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Trusted fiduciary and adviser dedicated to putting clients’ interests first.Whether buying, selling, leasing, managing, or exchanging real estate, David’s insight and acumen accumulated during his 30 years in real estate, combined with his Trust and Estate expertise, prioritizes the creation and protection of clients’ wealth.

Trial Attorney representing Plaintiffs in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Malpractice and Neglect, Automobile/Trucking liability, Premises liability, and Sexual Harrassment and Discrimination.

The above photo is of the attorneys in our law firm.  I'm the guy in the middle.  David (my partner) is on the left and Mike (of Counsel) is on the right.. When I'm not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife Ann and my daughters Mali (James) and Jenny (Kent).  I also enjoy traveling, fly-fishing, and acting in the local theatre.

Susan Ruffer Levin practices law in Chicago and the northern suburbs with a focus on providing legal, real estate and mediation services to her clients.  She received her J.D. with Honors from the Chicago Kent College of Law and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  In addition to her legal career, she founded her own commercial real estate company and worked at a top ten global commercial real estate firm, where she acquired an excellent understanding of how to “close the deal.” Her goal in her real estate practice is to always help clients maximize the value of their investments.. Ms. Levin has excellent negotiation, communication, financial and legal analytical skills, and a deep understanding of human relationships and how they come into play during difficult and important life changes, including divorce, illness, and buying or selling a home.  As a skilled mediator with a Certificate in Divorce Mediation from Northwestern University, and training from both The Center for Conflict Resolution and the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, She helps her clients achieve positive outcomes in mediation while preserving important relationships and making it possible for people to move forward with their lives.. Ms. Levin takes pride in being flexible with respect to her accessibility for her clients.  As a parent of four children, she has volunteered extensively in her community and held leadership roles in fundraising and social service projects on behalf of local children. Her organizational and project management skills are unparalleled.. Susan Ruffer Levin is a committed advocate, a tough negotiation, a tireless worker, and a compassionate listener.   She is a lawyer who put her clients first and gets them the results they need.

Sam’s experience in a large firm has exposed him to and allowed him to focus on to complex estate and business planning opportunities.  Sam’s experience with a small firm taught him how to meet the client’s needs in the most efficient manner possible.  His experience in these two firms enables Sam to serve his clients at the highest level while staying grounded enough to provide the services the client actually needs.. The client experience with Dotzler Law focuses on the fact that the client’s needs drive the relationship, not the attorney’s.  We want to get to know you and what you are really trying to accomplish.  Then we can build on that to identify your legal needs and wants.  Then we can work with you to put a plan in place that takes care of all of those things, a plan that takes care of you.. Prior to founding Dotzler Las, as a member of the Trusts and Estates Practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Sam focused on estate, tax and business planning for clients of significant wealth, including the structuring of tax-advantageous solutions for transferring wealth and closely-held business interests to younger generations. Mr. Dotzler advised clients with regard to gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, succession planning, leveraged wealth transfer techniques, charitable planning, trust and probate administration and the integration of estate plans and corporate structures.. Prior to joining Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Mr. Dotzler practiced law at Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP focusing on Probate, Trusts and Estates. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, where he serves as a Co-Chair of the Estate Planning Committee of the Young Lawyer Section, the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Dotzler earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College in 2000, where he now serves as a Director on the St. Olaf College Alumni Association Board of Directors, and his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 2006. He is admitted to practice in Illinois.

