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The Attorneys of the Law Offices of Heidi C. Noll concentrate their practice in the area of Family Law.  Ms. Noll has been licensed to practice law since 2004 and has represented clients in every aspect of family law litigation including: divorce (including high asset cases), custody (including grandparent's rights), child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, prenuptial & postnuptial agreements, and parent/child relocation cases.. Attorney Koren joined the firm in 2014 as a licensed attorney and has gained extensive experience in the areas of law as set forth above.  Ms. Koren currently represents all client of the firm in divorce including discovery, the division of asset/debts & spousal support; child custody & child support; grandparent's rights; and the drafting of legal memoranda, including, Property Settlement Agreements (PSA's), Child Custody Agreements, Support Orders, and Prenuptial & Postnuptial agreements.

Susan Ellis Wild has practiced law in the Lehigh Valley since 1988, and prior to that was a lawyer for 6 years in Washington, D.C.  A litigator, Susan has handled hundreds of cases to verdict, settlement or dismissal.  Along the way, she has acquired an interest in and knowledge of legal technologies, which she has incorporated into her courtroom practice, to assist juries in understanding the subject matter of her cases.. Susan’s practice is multi-focused and includes the defense of health care practitioners and hospitals, representation of municipalities and public officials in all forms of litigation matters, and a wide variety of insurance defense matters ranging from commercial lines to personal injury defense, civil rights claims, and employment matters. Susan is also the City Solicitor for Allentown, having been appointed by the Mayor and approved by a unanimous City Council in January 2015.. Susan also is frequently called upon by courts and private litigants to serve as an independent arbitrator or mediator of cases.  She is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. Susan was selected to be included in the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for six years in a row (2010-2015), a designation held by attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  In 2013, Susan was also was listed as one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine.

Sometimes life does not turn out how we expect.  There are moments in life, infrequent but painful, where we are harmed or another accuses us of harming them.  In those moments, we may find ourselves pulled into a courtroom and in need of guidance.. Educated at the best universities in the world, trained by the finest judges in the Commonwealth, and thoroughly experienced, Attorney Bench can help.

Shareholder and Chair of the Firm's Litigation Section. My firm is based in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton) region of Pennsylvania and provides a broad range of legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the State. Several of our attorneys are also admitted to practice in New Jersey. We frequently appear in federal and state Courts in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, as well as in Allentown and Easton and the surrounding counties.

Richard Brent Somach, a member with the firm and based in the Pennsylvania office, focuses his practice on real estate, commercial law, and creditors’ remedies, representing real estate development companies, shopping centers, and local banks.. In the banking area, Rich assists clients with their transactional, litigation, and operational needs, and has extensive experience handling collections, foreclosures and complex commercial workouts.. Rich has represented real estate owners, developers and investors in a broad range of real estate transactions, including zoning matters, residential subdivisions and shopping center development.. As a licensed title insurance agent, Rich manages the title insurance and settlement company, ABE Settlement Services, to creatively serve client needs.  He currently serves as legal counsel to the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS®.. Rich serves as Solicitor for Lower Macungie Township and as Assistant Lehigh County Solicitor, advising the Sheriff’s Office, the Tax Assessment Office and the Tax Claim Bureau and frequently writes and lectures on real estate matters, sheriff’s sales and real estate tax sales.  He moderated “Sheriff's Sales in Pennsylvania” and authored “Sheriff's Sales and Real Estate Tax Sales” for A Day on Real Estate, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI).  Previously, he has presented lectures on mortgage foreclosures, "Issues in Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure" and "Issues in Residential Mortgage Foreclosure" for PBI and has lectured at the annual Real Estate Institute Program.. Active in many community organizations, Rich was a past president of the Salisbury Township School Board.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Lehigh County Bar Association, where he served as President in 1992. Rich collects antique automobiles and represents several valuable collections, as well as many local automobile and motorcycle dealerships.

