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David Soffer has been practicing law in New Jersey since 2005.  As a former Assistant Prosecutor, he has unique insight into the criminal justice system and can effectively guide his clients through the often daunting process of criminal prosecution.  In addition, David has substantial civil litigation experience and can successfully represent the injured to get them the compensation they deserve.

David E. Rutkowski defends clients against personal injury and wrongful death claims in toxic tort, environmental, product liability, and mass tort litigation in state and federal trial courts. His toxic tort experience includes defending cases involving alleged exposures to asbestos, Legionella bacteria, benzene, and salmonella, among other toxins. His clients include product manufacturers, premises owners, lessees, restaurants, and food and beverage manufacturers. Dave has participated in multiple multimillion-dollar asbestos trials and has successfully resolved numerous high-value cases through extensive, complex settlement negotiations.. Dave is a key contributing writer on asbestos litigation for the firm’s award-winning Asbestos Case Tracker, which has been named to the ABA Journal's prestigious Blawg 100 and the Best Litigation Blog for the last three years by the Expert Institute in its annual legal blog contest. He is also a frequent contributor to Life Science Matters, the firm's blog covering the life sciences and medical device industries.. In 2010, Dave received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law. During his studies, he assisted a group of attorneys defending New York City and numerous private contractors in the World Trade Center litigation.

Colleen M. Maker primarily concentrates her practice in financial services and risk management, as well as business and commercial litigation.. Colleen began her legal career as law clerk to the Honorable Rosemary Gambardella in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.  She earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School, where she served as Managing Editor of the Environmental Affairs Law Review, Auction Coordinator for the Public Interest Law Foundation, and Teaching Assistant for Legal Reasoning, Research, & Writing.  Colleen earned her undergraduate degree in Communications, with a minor in Law, Policy, & Society, from Northeastern University in 2011.. During law school, Colleen was a summer fellow at the WilmerHale Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School and was a summer associate at Connell Foley LLP.

Christopher M. Hemrick is a versatile practitioner who strives at all times to provide his clients with pragmatic, common sense and cost-effective legal counseling.  Chris concentrates his practice on all aspects of financial services, risk management and insolvency law, including complex commercial and federal litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He has represented all types of business entities, financial institutions and individuals in a wide range of state and federal court litigation matters ranging from breach of contract, lender liability and asset recovery, to UCC matters, bankruptcy avoidance actions and other bankruptcy litigation and contested matters. He also advises and represents clients in connection with thepreparation of complex commercial and financial instruments, commercial loan and credit transactions and the purchase and sale of assets in and out of bankruptcy.. Among other areas, Chris has developed significant experience representing banks and other secured lenders, hedge funds and debt investors in connection with distressed situations and the disposition of non-performing commercial loans, including collateral recovery. He has both front and back-end special assets experience, representing clients in commercial loan workouts, assignments, forbearance and intercreditor agreements, as well as rent receiverships and the prosecution of commercial foreclosure proceedings through the point of final judgment and Sheriff’s sale.  He has equal experience pursuing recovery of amounts due under the debt-instrument and guaranties on behalf of his clients.  An advocate of litigation planning and risk avoidance, Chrisalso counsels his clients on a variety of compliance-related issues.. Rated by New Jersey Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, Chris has also published and lectured on insolvency-related topics. He received his J.D., cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law, where he attended on a full academic scholarship, and served as an Editor of the St. John’s Law Review.  He is actively involved in the Turnaround Management Association, serving as both a member of the New Jersey Chapter’s Board of Directors, and as Co-Chair of the Association’s New Jersey NextGen Committee.