ROBERT E. PAARZ, Esq., was certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney in 1983, and was re-certified in 1991, 1998, and 2005. In 2010, Mr. Paarz was one of only two lawyers in the entire state of New Jersey to be admitted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, a prestigious national organization into which leading attorneys in the U.S. are admitted by invitation only.. Based on selection by polling other attorneys, Mr. Paarz has consistently been named a "Super Lawyer" in Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice by New Jersey magazine. He is also listed in Best Lawyers, the oldest peer review publication of the legal profession, under the specialty of Medical Malpractice. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting peer review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional is rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell, the highest available rating for legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Paarz was formerly a highly successful medical malpractice defense attorney. Between 1976 and 2001, he tried over 250 medical malpractice cases to a verdict, many involving catastrophic injury and death. Mr. Paarz also personally argued more than 10 cases in front of the New Jersey Supreme Court, several of which shaped the law in medical malpractice in New Jersey.. Mr. Paarz decided to end his representation of defendants in medical malpractice cases in 2001. "I had a change of heart in midcareer. I love to try cases and it was very satisfying to exonerate a physician I felt did nothing wrong. But a defense attorney typically must defend whatever cases a malpractice insurance company assigns, and I grew tired of having to defend medical care I personally didn't believe in." Instead, he chose to begin representing patients. "The nice part about plaintiff's work, besides the satisfaction of advocating for a patient's right to quality health care, is that we choose which cases we pursue and will only litigate cases we believe in.". In his very first trial as a plaintiff's attorney in a medical malpractice case, Mr. Paarz obtained a jury verdict in excess of 4 million dollars. Mr. Paarz graduated cum laude (with honors) from both the Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science) and Rutgers University School of Law (Juris Doctor).

Rich is an attorney with Petro Cohen, P.C. with nearly 20 years of litigation and trial experience. As part of the Personal Injury team, Rich handles all matters on behalf of those injured as a result of the fault of another including:. Automobile AccidentsBicycle & Motorcycle AccidentsSlip & Fall / Trip & FallDog Bite & Animal AttacksDangerous Property ConditionsConstruction AccidentsProduct Liability & Industrial AccidentsClaims Against Public EntitiesWrongful Death. A graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, Rich attended New York Law School where he achieved the honor of becoming a Law Review Articles Editor. While studying in law school, Rich worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for various professors during his tenure. During that time, Rich also volunteered for the New York Bar Foundation, representing tenants in landlord/tenant and eviction disputes, and worked for a non-profit legal assistance agency helping employees in receiving challenged unemployment benefits.. After law school, Rich entered private practice with a specific concentration in construction law. He served as the Co-Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey Bar Association and was a frequent lecturer at Rutgers University School of Engineering. Rich has been certified as a LEED Accredited Professional, a certification held by only a handful of attorneys across the country, exhibiting a specific knowledge in sustainable and environmentally responsible design and construction. In utilizing this skill, Rich volunteered his efforts and represented homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy, pro bono, in the Rebuilding Union Beach Project. Rich has argued before administrative boards on behalf of his clients and has successfully petitioned changes to administrative regulations. He has had the privilege to present testimony to the New Jersey State Senate on proposed legislation. Rich was named by the New Jersey Law Journal as a New Leader of the Bar early in his career and has received recognition by New Jersey Super Lawyers.. Rich is an experienced and skilled litigator and trial attorney having tried numerous cases to verdict. He has lectured nationally and has authored a number of publications. In enhancing his trial skills, Rich became a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates after attending a course of study at the ABOTA National Trial College at Harvard Law School. In addition, Rich is experienced in appellate advocacy having been credited in a number of representative and published decisions. Rich has received an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell exemplifying the highest standards of ethical and profession conduct. In his practice, Rich holds true to this honor always engaging his clients, adversaries and the Court with respect and professionalism in seeking the ultimate goal of achieving a resolution to any dispute. He embraces the oft quoted dictate: “The practice of law is first and foremost a profession.”. Rich is a native of South Jersey, having grown-up in Cape May County. He currently lives in Galloway with his wife and children. He is a dedicated (and often frustrated) Cleveland Browns fan, enjoys spending time with his family, “Football Sunday”, playing soccer and hiking with his kids, and photography.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation, contact Mr. Gaeckle at.

