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Patrick “PJ” Best is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He was born and raised in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from law school he served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Carmen D. Minora of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas.. Attorney Best has represented disabled individuals across Pennsylvania and surrounding states who were wrongfully denied Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income. Through his work with the University of Pittsburgh Civil Practice Clinic, Attorney Best began his career representing disabled individuals who could not afford to hire an attorney. His experience representing disabled individuals before Administrative Law Judges across the Commonwealth and several other states is an essential element in obtaining positive results for his clients. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives (NOSSCR) and the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR).. In addition, Attorney Best is also an experienced bankruptcy attorney. His practice is based upon premier customer service which ultimately has resulted in being named as a “Top 10 Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in Pennsylvania for Customer Service” by the American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys. Attorney Best handles bankruptcies for individuals and businesses under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.. Since 2015, Attorney Best has served as a Standing Divorce Master in Monroe County Pennsylvania where he has been appointed by the Court to make recommendations in contested divorce and annulment actions.. In 2019, Attorney Best earned a Certificate in Reasonable Attorney Fees from the National Association of Legal Fee Analysis. Attorney Best now serves as a fellow with the National Association of Legal Fee Analysis and serves as an expert in attorney’s fees and legal billing in a variety of cases in both state and federal courts.. At present, Attorney Best serves clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland in a wide variety of cases including, but not limited to, Social Security Disability, ERISA, Long Term Disability (LTD), bankruptcy, and tax resolution.

Michael A. Ventrella was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1958. While in High School, he was active in the debate team (winning the “Best Debator” award), wrote and edited his own school newspaper, hosted the annual student talent show, and wrote a musical comedy that was performed by the school and which was reviewed by the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While in college, he was elected to the Student Senate where he chaired the judiciary committee, was program director of the college radio station, was on the debate team, and was active in various political organizations. He was awarded the prestigious Student Service award in his senior year for his contributions to the school. He then moved to Boston to attend New England Law, where he was editor of the school newspaper, participated in the moot court program, and was active in local politics. In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, artist Heidi Hooper. After graduation, he worked as a Public Defender with the Boston Bar Advocate program, taught political science and history courses at Bunker Hill Community College and Curry College, worked as a lobbyist for The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges and Americans for Democratic Action (where he served as President for a year), and was active in local politics. He also found time to play in numerous bands around the Boston club scene. He and his wife moved to New York city in 1993 to attempt to start a business but that failed, and they decided to relocate to the beautiful Poconos in 1997. Mike then worked with attorney H. Clark Connor in Mt. Pocono for a while, and then began work at the Monroe County Public Defender office. Besides criminal defense work, he also represented parents in child custody battles with Monroe County Children and Youth. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Mike began working for the firm of Zito, Martino, and Karasek, where he expanded his experience to include personal injury, real estate, and other legal matters for his clients. In 2004, he was honored to join the Law Office of Mark S. Love, one of the most respected attorneys in the Poconos and one of the top lawyers in Pennsylvania according to the annual listing of “Super Lawyers.” In January of 2008, Mark S. Love retired and Mike took over the practice. In 2014, Mike merged his firm with Fisher & Fisher, which has been rated the #1 firm in the Poconos for the last four years. Michael maintains a thriving practice involving criminal matters, licensing appeals, and restraining order cases. He has argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and regularly appears before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, handling appeals for his clients.

Lauren has extensive experience with criminal and civil litigation. Lauren received her BA from Lehigh University and her JD from Fordham Law School. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

Jim Swetz is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy, Civil Pretrial and and Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a founding member of Cramer, Swetz, McManus & Jordan, P.C., one of Monroe County's oldest and largest law firms. He is Immediate-Past President of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL). He served on the Lawyers' Advisory Committee to the Judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 2008-11 and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Florida Bars. In his practice, Jim has defended many high-profile criminal cases in state and federal court. In addition to criminal defense, Jim is well versed in civil litigation handling a broad range of cases including plaintiff's personal injury.

Jerry Geiger is a shareholder in one of Monroe County's oldest and largest law firms (founded in 1923). He is past President of the Monroe County Bar Association and has an "AV-rating" from the Martindale-Hubbel review service, which means he has the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethics. Jerry has served for a number of years on the Lawyers' Advisory Committee to the Judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He serves as a mediator for federal and state courts and has an active personal injury and civil rights practice. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar and donating his time to worthwhile community organizations, including the local library and the Pocono Youth Orchestra.  Lawyers, Judges, and community leaders trust Jerry to represent them. He is experienced in civil litigation handling a broad range of cases including representing persons injured in motorcycle and automobile accidents.

