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Monique White is an Attorney,Nurse, Entrepreneur, and Consultantmore than twenty five years combined experience in Healthcare, Business Services, and Law and Public Safety. Throughout her nursing and legal career, a common theme became apparent---advocating for, serving, and supporting others. Particularly, Dr. White has a passion for women and the disadvantaged. She believes each individual possesses all the answers and power they need to overcome barriers and challenges. Life's journey is realizing and embracing that power to live as God intended.. Dr. White founded Triumphant and Free to educate, equip, support, and empower others to, and overcome over barriers and challengescareer development, mentorship, coaching, workshops, community outreach. The I Am More! Women’s Conference was birthed out of a vision to provide strategies and a battle plan for victory.. Dr. White received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Mercer County Community College, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing, cum laude, from New Jersey Institute of Technology and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law-Camden. Additionally, she holds multiple national certifications in her specialties.. She served as law clerk to the Honorable Michael A. Donio for the New Jersey Superior Court-Criminal Division. After her clerkship, she was as an associate attorney in the insurance defense division of the law offices of Zeller & Bryant. Thereafter, she went on to serve as Director of the Medical Malpractice division at the Law Ofices of Samuel Brown. She also held positions of Guardian for the New Jersey Superior Court and solo practitioner.. Mother of two, Brandon and Pesakh-Sari; grandmother of one, Javianna, Dr. White resides in New Jersey where she is a partner in her local church and frequently volunteers in the community.

With more than 27 years of legal experience, “Sam” is a multi-faceted attorney who is at home in the worlds of litigation, corporate law, estate planning, elder law and internet law, among others. Prior to becoming a litigator, Mr. Fineman served as the chief reporter for the Legal Intelligencer in Philadelphia, as well as for the Pennsylvania Law Weekly, the state’s preeminent legal publications.  During his tenure with a nationally recognized and publicly traded leasing company, he made his mark through handling a wide array of corporate matters, overseeing a $25 million litigation portfolio and litigating priority matters in state and federal courts across the country. Mr. Fineman’s corporate duties have included managing large-balance litigation and class action defense, researching issues arising under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, preparing and reviewing SEC filings including annual report (10-K), 10-Q reports, 8-K reports, monitoring and effecting 401K plan compliance, general corporate compliance and best practices performing due diligence and legal research for new opportunities, overseeing legal facets of captive insurance program, handling internal employment issues and human resources generally, preparing and reviewing asset-backed securitization documents and warehouse term deal documentation, providing legal oversight and counsel to new business development committees (including de novo industrial bank charter), drafting and reviewing a multitude of sales agreements and corporate contracts (including service contracts and third-party vendor agreements) and advising a Board of Directors on legal trends and strategic initiatives.. On the litigation side, Sam has litigated hundreds of cases in the Superior Courts of New Jersey, Common Pleas Courts of Pennsylvania,  Philadelphia Municipal Court, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court and federal district courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Sam has handled several notable appeals in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has encountered wide-ranging issues including class actions, defamation, employment law, Internet law, tax law and trademark law in his career. As an author, Sam has contributed two chapters, Negotiable Instruments and Sellers’ Breach, of the Commercial Law and Practice Guide, LexisNexis’ prestigious commercial law bible. He co-authored with David R. Morgan, Esq., “Free Press v. Fair Trial in Pennsylvania,” in the Mass Communications Law in Pennsylvania series. Sam has been involved in educating South Jersey’s future paralegals and attorneys as an adjunct instructor at Rowan College at Burlington County, where he teaches estates and trusts and civil procedure. Sam previously edited and contributed to the practice-based, monthly newsletter entitled “Internet Law & Strategy.”  The publication covered a wide array of topics impacting Internet law, including pop-up advertising, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the CAN-SPAM Act, spyware and a variety of other timely issues.  He routinely interacts with board of editors who comprise the leading scholars in Internet law.  His articles have been featured on and Lexis-Nexis.. Sam is a life-long South Jersey resident.  He graduated from Cornell University in 1991 with a B.A. in English. Sam was a columnist for the Cornell Daily Sun and wrote his senior thesis on Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita. Sam earned his law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1994.  He holds a Master of Laws (“LLM”) in Taxation from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and a Certificate in Estate Planning. Sam currently edits and contributes to Delaware Valley Mensa's monthly magazine, Proteus.