PRACTICE AREAS. Civil Litigation, General Business, Contract Disputes, Appeals, Family Law, Employment Law, Construction Law. Mary Hahn has honed her skills in the courtroom over the last 26 years, specializing in civil litigation and appellate law, in particular multi-party business litigation, construction law, business contract disputes and divorce proceedings.. She practices in State District Courts and in Federal Court. She has substantial appellate law experience. She serves as the firm’s primary practitioner at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.. BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION. Prior to moving to Northfield in 2000, Hahn practiced law at the Atlanta construction law firm of Shapiro, Fussel, Wedge, Smotherman, Martin & Price.. Hahn graduated in 1993 from the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill, with Honors, is a published author, and was on the North Carolina Law Review. She received her undergraduate degree, also with Honors, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1990.. Hahn’s colleagues credit her for detailed preparation, as well as her clear and effective presentation in Court. “I am confident in my ability to anticipate the twists that litigation may take, while advocating aggressively for my client,” she says.. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Hahn teaches legal seminars through Community Education on topics such as real estate, buying and selling a home, employment law and tips for small business owners.. She is a proud member of the Northfield Rotary Club. She presently serves on the Legal and Compliance Team for North Star Rotary, working with in-bound and out-bound Rotary Youth Exchange students. Hahn served as President of the Board of the Northfield Arts Guild, and President of the Board of League of Women Voters, Northfield-Cannon Falls. She served on the board of the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters (NFAB), and Women in Northfield Giving Support (WINGS). She served as president of the Rice County Bar Association and is a member of the Fifth District Bar Association. she managed social media pages for various non-profit organizations including the local League of Women Voters.. Hahn leads group fitness classes and enjoys choreographing local community musical theater productions.. PERSONAL. Hahn is married to St. Olaf College professor Steve Hahn, Chair of the St. Olaf College History Department. Her daughter Erin is 21 and is presently a Junior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her son Luke is 19 and is currently a Rotary exchange student in Japan.

Paul F. Serkland is an Attorney at The Davis Law Group, P.C. with offices located in Waukegan, Northfield and Chicago.. Mr. Serkland is a former prosecutor who provides high-quality, aggressive criminal defense to individuals who have been charged with felony, misdemeanor, and traffic-related offenses. He also concentrates his practice in the area of worker’s compensation and has recovered substantial amounts of money for those who have suffered serious, permanent injuries.. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Serkland prosecuted violent felonies, sex crimes, domestic battery, and all types of misdemeanors. He has extensive experience in DUI defense and related areas. Mr. Serkland is a confident trial lawyer who wins the trust of judges and juries by presenting evidence in a clear, compelling manner.. While serving in the State's Attorney's Office, Mr. Serkland was a member of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, the Sex Crimes Unit, and the Felony Review Unit. Mr. Serkland also spent several years prosecuting DUI and traffic cases and conducted numerous Statutory Summary Suspension hearings.. Before being sworn in as an attorney, Mr. Serkland served as a law clerk in the Felony Trial Division and the Gang Crimes Unit. He is a graduate of the John Marshall Law School and the winner of the prestigious Lucy Sprague Public Service Scholarship in recognition of his clerkship at the State's Attorney's Office and academic achievements. Mr. Serlkand earned his B.A. at Loyola University of Chicago.. Mr. Serkland is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Northwest Suburban Bar Association.. Mr. Serkland is well respected for dealing with his clients fairly and honestly and always putting their best interests first. If you seek skilled and knowledgeable representation, we look forward to hearing from you.

My practice centers on serving clients and their individual needs as they progress through life. This includes helping people with juvenile and child custody and support, divorce, purchasing real estate, planning for retirement, and wealth transfer. My goal is to help people solve problems at a reasonable cost.. Being a small town lawyer means educating, counseling, and litigating on the law’s purpose, applying it to people’s lives, settling disputes, and when necessary seeking justice through the courts.. I have continued to find that people want their lawyer to treat them as a person, not just a client. Whether you are charged with a crime, find yourself in a divorce, or are trying to help your parents manage their affairs, you need a lawyer who you can trust to not only know the law but who can apply the law to your individual situation.. My commitment to serving and helping others extends to community affairs, including the following: active member of the St. Dominic’s Church (member and trustee); the Northfield Lions; and the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce; Past-president of the Northfield Arts Guild and the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce; and a Board Member for both the Girl Scouts and Historical Society.. Education: William Mitchell College of Law (JD, 1988) University of Saint Thomas (BA, 1981). Admissions: Minnesota – State Bar (1988)