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My clients often want to know how they should handle burdensome debt obligations and get a fresh start towards a better financial future. Since 1997 I have helped thousands of people overcome mountains of debt in one way or another. As the owner of the Laputka Law Office, I regularly counsel clients regarding mortgage foreclosure, asset protection planning, and collection issues as well.. I began my career in the credit/debt industry one summer during high school where I worked in a call center placing cold calls to pre-qualified consumers in an attempt to have them apply for the Providian Bank Mastercard. This job taught me with a wealth of interpersonal and sales experience.. The next summer I began working in the repossession department of a local bank in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This was my first experience learning about defaulted credit issues and hearing the personal stories of hard working men and women who were unable to make ends meet despite working long hours and multiple jobs.. At the end of that summer I returned to college in Pittsburgh and began working in the collections department of large national bank where I experienced hard working families, all over the country, struggling to make their mortgage and auto loan payments. Resolving loan defaults with hundreds of consumers over the next few years taught me compassion for people from all walks of life. Most importantly I learned that serious financial problems can happen to anyone.. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000 I decided I would attend law school at the Duquesne University of Law School the following fall. To prepare for the rigors of law school I quit my job at the bank to focus on my studies. Six months later I felt I had adjusted well to law school, and I was broke, so I begin looking for a job again. I soon gained employment at a high-volume bankruptcy law firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I learned valuable lessons about personal and business finance. I began to enjoy Bankruptcy Law and working for the debtors rather than the creditors.. In the fall of 2004, in a twist of fate, I took a job with a large Allentown, Pennsylvania law firm practicing collections and bankruptcy law for creditors again. During this stage of my career I handled hundreds of foreclosure and repossession cases for local banks and learned all of the inside secrets of the process. Although I enjoyed my coworkers, the type of creditor representation work I experienced at this firm was not personally fulfilling for me and I was determined to start my own firm and represent consumers again.. In 2008, I decided to open the Laputka Law Office to provide experienced legal representation serving clients all over Pennsylvania. Since then I have never looked back, always expanding and growing my practice to serve more people each year! In 2016 and 2017 I authored a few books about bankruptcy and credit repair and I am happy to share them with anyone who is interested. I regularly present topics at national conventions about consumer bankruptcy, other related areas of law and law firm management. I truly enjoy my work every day and I love serving my clients needs no matter how large or small.. One thing I can assure you is the team of compassionate and dedicated professionals at the Laputka Law Office is like no other and we look forward to serving our clients’ needs every day.. Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Debtor and Creditor Rights, Collections, Asset Protection Planning, Civil Litigation. Education: University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 2000); Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2003). Admitted to the Bar of Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 2003; United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2003; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2004; Unites States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2004. Born 1978, Kingston, Pennsylvania.

MATTHEW TRAPANI devotes his legal career to representing the seriously injured and their families across Pennsylvania. Attorney Trapani represents victims of catastrphic personal injury accidents and wrongful death litigation throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Allentown and the greater Lehigh Valley.. Attorney Trapani handles a variety of serious personal injury cases including automobile and truck accidents, premises liability, liquor liability violations, child abuse and wrongful deaths. Licensed to practice in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, Trapani has litigated against some of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., and effectively negotiated substantial settlements for his clients. Recently, attorney Trapani was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The forum is a group of attorneys, made up of less than 1% of all lawyers in the United States, who have recorded verdicts, awards and settlements of $2 Million or more.. A proud Catholic himself, Trapani also participated in the representation of young victims in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. Consequently, ESPN Radio interviewed Trapani regarding the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State. Recently, Trapani was asked to co-author a book titled “A Cup of Coffee with 10 Leading Attorneys in the US.” The book went on to become a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Please call our office and ask for a free copy, in order to learn more about attorney Trapani.. Born in Easton PA, Trapani graduated from Easton Area High School as a varsity football letterman. He continued his schooling at Penn State, located in State College PA, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. Throughout his time in law school, Trapani served as a member of the Corpus Juris Society. After graduating from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Trapani could not wait to begin his career representing those wrongfully injured, in order to support his local commonwealth community.

Matthew J. Rapa, Esquire is an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania, as well as in Federal Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Matthew is a native of the Lehigh Valley and is a founding partner of Rapa Law Office, P.C. He attended East Stroudsburg University, where he graduated summa cum laude and was a captain of the East Stroudsburg University football team. Following college, Matthew continued his education at Widener University School of Law. While at Widener, Matthew participated in the Trial Advocacy Program and discovered his passion for criminal law. Before graduating, he volunteered for the Widener Law Clinic to assist indigent citizens and interned at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office.. Upon graduation, Matthew partnered with his brother at Rapa Law Office, P.C. and began dedicating himself to criminal defense. In addition to representing individuals privately in criminal cases, Matthew served as a part-time public defender in Carbon County for three years in order to assist indigent individuals while gaining invaluable experience in cases ranging from traffic offenses to homicide charges. Through his training and experience, Matthew has learned that no two cases are exactly alike and each case deserves an individualized strategy based on the facts of the case and each client's needs. With a keen attention to detail, and relentless work ethic, Matthew has achieved countless victories in the courtroom including numerous trial acquittals and complete dismissals based upon violations of clients' constitutional rights.. As a result of his accomplishments in the courtroom, Matthew has received various awards recognizing his skill as a criminal defense attorney. From 2013 through 2018, Matthew was named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine. Only 2.5% of the attorneys in Pennsylvania are selected to Rising Stars. The American Society for Legal Advocates has also recognized Attorney Rapa as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Lawyers in Pennsylvania. In 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and most recently in 2025, Matthew has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in the area of criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazine.