Jane Maughan founded Jane Maughan, P.C. to provide comprehensive representation, personal attention and honest advice to clients across Northeast Pennsylvania.. Her practice is devoted exclusively to family law. In a career spanning more than 30 years in family law, Jane’s exemplary reputation was earned through consistent attention to detail and energetic collaboration with clients. Determined to protect the finances, relationships, and futures of the families she represents, Jane is known both for her effective negotiation skills and her willingness to litigate issues when necessary. Well known as an aggressive trial lawyer Jane represents families in all aspects of family law. Particularly skilled in business valuation, pension division and complex asset cases, Jane finds equal satisfaction in assisting clients of modest means and those with uncontested cases.. Jane’s services include divorce, support, custody, pension and retirement asset valuation and distribution, paternity, adoption, prenuptial agreements and grandparent’s rights.. Jane is a certified mediator, providing mediation services directly to clients of Jane Maughan, P.C. as well as to family law attorneys who seek her services to advance the settlement of their client’s cases.

Hello, my name is Thomas P. Sundmaker. I pride myself on the highest quality of legal services, and have been committed to practicing law in PA and NJ since 1990. I have dedicated myself to the practice of Criminal Law and Civil Law. Each client is important to me and receives personalized individual legal services in the following manner:. We work as a team. If I am not available, my staff is highly qualified and trained to assist with your legal or billing inquiries, saving dollars and keeping your case moving.

Have you been charged with a crime or a serious traffic offense? Are you going through a divorce? Have you been accused of DUI?  Attorney Donald M. Leeth in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania can help you resolve all these issues and more. As a former prosecutor with the District Attorney’s office, he has handled thousands of cases from summary traffic violations to capital murder. He uses his experience to help guide you through the legal process. He represents clients in all kinds of criminald defense, DUI, and family law cases in Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, Tannersville and Brodheadsville and throughout Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

Founding member of the firm, Brett J. Riegel, Esq., is a native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, who graduated at the top of his class in 1988 as a multi-sport letter athlete, Eagle Scout and community activist.  Following honors graduation from Dickinson College, with a double major in English and Dramatic Arts as preparation for law school, Brett, completed his legal studies at the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.. At the Dickinson School of Law, Brett focused his attention on real world experiences, which would allow him to be an aggressive advocate for clients after completing his legal education. While in school, he served as a member of the Appellate Moot Court Board, The Trial Moot Court Board, the American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, and the Robert F. Wagner Appellate Moot Court Competition.  In addition to these honors, Brett took all of the available trial advocacy and appellate advocacy courses the law school offered and graduated towards the top of his class.  During his time at Dickinson, in addition to the academic and extracurricular activities schedule, Brett worked in the legal division of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, where he assisted staff and regional attorneys in their representation of unionized teachers and support staff in a wide variety of matters before administrative agencies, trial and appellate courts.. After law school, Brett relocated to Monroe County, Pennsylvania where he had a one (1)  year Clerkship with Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Peter J. O'Brien.  In that role, Brett was introduced to most of the influential decision makers in Monroe County and received hands on experience allowing him to recognize what methods of advocacy are the most effective for clients charged with a crime or otherwise embroiled in a legal battle.. At the conclusion of his Clerkship, Brett formed a small firm, later known as Amori & Riegel, LLC where he practiced for nearly 16 years as the primary litigation partner in both criminal and family law.. Beginning January 1, 2012, he joined with veteran attorneys Marshall Anders and Nicholas J. Masington, III to form Anders, Riegel & Masington, LLC.. Since that time, Brett has handled hundreds of criminal matters, including many which  proceeded to trial, in fourteen (14) different judicial districts in the Common Pleas Courts of Pennsylvania, and seven (7) different judicial districts in New Jersey, as well as the Federal District Courts of the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Brett has handled appellate matters before the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and before the Federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.. In addition to the criminal matters, Brett has also focused his practice on family law and other civil litigation matters, including personal injury, business litigation, real estate litigation and appeals.

FAMILY LAW  in Monroe, Pike, Northampton, and Carbon Counties.. My primary areas of practice for the past nine years has been family law and criminal defense.  I have successfully tried custody and divorce cases before judges and divorce masters throughout the above counties.  I have won my clients primary custody, relocation and visitation, and even restored custody rights in custody matters. In divorce matters, I have successfully negotiated equitable distribution settlements and have won client's what they are rightfully entitled too.  A staple of my family law practice is the defense of protection from abuse cases which can have a detrimental effect on a defendant's life.. On the criminal side, I have successfully handled cases that have resulted in the dismissal or withdraw of charges that range from traffic citations through more serious crimes such as terroristic threats, simple assault and DUI.. I try to treat all my client's matters as if they were my own and I take all cases personal.  I take pride in my ability to maintain contact with clients and keep them aware of what is happening in their case.