Mr. Veneziani received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2001, where he had a double major in International Relations and Political Science as well as a minor in History. While at St. Joseph’s, he played for the St. Joseph’s Hawks Division I baseball team his freshman year. He went on to receive a Master of Business Administration in Finance at St. Joseph’s University before heading to law school. Mr. Veneziani attended Widener University School of Law (Wilmington, DE), where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2007. While in law school, Mr. Veneziani was a student attorney with the Widener Law Bankruptcy Clinic, where he represented low-income individuals filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He also completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Widener University. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Veneziani was a law clerk for the Hon. Lee A. Solomon, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage, current Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, where he assisted with domestic relations and juvenile criminal matters.. Mr. Veneziani is admitted to the bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the district courts for the District of New Jersey and Eastern District of Pennsylvania.. Before joining Petro Cohen Law Firm, Mr. Veneziani worked for a mid-sized firm in Philadelphia, PA, where he began his practice handling all areas of civil litigation, including domestic relations, consumer, bankruptcy, estate, and personal injury matters. He previously sat as an Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Courts Compulsory Arbitration Program and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal court in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.. For the past several years, Mr. Veneziani has focused his legal practice exclusively on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. “As part of Petro Cohen’s Personal Injury Team, I find that helping people who have faced serious personal injury accidents can be very rewarding, especially when we are able to ensure they receive the medical care they need and the compensation they deserve.”. Mr. Veneziani is a native of South Jersey and he currently resides in Winslow Township, with his wife and two children. In addition to spending time with the family, he enjoys home remodeling projects and fishing.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation about your potential case, contact Mr. Veneziani at.

Mr. Chatzky enjoys the recognition of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and an "AV" Peer Review Rating. Mr. Chatzky is also listed among Illinois "Super Lawyers".. Mr. Chatzky dedicates himself to resolving disputes for his clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Clients realize excellent legal representation at costs often significantly lower than other large firms.. As an experienced advocate, Mr. Chatzky understands that clients have a right to measure the quality, resourcefulness, and cost of representation. He recognizes that “results” do matter to his clients and is committed to afford zealous advocacy on his client’s behalf where appropriate and justified.. As an experienced counselor, Mr. Chatzky also believes that his clients have the right to be kept informed of the progress of their cases and that they must be informed of pertinent legal issues and concerns that might impact the desired result.. Mr. Chatzky commits to afford personal attention to his clients to assure that his counsel & advice is premised upon proper understanding and concern.. Mr. Chatzky is a Member of the American Bar Association's Family Law and Criminal Justice Sections.

Mr. Appel has practiced law at some of Chicago’s top law firms, including Katten Muchin Rosenman, and has successfully assisted small to middle-market corporations and individual clients in resolving all types of commercial and intellectual property disputes.. He also serves as general counsel and assists the boards of directors of many of his client’s companies, and also serves as an elected trustee in Northfield Township.. In addition, he assists clients in residential and small commercial real estate transactions throughout the Chicagoland area and recently served as Vice President and General Counsel to a local title company.. Mr. Appel has successfully assisted small to middle-market corporations and individual clients in resolving all types of commercial and intellectual property disputes, including Internet law. In addition, he assists clients in residential and small commercial real estate transactions throughout the Chicagoland area and recently served as Vice President and General Counsel to a local title company.. Mr. Appel has also devoted significant time to several Pro Bono litigation and counseling matters. In particular, he has assisted clients of the Center for Disability and Elder Law, where Mr. Appel served as a Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) fellow.. Mr. Appel is admitted to practice in Illinois, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.. Mr. Appel earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law with honors and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, a distinguished legal society reserved for the top law school graduates across the country.