I was raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and later attended Kutztown University where I received my degree in political science.. After college, I enrolled at Widener University's School of Law in Harrisburg. After my first year, I was named a Widener Merit Scholar and earned a position on the Widener Law Journal, eventually serving on the administrative board. During law school I worked in the legal department of a large utility company and also served as a clerk on Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court.. My first venture in representing clients was at the Widener Civil Law Clinic where, as a student, I was given the privilege of representing clients in a variety of matters.  In 2010, I graduated from Widener Law with honors.. Following law school, I worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Douglas W. Herman, President Judge of the 39th Judicial District (Franklin and Fulton Counties). There, I learned every aspect of the criminal and civil practice areas. More importantly, I was given the rare opportunity to see how the courts operate in these areas of law.. Following my clerkship, I decided to step away from my role with the court in order to be able to advocate on behalf of clients. Since that time, my practice areas have included criminal defense and civil litigation (personal injury, breach of contract, landlord/tenant disputes, etc.).. When I am retained by a client, I understand that I am being hired to handle and resolve one of the biggest problems in your life, at that time. I take this responsibility seriously and will always work my hardest for you.

I have lived in Allentown for virtually my entire life, having grown up here and gone through the Allentown public schools.  I graduated from Cornell University with a BA in English, and from the University of Michigan Law School, with a JD, cum laude.  At Michigan, I was an Assistant Editor of the Law Review.  After graduation, I spent several years with a major Philadelphia law firm and then came back to Allentown, where I have been since 1970.. I am admitted to practice before the courts of Pennsylvania, the United States Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Claims, and the United States Supreme Court.. I am certified as a "Civil Trial Advocate" by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. In 2012, I was the recipient of the Lifetime Service Award from the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley.  In 2014 I was elected President of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley.

I became interested in the law while working as a social worker in Baltimore City's foster care system. I worked diligently cutting through red tape, making tough decisions, and helping others.  While in law school, I studied, worked part-time, and volunteered with the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program and SADFL (Student Animal League Defense Fund).  I also became a certified legal intern my last semester which provided me a better opportunity to work hands-on with clients and their legal needs.. After becoming a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I began representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.  I traveled a lot as I attended over one hundred hearings per year since 2012. Now, I settled down in Wilkes Barre, where I primarily fight for the sick and injured, focusing my practice on Social Security and Workers' Compensation.. Even with a busy career, I still find the time to enjoy adventures with the love of my lift, play with my rescue dog, and have fun with friends and family.  As giving back to the community is important to me, I still volunteer my time as I chair the board of directors for NPLS (North Penn Legal Services) and am a designated coordinator for Wills For Heroes in Pike County.  This is a great program where we execute free wills, living wills, and POAs for first responders and veterans.

I am the third generation of Noonans to practice at our family firm.  My grandfather began the practice, which now includes my father, mother, aunt, and myself.

I am an attorney focusing my practice on business services, employment law, real estate transactions, and municipal law. Please feel free to contact me for services in these fields

Former U.S. Navy Flight Officer, Penn State graduate, SAE Fraternity, member Asbury United Methodist Church, 37 years experience, married 44 years. Admitted Lehigh County Court, U.S. Supreme Court, Navy Veteran.

Former assistant prosecutor who chose the path to vigorously defend clients. My experiences prosecuting defendants is an asset that cannot be matched when defending clients.

