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Daniel O.

Daniel O'donnell

Daniel O’Donnell is a New Jersey-based attorney with nearly 30 years of legal experience. He has successfully advised four different community banks on complex issues related to regulatory compliance, risk management, and shareholder litigation. Daniel received a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in addition to a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.
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Christian J.

Christian Jensen

Attorney Christian Jensen is an experienced lawyer in the areas of intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation. His expertise lies within the areas of employment law, consumer fraud, business fraud, and other similar cases. Attorney Jensen represents clients and business of all sizes and manages cases on both the appellate and trial level. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Attorney Jensen was recognized as a Rising Star from 2013 – 2015.
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Karén T.

Karén Tonoyan

Karén is an intellectual property attorney with a passion for technology and innovation. He has worked in the IT field as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office specializing in electronic and mechanical devices in areas including clothing designs, toys, musical instruments, and computer software. Karén has helped clients overcome their business hurdles.
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Carolina T. C.

Carolina T. Curbelo

Carolina Curbelo has been a licensed Attorney for over 6 years now. Both her parents are refugees and she is, therefore, very passionate about Immigration Law. Previously, she worked as the Partner of Beitel & Curbelo, LLC and now she owns her own Law Office. Carolina handles matters in Employment Law from discrimination to unemployment compensation, as well as real estate matters. She studied Law with The Vermont Law School and graduated with her J.D. in 2005.
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Ethan W.

Ethan Wells

Ethan Wells is a corporate attorney that primarily specializes in estate law and litigation. He has five years of experience as an attorney at law and is licensed to practice law in New Jersey. Ethan obtained his Juris Doctor degree in law from the Rutgers University School of Law. He has appeared in several courts in New Jersey on behalf of clients. In 2016, Ethan became a partner at Pustay & Wells, where he primarily focuses on legal cases related to real estate matters.
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Steven S.

Steven Sciancalepore

Steven Sciancalepore is an attorney at law with five years’ experience. He obtained his legal degree from the Brooklyn Law School. Steven is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. He specializes in all business-related legal practice areas, with exceptional experience in debt and bankruptcy. Some of Steven’s past corporate clients include Caesars Entertainment and Public Storage. He has been the owner of Sciancalepore Law since February 2017.
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Andrew L.

Andrew Leahey

Andre Leahey is a corporate law attorney who recently obtained his license to practice law in New Jersey. He has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Andrew is also experienced in legal research and writing. He obtained his law degree from the State University of New Jersey. In September 2016, soon after graduating as a lawyer, Andrew became an associate at Parker Maccay, where he acts as a finance and business law associate.
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Shlomo H.

Shlomo Himmel, Esq.

Shlomo Himmel is an attorney at law with more than four years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York. Shlomo obtained a J.D. Degree in law after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn Law School. Shlomo primarily specializes in dealing with legal matters that involve real estate law. He is also skilled in legal research and writing. Shlomo founded his own law office in January 2016.
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Kailey J.

Kailey Jacomet

After years working as a federal prosecutor and state government trial attorney, I started Brandlaw Boutique—a full service trademark law firm—to help other entrepreneurs p...
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Gregory H.

Gregory Hough

Greg graduated from Widener University Delaware School of Law and also has a bachelor's degree in business from Winthrop University where he played Division 1 college baseb...
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Matthew Golden
5.0
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Patent CIP and PCT Filing

Matthew Golden

"He provided me with the knowledge needed for the project and help.me with the most efficient and economical way of filing the patent"

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Tenafly, NJ,

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm
5.0
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Consult on Benefits & Compensation

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

"Heather was prompt, knowledgeable and understood exactly what I needed. Her professionalism and expertise is greatly appreciated and I highly recommend her and would work with her again."

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Rahway, NJ,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
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Sublease Agreement for Warehouse and Office Space

Rebecca Stacker

"We hired Rebecca to create a sublease for a new tenant. She was very communicative and took the time to explain the details. Thanks to her diligent work the project was completed timely and thoroughly. I would highly recommend her to those in need of legal counsel."