Justin Fielkow joined the Franklin Law Group after moving to Chicago from New Orleans, LA. He has experience in a variety of business and commercial civil litigation matters, in both state and federal court, including breach of contract, bad faith insurance prosecution, professional malpractice, qui tam, civil RICO, defamation and libel, and sports torts. Justin has obtained successful verdicts at both trial and arbitration and negotiated numerous favorable settlements. Justin also represents businesses in the sports and entertainment fields, by consulting for and providing an array of legal services to sports-related organizations, including fantasy sports ventures, sports media entities, and sports and entertainment marketing and branding companies. His insights regarding sports and entertainment law have appeared in publications such as the International Business Times, Law360, the New York Daily News, Rolling Stone, the Boston Herald, and numerous others.. Outside of practicing law, Justin has written for RotoWire, both as a featured legal columnist and as a beat writer covering fantasy football. His articles have appeared both online and in nationally-distributed magazines. He is also a co-founder and writer for The Sports Law Esquires, a website dedicated to providing legal analysis and insight generated by current events in the sports industry. In addition, Justin is passionate about volunteering his time and has worked countless pro bono hours at non-profit organizations, including the Redwood Justice Fund based in California and the ELLA Project in New Orleans.. Representative Matters. Justin has recently:

James P. Swift, Esquire has been an attorney since 1988 and has owned his own practice since 1993. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Jim obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1988 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. He graduated from the Margate Public Schools and is a graduate of Atlantic City High School. Jim is also a graduate of the United States Army Infantry Training Center (U.S.A.I.T.C.) at Fort Benning, Georgia and served in the Army Reserves from 1988 through 1994 and is Honorably Discharged. He has served in numerous legal positions including Assistant City Solicitor, Municipal Prosecutor and Municipal Public Defender and has counseled multiple business and non-profit organizations. Jim has tried many jury trials to conclusion in addition to a great number of appearances in Federal Court, State Courts, Municipal Courts, Administrative Law Courts, Municipal Courts, Zoning and Planning Boards and Tax Appeal Boards throughout the years.. Jim’s activities include:

I work in close partnership with my clients to achieve successful results.  In over 38 years of practice I've represented over a thousand clients in all aspects of divorce and family law dealing with issues such as maintenance, custody, parentage, adoption, child support, visitation, property division, debt allocation, mediation, Collaborative divorce and tax laws in connection with divorce.  I strive to achieve the very best result for my client.. A member of the Cook County Child Representative Panel, I have represented many children in contested custody proceedings. Additionally, I have the following professional affiliations: Member of the Chicago Bar Association and Past Chairperson of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; Past Board Member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois; Past Board Member of the Mediation Council of Illinois; Illinois State Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association; Lake County Arbitrators Panel; and International Association of Collaborative Practitioners.. In addition to my busy family law practice, I like to educate the community about divorce and family law matters as a commentator in print media, on radio and television news covering divorce mediation and Collaborative divorce; as chair of the training and education committee of the Collaborative Law Institute Of Illinois; and as a speaker at The Lilac Tree and other business and community organizations. I formerly hosted the family law edition of the cable television program Law Talk.  I am   happy to offer a free consultation to talk to you about your problem in person or on the telephone.  The solution to your problem may be easier than you think.