Attorney Bonnie Galam’s practice focuses on helping real estate investors and homeowners, grow and protect generational wealth. She excels in guiding her clients through the often confusing maze of financial, tax, and legal decisions involved in real estate. Her considerable legal experience includes estate planning, complex real estate sales and strategic guidance for real estate investors. Whether you are buying your first property, scaling your portfolio, or thinking about how to protect your assets in the short and long term, Bonnie will help you make confident decisions every step of the way.. Bonnie graduated with pro bono honors from Drexel University, Kline School of Law and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Irvin J. Snyder and the Honorable John A. Fratto, Ret./Rec in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage. Following her clerkship, Bonnie worked for several years at the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, where she advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence. Bonnie brings her years of experience counseling families to The Galam Firm.. Bonnie is also a member of several local Real Estate Investing groups, including SJREIA, SJREIG, and InvestHER, where she often speaks about legal strategies to protect yourself in real estate. Bonnie has chosen to concentrate on these areas of law because, as a real estate investor herself, she is passionate about helping families build generational wealth through real estate.. Most importantly, Bonnie is the proud wife of Abie and mother to three children.

Brad is a trusts and estates attorney with the law firm of Earp Cohn P.C. His practice is dedicated exclusively to estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate litigation, tax planning for individuals and closely-held businesses, and charitable giving.. Brad is unique because he handles estate planning and administration, as well as estate litigation. Most trusts and estates lawyers will focus on either planning or litigation, but generally not both. Brad believes that his planning and administration experience allow him to provide exceptional representation in litigated estate matters.. Brad enjoys working with individuals and families to solve their legal issues, and strategically plan for the future in a tax-efficient manner.

I am a member of Flaster Greenberg’s Trusts & Estates, Taxation, and Business & Corporate Departments. I focus my practice on estate planning, estate administration, business succession, and general corporate matters. Prior to joining the firm, I worked as a senior associate at a boutique estate planning firm.. I represent individuals and business owners in their estate plans and corporate planning. My focus is on determining each client’s particular situation and providing them a custom-tailored plan to assist them, their families and, if applicable, their businesses. I am particularly adept at handling larger estates as well as estate matters that have potential litigation.. As a graduate from Washington and Lee University with a double major in math and politics, I am able to leverage my math acumen and Masters in Taxation to provide unique insights and strategies to client’s estate plans. I also have extensive experience with Court Accountings and Orphans’ Court litigation, which enables me to understand the problems that can develop with estate administration matters and to help prevent similar problems.. I received my J.D. and LL.M. with a focus on estate planning from Villanova University Charles Widger Law School. I'm licesned to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, along with the United States District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Eastern & Middle District of PA.. I enjoy having the opporunity to help clients take care of their families through the preparation of Wills and Trusts as well as leading them through the copmlexities of Estate Administration. My goal is to allow my clients to grieve a family member's death without additional stress. I find it incredibly rewarding working with individuals and families helping them to properly plan for their future.

Jeffrey V. Puff was born and raised in Woodbury, New Jersey.  He graduated from Bucknell University in 1975, and from the Nation's oldest law school, Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary, in 1978.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Puff returned to his hometown and opened a solo practice, which is now the law firm of Puff & Cockerill L.L.C.  Puff & Cockerill is a full service law firm, representing local businesses and clientele as diverse as Mr. Puff's former second grade teacher to a Super Bowl quarterback.  The firm has grown from a single attorney and one secretary to 26 full and part-time employees, including 8 attorneys.. Mr. Puff has served as Prosecutor for the City of Woodbury and the Zoning Board Solicitor for the Township of Logan.  He currently serves as the Solicitor for the Greater Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and as Chairman of the Gloucester Country Bar Association Real Estate Committee and Gloucester County Bar Association Probate Committee.. Since Mr. Puff first opened his doors, he has never stopped moving and never slowed down in 37 years.. Outside of the practice, Mr. Puff is active in both community affairs and his church, where he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee.  He also maintains strong ties to his alma mater, Bucknell University.. Further information may be found at .

Pamela A. Quattrone, Esq., MBA is an Associate attorney at the Law Offices of Nancy M. Rice. Pamela dedicates her practice to estate, tax, and long-term care planning, estate administration, guardianship, and litigation related to each of these areas. She works with individuals and their families to address asset-preservation issues and long-term care concerns that we all face at some time, whether for ourselves or those we love.. Pamela has experience drafting various estate planning instruments, including: wills, various trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advanced directives for health care. She also represents executors, administrators, and trustees with respect to the administration of estates and trusts, as well as fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and interested parties with respect to accounting actions and other probate litigation matters.

