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Ultimately Ms. Adams makes your difficult legal matters easier to manage. Calling Attorney Lesley Renee Adams for a consultation is the first decision you should make. Ms. Adams has practiced law for over twenty years and has appeared in multiple counties. Not only does she have a wealth of experience in family, child custody, domestic violence or domestic abuse, divorce and real estate law, but she possesses the compassion you need to help you in this difficult time. Ms. Adams and her dedicated staff understand that each decision in a divorce, a real estate closing or domestic violence case made by a client may have significant and long term ramifications. As a result, you receive thoughtful, responsible, industrious and affordable representation that seeks to provide real solutions to your real problems.. In order to provide the required level of service to protect, defend and enforce your rights, in areas such as child custody, real estate contract review, and divorce cases, the law firm offers clients flexible appointment times to accommodate their busy schedules which include weekends and evening hours. Ms. Adams' client center philosophy ultimately makes your difficult legal matters easier to manage.

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Rafael A. Triunfel Jr, Esq. is a partner at Triunfel Law.  Though he specializes in personal injury law, Rafael also has expertise in family law and municipal court matters, such as DWI’s and traffic violations.  A native of Hoboken, Rafael has strong ties throughout Hudson County as well as the neighboring areas and aspires to serve the community where he was born and raised.. Rafael received his bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from William Paterson University.  He went on to receive his law degree from Rutgers University – School of Law.  Throughout law school, Rafael cultivated his interest in serving the local area by partaking in community based endeavors as well as being an avid member and contributor to the law school’s Community Law Clinic.  In addition, Rafael was awarded a prestigious fellowship from a major law firm, and was the first 1st year law student to receive such honor.. Rafael was hired directly out of law school by a large New Jersey law firm where he honed his legal skills under the guidance of some of New Jersey’s best and brightest attorneys.  Not only did this experience expose Rafael to a variety of areas of law but it also familiarized him with the needs of corporate clients.  Rafael eventually moved onto a smaller firm, returning to his roots in community oriented legal matters.  Here, Rafael found his niche in personal injury law, serving local members of the community under the guidance of one of New Jersey’s premiere personal injury attorneys.  He was also able to refine his skills in family law and municipal court proceedings.  By starting his own firm Rafael hopes to merge his large firm and small firm experiences to bring together the best of both worlds in order to most effectively serve his clients.. Rafael strives to provide clients with services that are affordable and individualized.  He is passionate about helping people, viewing every client as an opportunity to lend a helping hand through the use of his multifaceted legal skill set.  Rafael is committed to fiercely advocating for every client’s personal rights and liberties while also ensuring that they feel welcomed into his office and respected under his representation.  A Latino, Rafael is fluent in Spanish and capable of communicating with and assisting the Hispanic community as well.

I am a former New York State Family Court Judge (10 years), Richmond County Assistant District Attorney (7 years), Legal Studies professor at St. John’s University and Coordinator of the Paralegal Certificate Program through the College of Staten Island Continuing Education Program.. Currently, I am an attorney in private practice and I serve as an 18B attorney for the Assigned Counsel Plan as well as an assigned Attorney For Children. In addition, I am a part time professor at the College of Staten Island.

Lorraine M. Medeiros, Esq., began her academic journey at McNair Academic High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she excelled in all subjects and was recognized as a leader in her class. Upon graduation she attended Cornell University as a Coca Cola National Scholar and the first New Jersey United States Jaycees Scholar, where she studied Policy, Analysis & Management and Human Development. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science and went on to attend Seton Hall Law School.. After being admitted to practice in New Jersey, the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, & New York. Ms. Medeiros, Esq. worked as In House Counsel for JPF Technology, LLC in NYC. Wanting to return to her roots and utilize her tri-lingual skills, Ms. Medeiros, Esq., became an Associate at Giantomasi & Oliveira, P.C., in Newark, New Jersey. After successfully growing the Family Division at Giantomasi & Oliveira, P.C. and establishing a reputation in excellence as a seasoned litigator, Ms. Medeiros founded the Law Offices of Lorraine M. Medeiros, Esq., LLC. Ms. Medeiros is proud to serve her clients in the heart of the Ironbound Section of Newark, New Jersey.. Ms. Medeiros, Esq. continues to put her clients first each and everyday. As a Portuguese and Spanish speaker, Ms. Medeiros. Esq. focuses her practice in bringing her years of experience to the diverse community thriving in New Jersey and New York.. Ms. Medeiros, Esq., is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the Young Lawyer's Division and the Family Section of the New Jersey Bar Association, the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, the New York Bar Association, and the Cornell Association of Class Officers.

Mr. Gerber has a broad range and vast experience litigating complex issues throughout the State of New Jersey surrounding family and matrimonial cases, including child custody, parenting time, relocation, child support, alimony, asset distribution, domestic violence and more. Mr. Gerber has appeared at countless matrimonial and domestic violence trials. He is skilled in matters of high net worth where business valuations or other significant assets require forensic accountants and where witness testimony may be a necessity. He is equally proficient handling trials concerning child custody and relocation. He has also handled numerous fact finding hearings involving the Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), and successfully had false claims of abuse and neglect dismissed by the trial court.. Naturally, not every matter is heavily contested with an expectation of trial, and as such, Mr. Gerber is a seasoned negotiator, dedicated to reaching fair settlements whenever cases can be resolved without the need for litigation. In this regard, Mr. Gerber has also served as a volunteer for the court’s Early Settlement Panel (ESP) program, helping litigants resolve their divorce cases.. Through his years of practice, Mr. Gerber has assisted clients in municipal court matters all throughout New Jersey and participated in a wide variety of civil litigation including personal injury and business disputes, all of which compliment his ability to help clients successfully navigate the complexities of family law litigation. During his time as a Law Clerk in the Superior Court, Mr. Gerber served as a mediator in small claims and landlord – tenant court. Mr. Gerber uses his knowledge of other areas of law to assist clients to reach a rightful resolution to their family law related cases.. Mr. Gerber is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Somerset County Bar Association.

Leonard B. Cohen began his family law career after completion of a family court judicial clerkship for the Honorable Severiano Lisboa III, J.S.C.,  Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, in Hudson County from 2008 to 2009.  Leonard has devoted his practice to matrimonial law and all related family matters.  He has also expanded his practice to handle real estate litigation such as commerical and residential foreclosures as the home is in many cases the most valuable asset in a marriage.  Leonard has been appointed by Family Court Judges to act as a Guardian Ad Litem, Attorney in Fact, Receiver of Rents and Parenting Coordinator and is also proud to serve as an Early Settlement Panelist in Hudson County.. Leonard was admitted to the New Jersey Bar and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, in 2009 and is a member of the Hudson County Bar Association.