I spent more than a decade in Silicon Valley, where I worked for two premier law firms (Howard Rice and Cooley) handling IP disputes for some of the best known brands in the world.. Representative cases include:. Trademark Cases. Facebook. Jeff has represented Facebook in more than a dozen trademark litigation matters, both in federal courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board:. • Facebook v. Teachbook, No. 2011-cv-03052 (N.D. Ill.) (challenge to TEACHBOOK mark). • Lamebook v. Facebook, No. 2010-cv-00833 (W.D. Tex) (challenge to LAMEBOOK mark). • Facebook v. Various, No. 2011-cv-01805 (N.D. Cal.) (challenging FACEBOOK OF SEX mark). • Timepnes v. Facebook, No. 2011-cv-06967 (N.D. Ill.) (challenging Facebook’s use of “timepne”). • CVG-SAB v. Facebook, No. 2012-cv-14521 (E.D. Mich.) (challenging Facebook’s use of “want”). • Think Computer Corporation v. Facebook, No. 92049206 (T.T.A.B.) (genericness challenge to FACEBOOK mark). • Facebook v. PetVetSpace, No. 91189492 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register VETBOOK). • Facebook v. Lee, No. 91188901 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register DRUNK WALL). • Facebook v. Everclear Communications, No. 91191915 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register TALKBOOK). • Facebook v. Bob Weiss, No. 91199373 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register FACEBROKER). • Facebook v. Resorb Networks (T.T.A.B.) (application to register FACEPILES). • Facebook v. Where, No. 91198868 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register PLACEBOOK). • Facebook v. Think Computer Corporation, No. 91198355 (T.T.A.B) (application to register FACEMAIL). • Facebook v. SNRG Ventures, No. 91200221 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register SHAGBOOK). Google. Jeff has represented Google in a number of trademark enforcement and defensive matters, including litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board:. • Google v. Doeswijk, No. 91198947 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register WINDROID). • Google v. Beckner, No. 91205920 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register G+). • Google v. Williams, No. 91204159 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register APARTMENT ANDROID). • Google v. Farnsworth, Boulter, Burke & Stamper, No. 91211077 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register ICOMMANDROID). • Google v. VIA Technologies, No. 92056816 (T.T.A.B.) (petition to cancel CHROME). • Google v. Shenzhen Golden – Window Electronic & Technology Company, No. 91208523 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register PANDROID). • Google v. Fujii, No. 91208115 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register SUPERANDROID). • Google v. Border Stylo, No. 92058815 (T.T.A.B.) (petition to cancel WRITE ON GLASS). • Factory Holdings and Border Stylo v. Google, No. 91214017 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register GOOGLE GLASS). Other Trademark Matters. • Keeper Security, Inc. v. Dashlane, Inc., No. 2015-cv-07440 (N.D. Ill.) (alleged trademark infringement). • BDO Remit USA v. Stichting BDO, No. 2011-cv-04054 (C.D. Cal.) (use of BDO REMIT). • Victory Outreach Corporation v. Twitter, No. 2013-cv-01501 (E.D. Mo.) (complaint for third-party liability). • Digital Chocolate v. Zynga, No. 2010-cv-03758 (N.D. Cal.) (use of MAFIA WARS mark). • Information Superbrand v. Fotonauts, No. 91192315 (T.T.A.B.) (application to register FOTOPEDIA). • Avid Life Media v. Marital Affair, No. 2012-cv-07603 (C.D. Cal.) (alleged trade dress infringement). • Keen LLC v. Martin Keen, No. 2005-cv-03796 (N.D. Cal.) (use of KEEN mark). • Bayer v. Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, No. 91171465 (T.T.A.B.) (registration of MULTILIEVE and SUPRALIEVE marks). • Valent U.S.A. v. Valeant Pharmaceuticals, No. 91165569 (T.T.A.B.) (registration of VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL mark). • Wham-O v. Paramount Pictures, No. 2003-cv-04071 (N.D. Cal.) (use of SLIP-N-SLIDE YELLOW WATER SLIDE). • Namco v. PC Amusements, No. 2003-cv-00365 (M.D. Fla.) (use of MS. PACMAN and GALAGA trademarks). Patent Cases. Facebook. Jeff has also represented Facebook in more than a dozen patent litigation matters, including the successful representation of Facebook in its first jury trial: Leader Tech. v. Facebook, No. 2008-cv-00862 (D. Del.). Other Facebook patent cases include:. • Cross Atlantic Capital Partners v. Facebook, No. 2007-cv-02768 (E.D. Pa.). • Beneficial Innovations v. Facebook, No. 2009-cv-00175 (E.D. Tex.). • WhoGlue Inc. v. Facebook, No. 2009-cv-00705 (D. Del.). • Affinity Labs of Texas v. Facebook, No. 2009-cv-04436 (N.D. Cal.). • SimpleAir v. Facebook, No. 2009-cv-00289 (E.D. Tex.). • Mekiki v. Facebook, No. 2009-cv-00745 (D. Del.). • Tele-Publishing v. Facebook, No. 2009-cv-11686 (D. Mass). • Wireless Ink v. Facebook, No. 2010-cv-01841 (S.D.N.Y). • Interval Licensing v. Facebook, No. 2010-cv-01385 (W.D. Wash.). • Princeton Digital Image Corporation v. Facebook, No. 2011-cv-00400 (E.D. Tex). • Promotional Technologies v. Facebook, No. 2011-cv-03488 (N.D. Tex.). • Yahoo! v. Facebook, No. 2012-cv-01212 (N.D. Cal.). • Bascom Research v. Facebook, No. 2012-cv-06293 (N.D. Cal.). Other Patent Matters. • Technology Development & Licensing v. Comcast, No. 2008-cv-03584 (N.D. Ill.). • Qurio Holdings, Inc. v. Comcast, Case No. 2014-cv-07488 (N.D. Ill.). • Innovative Office Products v. eBay, No. 2010-cv-04487 (E.D. Pa.). • Affinity Labs of Texas v. Nike, No. 2010-cv-05543 (N.D. Cal.). • Applera v. Solexa, No. 2007-cv-02845 (N.D. Cal.). • Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University v. Roche, No. 2005-cv-04158 (N.D. Cal.). • In re Katz Interactive Call Processing Litigation, No. 07-ml-01816 (C.D. Cal.) (largest patent MDL in U.S. history). • Zenith Electronics Corporation v. Thompson, No. 2006-cv-00017 (E.D. Tex.). Copyright Cases. The bulk of Jeff’s copyright practice consists of confidential counseling on the subjects of avoiding liability for copyright infringement and protecting creative works. Jeff has also litigated several copyright matters, including:. • Epikhin v. Game Insight, Case No. 2014-cv-04383 (N.D. Cal.). • Diascience v. Blue Nile, No. 2008-cv-09751 (S.D.N.Y.). • Star Fabrics v. Stein Mart, No. 2012-cv-01859 (C.D. Cal.). • Valve Corporation v. Vivendi Universal, No. 2002-cv-01683 (W.D. Wash.). • Gemma Redux v. Banana Republic, No. 2010-cv-03568 (S.D.N.Y.)

