Essex County Consumer Lawyers

A graduate of Smith College with a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, Monika spent over 25 years fighting for the rights of consumers, first at Bedford Stuyvesant Legal Services and then at District Council 37’s Municipal Employees Legal Services Plan (DC37 MELS) in New York City. Monika defended tenants from eviction proceedings and managed hundreds of consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Inspired to do more, Monika established her own law practice in 2005 in Monmouth Beach, NJ, where for 15 years she continued protecting consumers and advocating for their rights.

Monika is also an experienced...

As a seasoned litigator, I am always guided by my belief in a practical approach to litigation which combines a strong work ethic with common sense and attention to the finest detail. This guiding principle, along with my natural talent for selecting and relating my client’s position to a jury, has enabled me to obtain very favorable verdicts, both on the plaintiff- and defense-side of the bar, in several counties throughout the State of New Jersey.

By joining the Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, L.L.C. team of lawyers, I bring thirteen (13) years of trial experience handling litigation matters involving...

Andy Milz was raised in a union household in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he was taught by his parents' example to never stop pursuing economic fairness and social justice. He has dedicated his career as a trial lawyer to fighting for American consumers and workers who have been victimized by corporate greed.

Mr. Milz specializes in representing people harmed by consumer finance fraud, debt collection harassment, improper repossessions and inaccurate credit reporting. He has also handled litigation involving a variety of other issues, including auto fraud, abusive robocalls, product defects, data security and identity theft, invasion of consumer privacy, securities fraud,...

Esther Berezofsky is nationally recognized and respected for representing plaintiffs in complex litigation involving mass torts, pharmaceutical drugs and medical device products liability, consumer fraud class actions, environmental litigation and chemical exposure cases. As one of the foremost environmental attorneys in the country, she has litigated high-profile cases including– notably as lead counsel the Toms River case–which has been profiled in books, television news programs and other media.

Ellen has been representing individuals and businesses in the Delaware Valley area for thirty years. She is a litigator at heart, but works hard to get results for her clients through negotiation and out-of-court settlements if at all possible to save them time and money. Many of Ellen's success stories involve bankruptcy cases, but Ellen has also had successes in State Court, including obtaining an impressive $1.8 million jury verdict in New Jersey Superior Court not long ago.

Mr. Swain has investigated and recovered millions in compensation for those who have been catastrophically injured or who have died as a result of their injuries. He has successfully litigated claims involving medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, work-related accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other wrongful death and permanent disability matters. The Swain Law Firm specializes in the following areas of practice: * Catastrophic Personal Injury Matters * Medical Malpractice * Motor Vehicle Accidents * Work Related Injuries & Worker's Compensation * Construction Accidents ...

I concentrate in the areas of family law, divorce mediation, bankruptcy, consumer law, foreclosure defense and real estate law. I strive to provide exceptional legal services in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Ms. Friedman joined Williams Cedar as their newest associate immediately after graduating from Rutgers Law School with honors in May 2017. During law school, she received the Deans Academic Excellence Award, the Rutgers Alumni Scholarship, and the Deborah Michael Richards Memorial Family Law Scholarship. Due to her remarkable research and writing skills, Ms. Friedman was also selected to serve as a legal research and writing teaching assistant for first-year law students.

Before joining Williams Cedar as an associate, she worked as a paralegal for the Cedar Law Firm and was an integral part of the firm’s daily operations. She worked closely...

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...

Michael Millar is a lifelong resident of New Jersey. He is a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School, Lafayette College and Vermont Law School. Between college and law school, he served as a combat arms officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Captain. While in law school, he served as associate editor of the law review and interned with the Environmental Crimes Section of the United States Department of Justice. After law school, he clerked for two trial judges in Atlantic County. Mr. Millar has been teaching business law and risk management at the University...

Beth Cole is a litigator specializing in personal injury, auto accident cases, civil rights, dram shop, liquor liability cases, “lemon law” claims, consumer protection and pharmaceutical litigation. She also has significant experience with — and interest in – veterans issues, including assisting those disabled due to Agent Orange exposure.