Christian Cavallo, a leader of the GIS New Jersey team, is an experienced insurance coverage litigator who regularly represents insurance industry clients in connection with complex, high-exposure matters. Chris’s litigation experience includes handling a broad range of matters involving claims presented under both first-party products, such as personal and commercial property and automobile policies, and under third-party insurance products, such as personal, commercial, and professional liability policies. Chris has both successfully defended insurers in matters involving claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, extracontractual or "bad faith" claims, and alleged violations of consumer protection and consumer fraud statutes, and he has also represented insurers who have filed lawsuits to obtain a declaration of their rights and obligations under their policies.. A representative sampling of Chris's litigation accomplishments include:Obtained dismissal on behalf of liability insurer of a complaint seeking damages in excess of $172 million for alleged violations of state consumer fraud statute and multiple common law causes of action involving a supposed "gap" in policyholder's insurance coverage program; dismissal affirmed by Third Circuit on appealNegotiated favorable settlement on behalf of commercial auto insurer of a pre-suit wrongful death claim brought by the estate of the deceased driver of the insured's rental vehicleObtained summary judgment on behalf of commercial property insurer of a lawsuit arising out of Superstorm Sandy claim, based on the policyholder's failure to present competent evidence to support its claims against the insurerObtained summary judgment on behalf of an excess liability insurer in a matter involving underlying personal injury claims based on the insured's failure to provide timely notice of the underlying accident and related lawsuitObtained dismissal with prejudice on behalf of a commercial auto insurer of underinsured motorist claims arising from an auto accident involving the insured's limousineObtained summary judgment on behalf of an auto liability insurer in a declaratory judgment action brought by a general liability insurer arising out of a multi-million dollar tort liability lawsuit involving damage to a Garden State Parkway overpassObtained summary judgment on behalf of a general liability insurer in a declaratory judgment action brought by a putative additional insured arising from a multi-million dollar tort liability lawsuit involving the collapse of a commercial pierDefeated an order to show cause filed by an insured to compel an auto insurer to participate in the appraisal process permitted by the insurer's policy, where the first-party dispute between the parties exceeded the scope of the appraisal processObtained summary judgment on behalf of a general liability insurer in a declaratory judgment action brought against an auto liability insurer arising from a high-value personal injury lawsuitObtained dismissal on behalf of an auto liability insurer of a lawsuit seeking uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits as a result of a motor vehicle accidentObtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a property insurer of litigation involving a multi-million dollar water damage claim asserted by the owner of a high-end fashion boutiqueChris's practice also includes providing his clients with general insurance counseling, including drafting coverage opinions and memoranda analyzing insurers' rights and obligations under complex insurance contracts, assisting with internal investigations, and providing advice concerning regulatory issues, underwriting, and policy drafting.. Chris regularly presents on emergent insurance industry topics, and has authored and co-authored articles on issues affecting the insurance industry. He is also an editor and regular contributor to the firm's insurance blog, The Insurance & Reinsurance Report. While attending Georgetown University Law Center, Chris served as a member of the Georgetown Journal on Poverty & Law Policy. Prior to graduation, he was a law clerk at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Certifed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

Caitlin Petry Cascino is a litigator who defends employers in state and federal court and before administrative agencies.  She represents management against single- and multi-employee claims alleging workplace discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and breach of contract.  She also litigates matters involving breaches of post-employment restrictive covenants.  Ms. Cascino represents employers of all sizes and from a number of different industries.. Ms. Cascino works closely with in-house counsel, business executives, and human resources professionals on day-to-day employment counseling.  She advises management on matters related to employee hiring, discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodations.   She drafts and update handbooks and policies to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, offers practical and cost-effective training, and conducts internal investigations regarding allegations of wrongdoing.. Ms. Cascino also handles traditional labor matters, including union elections, collective bargaining negotiations, unfair labor practice charges, and grievance arbitrations, on behalf of employers.. Ms. Cascino served as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Catherine Cuff, P.J.A.D. during Judge Cuff’s assignment to the Supreme Court of New Jersey for the 2012-2013 term.  She received her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, cum laude, where she was an Associate Editor of the Seton Hall Circuit Review, the President of the Employment Law Society, and a Distinguished Scholar.  Ms. Cascino received her B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University, summa cum laude, in 2009, completing her undergraduate degree in three years.

