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Jed is licensed in Tennessee and Georgia. In addition, he is admitted to practice Law in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, and is a Certified Trial Counsel under Article 27 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He is a graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2015.. Jed is also a Captain in the Army's Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG) serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. Jed currently serves as the National Security Law Attorney for the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade located at Fort Knox, KY.  He has previously been assigned to support the operations of the 101st Airborne Division as an Administrative Law Attorney and served on active duty as the Chief of Military Justice for the Army Reserve Aviation Command.

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:

Arthur Sklar focuses his practice in the area of complex real estate tax appeals and commercial real estate transactions. He is also experienced in title insurance defense and construction litigation.. Arthur's experience includes:. For many years, he has been a member of the real estate sections of both the American Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.. Arthur joined Levine Staller in 1978 and was named a partner in 1979. He received his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Temple University.. Arthur is a lifetime member of the Board of Directors of the Katz Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County, a former Vice President of the NJ Association of Jewish Federations and a member of the Board of Directors of Avoda, an organization providing full college scholarships to local high school students.

Anthony Muscente, Jr., Attorney-At-Law, is a general practitioner in Allentown, New Jersey.  He has been practicing law for over forty (40) years and has a wide-range of experience in providing legal representation to individuals and businesses throughout the State of New Jersey. His experience also includes the representation of various governmental agencies at the State and local levels.. Mr. Muscente’s practice covers most of the more traditional “general practice” areas such as business entity formation and representation, commercial litigation, debt collections, estate planning and administration, insurance claims, real estate transactions, leasing and landlord-tenant disputes, municipal court, personal injury, workers’ compensation, social security disability claims, land use and zoning and administrative appeals and hearings. In addition, his practice covers the area of alternate dispute resolution; including mediation and arbitration. He is a qualified mediator pursuant to New Jersey Rule 1:40; and is also admitted to the New Jersey Superior Court’s Roster of Civil Arbitrators in several vicinages pursuant to Rules 4:21A-2 and 1:40-12(c).. Mr. Muscente’s practice and experience encompasses not only not only the diverse practice areas noted above but also many more complex matters such as cases involving sophisticated real estate transactions, community associations, construction law and defects, condemnations, guardianships, environmental law, mortgage foreclosures, contract disputes and enforcement, consumer fraud, and governmental regulation and permitting. Furthermore, he represents owners and tenants on real estate tax appeals at both the County Tax Board and State Tax Court levels.. Mr. Muscente has a strong background in the areas of practice involving residential, commercial and governmental real estate transactions.  His background relating to these areas ranges from house purchases and sales to real estate developments and major redevelopment projects, planned communities, land acquisitions and assemblage, financing and land preservation.  The redevelopment projects include “transit villages” and projects in Atlantic City and the Meadowlands District. He has provided representation in connection with the largest brownsfield redevelopment project in the history of the United States and on other numerous and unique redevelopment projects throughout the State of New Jersey.. For example, Mr. Muscente has provided representation to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (“CRDA”) and New Jersey Transit (“NJT”); particularly in connection with several major redevelopment projects undertaken by these public agencies. His experience includes the representation of CRDA in connection with its “Corridor Project” in Atlantic City commonly known as “The Walk” and of NJT in connection with its Secaucus Rail Transfer Station project and its Morristown Transit Village project, among others. The Walk is the first major retail/entertainment/parking project of its kind in Atlantic City and the Morristown Transit Village project, known as “Highlands At Morristown Station” is the first Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”) built under NJT’s Transit Village Program.. Mr. Muscente has also represented regional and national level builders in connection with various real estate development projects.  His experience includes the preparation and submittal of “Public Offering Statements” for various types of “planned communities” to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for registration.. In addition to providing representation in connection with real estate projects that are in furtherance of the State’s objectives for “Smart Growth”, urban renewal and the clean-up of   brownfields, Mr. Muscente is also proud to have been counsel on transactions that have resulted in the preservation of hundred of acres of land for open space and parks as well as agricultural use.. Mr. Muscente has practiced as a partner at a prestigious law firm in Princeton, New Jersey and is a former Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) in the Environmental Permitting and Counseling Section of the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.  As a DAG, Mr.  Muscente represented various state agencies such as the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (“NJMC”), the State Soil Conservation Committee (“SSCC”) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.  He was the lead counsel to the SSCC and worked closely with its Executive Secretary as well as the Secretary of the State Department of Agriculture (who serves as the chairperson of the SSCC).. He also provided legal representation to the NJMC on a wide variety of matters, such as violation and penalty enforcement matters, land-use and permitting related cases, several complex litigation matters and on numerous open space and wetlands acquisitions, in addition to other various transactional matters. He was responsible for the acquisition and assemblage of the lands needed in connection with a major mixed-use redevelopment project undertaken by the NJMC extending over three (3) municipalities and requiring the closure and/or remediation of both regulated and “orphan” landfills.  That project has been recognized as the largest brownfields redevelopment project in the history of the United States with a project cost of over one (1) billion dollars.. As a DAG, Mr. Muscente also provided representation to the NJDEP in connection with litigation matters.  His litigation work as counsel for the NJMC, NJDEP and SSCC included administrative appeals and hearings, defense of “Environmental Rights Act” cases, “Actions In Lieu of Prerogative Writs”, cases involving the regulation of solid waste and water pollution, construction surety bond cases, easement and license dispute litigation matters and similar matters.. In the private sector, Mr. Muscente’s litigation experience is also diverse and extends to the prosecution and defense of construction defects cases, commercial collection and foreclosure cases, contract disputes, personal injury cases, probate matters, landlord/tenancy matters and many other types of cases. Such representation has included the defense of subcontractors/suppliers in connection with multi-party construction defects cases involving planned communities and other major projects, including fire retardant plywood cases.  His clients have included one of the nation’s largest distributors and installers of pre-engineered fireplaces and related components (as that company’s New Jersey counsel); as well as the owner of five supermarket stores, in addition to numerous condominium and homeowners associations and many other businesses and individuals.. A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Mr. Muscente earned his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law, in Los Angeles, California.  He also attained a Diplomate in New Jersey Municipal Law from Rutgers University’s Bureau of Government Research.. Mr. Muscente’s law office is centrally located on Main Street in historic Allentown, New Jersey, just a short distance from both Exits 7 and 8 of Interstate 195 as well as the New Jersey Turnpike.  The law office is easily accessible from most parts of the State via major highways.. For Further details regarding Mr. Muscente’s experience and practice, please visit his firm’s website at .