Following graduation from Penn State University with a degree in Administration of Justice, Mark attended paralegal school and began his legal career as a paralegal with Peter J. Karoly & Associates, a personal injury and medical malpractice litigation firm in Allentown. Mark enjoyed the practice of law and litigation so much that he decided to go to law school, and attended Quinnipiac University School of Law. Showing his tenacity for the practice of law, Mark completed law school in two and one-half years, while still participating in school activities including the Moot Court Honor Society, Mock Trial Society, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Fraternity, Student Bar Association Delegate and the Rugby Team. He also continued to work as a law clerk at Peter J. Karoly & Associates during his law school tenure. After graduating law school in 1995, Mark returned to Allentown and distinguished himself as a tough negotiator and litigator, concentrating his efforts in the personal injury and auto collision areas. Through his work at Peter J. Karoly & Associates and Eidelman Crossley, LLC, Mark has personally been responsible for over $10 million dollars in settlements and verdicts in the past fifteen years, including individual cases in excess of $1 million dollars.. He has also been appointed to serve as an Arbitrator in the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, where he hears evidence and decides cases. In 2011, Mark Crossley joined Scherline & Associates and continues to represent victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites and worker's compensation. While Mark earns his reputation in the courtroom, he also believes in community service. Mark serves as a Lieutenant in the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Department and also serves as the President of that organization and Treasurer for the Fireman's Relief Association. He has numerous state certifications in firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services. He also serves as President of the board of directors for Tarsus Corporation, a non-profit organization benefiting senior citizens and as President of the Fleetwood Area Youth Football and Cheerleading Association, helping with youth football and cheering and serving as an assistant coach. Mark is also active with the Boy Scouts. Mark is married and has four children. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Federal District Courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is a member of the Lehigh County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; and is also a longstanding member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.

Attorney Mobilio grew up in the Lehigh Valley and later attended college and law school at Penn State University. After law school, he completed a clerkship with the Honorable Richard A. Gray and then worked for a small, but distinguished, law firm in Williamsport. There, he built the firm’s family law practice from the ground up while simultaneously assisting the firm’s litigation and municipal law practices. After moving back to the Lehigh Valley, he dedicated his career to civil litigation, including employment law, personal injury, family law and other general civil matters.. Attorney Mobilio started his own firm in 2016, which quickly became the Lehigh Valley’s go-to family and civil litigation law firm. He has negotiated millions of dollars in settlements and judgments, and has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous other family law and civil matters. He has substantial experience in every phase of litigation, including trials, arbitrations and mediations, and has received several awards and commendations for his litigation skills.. Attorney Mobilio is also an elected official, serving as a Commissioner of South Whitehall Township and spent almost four years as a member of the South Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board. He is also a former youth soccer coach, former board member of Habitat for Humanity and in 2019 was a recipient of the Lehigh Valley Business’ 40 Under 40 Award, which honors the top 40 business people in the Lehigh Valley under the age of 40.

Attorney Goodge's goal is provide the highest quality legal service to you and your business in an effective and timely fashion.  He welcomes the opportunity to discuss with you how he may be of service.  His highly trained staff is prepared to analyze your legal situation and undertake a strategic course of legal action that will bring about a swift and satisfactory resolution.  Attorney Goodge is prepared to pursue your legal interests to the fullest, but he does not litigate for the sake of litigation.  The best interest of his clients is always his central focus and paramount concern.  His greatest endorsement through the years has been the many, many satisfied clientele who have recommended Attorney Goodge to their friends, families, neighbors and associates.   Whether you need a criminal defense attorney or an attorney for a civil action, he has the knowledge and skill to represent you.

Attorney Dennis G. Charles has spent over 40 years fighting for justice on behalf of his clients, gaining recognition across the country for his sharp legal mind and unwavering dedication. After graduating cum laude from Muhlenberg College and earning his law degree from Temple University, he began practicing law in 1979 alongside his brother Fredrick. Over the years, Dennis has served in key roles, including Assistant Solicitor for Lehigh County and Deputy Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. His legal work covers a wide range of matters—criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, and civil rights litigation—reflecting his broad commitment to standing up for those in need. He has built a reputation for representing individuals facing mental health involuntary commitments, handling more than 15,000 of these cases and securing several notable Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) verdicts.. Dennis has made appearances on national media outlets such as A&E’s “American Justice” and Court TV, and is recognized with an “AV Preeminent” rating by his peers. Away from the legal world, he is a licensed pilot, enjoys golf and skiing, and is deeply involved in animal welfare causes. These personal passions often intersect with his legal work, leading him to take on cases involving aviation, sports, and animal law. Known for his determination in the courtroom and his strategic approach to complex cases, Dennis continues to stand out as an accomplished, leading trial lawyer in Pennsylvania.