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Trenton, NJ,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
4.8
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Review of Trust as Trustee and Distribution Advisor

Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"Dmitriy assisted me with matters pertaining to the interpretation of a trust document. He brought clarity to matters in which I believe I was given a mixture of incorrect and incomplete advice elsewhere."

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Newark, NJ,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Review of Medical Office Lease

Alisha Bond

"Great attorney"

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Jersey City, NJ,

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
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LLC Operating Agreement Review

James Kraehenbuehl

"Great advice from James and great response time"

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Montclair, NJ,

Daniel Weberman
5.0
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Home Health Agency Purchase

Daniel Weberman

"I had a wonderful experience working with Daniel - he is thorough and knowledgeable. He completed the assignment in a timely manner- thank you 🙏🏻"

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Secaucus, NJ,

Michelle Bufano
5.0
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Civil Complaint Management for LLC

Michelle Bufano

"Michelle has been nothing short of exceptional. Communication, response time & clarity of direction is amazing."

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Bayonne, NJ,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
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Review Severance Agreement

Jack Liechtung

"Jack's responsiveness and availability made the difference to me. Additionally, he was efficient in how he handled the correspondence."

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Roseland, NJ,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
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Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Ross made the trademark process seamless. He took the time to understand my long-term goals, ensured the application covered future product lines, and kept me informed every step of the way. His guidance was clear, proactive, and thorough—I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for an IP attorney who truly cares about protecting their IP."

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Little Falls, NJ,

Baruch Gottesman
5.0
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Register Trademark

Baruch Gottesman

"Very smooth process and good communication so far!"

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Jersey City, NJ,

Jonathan Patrono
5.0
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Draft Business Consulting Agreement

Jonathan Patrono

"I recently became an independent consultant and needed help with creating the appropriate contracts that I will need for my business. Jonathan took the time to understand exactly what I do as well as what my needs are and I am very satisfied with what he created. I highly recommend Jonathan for your legal needs. I will certainly be a repeat client."

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Atlantic City, NJ,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
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Sales Agreement, with a pre-signed "Standard Terms and Conditions"

Lauri Donahue

"Very helpful, both with legalese and helping me through understanding the SaaS sales process."

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Jersey City, NJ,

Stacy Dees
5.0
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Legal Assistance Needed for Independent Contract / Employment Agreement (Commercial)

Stacy Dees

"Outstanding Legal Expertise & Exceptional Service! I had the pleasure of working with Stacy to draft an independent contractor agreement, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. She was incredibly flexible, accommodating my specific needs while ensuring the contract was thorough, legally sound, and tailored to my business requirements. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and responsiveness made the entire process seamless. The final work product was excellent—clear, precise, and well-structured."

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Long Island City, NY,

Damian Guzman
5.0
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Review Manufacturing Agreement

Damian Guzman

"Damian is really knowledgeable in the small business space and been great for our inquiries!"

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Jersey City, NJ,

Thomas Demuth
5.0
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Review Business Consulting Agreement

Thomas Demuth

"Was wonderful to work with Tom - he was thorough and thoughtful."

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Hillsborough, NJ,

Jimmy Verner
5.0
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Draft Buyout Agreement

Jimmy Verner

"Jimmy is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, always thinking very thoroughly about every detail. The legal agreements he drafted were so well-prepared that my counterparty had zero comments or concerns. His expertise and attention to detail truly stand out, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with his work. If you're looking for an attorney who goes above and beyond, Jimmy is the one!"

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Highland Park, NJ,

Mary Hodges
5.0
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Review of Website Development and Maintenance Agreements

Mary Hodges

"Another excellent project completed by Mary! Thank you!"

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Basking Ridge, NJ,

Wendell Beres
5.0
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Draft Subscription Agreement

Wendell Beres

"Great working with you."

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Fort Lee, NJ,

Jonathan Savar
5.0
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Draft Subscription Agreement

Jonathan Savar

"John quickly reviewed an operating agreement and shared his feedback. He demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and excellent communication throughout the process, making them a trusted partner for future legal needs."

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Union, NJ,


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