I am an attorney whose practice is focused in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Business Succession Planning. My main goal is to demystify Estate Planning for my clients so they can gain peace of mind knowing that they have provided for their families by passing along their hard-earned wealth and by minimizing the stress they will experience if the client becomes incapacitated or dies. I have created the firm with the belief that an estate plan should be driven by the unique needs and desires of each unique client. That’s why there are no “cookie cutter” plans or canned solutions offered to any client. Instead, I help clients identify their goals and then builds estate plans based on those goals.

Practicing in New Jersey & New York for nearly twenty five years, I make it a point to listen to my clients and provide cost effective legal services.. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Terence J. Ricaforte, grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. After graduating from Manhattan College with a B.S. in Business Administration, he earned a J.D. from New York Law School. Since 2008, Terence has primarily practiced in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate, Tax and Business Succession Planning.. Mr. Ricaforte started his legal career as an attorney with the Miami Dade State Attorneys Office. He became an Assistant State Attorney in 2006 and prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes through at least 15 jury and numerous bench trials. Mr. Ricaforte then returned home to New York to be closer to family and friends.. Using the litigation and trial experience he developed as an Assistant State's Attorney, he was able to build a niche practice of Estate Litigation. Mr. Ricaforte has handled jury trials, contested probate, administration and accounting proceedings, discovery proceedings, contested power of attorneys, fraudulent transfer issues, tax litigation and contested real estate matters. His vast experience in all forms of estate and elder law litigation has made him a proficient estate and elder law planner due to his knowledge of all of the issues that can arise as a result.. In his spare time Mr. Ricaforte is a Mentor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and has helped raise funds for the American Heart Association. Mr. Ricaforte is an accredited attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Ricaforte is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Whether it is a property dispute, a breach of contract, probate litigation, landlord tenants matter, estate plan or property transaction, Shlomo zealously advocates for his clients' interests. With years of experience, Shlomo can help you navigate the often complex legal system. Admitted to practice in New Jersey State and Federal Courts as well as the State of New York, Shlomo brings a unique approach to legal pracitce, pulling ideas and stratagem from his diverse background. Whether you are looking for an attorney to help craft an estate plan, buy or sell private or commercial property, or are contemplating or involved in litigation, Shlomo's knowledge and legal accumen can be of benefit to you.. Shlomo obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Touro Colelge with Latin Honors, and his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, where he studied Contract and Property Law, as well as Estate Law. After law school, Shlomo took a position as an Associate at a private Manhattan Law Firm, representing high-value commercial and private clients. Subsequently, Shlomo served as a Communications Director at the New York State Senate, where he was involved in the process of crafting and communicating laws for the general public. Presently, Shlomo maintains his private practice in New Jersey and teaches law at Hofstra University as an adjunct professor.

I started my career as an Indiana State Trooper. Once I completed law school I was a law clerk for one year with a seven-person law firm in Southern Indiana. Once I obtained my law license I began my career as a Felony Trial Deputy with the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office. I now operate my own practice in Bedford Indiana and focus my efforts on Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Law. I believe that attornies should always promptly return phone calls and emails and treat each case that they handle as their most important case.

In some ways my second career is very close to my first one. If preparation and looking out for one another made us good enough to win Super Bowl XXI, it is even more valuable to me now as a legal counselor. My first career is long over, but many of the good habits I learned from it have stayed with me.  Our planning process is called Sideline to Sideline because it is complete, not leaving things for others to do later. And because it is complete our clients are rewarded with smooth transitions.. Winning has always required more than just rolling out of bed in the morning. By taking a proactive approach our clients and their families meet life's challeges with grace and confidence.

