When you need legal counsel, whose recommendation do you seek? We asked parents like you about the attorneys who’ve made a difference in their family’s lives during the pandemic. The result is a list of professionals who’ve been described as honest, passionate, extraordinary and accessible by the families who recommend them. From family law to estate planning to special needs, the lawyers on this list have gone above and beyond to advocate for their clients. This list wouldn’t exist without readers like you. Thanks for sharing your experiences— your recommendations will help families get the very best representation when they need it most. 

THE DETAILS

The list doesn’t imply endorsement by New Jersey Family; it’s a parent-to-parent referral list only.
A name in boldface indicates the attorney has purchased an advertising profile.
The professionals on this list were nominated by readers who were surveyed by New Jersey Family between November 2019 and November 2020.

Lawyers are listed alphabetically by category.

BANKING
Grace C. Bertone • Hasbrouck Heights
Michael J. Sweeney • Wayne

BANKRUPTCY
Karina Pia Lucid • Liberty Corner
Jay A. Weinberg • New Brunswick
Andrew M. Wolfenson • Union

BUSINESS
Brad M. Kaplan • Berkeley Heights
Adam Lefkowitz • East Brunswick
Andrew M. Wolfenson • Union

BUSINESS LITIGATION
James A. Kozachek • Bordentown
Diana R. Warshow • River Vale

BUSINESS/CORPORATE
Grace C. Bertone • Hasbrouck Heights
Jeremy S. Piccini • Hasbrouck Heights
Diana R. Warshow • River Vale

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Debra A. Clifford • Newark
Tracy Julian • Holmdel
Mary Frances Palisano • Newark
Michael J. Sweeney • Wayne

CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Santo V. Artusa, Jr. • Hoboken, Jersey City, Passaic
James N. Barletti • Morristown
Adrienne D. Edward • Jersey City
Mary Frances Palisano • Newark
Stanley R. Pietruska • Bayonne
Diana R. Warshow • River Vale
Stanley F. Werse • Millstone

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI
Jay A. Weinberg • New Brunswick

ELDER LAW
Gary Garland • Manalapan
Eric Goldberg • Roseland
Andrey Milvidskiy • Paramus

ENVIRONMENTAL
Grace C. Bertone • Hasbrouck Heights

ESTATE PLANNING
Kristine M. Carranceja-Gurski • Toms River
Colleen L. Clark • Manahawkin
Susan K. Dromsky-Reed • Roseland
Gary Garland • Manalapan
Stuart M. Gladstone • Roseland
Alex M. Hilsen • Cranbury, Red Bank
Kevin J. Hubbard • Chatham
Brad M. Kaplan • Berkeley Heights
Christine L. Matus • Toms River
Susan B. McCrea • Westfield
Andrey Milvidskiy • Paramus
Ann-Marie Murzin • Clark
Glenn Praschil • Wayne
Andrew M. Wolfenson • Union

