPraCtICe, serious PersOnal InjUry, Class action bruce h. nagel jay j. rice barry m. packin diane elizabeth sammons NaGel rice, llp is one of the New york metropolitan area s premier trial firms, having recovered nearly $1 billion in settlements and verdicts over its 30-year history, including the largest personal injury jury verdict in new Jersey history and over 100 cases in excess of $1 million. the firm has appeared 15 times before the new Jersey supreme Court, and its high-profile cases have helped mold the law of medical malpractice, wrongful birth, personal injury, trial practice, class action, consumer fraud and business litigation. we are true courtroom warriors, observes founding partner bruce nagel. we have the skill, resources, and guts to try the toughest cases and that s what sets us apart from the rest of the field. the firm Has achieved Historic results in many areas of the law, including over $400 million in medical malpractice and personal injury settlements and verdicts, over $300 million in class action settlements, over $50 million in wrongful birth settlements and verdicts, $50 million in recoveries against credit card companies over fraudulent credit protection plans. some of the firm s successful results include a $16 million recovery in an Austrian train fire which killed several Americans, an $11 million settlement in estate litigation, a $9.75 million recovery on behalf of a man killed in a turnpike accident, a $7.15 million settlement in negligent genetic testing case, a $7.1 million consumer fraud judgment, and a $9 million jury verdict in a medical malpractice case. the firm has also recovered millions from celebrity eye surgeon dr. Joseph dello russo over negligent lasik procedures. NaGel rice is HiGHly regarded in the legal community and receives a substantial amount of its cases from other lawyers, who refer the most complex and difficult cases to the firm s attorneys. managing and founding partner Jay rice notes, the best evidence of our success is the dozens of attorneys who refer their litigations to us. for years, judges throughout the state have also referred friends and family members. NaGel and rice are regularly included in The Best Lawyers in America and super lawyers, and have both been named in the new Jersey top 10 SuperLawyers list. nagel was recently featured in Newsweek magazine as one of the best medical malpractice attorneys in the country and has appeared before the new Jersey supreme Court 12 times. rice is frequently court-appointed to act as a fiscal agent or discovery master or serve in other roles in business disputes. BotH NaGel and rice are prolific lecturers and authors in many areas of the law. nagel is an adjunct Professor at seton hall law school and has lectured thousands of attorneys on trial practice, medical malpractice and wrongful birth. rice frequently lectures on the areas of partnership disputes and chancery litigation, and has authored the equity practice section in the new Jersey Practice series. 103 eisenhower PArKwAy, roseland, nj Ph: fax: PArK Avenue, suite 1000, new york, ny Ph:

5 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated F E A new jersey s top rated lawyers New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers takes the mystery out of locating a high-quality advocate to protect you, your family, your business and other assets. The lawyers in this comprehensive list are top rated in their field and are available to work for you. Agostini & Slattery LLC Lucy Agostini, esq. FAMILY LAW, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, REAL ESTATE Page 19 Cipriani & Werner, PC matthew k. mitchell TRANSPORTATION, LITIGATION, INSURANCE Page 19 Davidson, Sochor, Ragsdale & Cohen, L.L.C. robert sochor TRUSTS AND ESTATES, BUSINESS LAW, SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING Page 19 T U R I N G Fox and Fox LLP Real Estate, Corporate law, public & Municipal law Page 12 Harkavy, Goldman, Goldman & Gerstein, P.A. Martin Champ Goldman criminal law, civil law, personal injury Page 6 Hobbie, Corrigan & Bertucio, P.C. PERSONAL INJURY, CRIMINAL LAW, WORKERS COMPENSATION Page 11 Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman, LLP Commercial Real Estate, Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Labor & Employment, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Tax Page 7 Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar, P.C. Bankruptcy (Consumer & Business), Special Needs Education, Debtor-Creditor Page 19 Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. BANKRUPTCY, DEBTOR & CREDITOR, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Page 17 Law Offices of Peter W. Till criminal law, civil litigation, federal/state Page 12 Levy Baldante Finney Rubinstein Cohen & Chizmar, P.C. john w. baldante personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice Page 19 Lucianna & Lucianna criminal law & civil law Page 10 PAGE PROOF FOR APPROVAL ONLY Lynch Lynch Held Rosenberg, P.C. Medical malpractice, Personal injury, workers compensation Back Cover Messa & Associates, P.C. Medical malpractice, Personal injury Page 17 Miles Feinstein Criminal defense Page 19 Nagel Rice, LLP Complex Litigation, Medical Malpractice, SERIOUS Personal Injury, CLASS ACTION Pages 5, 15 Sciro & Marotta, P.C. Frank J. Sciro Jr., Esq. criminal defense Page 19 The Law Office of David Neufeld Tax law & Controversy, TRUSTS & ESTATES Page 19 The Law Offices of Esther A. Daniel, Esq. FAMILY, DIVORCE, CIVIL LAW, CRIMINAL Page 17 The Salvo Law Firm, PC Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Post-Divorce Disputes and Domestic Violence Page 13 Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, PC michael e. quiat Disability, Life and ERISA LTD Insurance Claims Page 19 Weinberger Law Group Bari z. weinberger Family law, Divorce, Child custody, alternative dispute resolution, domestic violence, fathers rights, guardianship and conservatorship, mediation Pages 2, 3 HARKAVY, GOLDMAN, GOLDMAN & GERSTEIN PROVIDING QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES FOR OVER 40 YEARS MARTIN CHAMP GOLDMAN MARTIN CHAMP GOLDMAN, ESQ., is the Managing Partner at Harkavy, Goldman, Goldman & Gerstein. Champ Goldman is a well-known New Jersey criminal and civil trial attorney, who has been practicing law for 43 years. He received his J.D. degree from Rutgers University and his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the Bar in Mr. Goldman is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the law, especially Criminal Law and injuries from traumatic accidents. Areas covered include, but are not limited to: Graves Act Defenses (weapons), Wiretap Cases, drug or CDS Offenses, murders, manslaughters, gang related offenses, aggravated assaults (domestic violence matters, assault on police officers, etc.), aggravated sexual assaults (rapes, criminal sexual contact, etc), thefts, robberies, burglaries, shoplifting, white collar crimes (embezzlements, identity thefts, etc.). Click here for a full list of matters handled by the Firm. Throughout his career, Champ Goldman, has defended over a thousand people, and has covered all aspects of the law. In fact, he was responsible for suppressing the first wire taps in NJ, argued a case that made voice prints not acceptable by NJ Courts, and has secured many seven-figure trial verdicts in Civil cases. When you work with Champ Goldman, you not only get his full attention, but also the benefit of his tremendous skill and years of experience. TOP RATED LAWYERS 1129 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, SUITE 214, WEST CALDWELL, NJ PHONE: (973) FAX: (973) martin champ goldman 6 New Jersey s top rated lawyers \ To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated

6 KaUFMan, semeraro & leibman llp COMMerCIal real estate, ZOnIng, PlannIng & land Use, labor & employment, COMMerCIal litigation, COMMerCIal tax Statia Grossman at KaUfmaN, semeraro & leibman, llp, partners Paul Kaufman, mark semeraro, and marc leibman have established a diverse practice that focuses on business law, commercial litigation, employment law, commercial real estate transactions and financing, land use and zoning, and commercial tax appeals. the firm also regularly represents insurance carriers, insurance funds, public entities, individuals, and businesses in a variety of matters. the Key to our success is the fact that we are large enough to handle the most significant and complex transactions and litigation matters, but at the same time, we re still small enough to provide personalized, cost effective services, semeraro says. KaUfmaN, semeraro & leibman, llp, is one of the leading firms in new Jersey for land use matters, having handled some of the largest real estate development projects in the state. indeed, Kaufman s work for skymark and i. Park on their respective redevelopment projects in ridgefield Park and edgewater as well as his work on many other development projects has earned him a reputation as one of the top land use attorneys in bergen County. the most rewarding part of HaNdliNG land Use projects is that there s a sense of accomplishment when a substantial project goes forward, Kaufman notes. it s nice to know that you re playing a role in improving the infrastructure of the state for future generations, as well as creating many jobs. semeraro Has also HaNdled several HiGH-profile cases during his career, such as a mahwah toxic tort class action lawsuit consisting of more than 650 plaintiffs, in which he served as lead defense counsel for the borough of LegAL LeAders ringwood. in addition, he has successfully litigated a number of significant commercial, employment, and civil rights cases. mark j. semeraro david r. gelbert when you re dealing with litigation matters, you re walking clients through what s often a very difficult Seated: Paul Kaufman Standing, from left: Mark Semeraro, Marc Leibman moment in their lives regardless of whether it s a business or a personal matter, semeraro says, and being able to provide assistance during that time is very gratifying. leibman who Heads the firm s commercial property tax litigation department agrees, noting: oftentimes in an economic downturn properties lose value, which only compounds a property owner s financial issues. we are always happy to ease financial pressures on our clients by reducing their property tax liability. As part of his practice, leibman has represented substantial commercial property holders in many significant tax appeals. GiVeN their accomplishments, members of Kaufman, semeraro & leibman, llp have been highly rated by martindale-hubbell and included in A.m. best s directory of recommended insurance Attorneys. in addition, semeraro was named as a top bergen County attorney in 2012 by (201) Magazine, and leibman has been regularly named in Super Lawyers new Jersey rising stars publication. 2 executive drive, suite 530, fort lee, nj Ph: fax: To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 7

7 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated legal trends Lawmakers and lawyers in the Garden State passed bills and examined cases that touched on mandatory vaccinations, judicial retirement, and whistleblower protections, while the governor signed a bill granting new rights to adoptees. new jersey law 2014 New Jersey Nurse Who Refused Vaccine Not Guilty of Misconduct Hackettstown Community Hospital in Warren County requires that employees get flu vaccines to help curb the spread of influenza to patients, families, staff, and the wider community. Employees who refuse vaccines for religious or medical reasons are granted an exemption if they provided a note from a religious leader or medical practitioner. Nurse June Valent refused to get vaccinated but claimed no such exemption. She was fired, despite agreeing to wear a mask throughout flu season. As part of the nurse s appeal to reinstate her unemployment benefits, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court decided in June that she was not guilty of misconduct, and so was eligible for unemployment benefits. The New Jersey Department of Labor attempted to deny Valent unemployment benefits, arguing that she was fired for insubordination and misconduct. The Appeals Court s ruling makes it clear that First Amendment protections that allow people to opt out of medical procedures on religious grounds also apply to those with secular objections. By denying appellant s application to receive unemployment benefits based only on her unwillingness to submit to the employer s religion-based policy, the Board violated appellant s rights under the First Amendment, the appellate judges wrote in their opinion. Furthermore, the religion exemption merely discriminates against an employee s right to refuse to be vaccinated based only on purely secular reasons. Some New Jersey medical professionals were concerned that the ruling might encourage employees to reject future vaccinations. With this decision, we worry that hospitals and other health care providers are receiving conflicting messages from regulators and the judicial system when, in fact, our bottom-line goal is simply to protect patients during flu season, Aline Holmes, senior vice president of clinical affairs for the New Jersey Hospital Association, said in a statement. Supreme Court Considers State s Whistleblower Law New Jersey s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), informally known as the whistleblower law, provides protections for employees who report their employers for violating public health or safety, as well as environmental and financial wellbeing of both individuals and businesses. Some consider it the most far-reaching whistleblower law in the country. But after two lower court rulings interpreted the law in conflicting ways, it s now up to the state Supreme Court to determine the future of CEPA. The court is scheduled to hear the case sometime this fall. In one of the two appellate cases, Massarano v. NJ Transit, the lower court ruled that a New Jersey Transit employee was not protected by CEPA because her alleged whistleblowing activities were part of her job description. However in the other case, Lippman v. Ethico, the panel of appellate judges ruled that all employees were protected by CEPA. Representatives from organizations such as the New Jersey Work Environment Council, The Teamsters Union, Health Professionals and Allied Employees, AFL-CIO, GreenFaith, Environment NJ and NJ Citizen Action hope that the State Supreme Court will overturn the Massarano decision. If we lose that protection, I have a major fear my members will no longer be willing to stand up and buck the system, John Pajak, vice president of Teamsters Local 877 in Linden, said in a conference call about the case, according to the South Jersey Times. Other groups, such as the N.J. Business and Industry Association and the N.J. Employers Association, have filed friend-of-the-court briefs supporting the Massarano decision. They argue that employees who detect unsafe or unethical actions in the course of their job duties should not be protected under CEPA. Judge Rules That Ex-Gay Therapists May Be Liable for Damages So-called ex-gay therapists engage in a controversial conversion therapy that is supposed to transform gay clients into heterosexuals through intensive therapy. In 2012, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) sued one such conversion therapy provider, Jersey City-based Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing ( JONAH), on behalf of a group of plaintiffs who accused the group of providing failed and damaging therapy. In June, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Peter F. Bariso Jr. denied JONAH s request to deny that lawsuit, paving the way for further claims. Despite the consensus of