Attorney Correnty is an Associate Attorney at Mobilio Law in Allentown, PA.

Attorney Briana M. Gaumer graduated from Lehigh University with a double major in Political Science and Religion while simultaneously being a full-time student athlete on the Lehigh University Women’s Softball Team.. Attorney Gaumer received her law degree from Widener University School of Law. During law school, Attorney Gaumer participated in the Widener Civil Law Clinic where she represented low-income clients in various civil actions, with a focus on family law.. Attorney Gaumer’s practice focuses almost exclusively on family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support as well as estate planning, including drafting Powers of Attorney, Wills, and estate documents.. Attorney Gaumer is the recipient of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Eric D. Turner Award and the Widener University School of Law Outstanding Service Award.. Attorney Gaumer is a native of the Lehigh Valley. She is also a member of the Lehigh County and Monroe County Bar Associations and is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

As a trial lawyer for over 25 years I have litigated most types of cases, including real estate, zoning, intellectual property, special education, commercial law, medical malpractice, environmental protection, and divorce. I have an advanced law school graduate degree in Forensic Sciences, and practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. If you need an experienced trial lawyer or require experienced legal advice, call me.

As a lawyer, I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients. I get to know them through some of the toughest times in their lives, whether they were unfairly fired from their jobs or seriously injured in a car accident. Most of the time, my clients have my email and personal cell phone number. I'm even friends with many of them on Facebook. I work hard to be not just their lawyer, but also their counselor, adviser, and friend.. Because of this client-centered approach, hundreds of people all across Pennsylvania have trusted me to handle their employment and personal injury legal matters.. Pennsylvania is my home. My roots are here. It's where I grew up, where I went to school, and where I am raising my own family. After graduating from Temple University School of Law in 2014, I entered private practice with a small, regional firm in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. While there, I represented individuals in various civil matters, including personal injury and employment cases. In 2015, I began working at another regional firm in Pittston, Pennsylvania, where I expanded my personal injury and employment law practice and also began defending municipalities and government agencies in federal civil rights litigation.. In 2018, I started working at a reputable Allentown, Pennsylvania law firm. It was there that I began to focus my practice solely on helping people who have been unfairly treated at work or seriously injured in an accident. This is where my passion for employment and personal injury law really came alive. For nearly 3 years, I dedicated myself to getting justice for hundreds of people who were wrongly injured or wrongly fired. On their behalf, I took the fight to multi-national corporations, big banks, and every insurance company under the sun.. Unlike many lawyers, I have the unique ability to relate to, and empathize with, my clients. I've worked in plenty of toxic work environments and I've helplessly watched my own family members struggle to recover from a serious car accident. It is these lived experiences that motivate me to work hard for my clients every single day. No one should have to put up with illegal behavior at work simply because they "need the job." Nor should someone be driven into bankruptcy because they were seriously injured in an accident that was another person's fault. I've made it my mission to make sure these things don't happen to good, honest, and hardworking people.. If you believe you've been illegally discriminated against or harassed at work, or if you've been seriously injured by someone else's carelessness, let's talk. I offer totally FREE, 1-hour consultations in-person, by video, or by phone -- whatever's most convenient for you. Contact me today to see if I can help. I look forward to hearing from you.