I represent employers and employees on a wide range of workplace issues, including discrimination and sexual harassment, management training, employment practice audits, wage-hour issues, worker classification, reductions-in-force, hiring and firing, and severance and employment agreements.  I handle claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies, and I regularly present and write on employment topics.. As an advocate for employers and employees, I have a unique perspective in understanding the positions of all parties. I believe in providing personal service to clients efficiently and economically, and working to resolve legal workplace issues so that clients can focus on their work.

I have been practicing criminal, juvenile and municipal defense in New Jersey's state and federal courts for over 13 years. I am very protective of my clients and committed to vigorously defending them. My strengths as an advocate involve crafting creative and novel solutions to complex conflicts. Further, I am an experienced trial attorney with the judgement and knowledge to guide my clients through the criminal justice system and provide wise counsel.  I never forget that I work for my clients.  Therefore, my clients each get the attention and time they need to feel that their concerns are heard and questions fully answered.. I am a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association -  Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys of NJ, a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the ABA, NJSBA, Atlantic and Cape May County Bar Associations.  I look forward to speaking with new clients and I can be reached at any time, nights, weekends and holidays.  The best way to reach me is by phone.

I came to the law after spending over 26 years in the transportation industry working for a major airline. I was drawn to representing my colleagues in disputes and thrived in an environment where I had the opportunity to stand up for those that had less ability to advocate for themselves. You could say, I enjoyed standing up for “the little guy.” Quickly I discovered a passion for helping people navigate complicated areas while producing extraordinary results that benefited individuals financially and promoted long term security. My desire to apply my skill set to helping others found a new and broader avenue in the realm of the legal system.After deciding to make a career transition, I devoted my time and energy to learning the law with the same tenacity I approached my previous advocacy with. I dedicated much of my time in law school modifying and developing a practice idea that focused on rural Minnesota and meeting the justice gap that is all too prevalent. Having graduated magna cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, I embarked on a solo practice before joining the prestigious Jacobsen Law Firm in late 2020.With a declining attorney base in rural areas, I am enthusiastically establishing a community based General Practice with an emphasis on Estate Planning, Small Business, Real Estate, and Criminal Law. I am committed to producing creative and nuanced solutions to your legal issues for reasonable compensation as a zealous advocate for you!. Beyond the Law. After growing up in the small hamlet of Hugo, near Forest Lake, I lived in both Twin Cities before settling in Kenyon with my wife and three kids, more than a decade ago. I enjoy coaching my kids in baseball and softball, and love watching them compete. I am currently an active member of the Kenyon Wanamingo School Board and past President of my local in the Machinists Union. I am a huge Minnesota Sports fan that enjoys international travel, and have recently discovered a passion for CrossFit.I look forward to working with you on your case and helping you any, and every way I can.

I am currently an associate attorney with Weiss & Paarz, P.C. Prior to joining the firm, I served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Nelson C. Johnson, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, Law Division. I graduated from Boston University School of Management with a B.S. in business administration, business law, and finance in May 2010. Thereafter, I attended Widener University School of Law on a full academic merit scholarship. While in law school, I served as the Bluebook Editor of The Widener Law Review and participated in Widener’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. I also participated in Widener’s Environmental & Natural Resources Law Clinic, advocating on behalf of not-for-profit organizations and individuals seeking to protect the local environment. In May 2013, I received my Juris Doctor, with Honors, and a Certificate in Environmental Law. I also received the GreenWatch Institute Scholarship Award in Memory of Jerry Shields, which is awarded annually to a student based on the student’s outstanding performance in the law school’s clinic and a commitment to public interest advocacy.I am a member of the Atlantic County Bar Association, the New Jersey Association for Justice, and the Vincent S. Haneman American Inn of Court. I am also the current Chairperson-Elect of the Atlantic County Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division for the 2014-2015 term.

I am an Atlantic City criminal defense lawyer and dui attorney with extensive experience practicing criminal, juvenile and municipal defense in New Jersey's state and federal courts. I am committed to vigorously defending my clients. I am a longtime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the ABA, NJSBA, Atlantic and Cape May county bar associations.  I look forward to speaking with new clients.

I am an experienced criminal trial attorney.  My practice focuses on criminal, DWI and juvenile defense. Please call me to discuss your situation.

I am a Texas transplant who attended law school here in the Midwest, met the love of my life, and am now a practicing Illinois attorney. I have experience in helping small businesses and homeowners with their legal claims, on both plaintiff and defense-side. I focus on property-related and breach of contract litigation, with a special interest in landlord-tenant law, condominium law, and foreclosure defense. I have written on residential real estate, easements, zoning, eminent domain, and local government law.

For nearly two decades, I have litigated complex family law matters, focusing my practice exclusively on the negotiation and litigation of complex divorce matters.  In 2013, I opened my law office to better serve the individual needs of my clients. I devote my entire practice to the complicated legal framework of divorce and family law, and work tirelessly to achieve my clients’ goals. I am an impassioned and knowledgeable litigator, and vigorously fight to obtain the best results for each of my clients.. I frequently lecture on issues ranging from the use of technology to improve client representation to the honing of lie detection skills for use in depositions and court proceedings. He have lectured to the ABA Section of Family Law, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Chicago Bar Association, the Minnesota Family Law Institute, and the Valuation, Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference, among others.