mainstream professional organizations that conversion therapy doesn t work, this racket continues to scam vulnerable gay men and lesbians out of thousands of dollars and inflicts significant harm on them, Christine P. Sun, deputy legal director for the SPLC, said when the lawsuit was filed in November According to its website, JONAH provides psychological and spiritual counseling, peer support, and self-empowerment to help its patients heal the wounds surrounding homosexuality. But the plaintiffs in the case against JONAH all former clients argue that the organization s therapeutic program is actually humiliating and degrading. Plaintiffs claim that they were forced to strip naked in front of therapists and re-enact past traumatic experiences. They are suing the group under New Jersey s Consumer Fraud Act, arguing that JONAH s claim that it can convert clients from gay to straight is false. The plaintiffs are also seeking to recover damages for failed treatment, as well as for later therapy to correct the damage inflicted by their JONAH experiences. We think it s highly unfortunate that the SPLC would attempt to misuse a state Consumer Fraud Act to basically interfere with the right to self-determination, said Charles LiMandri, president and chief counsel of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund. He is arguing Continued on page 16 8 \ New Jersey s top rated lawyers To See A Directory of All AV / Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers 9

8 lucianna & lucianna CrIMInal law & CIVIl litigation From Left: Nancy E. Lucianna, Esq., Diane M. Lucianna, Esq., holding Molly, Frank P. Lucianna, Esq., Frank V. Carbonetti, Esq. (c) 2012 greg Pallante / northjersey.com LegAL LeAders FrAnk p. LuciAnnA frank lucianna, esq. Has BeeN practicing criminal defense law for 63 years. he is so well regarded in the criminal courts that the people who work there turn to him when they are in need of counsel. he has represented a state senator, judges, a former mayor of hackensack, police chiefs and officers (often on a pro bono basis), politicians as well as average individuals. he was recognized as Professional lawyer of the year by the new Jersey state bar Association and received the lifetime Achievement Award from the bergen County bar foundation. such accolades come as a well-earned reward for this long and remarkable career. mr. lucianna was the first attorney in new Jersey and in the united states to successfully utilize the battered women s defense; he brought in the first successful new Jersey claim under the new Jersey son of sam law and notably received a verdict against a new Jersey municipality in the riots of besides cases in new Jersey and new york, he has represented clients in maryland, missouri, ohio and Pennsylvania. he has defended clients in numerous murder cases of every type. when discussing his clients he makes the point that although it may not seem so on the surface, we are all different but all the same. Before His successful career BeGaN, lucianna was captain of the track team at dwight morrow high school in englewood and captain of the cross-country team at fordham university. he graduated from there in 1948 and received his law degree from fordham s law school in he credits running, which he still does to this day, with helping him to physically and psychologically survive while serving in the Army Air Corps during world war ii. he flew combat missions over italy, Austria and germany and was forced down over yugoslavia. lucianna says, i am very grateful that i got the opportunity to survive the war and meet such wonderful people in the legal profession. i m very fortunate in life, and i never forget that. i m very proud of the profession and to be in it, and i m happy to come to work every day. mr. lucianna is especially proud of the people He is surrounded by. he is joined in his criminal practice by frank Carbonetti, and his daughter, diane lucianna, whom he refers to as the smartest person i know, maintains a civil practice within the firm. nancy lucianna, an exceptional lawyer, practices both civil and criminal law. his daughter, susan (shown in portrait) was a paralegal with the firm for 16 years and has passed away. on any given day mr. lucianna can be found in court or working hard at his office. on sundays he often visits clients in prison and he is proud every day to be a lawyer. he credits his success in life to his wonderful wife of 57 years, dolores lucianna. 111 main street, JustiCe building, hackensack, nj Ph:

9 HOBBIe, COrrIgan & BertUCIO, P.C. PersOnal InjUry, CrIMInal law, workers COMPensatIOn Deidre Schoo LegAL LeAders Seated, from left: Jacqueline DeCarlo, Michael R. Hobbie Standing, from left: Edward C. Bertucio, Norman M. Hobbie, David P. Corrigan norman m. hobbie Deidre Schoo the law firm of HoBBie, corrigan & BertUcio Has established a reputation for excellence in litigating complex personal injury, products liability, criminal defense, toxic tort, medical malpractice, and workers compensation cases. our clients expect and receive intense, comprehensive, zealous, and aggressive legal representation, says the founding partner norman m. hobbie. they hire us to be their warriors, to battle for justice, and to get the job done. during His career, NormaN m. HoBBie Has secured approximately 70 settlements or verdicts of $1 million or more for clients who have been severely injured or killed as a result of accidents, defective products, negligence, or chemical contamination. in fact, norm has secured multiple eight-figure verdicts in different counties. in addition, since 1987, norm has been designated by the supreme Court of new Jersey as Certified Civil trial Attorney and has been listed in new Jersey SuperLawyers list annually (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014). norm has also been rated Av Preeminent by martindale-hubbell. david p. corrigan focuses His litigation practice on complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. he is a member of both the new Jersey and California bar associations and his trial experience includes civil plaintiff, civil defense, and prosecutorial experience from his time as an Assistant County Prosecutor. dave has been designated by the supreme Court of new Jersey as Certified Civil trial Attorney and has been listed in new Jersey SuperLawyers annually (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014). edward c. BertUcio Has BeeN practicing criminal law for more than 30 years. ted, a former major crimes Assistant Prosecutor for mercer County, defends clients charged with fraud, white-collar crimes, homicide, drug distribution, aggravated sexual assault, and law enforcement officer misconduct. ted has been designated by the supreme Court of new Jersey as Certified Criminal trial Attorney and has been listed in new Jersey SuperLawyers annually (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014). HoBBie, corrigan and BertUcio, the Named partners, are all former assistant prosecutors and have more than 90 years of combined trial experience. our firm is unique in that the named partners have had actual litigation experience in all four disciplines (civil plaintiff/civil defense/ criminal prosecution/criminal defense), hobbie says. at HoBBie, corrigan & BertUcio, our Goal is to represent each client in a compelling, creative, and professional manner. 125 wyckoff road eatontown, nj route 37 west, toms river, nj Ph: To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 11