I have built a dynamic and diverse general practice that enables me to provide leading businesses, their executives and families with the commercial and personal legal assistance they need. Because I strive to develop long-term relationships with my clients, matching my legal knowledge to their changing business and family priorities, I have assisted with everything from multi-million-dollar transactions to estate planning and probate administration. Business owners often seek my input with ongoing management decisions, and changes to their employment handbooks and HR policies.  I make sure the company meets its objectives while also complying with the law. I have also defended companies against discrimination claims made by terminated employees. In the end, my goal is to help my clients solve their legal challenges promptly and effectively, helping their businesses to flourish as I also protect their personal assets.I have always placed a high value on people and the community. I was raised just outside of South Bend in New Carlisle on my family’s dairy farm. My great-grandfather purchased the farm while working at Studebaker’s during the Great Depression and the farm has remained in my family for three generations, worked by both my grandfather and father. Growing up, I actively participated in my local 4-H Club and showed dairy cattle from my family’s farm at the County Fair. This community-centered upbringing instilled in me the desire to help others and to build lasting relationships both personally and professionally. I was also raised in a culture that honored a person’s handshake as their word; today, that perspective helps me to keep things simple, to cut to the chase legally, without overcomplicating matters. Simply put, I efficiently protects my clients while keeping things simple.I pride myself on being exactly who my clients need me to be as their businesses and families grow. I am fortunate enough to have handled so many different issues for my clients that I generally know how to help them solve their big and small challenges.Since 2013, I have shared my legal knowledge and experiences with the next generation of business leaders by teaching business law as an adjunct professor at Saint Mary’s College, my alma mater. I identify a recent call from a former student, who now owns her own business, as one of my most gratifying professional experiences. My student knew the issues to be concerned about from our class and wanted to retain me to ensure she was adequately protecting herself.My husband, Leon, and I have two young sons who are the focus of nearly all of our free time. When I am not at work or with my family, I enjoy volunteering for local non-profit organizations.  I am a member and past president of the Junior League of South Bend and serve as a director of the Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County.  I am also a past president of the Saint Mary’s College South Bend Alumnae Club and past board member of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

Owner, Attorney at LawJames Plitz (“Jim”) was born and raised in central New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of New Jersey, and attained his Masters in Business Administration from Lehigh University.. For the next 10 years, Jim worked as a project manager for a number of fortune 100 companies. Despite his success in this area, Jim felt unfulfilled and wanted a profession where he could make a difference.. This desire led him to move to Arizona to pursue a career in law.. EducationJim graduated magna cum laude and at the top of his class with his Juris Doctorate from the Phoenix School of Law, and attained the 2nd highest score on the February 2011 Arizona bar exam. He then passed the July 2011 bar exam in New Mexico. During school, he also enjoyed great success and honors as part of the Phoenix Law Review – both as an editor and a contributing writer.. Professional ExperienceJim joined Morris Hall, PLLC in 2009, and in 2016 was made a partner at the firm. He has enjoyed his tenure with Morris Hall; helping in their endeavors to protect the estates of each client, providing them with the peace of mind they deserve. Jim feels that everyone should have justice, and thus intends to volunteer his services for various pro bono endeavors – ensuring that justice is possible even for those who cannot afford legal services.. Jim has taken the experience with Morris Hall, and has opened his own solo estate planning practice in New Albany, Indiana. Here, he will continue to help families find the peace of mind through personalized estate planning solutions, such as trusts and wills.. PersonalJim also stays active in the communities he serves. He  has volunteered his time with the Placitas Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, was a charter member of Men Go Red NM, a part of the American Heart Association, and was a member of the Santa Fe Rotary Club. He also provides resources and assistance to animal rescue and adoption.. Jim enjoys listening to all genres of music and is learning to play the piano and guitar. He is an avid fan of all sports, but truly enjoys soccer and is a member of a local team.

My name is Liz Homes.  I am an attorney, yes, but am also a person just like you. Many times when I am meeting with a client for the first time, they are puzzled by the fact that I am so friendly and normal.  I pride myself on being a human being first. I find myself telling people that I was "Liz" before the bar exam and am still Liz.  This may sound silly, but I do not think that I provide any type of service when people feel as though they cannot approach me.  I take my client's needs very seriously and am thrilled to be put in a position of trust.  Many of the topics and issues raised in a meeting are very heavy and important.  It is imperative that the professional that you are speaking with about whatever issue or question you may have, is actually listening. That is my opinion.. I started my own Law Practice in 2015 and have been loving assisting my clients with their needs!  I assist clients with Special Needs Planning, "Regular" Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate and Elder Law. I have recently been serving as a Guardian Ad Litem and also assist with IEP matters.. Why do I do what I do?  First and foremost, I went to law school so that I could help other people.  I know that this sounds simple but that is really what it comes down to. A big part of my practice focuses on help families that have loved ones with special needs or individuals with special needs themselves.  The reason behind this particular focus and passion is my brother.  My brother has a variety of special needs.  I find joy in being able to help families that have loved ones with special needs.  It is fun, rewarding and very much more than a clock in, clock out job to me.. On a personal note, I attend Trader's Point Christian Church and volunteer in the Special Needs Ministry.  I also volunteer around town in various non-profits and organizations. My practice is not limited to Indianapolis.  I am happy to serve my clients, wherever they are (within the state of Indiana).  I generally try to schedule my appointments during the week but am willing to meet with clients when it fits into their schedule, schedule permitting.