FAMILY LAW
Rita M. Aquilio • Red Bank, Watchung
Jodi Argentino • Montclair
Santo V. Artusa, Jr. • Hoboken, Jersey City, Passaic
Kristyl M. Berckes • Red Bank, Watchung
Jamie N. Berger • Morristown
Jenny Berse • Westfield
Samuel J. Berse • Westfield
Alexandra K. Bouadana • Hackensack, Livingston
Sylvia L. Breitowich • Wall
Hillary Brower • Brielle, Old Bridge
Daniel A. Burton • Red Bank, Watchung
Joseph P. Cadicina • Morristown
Cary B. Cheifetz • Summit
Melissa Cipriano • West Caldwell
Patricia J. Cistaro • Mendham
Alix Claps • Randolph
Aaron Cohen • Morristown, Woodcliff Lake, White Plains, NY
Cheryl Connors • East Brunswick, Eatontown
Jerry S. D’Aniello • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
Carolyn N. Daly • Morristown
Scott D. Danaher • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
Nicholas De Metro • Montclair
Erin D. DeGeorge • Clinton, Morristown
Caitlin DeGuilo Toker • Clinton, Morristown
Rosanne S. DeTorres • Clinton, Morristown
Richard S. Diamond • Millburn
Helen M. Dukhan • Hackensack
Patricia A. Dulinski • Westfield
Adrienne D. Edward • Jersey City
Ashley E. Edwards • Red Bank, Watchung
Robert A. Epstein • Hackensack, Livingston
Sandra C. Fava • Morristown
Diana N. Fredericks • Annandale
Brian C. Freeman • Jersey City, Montclair
Francine Julia Galante • Brielle, Old Bridge
Sean P. Gaynor • Morristown
Laura Guinta Gencarelli • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
JoAnne Juliano Giger • Roseland
Mark Goldstein • Brielle, Old Bridge
Carolyn B. Hand • Clinton, Morristown
Amy B. Harris • Bradley Beach
Kisha Hebbon • Somerset
Nancy Horta • Hackensack
Robyn N. Howlett • Freehold
Thomas J. Hurley • Moorestown
Sarah J. Jacobs • Morristown
Tracy Julian • Holmdel
April Katz Israeli • Mountainside
Ruth Kim • Hackensack, Springfield
Nicole A. Kobis • Westfield
Maria J. La Sala • Wayne
Jeralyn L. Lawrence • Red Bank, Watchung
Allison Leslie • Morristown
Ronald G. Lieberman • Haddonfield
Joseph V. Maceri • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
Laurie J. Madziar • Short Hills
Ashley Vallillo Manzi • Hackensack, Livingston
Mark P. McAuliffe • Hackensack
Thomas R. McConnell • Hasbrouck Heights
Susan B. McCrea • Westfield
Brad M. Micklin • Montclair, Nutley
Dina Mikulka • Newton
Amy L. Miller • Morristown
Victoria D. Miranda • Short Hills
Joseph M. Murphy, Jr. • Morristown
Marie L. Napoliello • Hackensack
Laurie L. Newmark • Hackensack, Whippany
Veronica R. Norgaard • Cranford
Carmela L. Novi • Hackensack
Laura A. Nunnink • Fair Lawn
Cathy J. Pollak • Morristown, Woodcliff Lake, White Plains, NY
Glenn Praschil • Wayne
Steven M. Resnick • Hackensack, Livingston
A. Eugene Richards, III • Short Hills
Adelaide Riggi • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
Robyn E. Ross • Mountainside
Victor A. Rotolo • Lebanon
Renée A. Rubino • Springfield
Angelo Sarno • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
Allen J. Scazafabo, Jr. • Morristown
Sheryl J. Seiden • Cranford
AllynMarie Smedley • Woodbury
Edward S. Snyder • Bridgewater, Hackensack, Roseland
Carl J. Soranno • Roseland
Linda Torosian • Hackensack
Jill M. Tribulas • Collingswood
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr. • Roseland
Gale B. Weinberg • Hackensack
Bari Z. Weinberger • Bedminster, Cranford, Hackensack, Freehold, Mount Laurel, Parsippany
Allison C. Williams • Short Hills
Sean Wirth • Freehold
Andrew M. Wolfenson • Union
Jennifer L. Young • Cranford
Melissa B. Zemsky • Hackensack, Springfield

GENERAL PRACTICE
Jamal S. Barnes • Bloomfield
Albert Cifelli • Harrison
Robert E. Kingsbury • Medford
Tracey Oandasan • Woodstown
Craig Rothenberg • New Brunswick
Stanley F. Werse • Millstone

HEALTH CARE
Jeremy S. Piccini • Hasbrouck Heights

IMMIGRATION
Auguy Mangone • Fair Lawn

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Janine Geraigery • Chatham

LAND USE
Grace C. Bertone • Hasbrouck Heights

MUNICIPAL
Stanley F. Werse • Millstone

PERSONAL INJURY
James N. Barletti • Morristown
Andrew R. Bronsnick • Roseland
Angela Cervelli Bennett • Teaneck
Harold J. Gerr • Highland Park
Jeremy L. Hylton • Roseland
Glenn Praschil • Wayne
Salim F. Sabbagh • Roseland

REAL ESTATE
Grace C. Bertone • Hasbrouck Heights
Colleen L. Clark • Manahawkin
Benjamin B. Cooper • Ramsey
Adolfo S. De Martinis • West Orange
Jonathan B. Fahey • Far Hills
Kevin J. Hubbard • Summit
Brad M. Kaplan • Berkeley Heights
Adam Lefkowitz • East Brunswick
Christine L. Matus • Toms River
Joseph L. Mecca, Jr. • Paramus
Toral S. Parekh • South Plainfield
Jeremy S. Piccini • Hasbrouck Heights
Glenn Praschil • Wayne
Craig D. Spector • River Edge
Andrew M. Wolfenson • Union

SPECIAL NEEDS/SPECIAL EDUCATION
Jodi Argentino • Montclair
Lori E. Arons • Hackensack
Lenore Boyarin • Cranbury, Red Bank
Beth A. Callahan • Roseland
Colleen L. Clark • Manahawkin
Mariann Crincoli • Cranbury, Red Bank
Karen F. Edler • Morristown, Woodcliff Lake, White Plains, NY
Norma Francullo • Upper Montclair
Staci J. Greenwald • Cranbury, Red Bank
Kisha Hebbon • Somerset
Alex M. Hilsen • Cranbury, Red Bank
Michael I. Inzelbuch • Lakewood
Sandra L. Lascari • Madison, Morristown
Beth C. Manes • Westfield
Christine L. Matus • Toms River
Susan B. McCrea • Westfield
Andrew I. Meltzer • Cranbury, Red Bank
Mary Frances Palisano • Newark
Julie Warshaw • Warren
Jessica Weinberg • Westfield
Jayne M. Wesler • Cranbury, Red Bank

TAX
Brad M. Kaplan • Berkeley Heights

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Andrew R. Bronsnick • Roseland
John J. Rachinsky • Bayonne