“Not a lot of firms do civil rights work because it’s very difficult. Everyone deserves a voice, to be treated with respect, and to have the protection of the Constitution. “

Ms. Cole has been recognized for her civil rights work. Cole and two Williams Cuker Berezofsky colleagues, Gerald Williams and...

Adrianne Walvoord grew up in the greater Philadelphia area and joined Anapol Schwartz as an associate in 2007. She is a member of the firm's Unsafe Drug and Medical Device Team. Adrianne's practice involves pharmaceutical and medical device mass tort litigation involving complex medical, scientific and legal issues. Anapol's Unsafe Drug and Medical Device Team has successfully represented and obtained compensation for clients from all over the country in state and federal courts across the nation. Currently, Adrianne represents clients in the Paxil Birth Defect (Pregnancy) Litigation in the mass tort program in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas,...

Kelly concentrates her practice in Business and Commercial Litigation and Class Action. Kelly focuses on eDiscovery and information management. Kelly’s practice encompasses all phases of electronic discovery, from preservation and collection to review and production of large volumes of electronically stored information. Kelly earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law after graduating with a B.S. from the University of Scranton. Prior to joining Kang Haggerty, Kelly worked for a national transportation practice where she gained significant experience in commercial and contract litigation and eData management.

Mr. Abeel started his own consumer law firm with the basic principle - to treat and approach each case in the same way he would want his own case treated. With that principle in mind, Mr. Abeel has been able to achieve great results for consumers who need an advocate in their corner. Tim will work to get your case resolved as soon as possible and has the experience to take your case as far as needed to get you a great result.

Robert M. Silverman is highly regarded throughout the legal community and the automotive industry for his continuing efforts in helping consumers with their Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty claims. Mr. Silverman has been featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer and in other newspaper stories across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as an expert in warranty litigation. Mr. Silverman has worked hard for consumer rights, trying his cases in the Federal and State Courts in which he practices. He has also successfully briefed and argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mr. Silverman earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree...

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

The firm’s founder and managing attorney is Laura J. Neville, Esq. Ms. Neville graduated from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden with Honors and was the recipient of the American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence and a Pro Bono Publico Award for her volunteer work. As a law student Ms. Neville was recognized for her persuasive and effective oral argument and legal writing skills, finishing with the Top Ten Brief and as Top Ten Oralist in the Honorable James J. Hunter Memorial Moot Court Competition. After receiving her Juris Doctorate, Ms. Neville was selected to serve an Appellate...

I am a partner in the Woodbury, New Jersey firm of Craig, Annin & Baxter, LLP. The New Jersey Supreme Court has re-certified me as a Civil Trial Attorney through 2021, I have been certified for more than 25 years. I am currently among the attorneys chosen by Superlawyers for their New Jersey Super Lawyers List for 2018 and 2019. I am the former Lead Deputy for the Insurance Fraud Section of the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety. For the State, I handled civil trial and appellate litigation and was involved in precedent...

Christopher Markos joined Williams Cuker Berezofsky in 2012, bringing significant experience to the firm’s civil and human rights law practice. Public Interest advocacy has been his passion since law school, and he was recognized by the Rutgers-Camden School of Law with the prestigious Mary Philbrook Public Interest Award.

Mr. Markos began his legal career as Law Clerk to the Honorable Jose L. Fuentes of the New Jersey Superior Court- Appellate Division, conducting legal research and drafting bench memos, coordinating intake and advising Judge Fuentes on emergent matters.

“I like being an advocate for my clients and the Constitution at the same...

CASES AND CLAIMS FOR WHICH THE LAW OFFICES OF PAUL DEPETRIS OFFERS LEGAL SERVICES The Firm gives one no obligation phone consultation to possible clients and provides statewide (North, Central & South Jersey) representation to people and businesses involving the following types of claims and cases: Appeals Auto & Boat Disputes Auto Sales Disputes Auto Warranty Disputes Auto Fraud Disputes Auto Repairs Disputes Bailment Disputes Bill & Debt Collection Litigation Boat Repair & Sales Disputes Breach Of Contract Disputes Breach Of Warranty Disputes Business & Commercial Litigation Business Forms Preparation Business Insurance Coverage Cases Civil Appeals...