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Dean Horneck is an associate attorney at Tonacchio, Spina, & Compitello. His practice focuses on divorce, child custody, alimony and child support, and family law litigation.A magna cum laude graduate of Seton Hall University; Dean graduated Penn State Law where he interned for the Attorney General’s Office of New Jersey and the Monmouth County Superior Court.. Prior to joining the firm, Dean served as the law clerk to The Honorable Patricia E. Carney, J.S.C., (ret.) at the Ocean County Superior Court.. Dean is licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Eric B. Hannum, Esquire began his legal career as a student at the James E. Beasly School of Law at Temple University in Philadelphia.  While there, he was not only the President of the school’s Federalist Society, he also participated in the school’s Family Law Mediation Center wherein he mediated a variety of family law cases for the Philadelphia Family Court located in Center City Philadelphia.. Subsequent to being conferred with his Juris Doctorate from Temple University in 2003, Mr. Hannum worked as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Laura M. LeWinn, the Presiding Family Part Judge in Mercer County New Jersey for the 2004-2005 court term.  During his tenure as a law clerk and in addition to preparing tentative decisions and orders, Mr. Hannum also mediated cases deemed conducive to the mediation process.. After his clerkship, attorney Hannum worked at the Princeton based law firm of Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman as an associate attorney.  While there, he additionally served as an attorney coach for The Lawrenceville School’s Mock Trial Team taking the school’s team to second place in Mercer County at the Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition which was the school’s best placement since it began competing in this nationally recognized competition ten years earlier.. Mr. Hannum eventually decided to open his own practice partnering with Judy M. Lansing, Esquire in 2007 establishing his office in Jackson, New Jersey.  Mr. Hannum is a member of the Ocean County Bar Association and is also a member of the Monmouth-Ocean County Family Law Inns of Court and the American Bar Association.  Mr. Hannum is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serves as a member to its Privacy Law Committee.  Further, Mr. Hannum is an active member of the Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and the Jersey Shore Business Network.

I am a sole practioner who will zealously advocate for you, while at the same time, approach your uniquue situation with compassion.  I have been practicing primarily family law since my career in private practice began, and would like to help you navigate through the process of dissolving your marriage, defending you against claims of acts of domestic violence, protecting your rights as a victim of domestic violence, and, modifiying support applications.

Sylvia L. Breitowich is Owner and Partner at Breitowich Law Firm, LLC.  She is an attorney in New Jersey with her primary practice focused on the areas of family law and divorce. She is a graduate of Rutgers University where she majored in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She received her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden in 2008. During her time at Rutgers School of Law, Ms. Breitowich was a participant in the Domestic Violence Clinic where she provided legal aid services to residents of Camden County who were involved with incidents of domestic violence. Ms. Breitowich was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 2008 and the New York Bar in 2012. From the time that she was admitted, Ms. Breitowich’s legal experience has primarily concentrated in matrimonial and family law. She is dedicated to serving her clients in all matters involving divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution and domestic violence matters. While growing up specifically on the Jersey shores of Ocean and Monmouth counties, Ms. Breitowich’s family law practice has taken her all over New Jersey representing clients throughout the entire State.. Ms. Breitowich is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Monmouth County Bar Association and Ocean County Bar Association.  She has been voted a Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and was recently nominated as a New Jersey Best Lawyers for Families 2019.

Amber graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then attended Pace University obtaining a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She then attended Delaware Law earning her Juris Doctor while working full time as a paralegal.. Prior to being admitted as an Attorney, Amber worked in the mental health field for the State of New Jersey and then as a Paralegal for 7 years. She attended law school part time in the evening while working full time as a Paralegal.. She knew she wanted to be a lawyer at the age of 8 and specifically knew she wanted to concentrate her focus in the area of family law as it is her passion.. Prior to joining our Firm, she was the lead Attorney responsible for her own cases as well as the cases for the Attorneys working under her supervision. Some of her various responsibilities included managing administrative operations, identifying and implementing opportunities for growth and improvement, running her department and litigating for her clients’ best interests.. As an Attorney, Amber believes she and her peers should be amicable and approachable but aggressive when appropriate. Her favorite part about being an Attorney is her role in helping justice be served.. Amber is a member of the Ocean County Bar Association and a women's attorney group out of Monmouth County.. When she is not advocating for her clients, she enjoys being a mom and being on the water.

I am a family law attorney in Hunterdon County, New Jersey where I am a partner at Gebhardt & Kiefer.  I am a Certified Matrimonial Attorney and devote my practice to family law matters.

I am very blessed to be a lawyer. Every day I know I make a difference in the lives of those people who trust their matters to me and my firm. I take that duty very, very seriously, and I get enormous personal satisfaction from helping our clients reach their objectives.. I am certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, and also a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Established in 1993, membership in the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.. I am proud to have again been selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers and to have been selected every year since 2006 marking 2025 my 20th consecutive year of selection. I earned and have maintained the highest rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell and have also earned a Client Gold rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. I am admitted to practice in all New Jersey Courts, U.S. District Courts, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Tax Court. I'm a member of the Hunterdon County Bar Association and chair of its Bench/Bar Liaison and Unauthorized Practice of Law Committees. I also serve on the Civil Practice committee and as a commentator at the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). Previously, I taught trial practice to lawyers as an Adjunct Faculty Member of Hofstra University School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Program with The National Institute for Trial Advocacy Program. I am an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association with the New Jersey Courts. Additionally, I have been appointed by the Court as a Discovery Master in complex contentious litigation.