Deborah is a partner with Weitzmann, Weitzmann & Huffman, LLC where her practice is focused on the areas of family law, employment law, municipal law and civil litigation. Deborah also serves as the Court appointed Protection from Abuse Advocate.  As the PFA Advocate Deborah represents individuals in Court who are seeking protection from physical and sexual abuse under the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act.

Brandie joined the Firm as an associate in 2009 and focuses primarily on family law matters. In her first full year with the Firm, Brandie has successfully tried custody trials, including relocation hearings, while handling a number of other matters in Monroe and the surrounding counties. Brandie is extending the Firm’s legal practice into the field of criminal law as well as wills, trusts, and estates.. After law school, Brandie began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jonathan Mark, of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. As a judicial law clerk Brandie was exposed to a variety of legal issues and proceedings, including juvenile court matters as well as civil and criminal proceedings.. As a former court appointed Domestic Relations Advocate in Monroe County, Brandie is well-versed in the law for collecting and enforcing child and spousal support. She frequently appears before the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas as a Guardian Ad Litem for children in dependency proceedings on a regular basis, helping to make sure the county’s children are protected from abuse and neglect, while also ensuring the children are not removed from their homes unnecessarily.. Over the past several years, Brandie served as an instructor for the National Business Institute’s continuing legal education seminars on family law related topics. She also assisted with drafting the written materials for the programs.. Prior to attending law school, Brandie lived in areas of Upstate New York, North Carolina and Okinawa, Japan. While living in North Carolina, Brandie volunteered as a mentor for Lifestyle Insights Networking Knowledge Skills (L.I.N.K.S.), at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. As a mentor for L.I.N.K.S., Brandie educated hundreds of Marine Corps spouses regarding the history and culture of the United States Marine Corps and other topics related to military life.. During her three years living in Okinawa, Japan, Brandie worked as an assistant language teacher (ALT) at Gushikawa Junior High School. As an ALT, Brandie taught English to junior high school students. Her time as an ALT in Japan gave Brandie the opportunity to be submersed in the Okinawan culture and become a part of the community.. Brandie received her law degree from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law and her bachelor of arts in history from Buffalo State College. She serves on the board of directors for the Pocono Family YMCA.

Attorney Marshall Anders is the senior member of the firm and has been practicing law throughout Northeast PA since 1973. A graduate of Notre Dame University and Dickinson School of Law, Attorney Anders has focused the majority of his practice in the areas of Criminal and Civil Litigation and is one of only a handful of Monroe County attorneys certified to handle the defense side of capital murder cases. He has tried both civil and criminal cases before nearly every branch of the Pennsylvania court system.. His reputation as a "no-nonsense" litigator is well known and respected throughout Monroe and the surrounding counties such that his mere involvement in a case sends an immediate message of seriousness to the opposition.. If you are looking for a tough litigator who will always be well prepared to defend your rights in a particular, you will have a hard time finding someone with more experience in the area than Attorney Anders.

Attorney at Cramer, Swetz, McManus & Jordan, P.C., located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania serving Monroe County and surrounding areas including Northampton County, Lehigh County, Carbon County, Pike County, Wayne County, Lackawanna County and Luzerne County.. My areas of practice include Real Estate; Business Law; Commercial Law; Zoning, Planning and Land Use and Municipal Law. Admitted: 1978, Pennsylvania; 1982, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 1988, U.S. Tax Court. Law School: Temple University, J.D., from which I graduated cum laude in 1978. Member: Monroe County, Pennsylvania (Member, Sections on: Municipal Law; Corporation Banking; Business Law) and American (Member, Law Practice Management Section) Bar Associations.. I currently serve on the Executive Committee for the Monroe County Bar Association and hold the office of Secretary.. I have served on the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations, including the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Laurel Manor, and also served as the Chairperson of both of those organizations.

24/7 Assistance. Criminal Defense / DUI / Traffic Law / Expungement Attorney handling all matters in Monroe County, Northampton County, Lehigh County, Pike County, Wayne County, Carbon County and surrounding areas.. Brian C. Jordan. Cramer, Swetz, McManus & Jordan, P.C.. 711 Sarah Street. Stroudsburg, PA. 18360