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George Buermann helps lead the firm’s Environmental Law Practice Group. George advises clients on complex environmental regulatory and compliance matters and litigates environmental and toxic tort disputes across the country. George offers clients in-depth knowledge of the state and federal regulations governing such disputes, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and others. He also litigates matters involving contamination and exposure to chemicals and substances such as lead, PFAS, 1,4-Dioxane, TCE, mold, and benzene. In addition to handling adversarial matters, George helps clients avoid litigation by providing strategic advice regarding environmental compliance and strategy. His experience also includes handling construction losses and construction defects; and torts involving commercial property.. George regularly writes and lectures on emerging environmental issues impacting the regulated industry and serves as co-editor of Goldberg Segalla's Environmental Law Monitor, the firm’s weekly environmental blog publication.. Representative MattersObtained dismissal of complaint for municipality in citizen suit alleging violations of the Clean Water Act, including nitrogen exceedances at city's wastewater treatment plantRepresent petroleum recycling facility in a cost recovery action by the U.S. EPA in New JerseyDefend and advise former property owner involving Passaic River Superfund mega-site with respect to multi-party regulatory investigation, allocation issues, and litigation.Advise real estate management company regarding alleged lead contamination in building’s drinking water system in New YorkDefending leading manufacturer of underground fuel piping and containment systems involving damage to the environment, real property, and the surrounding community at commercial shopping center's power plant and underground USTsRepresenting multinational chemical company in a train derailment investigation in Wisconsin wherein the local water supply was threatenedRepresenting interests of oil and gas drilling company in Oklahoma involving pipeline leak and resultant contamination to environment and waterwaysDefended personal storage facility owner in NJ Spill Act cost recovery action involving historic contamination and eminent domain and condemnation issuesRepresenting national recycling company in CERCLA cost recovery action involving CRT waste disposal at e-waste recycling facility in OhioRepresenting interests of school system involving historic environmental contamination and alleged exposure at site in upstate New YorkObtained dozens of dismissals on behalf of international and domestic manufacturers involving allegations of toxic exposure to products ranging from forklifts, commercial paint products, marine motors, to railway carsDismissal of triple wrongful death carbon monoxide poisoning action on behalf of manufacturer of low-torque motors utilized in decedents' heating systemDefended remediation company involving allegations of resultant asbestos migration from remedial measures throughout condominium complex and damage to real and personal property throughout complexObtained dismissal of New York Navigation Law cause of action on behalf of remediation company involving allegations of exacerbation of oil contamination during cleanup and remedial operationsDismissal of action on behalf of gasoline station / property owner involving allegations of groundwater contamination to New York municipality's drinking water supply, and upheld by the Supreme Court of New York Appellate DivisionRepresenting numerous property owners/managers, product manufacturers/distributors, and remediation companies in actions concerning lead exposure to children, adults, and surrounding neighborhoodsDefended Fortune 500 Company in CERCLA / Superfund action involving environmental contamination from tannery in upstate New YorkRepresenting the manufacturer of machines involved in dry cleaning in a matter involving allegations of defective design pertaining to causal link between exposure to dry-cleaning solvent PERC and alleged disease

FIVE TIME "Lawyer of the Year" in Immigration Law in New Jersey by Best Lawyers, the most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Author, Three Degrees of Law | Amazon BestSeller. Former Immigration Chair, NJ State Bar Association          Fluent in Spanish. Former Co-Chair, NY State Bar Association CFLS Immigration Committee. American Immigration Lawyers National Practice Committee. Most memorable cases:

Ethan C. Wells is a founding partner at Pustay & Wells, LLC. He focuses his practice in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Wills and Estate Planning and general litigation.. Ethan is an experienced litigator who has appeared regularly in Municipal and Superior Courts throughout New Jersey representing clients in several areas including family, criminal, personal injury, contractual disputes, landlord tenant, labor and employment and special civil cases.. He was previously associated with the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader serving in their civil litigation and municipal governance practice groups. Additionally, Ethan served as a volunteer mediator for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Affairs Division where he resolved consumer fraud and contract disputes, misrepresentations and small business disagreements.. Ethan received his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin & Marshall College where he participated as a member of the Varsity Basketball Team.

Dylan C. Dindial is an associate at Newark, NJ office of the law firm of Littler Mendelson. Littler Mendelson is the largest global employment and labor law practice with more than 1,300 attorneys in over 75 offices worldwide. Ms. Dindial is a graduate of Smith College and Seton Hall University School of Law. She was admitted to practice law in 2014 and is a member of the bars of New Jersey, New York, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Southern District of New York. Mrs. Dindial is a member of and holds leadership positions in numerous professional associations including as an Executive Committee member of the New Jersey State Bar Association (“NJSBA”) Young Lawyers Division, a Pupil and Program Committee member of New Jersey’s Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court, and a member of the Editorial Board of the NJSBA’s Labor and Employment Quarterly. Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Ms. Dindial already gained much experience in the field of employment law by practicing as a plaintiffs' attorney in this field. Ms. Dindial now concentrates her practice on the representation of employers in employment and discrimination matters and uses her prior experience as a plaintiffs' attorney to strategically analyze and resolve employment disputes on behalf of employers.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Alessandro Giordano is an experienced immigration attorney and a member of the bar of the states of Florida, New York and New Jersey. A native of Italy, Mr. Giordano has first-hand experience with the challenges of the U.S. immigration system. As such, he takes great pride in helping his clients achieve their American Dream and in changing their lives for the better. Mr. Giordano practices solely and exclusively immigration law.. Mr. Giordano handles all types of immigration cases, guiding both businesses and individuals through the complexities of the immigration laws. As for family-based cases, Mr. Giordano assists foreign nationals as well as U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents in reuniting with their loved ones either through the process of adjustment of status in the United States or through applying for an Immigrant Visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad. He also provides representation in obtaining waivers of inadmissibility and removability. Further, Mr. Giordano represents foreign nationals who face removal proceedings before the Immigration Court. As far as business and employment-based matters, Mr. Giordano assists corporations and individuals in securing temporary and permanent visas for specialized employees, for intra-company transferees, for investors as well as for individuals demonstrating extraordinary ability. Specifically, Mr. Giordano has developed an expertise in EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions, of which he filed in the hundreds.. Mr. Giordano received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center in 2011. He also received his Italian J.D. from Università degli Studi di Roma 3 – Facoltà di Giurisprudenza. Mr. Giordano is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish and is proficient in French.. *Attorney Advertising