10 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated PAGE PROOF -- FOR APPROVAL ONLY FOX AND FOX LLP CONTINUING QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES INTO THE 21 ST CENTURY Labor & Employment Litigation Trusts & Estates Real Estate Environmental Corporate Family Law Municipal Court Practice MAIN OFFICE 70 South Orange Avenue Livingston, NJ Tel: Fax: PAGE PROOF -- FOR APPROVAL ONLY Law Offices of Peter W. Till CRIMINAL LAW, CIVIL LITIGATION, FEDERAL/STATE PETER W. TILL, having nearly 40 years of criminal and civil jury trial experience handling complex cases, maintains a law practice in springfield, n.j. his practice areas include federal crimes, internal investigations, complex civil proceedings, civil rights and law enforcement defense. mr. till is admitted to practice in new Jersey and the district of Columbia, and before the united states district Court for the district of new Jersey, the northern, eastern, southern and western districts of new york; the middle district of Pennsylvania; the district of vermont; the southern district of California; and the united states Courts of Appeals for the second, third, tenth and district of Columbia Circuits; and the united states supreme Court. mr. till is the author of the ICLE Criminal Law Monograph, and has published various articles. mr. till received his b.a. from the ohio state university and J.d. from the howard university school of law. 105 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 201, SPRINGFIELD, NJ PH: FAX: TILLLAW@AOL.COM Fox and Fox LLP is a diversified law firm, established in 1920, with a long-standing reputation for providing quality legal counsel in all areas important to business and individuals. The broad scope of our practice reflects the diversity of our clients and their needs. Our reputation is based upon our attorneys wisdom, experience, resourcefulness and aggressiveness in pursuing practical, workable solutions to our clients legal problems. Based in Livingston, New Jersey, we seek to provide cost-effective, efficient and responsive service. divorced PArEnts: KnoW your child custody and VisitatioN rights As A PArEnt, losing full-time AccEss to your children in the wake of a divorce can be a difficult experience. Your frustration may be magnified if the custodial parent is uncooperative or antagonistic. Unless a court has terminated your parental rights, however, you still have the right to limited visitation and the right to participate in major decisions affecting the welfare of your children. obeying the custody order Family courts usually encourage parents to agree on custody issues if possible. With or without an agreement, however, the court will issue a written custody order that sets out your rights as a non-custodial parent. Even if you disagree with the custody order, it has the force of law and you could face legal consequences for violating its terms. your VisitatioN rights The custody order will explain your visitation rights in detail. It will list the exact times and days of the week that your children will spend with you, which holidays you can enjoy with them, and which extracurricular and school activities you can attend. The custody order will also outline responsibility for transportation to your home or another location where you will spend time with your children. MaKiNG important life decisions Most states recognize two types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody. If physical custody is granted to only one parent, the child will live with that parent most or all of the time. Legal custody, on the other hand, means the right to make important life decisions for your children. These include matters of religious upbringing and school selection. Even if the custody order requires your children to live with the other parent, it might still grant you full or joint legal custody. AS SEEN ON need to KnOw 12 New Jersey s top rated lawyers \ To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated

11 At the salvo law firm, the firm s lawyers are known for listening to their clients and tailoring their approach accordingly. to that end, while they have reputations as strong litigators, they also understand the importance of finding alternatives to litigation, particularly in the case of their preeminent family and matrimonial law practice. in today s economy, many people do not want a highly contentious divorce, notes Karen grayson-rodgers, who heads the firm s divorce group. And we are skilled at finding creative solutions that can effect a resolution without the anguish and expense of a litigated divorce. firm founder Cindy salvo adds: because people who divorce will often have to deal with each other in the future, we try to guide them away from their anger and hostility and turn their attention toward resolution, enabling them to proceed in a more amicable way, if possible. where grayson-rodgers focuses her practice on matrimonial law, salvo mainly handles business litigation at the firm, and her expertise, along with that of the firm s other skilled attorneys, has proven invaluable when complicated issues arise during a divorce. sometimes divorce cases require particular knowledge about real estate or business valuation matters, and unlike other family law groups that have to go outside of their firm to answer those questions, we can address them in-house, salvo notes. the salvo law firm has also differentiated itself through the emotional support it provides clients during their divorce. salvo, who has a master s degree in psychology in addition to her law degree, observes, when people come to us, they are going through what may be the toughest time in their lives, so we ve always believed that our service should be more all-encompassing than the business as usual approach of many other law firms. to help people gain a better understanding of the divorce process and deal with the emotional turmoil divorce often brings, salvo and grayson-rodgers provide new clients with a Kindle as a gift containing recommended reading material. they have also co-written a book on the topic: Untying the Knot: Your Guide to a Successful New jersey Divorce, which is available on Amazon or without cost on the firm s website, our goal is to arm our clients with information and support so that they can successfully navigate the divorce process both emotionally and procedurally, grayson-rodgers explains. we also encourage clients to reach out to us at anytime with questions, whether we are in the office or at home. notably, graysonrodgers has received the martindale-hubbell Client distinction Award for her numerous positive client reviews; and along with salvo, she is Av Preeminent rated by FeatUred FIrM CLIENTS GREATLY APPRECIATE THE SALVO LAW FIRM S COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO DIVORCE Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Post-Divorce Disputes and Domestic Violence in today s economy, many people do not want a highly contentious divorce. - KAren GrAYsOn-rODGers martindale-hubbell. After beginning her career handling civil litigation, grayson-rodgers has now focused exclusively on divorce law for the past 11 years. i chose to concentrate my efforts on family and matrimonial law because i have great empathy for clients in this area, she says. i went through the divorce process myself, and that experience, combined with my knowledge as an attorney, allows me to be a strong yet compassionate advocate for my clients. Conveniently located in northern new Jersey, the salvo law firm is able to handle divorce and family law matters throughout the state. the firm moved to its current office a beautifully decorated 3,000-square-foot space in 2013, and grayson-rodgers notes that this environment has helped foster the firm s client-first philosophy. we offer a very welcoming, hospitable ambiance because we understand that when you are in a divorce situation, you need a sense of comfort while discussing these issues, she says. sean stonefield 185 Fairfield Ave., Suite 3C/3D, West Caldwell, NJ ph: KRodgers@SalvoLawFirm.com TOP RATED LAWYERS cindy d. salvo karen n. grayson-rodgers Cindy d. salvo, founding Partner (seated) and Karen grayson-rodgers, head of the firm s divorce Practice. Statia Grossman To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 13