Attorney with the Law Offices of Robert J. De Groot, Esq.   I enjoy and have success in  taking on complex criminal and civil matters.

Attorney Jeffrey Plaza is a seasoned commercial litigation, family law, and personal injury attorney practicing in New York and New Jersey. For more than 20 years, he has represented clients in all types of litigation, including complex commercial litigation, personal injury, and divorce cases. Anyone in need of a capable litigator should not hesitate to contact Attorney Plaza at www.newark-lawyers.com.

As a Personal Injury Litigation and Trial Attorney, I counsel and represent individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to a motor vehicle accident, slip-and-fall accident, construction accident, battery, assault, dog bite and any other injury producing accidents caused by the wrongful conduct of another.. I provide my professional legal services thoughout the San Francisco Bay Area and I offer free consultation.

As a Partner at Calcagni & Kanefsky, Shawn P. Barnes serves as a formidable advocate in defending businesses, senior executives, and professionals in white-collar criminal cases. Leveraging his background as a federal and state prosecutor, Shawn has extensive trial experience and a deep understanding of investigative processes. He routinely represents clients in sensitive government enforcement proceedings and internal compliance reviews, tailoring strategies to the nuances of each matter. Shawn’s comprehensive insight into both sides of the aisle helps clients achieve favorable resolutions in even the most critical and complex disputes.

Anthony C. Mack, Esq. is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who has handled matters in NJ, NY and other jurisdictions in both Federal and State Courts. Mr Mack has represented a number of high profile clients including: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Mos Def  & clients charged with minor offenses up to and including multiple homicides.. Mr. Mack also has a succesful personal injury practice in which he has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for his clients in auto accidents, civil rights violations and wrongful death actions.

Amanda Dobies brings 6 years of personal injury experience to Kimmel Carter. Amanda is a lifelong Delawarean, obtaining her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and a law degree from Delaware Law School, where she graduated Cum Laude. Amanda is committed to representing individuals and families whose lives have been changed as a result of an injury. Amanda previously worked as staff counsel for one of the country’s top insurance companies, representing insureds through the litigation process. This insider’s perspective gives Amanda an upper hand when representing clients.

Alison Quine is an experienced workers’ compensation litigator who defends self-insured employers, third party administrators, and insurance carriers against workers’ compensation claims. Alison’s broad background in workers’ compensation litigation includes working as a staff attorney for New York’s Special Funds Conservation Committee and as a staff attorney for a large utility company, where she developed and implemented the legal strategy for administering and litigating its self-insured workers’ compensation claims. She also served on the company Pro Bono Committee, and advised multiple nonprofits on employment law and contract issues.. Alison is a graduate of New York Law School, where she was deeply involved in moot court competitions and associations. She was also a member of the Order of the Barristers, a national honorary organization that encourages oral advocacy and the development of brief-writing skills.

Alfred Sargente is Of Counsel in the New York office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Alfred is a seasoned litigator who focuses his practice primarily on toxic tort and environmental litigation, product liability, commercial litigation, and general liability matters. Additionally, he has significant trial experience defending personal injury actions arising out of motor vehicle and transportation accidents, and other premises liability matters.. Prior to entering the legal profession, Alfred worked for ten years as an environmental and occupational health and safety specialist. In that capacity, he was involved in developing and implementing policies and procedures to protect employees, the public, and the environment from a multitude of toxic substances and hazardous conditions. Alfred was also a certified asbestos supervisor and investigator, and was involved in the monitoring and oversight of the largest asbestos abatement program in the history of New York City.

"We always have your back.". "We will FIGHT for you.". While we pride ourselves on our integrity and reputation.  At this point in time we are often able to work out cases and get the desired/most favorable results for our clients without a fight.  However, never forget that when it is in our clients best interests.....we  always are ready to fight to protect our clients get them the best result possible in any given situation.. We pride ourselves on being straight shooters and loyal advocates.