As principal of Pinard Law, LLC, Robert W. Pinard is an active trial attorney who perceives zealously representing his clients as an honor and high responsibility. Mr. Pinard is admitted to practice law in the states of New Jersey and New York by their respective Supreme Courts.. Robert W. Pinard is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey as well as the United States District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York.. Robert W. Pinard received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Villanova University in 2001. He then attended New York Law School, from which he graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2004. While in law school, Mr. Pinard clerked for Kings County Supreme Court Justice Muriel S. Hubsher. He was also a member of the New York Law School Moot Court Association and was a recipient of the prestigious Morris Orland Award for Excellence in Writing and Oral Advocacy.. Robert W. Pinard is an active member of the New Jersey Bar Association as well as the Mercer County Bar Association.. Pinard Law, LLC services clients in Robbinsville, Hamilton, Trenton, Princeton, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hopewell, Ewing, Lawrenceville, Middlesex County, Monmount County, Ocean County and Burlington County.

I was born and raised in Holmdel NJ and still live in Monmouth County where my practice is located.  My offices are located in Holmdel, NJ and Cream Ridge NJ.  We serve clients primarily from Monmouth, but also from Ocean, Middlesex and Mercer Counties.. The majority of my practice involve real estate transactions, preparation of Last Will and Testaments for clients, property tax appeals, property disputes and land use law.. It is the goal of my practice to communicate with my clients in such a way that they understand every aspect of their transaction or case.  It is vitally important that the client be fully informed about their case so we utilize email and other technology to provide clients with access to communication about their matter.. I have been practicing law locally for 15+ years and try to work closely with our clients to make sure we achieve the best possible outcome for their particular legal situation.

Dana is the owner and managing attorney of The Molski Law Firm, LLC - a boutique real estate law firm in NJ that is committed to providing the highest level of service and best possible outcomes for a niche group of clients - the individual home buyer and seller.. Dana also has an extensive background in employee benefits and compliance - she has much experience in implementing, strategizing and developing employee benefits in diverse environments.  Over the years, she has partnered with a number of high profile firms to develop compliant employee benefits programs.  Dana's employee benefits background includes a strong knowledge base in middle and large market firm benefit arrangements with an in-depth understanding of legislative compliance issues, including ERISA.

Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., is an Officer of Fletcher Tilton PC, Chairperson of the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group, and Chairperson of the Trust and Estate Department. He also serves on the firm's Management Committee. As one of the nation’s leading elder law and special needs attorneys, he focuses his practice on the areas of elder law, special needs planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship, and adult service advocacy.

I am a Worcester native and have been practicing Estate Planning & Elder Law for ten years in Massachusetts. I have always had a passion for working with the elderly and enjoy helping families navigate the estate planning process to not only protect assets when/if they pass away, but to provide lifetime protections of assets and preserve personal decision making and protection of minor children, all while limiting the role of the court system. I handle Wills & Trusts, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, and MassHealth/Medicaid Planning/Applications/Appeals.

Ben is the kind of person who believes in helping others because it is the right thing to do.. Before he became a lawyer, he served in Zambia for the Peace Corps. When he opened 23 Legal LLC, he made sure to join the Mt. Prospect Chamber of Commerce because of his close ties to the community as well as to Business Networking International (BNI). Ben is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association.. Most of all, Ben likes talking to people to get an understanding of their needs. This philosophy carries over to everything we do; we really listen and we really care.

Jeff graduated with a degree in political science from Northeastern University in 1992 and attended law school at Suffolk University graduating in 1995. His earliest legal experience includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney and prosecuting cases throughout Worcester County. After leaving the DAs office in 2001, Attorney Head was appointed as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Worcester, where he focused on issues related to real estate, permitting and zoning. Jeff was in private practice from 2001 to 2006 as a transactional attorney handling both residential and commercial real estate matters. From 2006 to 2014 Attorney Head was employed by a regional title insurance company, initially as Title Counsel and then Claims Counsel. In this role Jeff handled many complex real estate matters and managed title-related litigation. Jeff’s breadth of experience as a real estate lawyer allows him to provide clients with high quality representation that is both cost efficient and effective.

Attorney Brenda M. Rivard and her paralegal, Teresa A. Amici, are here to assist you with your legal needs. Attorney Rivard knows that in this day and age of ever-changing laws, it is necessary for her to focus her practice on related areas of the law in order to provide the best representation possible for her clients. Attorney Rivard focuses her practice on elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, estate administration (probate) and guardianships and conservatorships. This includes Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Declarations of Homestead for all ages, planning for individuals with special needs or disabilities, asset preservation, Medicaid (MassHealth) planning and applications.. Attorney Rivard addresses the lifetime needs of individuals, couples, and families at all stages of life to preserve their choices, assets and values. She assists in planning for the maintenance and welfare of your families, health care, residential transitions, incapacity and death.. The firm is located on the first floor of a home in a residential area with convenient on-street parking in Worcester, Massachusetts. Attorney Rivard encourages her clients to think of her as their “primary care attorney.” She will provide you with the appropriate advice in those areas in which she practices, and refer you to another attorney or professional whom she trusts if your concern is outside of her areas of practice or expertise. If you are unable to come to the office due to your health or other circumstances, she can visit with clients in their homes, hospitals and nursing homes.. Listen to her radio show “Life’s Transitions” on Emmanuel Radio on Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. at 1230AM/970AM/ or .  You can also listen to podcasts of her radio show by going to .

Rick J. Erickson is the President and Founder of Erickson Law Office, Ltd. and has been practicing law in Des Plaines, Illinois for over 35 years. Rick completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois (Champaign) in 1974 and earned his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School in 1977. After graduating law school, Rick practiced as a partner with two northwest suburban law firms - Samelson, Knickerbocker & Erickson from 1978-1985 and Tuttle, Vedral, Collins & Erickson from 1985-1999. In 1999, Rick incorporated Rick J. Erickson, Ltd as a sole practitioner. He was joined by his son, Mark, in 2013 to form Erickson Law Office. Rick has built his real estate driven law practice through a valued client base and strong referral network.. Erickson Law Office provides premium legal representation with an active, hands-on approach. Our attorneys and staff take pride in providing the accessibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail that our valued clients deserve.