12 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated in A personal injury case, A settlement MAy be best need to KnOw if you are injured in a car accident or other incident, someone is often legally responsible for your injury. Filing a personal injury claim could help you obtain compensation from the responsible party to pay your medical bills, as well as other losses. When you settle with the other party, you accept payment for your injury and agree not to sue that party. After an accident, you may have physical, mental or emotional injuries. Even if insurance covers your medical bills, you may (depending on the circumstances) still file a claim for damages. Damages include compensation for lost wages or lost property, disability, rehabilitation, or even future pain and suffering. While some personal injury cases are decided by a judge or jury in a courtroom, many are settled out of court. If your case goes to court, the process can take several years, from beginning to end. If you settle the case instead, the defendant pays an agreed-upon sum of money soon after everything is signed and ready. This agreement should include a statement from you releasing the other party from responsibility. If you ve already filed a lawsuit in court, you will have to agree to drop the case against the other party. YOU MUST PROVE CERTAIN ELEMENTS A personal injury case is usually based on negligence, intentional tort, or strict liability. To prove negligence, you must prove that the defendant failed to fulfill a duty to you (the duty to drive safely, for example), that this failure caused an accident, and that the accident injured you. You can prove an intentional tort by showing that the defendant acted with the intention of harming you, by punching you in the nose, for instance. In some cases you can win based on strict liability, without proving the defendant was at fault. Strict liability may apply if you were injured by a defective product. IT S EASIER TO WIN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE In a criminal prosecution, the legal standard is guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In a personal injury case, the legal standard is a preponderance of evidence.this means all you have to prove is that the defendant is more than 50 percent likely to be responsible for your injury. These different standards explain why defendants who are acquitted in criminal cases often lose personal injury lawsuits based on the same evidence. 14 New Jersey s top rated lawyers \ DAMAGES ARE NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL BILLS You can claim damages for many different aspects of your injury, including past and future medical bills, lost work time, and pain and suffering. Damages for pain and suffering are often several times as large as damages for medical bills and lost work time. In negligence cases, however, your damages may be reduced if the accident was partially your fault. In a few states you cannot receive any damages if the accident was even one percent your fault. Most personal injury lawsuits are resolved through private settlements rather than courtroom verdicts. WHEN DECIDING TO SETTLE Settlements can be reached at any point. Often, the insurance company will make a settlement offer after reviewing your records and medical expenses. However, some cases settle after both sides have presented evidence to the judge. In many courts, the parties are required to attend settlement conferences before starting a trial. COMING TO FINANCIAL TERMS You must provide the party responsible for your accident with information about your injuries, expenses, and your need for future treatment. Evidence might include medical records, hospital bills, pay stubs, and witness statements. The defense may ask for a medical examination by a doctor of its choosing, and may hire expert witnesses to disprove your version of the case. Your lawyer can help you estimate how much money you might receive after a trial instead of accepting a settlement. Settlements may be paid in a lump sum or in periodic payments. A structured settlement involves buying financial products called annuities that pay a certain amount every month or year until the total is paid in full. This arrangement can reduce taxes but won t allow you to buy a house or other expensive items because you re getting smaller payments over time. Personal injury litigators often accept cases on a contingency basis, meaning they are not compensated, beyond expenses, unless damages are awarded. A LAWYER CAN HELP Compensation for a claim must cover the injured party s initial medical costs, on going care, damaged property and loss of income. Courts also award compensation for damages more difficult to assign a monetary value, such as loss of social and educational experiences, emotional distress and strains on family members. Whether you re dealing with an insurance company or an individual, you ll first need to determine if you can proceed on your own or if you ll need to hire an attorney. QUESTIONS FOR YOUR ATTORNEY AS SEEN ON To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated Do statutes of limitation apply to personal injury law? In addition to my existing medical bills, can I be compensated for any future expenses that can be related to my injury? Which percentage of personal injury cases go to trial? How could a personal injury claim affect my insurance rates?

13 MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS ARE BRUCE NAGEL S TRADEMARK COVer spotlight bruce h. nagel established nagel rice 30 years ago and has built a newsmaker reputation for handling cutting-edge cases and achieving multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. in addition to achieving nearly $1 billion in settlements and verdicts including the largest personal injury verdict in new Jersey history the firm has handled high-profile cases that have been featured on 60 Minutes, Stuart Varney, Diane Willis, Dan Abrams Reports, Court TV, Inside America s Court, and every major network. nagel is currently handling some of the highest profile cases in the country: class action against the nfl for illegal sale of super bowl tickets, case against short hills mall involving carjacking-death of patron, and rico case against short-selling hedge funds. nagel has garnered numerous accolades for his trial expertise, including being named in the new Jersey top 10 Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in New York Metropolitan Area and being recognized in Newsweek as one of the best medical malpractice attorneys in America. statia grossman nagel takes pride in the fact that his clientele ranges from celebrities in sports and entertainment to the person next door. one of his highprofile clients glows: nagel is a true courtroom warrior; i spent a month in court with him and he was simply brilliant. nagel observes: i consider the courtroom the ultimate test and have successfully tried hundreds of cases over my career. nagel routinely takes on the most complex and challenging cases. he gained national attention when he sued a former federal judge for mishandling an insider trading case brought against the Ceo of a major public company. most recently, nagel spearheaded a series of consumer class actions against credit card companies over credit protection programs that were fraudulent. nagel and his firm were able to recover more than $50 million for consumers. we have the skill, resources, and guts to try cases, and that s what sets our firm apart, nagel says. it s been extremely rewarding to build the premier trial firm from scratch. - BrUCe nagel it s been extremely rewarding to build the premier trial firm from scratch, he adds. from the start, we took on challenging cases that many other firms wouldn t handle, and that approach of taking unique, cutting-edge cases to trial ultimately allowed us to mold many areas of