Anthony Muscente, Jr., Attorney-At-Law, is a general practitioner in Allentown, New Jersey.  He has been practicing law for over forty (40) years and has a wide-range of experience in providing legal representation to individuals and businesses throughout the State of New Jersey. His experience also includes the representation of various governmental agencies at the State and local levels.. Mr. Muscente’s practice covers most of the more traditional “general practice” areas such as business entity formation and representation, commercial litigation, debt collections, estate planning and administration, insurance claims, real estate transactions, leasing and landlord-tenant disputes, municipal court, personal injury, workers’ compensation, social security disability claims, land use and zoning and administrative appeals and hearings. In addition, his practice covers the area of alternate dispute resolution; including mediation and arbitration. He is a qualified mediator pursuant to New Jersey Rule 1:40; and is also admitted to the New Jersey Superior Court’s Roster of Civil Arbitrators in several vicinages pursuant to Rules 4:21A-2 and 1:40-12(c).. Mr. Muscente’s practice and experience encompasses not only not only the diverse practice areas noted above but also many more complex matters such as cases involving sophisticated real estate transactions, community associations, construction law and defects, condemnations, guardianships, environmental law, mortgage foreclosures, contract disputes and enforcement, consumer fraud, and governmental regulation and permitting. Furthermore, he represents owners and tenants on real estate tax appeals at both the County Tax Board and State Tax Court levels.. Mr. Muscente has a strong background in the areas of practice involving residential, commercial and governmental real estate transactions.  His background relating to these areas ranges from house purchases and sales to real estate developments and major redevelopment projects, planned communities, land acquisitions and assemblage, financing and land preservation.  The redevelopment projects include “transit villages” and projects in Atlantic City and the Meadowlands District. He has provided representation in connection with the largest brownsfield redevelopment project in the history of the United States and on other numerous and unique redevelopment projects throughout the State of New Jersey.. For example, Mr. Muscente has provided representation to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (“CRDA”) and New Jersey Transit (“NJT”); particularly in connection with several major redevelopment projects undertaken by these public agencies. His experience includes the representation of CRDA in connection with its “Corridor Project” in Atlantic City commonly known as “The Walk” and of NJT in connection with its Secaucus Rail Transfer Station project and its Morristown Transit Village project, among others. The Walk is the first major retail/entertainment/parking project of its kind in Atlantic City and the Morristown Transit Village project, known as “Highlands At Morristown Station” is the first Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”) built under NJT’s Transit Village Program.. Mr. Muscente has also represented regional and national level builders in connection with various real estate development projects.  His experience includes the preparation and submittal of “Public Offering Statements” for various types of “planned communities” to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for registration.. In addition to providing representation in connection with real estate projects that are in furtherance of the State’s objectives for “Smart Growth”, urban renewal and the clean-up of   brownfields, Mr. Muscente is also proud to have been counsel on transactions that have resulted in the preservation of hundred of acres of land for open space and parks as well as agricultural use.. Mr. Muscente has practiced as a partner at a prestigious law firm in Princeton, New Jersey and is a former Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) in the Environmental Permitting and Counseling Section of the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.  As a DAG, Mr.  Muscente represented various state agencies such as the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (“NJMC”), the State Soil Conservation Committee (“SSCC”) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.  He was the lead counsel to the SSCC and worked closely with its Executive Secretary as well as the Secretary of the State Department of Agriculture (who serves as the chairperson of the SSCC).. He also provided legal representation to the NJMC on a wide variety of matters, such as violation and penalty enforcement matters, land-use and permitting related cases, several complex litigation matters and on numerous open space and wetlands acquisitions, in addition to other various transactional matters. He was responsible for the acquisition and assemblage of the lands needed in connection with a major mixed-use redevelopment project undertaken by the NJMC extending over three (3) municipalities and requiring the closure and/or remediation of both regulated and “orphan” landfills.  That project has been recognized as the largest brownfields redevelopment project in the history of the United States with a project cost of over one (1) billion dollars.. As a DAG, Mr. Muscente also provided representation to the NJDEP in connection with litigation matters.  His litigation work as counsel for the NJMC, NJDEP and SSCC included administrative appeals and hearings, defense of “Environmental Rights Act” cases, “Actions In Lieu of Prerogative Writs”, cases involving the regulation of solid waste and water pollution, construction surety bond cases, easement and license dispute litigation matters and similar matters.. In the private sector, Mr. Muscente’s litigation experience is also diverse and extends to the prosecution and defense of construction defects cases, commercial collection and foreclosure cases, contract disputes, personal injury cases, probate matters, landlord/tenancy matters and many other types of cases. Such representation has included the defense of subcontractors/suppliers in connection with multi-party construction defects cases involving planned communities and other major projects, including fire retardant plywood cases.  His clients have included one of the nation’s largest distributors and installers of pre-engineered fireplaces and related components (as that company’s New Jersey counsel); as well as the owner of five supermarket stores, in addition to numerous condominium and homeowners associations and many other businesses and individuals.. A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Mr. Muscente earned his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law, in Los Angeles, California.  He also attained a Diplomate in New Jersey Municipal Law from Rutgers University’s Bureau of Government Research.. Mr. Muscente’s law office is centrally located on Main Street in historic Allentown, New Jersey, just a short distance from both Exits 7 and 8 of Interstate 195 as well as the New Jersey Turnpike.  The law office is easily accessible from most parts of the State via major highways.. For Further details regarding Mr. Muscente’s experience and practice, please visit his firm’s website at .