Daniel B. Tune, Esq. is the Managing Partner Tune Law Group, LLC, whose practice is focused on Family Law (matrimonial, custody, and domestic violence matters), Business Law (Business Formation, Contracts and Corporate Documents, Litigation, and Drafting of Corporate Resolutions) law, and Professional Liability Law (Legal and Professional Malpractice).  Tune Law Group, LLC, opened on January 1, 2023, and prior to that time, Daniel B. Tune, Esq., was the managing partner at Martin & Tune, LLC (same practice areas).. In 2015, Mr. Tune was Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Trial Attorney. Additionally, 2014, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys named Mr. Tune  “Top 10 Under 40” for Excellence in the Field of Family Law.. In 2019, Mr. Tune was added to the Advisory Board for Syracuse University's College of Engineering and Computer Science (where he received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science).. Mr. Tune is a Past President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association's Executive Committee, is the former Chair of the Hunterdon County Domestic Violence Committee, and sits on the Family Practice Committees for Hunterdon and Warren counties.  Mr. Tune also has substantial experience volunteering for service as an Early Settlement Panelist for Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties.. In 2012, Mr. Tune was instrumental in the establishment of the SAFE’S HAVEN program.  This program, which is administered by SAFE in Hunterdon in cooperation with the Hunterdon County Domestic Violence Committee, is a network of volunteer attorneys who ensure that victims of domestic violence have access to pro bono legal representation.  For his efforts, Mr. Tune received the 2012 Community of Light Social Justice Award.  Mr. tune continues to work with SAFE to administer the annual domestic violence training, both for attorneys and the volunteers at SAFE.. Mr. Tune is also a frequent Continuing Legal Education instructor, teaching classes on domestic violence, custody, the use of psychological experts, and other family law related topics. In 2012 and 2013, Mr. Tune was an adjunct professor at Raritan Valley Community College, teaching “Family Law” and “Computer Technology in the Law Office” as part of their paralegal studies program.. Mr. Tune received his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, as well as his Master's of Science in Computer Science from Syracuse University.  He also completed his undergraduate education at Syracuse University where he received his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science.. After graduating from law school and taking both the New York and New Jersey bar exams, Mr. Tune began his legal career in a clerkship with The Honorable Roger N. Nanovic, II, Presiding Judge for the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County. During that time, Mr. Tune worked with the judge in resolving civil, criminal, and family law matters.  During his time at the Court of Common Pleas, Mr. Tune also provided assistance for The Honorable David W. Addy, as well as to several visiting judges (who oftentimes presided over family matters).

Charles C. Rifici, Esq. is a partner with Kearns Rotolo Law concentrating his practice on Family Law.. Charles joined the Firm in 2014 after completing a family clerkship with the Honorable Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., J.S.C. in Somerset County. Charles received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Camden in 2013. In law school, he was selected to be a Marshall Brennan Fellow, a program that teaches the Constitution to high school students in Camden. He was also the Managing Research Editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy, and a Student Bar Association representative. Charles is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars as well as the Hunterdon County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.. In 2025 Charles was selected to the list of New Jersey Rising Stars. The is his ninth year of selection to the Rising Stars list which is generated by the Thomson Reuters organization according to the methodology and set of standards set forth in “Super Lawyers Selection Methodology.”. Charles was included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© for his work in Family Law. He has been included on this list since 2022. Inclusion on this list is based on peer review to capture a consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues. Further details on the selection methodology can be found on the Best Lawyers website.. Charles graduated from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 2009 with a B.A. in English, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. At Rutgers, Charles played for the club soccer team and was a four-year participant in the Rutgers University Dance Marathon, which raises money each year to support children with cancer and their families.

My practice is based upon providing one on one legal services, the type of service that is difficult to find in today's world. I care about each individual client and pay close attention to his/her needs throughtout the represenation process. I pride myself on protecting the legal rights of the individual.. I practice many areas of law not restricted to those enumerated on this profile.. I also provide Divorce Mediation services, which save the client/s both time and money while going through the marital dissolution process. If you and your spouse agree to engage in this process, you can reach an Agreement that is most suitable for your particular circumstances without requiring the Court to make decisions about your family and your future.

Building great relationships with clients is the cornerstone to Melinda Previtera’s successful practice as a divorce attorney. Her passion and experience allow her to tackle the most complicated cases with the confidence and knowledge needed to obtain the best outcomes for her clients. A partner of Petrelli Previtera, Melinda acts as a mentor for the firm’s associates.. In addition to divorce, Melinda represents clients in all areas of family law, including child support, custody, legal separation, and domestic violence law.. To Melinda, offering top-notch experience, education and above-and-beyond legal work is just the beginning. “We know the right people; we know the key players, the judges, adversaries, opposing counsel,” she explains in this video. “We know how to speak the language and get you the best results.”. While earning her law degree from Rutgers School of Law, Melinda received a certification in mediation. She also conducted research in child advocacy rights and completed a domestic violence clinic. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees, cum laude, from Dickinson College.. Melinda is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Prior to moving to private practice, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable James P. Savio in the family division. After working at Petrelli Law as an associate, Melinda joined the firm as a partner in 2017.