the law. indeed, nagel rice has blazed the trail in the fields of serious personal injury, class action, medical malpractice, wrongful birth, business litigation, and estate litigation. the firm has appeared before the new Jersey supreme Court 15 times and in courts throughout the country. still, nagel notes that, above all, he takes pride in the firm s history of helping individuals who have suffered debilitating injuries. nagel has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of victims of all types of accidents and medical malpractice, including automobile, truck, airplane, train, burn, and construction site accidents. with nagel, the proof is in the pudding: more than $400 million in medical malpractice and personal injury settlements/verdicts, more than $300 million in class action settlements, and more than $30 million in wrongful birth settlements/verdicts. nagel has pioneered several distinct areas of the law over his career. in the 1980s and 1990s, he helped establish the field of wrongful birth and wrongful life by representing families of children born with genetic defects or other types of birth defects that could have been detected either through an ultrasound or genetic testing. he has litigated cases throughout the country on behalf of children who were born with such birth defects and genetic conditions as tay-sachs, Canavan disease, niemann-pick, wolf-hirschhorn, spina bifida, and hypoplastic heart, to name a few. in addition to standing up for children and pregnant mothers, nagel single-handedly changed the law in the area of eating disorder medical care. in landmark settlements with horizon blue Cross blue shield, Aetna and Amerihealth, he successfully obtained insurance coverage for thousands of people suffering from eating disorders. through these three cases, we helped countless families who were previously denied coverage for lifesaving medical treatment, nagel explains. To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 15

14 new jersey s top rated in 2014 lawyers at.law.com/newjerseytoprated Continued from page 9 the case on behalf of JONAH. JONAH sought a summary judgment on grounds that it was not liable for the plaintiffs subsequent therapy. Judge Bariso disagreed. JONAH s conversion therapy damaged the individuals it was meant to cure, he wrote in his ruling. [Therefore] any subsequent costs of repairing Plaintiff s mental or emotional health are the direct and proximate result of JONAH s actions and, hence, should be borne by JONAH. Regardless of profession...for some folks in terms of their intellect, [mandatory retirement at 70] is probably a bit young. - Assemblyman David Wolfe 16 New Jersey s top rated lawyers \ Debate concering Retirement Age for Judges Judges on the Supreme Court of the United States have no mandatory retirement age; they can serve into their 90s and beyond, if they so choose. The New Jersey constitution, however, mandates that judges retire from the bench at age 70 a mandate that many experts have begun to question. Leading the charge is retired state Supreme Court Justice Stewart Pollock, who retired from the bench 15 years ago at age 66. Pollock has gone on to have a successful private legal career in the years since his retirement. When the constitution was adopted in 1947, life expectancy was shorter, Pollock told the Newark Star-Ledger. Now people live and work longer. It seems to me reasonable to extend it. The state legislature is considering putting on the November ballot a constitutional amendment that raises the retirement age to 75. Regardless of profession whether you re a doctor, lawyer, schoolteacher for some folks in terms of their intellect, it s probably a bit young, said Assemblyman David Wolfe, the lead sponsor of the ballot initiative. Further complicating the issue is the state s strained budget system. Extending judge s tenure on the bench might entitle them to higher pensions, argue opponents of the initiative. Supporters counter that working longer will mean that pension terms will be shorter, thus saving the state money. However, the ballot initiative might not pass muster with voters. Similar efforts in Arizona, Louisiana, Ohio and New York have failed in recent years. New Law Gives New Jersey Adoptees New Rights Thanks to a new bill signed into law by Governor Chris Christie in May, New Jersey adoptees are now able to request original copies of their original birth certificate without getting a court order first. The new law replaces previous legislation, which will remain in effect until Under the previous law, adoptees needed a court order to view their birth certificate. This policy, in effect since the 1940s, was an attempt to protect birth parents privacy. The new law allows adoptees born in New Jersey and certain others (including direct descendants, siblings or spouses of New Jersey adoptees, as well as the adoptive parent, legal guardian or other legal representative of the adopted person) to request the records from the state s registrar. The current bill, S873, also allows birth parents to file a document with the registrar indicating whether or not they would like to be contacted. Birth parents who gave children up for adoption before August 1, 2015, can request that the state registrar redact their name from birth documents to protect their anonymity. However, they must provide regularly updated information about family medical, social, and cultural history. Adoptees now have an opportunity to know all of the things that someone from a traditional birth family possess, which is not only the knowledge about our medical history but who we are, what our ethnicity is, what our family stories are all those stories we tell around the dinner table on Thanksgiving, said Senator Joseph Vitale, one of the bill s sponsors. To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated

15 the law offices of EsthEr A. daniel, EsQ. 249 BrICK BOULeVArD, BrICK, nj PH: FAX: FaMIly, divorce, CIVIl law, CrIMInal esther A. Daniel, esq. provides comprehensive mediation and litigation services to clients throughout new Jersey. Her legal practice consists of Family Law, Civil Litigation and Municipal Defense. Ms. Daniel is devoted to achieving the best possible results for her clients through mediation or litigation. she has litigated both simple and complex matters and works diligently to resolve her cases quickly in a cost-effective manner. she has the skills, knowledge and training to advocate for her clients to achieve their goals regardless of whether they require aggressive trial advocacy or mediation in a relaxed and friendly setting. she is a graduate of ramapo College with a B.A. in Business, B.s. in psychology and a J.D. from new York Law school. she is admitted in new York, new Jersey and the U.s. District Court of new Jersey. she is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell from with the highest possible rankings in both legal ability and ethical standards; 2011 and 2014 a rising star by SuperLawyers; and listed Inside Jersey 2012 as one of new Jersey s top Legal Minds. esther a. daniel, esq. PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY BanKrUPtCy, debtor & CredItOr, COMMerCIal litigation law offices of douglas t. tabachnik, P.c. WOODHULL HOUse 63 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE C FreeHOLD, nj PH: FAX: DtABACHnIK@DttLAW.COM the Law Offices of Douglas t. tabachnik, p.c. is a niche legal practice, focusing on the most complicated and dire bankruptcy issues on behalf of businesses and individuals in new York and new Jersey. Mr. tabachnik has been AV preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2001 and is only one of a handful of attorneys in nj and ny who has been certified as an expert in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification* (since 2007). He has more than 30 years of legal experience in his main practice areas, including business bankruptcy, individual bankruptcy, commercial law, and creditors and debtors rights and related litigation. since 2005, Mr. tabachnik has chaired the Bankruptcy Litigation Committee of the Commercial & Federal Litigation section of the new York state Bar Association. Mr. tabachnik is admitted in new York and new Jersey. douglas t. tabachnik *The American Board of Certification is not affiliated with any governmental authority. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, PERSONAL INJURY Messa & Associates, p.c. proudly acknowledge Joseph l. Messa, Jr. and richard J. heleniak for being recognized as New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers! Mr. Messa and Mr. Heleniak are AV preeminent rated attorneys, members of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and named as top 100 trial Lawyers by the national trial Lawyers. Mr. Messa, the firm s founder, is an advocate of American Board of trial Advocates and a member of the premier trial Lawyers. He has obtained more than 10 verdicts and settlements over $10 million, one over $100 million and more than 60 over $1 million. Mr. Heleniak, a trial lawyer for over 30 years, is Board Certified as a Civil trial specialist by the national Board of trial Advocates. He has obtained multiple verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million, including a $2.15 million birth injury verdict affirmed by the pennsylvania supreme Court. We invest our experience, energy, and compassion into every case. 123 S 22 ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 17

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17 PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY lucy agostini, esq. FaMIly law, alternative dispute resolution, real estate For 35 years, Lucy Agostini s practice has focused primarily on divorce and family law matters. A seasoned litigator and negotiator, she prides herself on providing clients with efficient, cost effective, quality representation. she is also a Court Approved Family Law economic Mediator. Mrs. Agostini has been rated an AV preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell since In 2006, she received the essex County Family Law Achievement Award. she was listed in Inside Jersey 2012 as one of new Jersey s top Legal Minds and again in 2013 as one of New Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers. Mrs. Agostini is a member of the nj state and essex County Bar Associations (Family Law sections) and the essex County Family Law executive Committee. she has a law degree from new York Law school (J.D. 1978). she was admitted to practice law in nj and the U.s. District Court of nj in Agostini & slattery llc 25 pompton AVenUe, suite 201, VerOnA, nj ph: AGOstInIsLAtterY@AOL.COM PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY MattHew K. MItCHell transportation, litigation, InsUranCe Matthew K. Mitchell is the managing partner of Cipriani & Werner s General Liability practice group in its nj office and chairs the firm s Motor Vehicle committee. For over 20 years, he has focused on insurance defense litigation, transportation, coverage and siu/fraud. He is admitted in all nj state and federal courts and is a member of CLM and its transportation Committee. He co-authored New Jersey Trial and Evidence for the new Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal education, and was published in the New Jersey Defense Association Magazine. He has attained AV-client and peer-review ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. With over 100 attorneys, Cipriani & Werner represents insurers and insureds, healthcare providers, manufacturers and employers throughout pa, nj, WV and De. cipriani & WErnEr, Pc 155 GAItHer DrIVe, suite B MOUnt LAUreL, nj PH: MMITCHELL@C-WLAW.COM PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY MICHael e. QUIat disability, life and erisa ltd InsUranCe ClaIMs I only represent claimants against insurance carriers in individual disability income, erisa, life and other complex insurance claims. For more than 30 years I have focused on getting policyholders what insurance companies owe them. I understand the hardships when clients are forced to take on big insurance companies at a time when they are least able to do so. I have the knowledge and experience to successfully guide clients through this highly adversarial process, so they get the policy benefits to which they are entitled. I am licensed in new York and new Jersey, but represent clients with local counsel nationwide. to learn more about my practice, see my blog at Whether you are a lawyer with a question, or a client looking for representation, I am happy to talk to you. uscher, QuiAt, uscher & russo, Pc 433 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ ph: LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK, NY ph: MQUIAT@UQUR.COM john w. Baldante PersOnal InjUry, PrOdUCts liability, MedICal MalPraCtICe John is admitted to practice law in new Jersey and pennsylvania. He has received numerous honors for results he has been able to obtain for clients in a number of venues. In 1992, his closing argument in a multimillion- dollar verdict was entered into the Association of trial Lawyers of America s professional techniques Library for Million Dollar Arguments. In 1997, he was cited for obtaining the largest single personal injury award of $12 million in the tri-state (pa, nj, De) region. He topped this effort in 2002 by setting a new personal injury award threshold with a $16 million settlement in a product liability case, again the largest in the tri-state at the time. In 1998, he was selected to the national Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Since 1996, John s verdicts and/or settlements are annually among the largest personal injury awards both in pa and nj. John received his B.A. from the University of Maryland where he was a rhodes scholar nominee and obtained his J.D. from Widener Law school. He is a member of numerous legal associations, including the Association of trial Lawyers of America and pennsylvania trial Lawyers Association. levy baldante finney rubinstein cohen & chizmar, P.c WALnUt st., suite 1300, philadelphia, pa north HADDOn AVe., suite D, HADDOnFIeLD, nj PH: BALDANTE@LEVYBALDANTE.COM PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY stuart M. nachbar, esq. BanKrUPtCy (COnsUMer & BUsIness), special needs education, debtor-creditor stuart Nachbar has been representing clients for over 20 years, and handles Bankruptcy, special needs Law, personal Injury, Municipal courts, and complex litigation. For the past 11 years, stuart has been assisting consumers and businesses in financial hardship as Bankruptcy Counsel. stuart has served as a Barrister in the American Bankruptcy Inns of Court, new Jersey, as program Chair of the Consumer Division. For several years, stuart has worked on behalf of his own son and others who have disabilities, relating to their education. As a special needs Advocate/attorney, his goal is to ensure that school districts provide a proper education through the Iep and 504 process. stuart graduated from suny at Albany, Adelphi University paralegal program with Honors, and thomas M. Cooley school of Law. stuart also served on the new Jersey supreme Court ethics Committee for District V-B. law office of stuart M. nachbar, P.c. 354 eisenhower parkway, suite 2025 P.O. BOX 2205, LIVINGSTON, NJ PH: FAX: STUART@SNANJ.COM FranK j. sciro jr., esq. CrIMInal defense Frank J. sciro Jr., esq., was born in paterson, the son of the late senator and Mrs. Frank J. sciro. Frank attended paterson public schools and graduated seton Hall Law school in 1971, servicing a judicial clerkship with former Congressman Charles Joelson. He has been selected in the Who s Who in the U.s., and the Best of n.j. of outstanding Italian American professionals. He has been rated AV preeminent, the highest rating of new Jersey trial attorneys. He is a member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and was chosen among new Jersey s Top Rated Lawyers for 2012, 2013 and Frank has been active in the Democratic Party for 36 years. He initially served as a campaign manager for the late Freeholder ed O Byrne, and also served as campaign manager for Freeholder/Assemblywoman elease evans as well as a member of the Finance Committee for Congressmen pascrell, sheriff speziale and Chairman Currie. Frank is the Chief Counsel for the passaic County Board of social services and a member of the Democratic national Committee. sciro & MArottA, P.c. 66 HAMILTON STREET, SUITE 103 paterson, nj ph: PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY MIles r. FeInsteIn CrIMInal defense Miles Feinstein has defended major criminal cases in state and federal courts. He was president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of new Jersey, was a member of the Board of Governors of AtLA-nJ, and is a past chairman of the passaic County Bar Association Criminal Law Committee and passaic Criminal Justice Committee. He has served on numerous court committees and has been a frequent lecturer and an expert commentator on television and radio. He has been recognized in numerous books and articles. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, National Directory of Criminal Lawyers, New Jersey Monthly and Inside New Jersey Magazine s top Criminal Lawyers, as well as the New York Area s Top Rated Lawyers. In 2013, he was named by the passaic County Bar Association, as the County s Distinguished Criminal Law practitioner. MilEs feinstein 1135 CLIFtOn AVe., suite 202 CLIFtOn, nj ph: MrFeInsteInesQ@AOL.COM PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY david s. neufeld, j.d., ll.m., aep tax law & COntrOVersy, trusts & estates Having earned his LL.M. in taxation from nyu, David s. neufeld has practiced law for 30 years, advising individuals, entrepreneurs and family offices on sophisticated wealth and business planning, encompassing income and estate tax, executive compensation, asset protection, private placement life insurance and captive insurance companies. Furthermore, given his experiences before the Irs and in tax Court, David is highly sought after to represent taxpay ers throughout the U.s. in audits and tax litigation. In addition David has been an expert witness in civil litigation involving 419 welfare benefit plans. since 1995, David has drafted several laws for the Caribbean island of nevis, including its LLC ordinance and amendments to its captive insurance company laws. David has held leadership positions in the real property, trust & estate section of the ABA, including past chair of the Insurance & Financial planning Committee, and has been an ABA Advisor to the nccusl. With over 25 publications to his name, David received the Advocacy Award from the new Jersey state Bar, been named an Accredited estate planner by the naepc and has been repeatedly included in the new Jersey SuperLawyers list. the law office of david neufeld 5 VAUGHn DrIVe, suite 201, princeton, nj PH: FAX: DAVID@DAVIDNEUFELDLAW.COM PROOF - FOR APPROVAL ONLY robert sochor trusts and estates, BUsIness law, special needs PlannIng robert sochor is a senior partner of Davidson, sochor, ragsdale & Cohen, L.L.C., and concentrates his practice and expertise in estate planning and administration, tax planning, special needs planning, elder law, fiduciary disputes, and business law. Mr. sochor is also a Certified public Accountant in new Jersey and Florida, utilizing his knowledge and skills to enable him to see the full range of issues in his practice of law. Clients are broad based and are referred by accountants, financial planners, institutions, existing clients, fellow attorneys and other professionals. A graduate of new York University Law school, he has more than 45 years of experience counseling individuals, businesses, professional entities, and nonprofit organizations in all aspects of his practice areas. He also lectures extensively to organizations of parents of the developmentally disabled and the handicapped. His reputation is one of experience, knowledge of the law, compassion, and dedication to his clients. davidson, sochor, ragsdale & cohen, l.l.c. 619 RIVER DRIVE, SUITE 200, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ PH: FAX: tamarack CIrCLe, skillman, nj PH: FAX: RSOCHOR@DSRCLAW.COM To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 19

18 LegAL LeAders From Left: Arthur V. Lynch, Michael S. Rosenberg, James S. Lynch, Neil S. Weiner, Brian A. Held michael s. rosenberg brian A. held lynch lynch Held rosenberg, P.C. PersOnal InjUry, MedICal MalPraCtICe, workers COMPensatIOn BriaN a. Held, partner, received the prestigious av preeminent rating from martindale-hubbell in 2013! mr. held was named to the 2011 through 2014 SuperLawyers lists. Known as a relentless litigator, a few of mr. held s notable settlements include $4.55 million, $1.75 million, $1.5 million, $1.35 million and $1 million for severely injured or otherwise damaged clients. in 2009, mr. held became a lifetime member of the multi-million dollar Advocates forum, making their firm the first in new Jersey to have two lifetime members. michael s. rosenberg, partner, received the prestigious av preeminent rating from martindale-hubbell in 2013! he was one of only seven claimants attorneys in the state of new Jersey to be appointed to the naf Advisory Council. he is a leader in the field of Personal injury Protection law and litigation and heads the firm s Personal injury Protection and workers Compensation departments. mr. rosenberg is also a member of the new Jersey Advisory Council on safety and health (Cosh). mr. rosenberg frequently conducts seminars on no fault law. founded in the 1940S By law professor arthur V. lynch, the firm is now managed by his grandsons James Lynch and Arthur Lynch whose recent $6.6 million settlement was named in the Top 50 Verdicts and Settlements in Big Money wins of 2013 and The New jersey Law journal recognized him in the Personal injury hall of fame in they are a trusted source for attorneys in new york and new Jersey who refer them large exposure personal injury cases. in 2013, the firm recovered more than $22 million in verdicts and settlements for its injured clients. James s. lynch, managing partner, was also named to the 2008 through 2014 SuperLawyers list and is the firm s co-lead trial attorney with his brother Arthur. he is Certified by the supreme Court of new Jersey as a Civil trial Attorney, is appointed to the executive board of governors of njaj, has been named to the new Jersey top 100 lawyers list by the American trial lawyers Association and is a lifetime member of the multi-million dollar Advocates forum. arthur V. lynch, managing partner, Has BeeN named in SuperLawyers and is also Certified by the supreme Court as a Civil trial Attorney. he spent 20 years as a personal injury defense attorney. in 2009, after being involved in well over 100 trials and thousands of cases as a defense attorney, he switched sides to represent plaintiffs. As co-lead counsel for the firm, he is a member of the million dollar Advocates forum and is a sought after speaker on trial strategy issues. Neil s. weiner is certified as a civil trial attorney by the supreme Court of new Jersey and has been named to Super Lawyers. mr. weiner recently won a landmark jury verdict of $10 million for the estate of a boy who tragically drowned in a public pool. he has obtained millions of dollars of settlements for his injured clients all in the pursuit of justice. 440 state route 17 north, 2nd floor, hasbrouck heights, nj Ph: LYNCHLAWYERS.COM To See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in new jersey visit at.law.com/newjerseytoprated new jersey s top rated lawyers / 20

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