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Edward J. Witas III focuses his practice in the fields of Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate Practice,  Business Law, Divorce, General and Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury; DUI, Traffic and Criminal Defense.  He has successfully represented individual and business clients in a variety of matters, as both plaintiff and defense counsel, throughout Cook, McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Will, and Kane Counties.Mr. Witas received his Juris Doctorate with the high distinction of Magna Cum Laude, from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in Lansing, Michigan. He has been recognized for his work in the fields of torts, contracts, and secured transactions. Prior to his admission to the Illinois Bar, Mr. Witas served in the Lake County States Attorney's Office, assisting in the prosecution of DUI, traffic, and other criminal offenses.Mr. Witas is a member of Illinois State Bar Association.

I was born and raised in Southern Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  I have lived in Chicago for the past four years, and I believe I have a new home.. I have been foceused on the practice of real estate law since law school and I am thrilled to be a member of Lavelle Law, LTD.  The firm provides all of the tools I could need to succeed and is able to serve our clients in all areas of the law.

Frank A. Coppa is an experienced litigator, having litigated in both State and Federal court, as well as before the American Arbitration Association. By combining his litigation experience with an understanding of his client’s goals and aspirations, Frank is able to effectively and efficiently represent his client’s interests.. Prior to establishing his current firm in Wyckoff, New Jersey, Frank was associated with one of New Jersey’s largest law firms where he was a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights and Construction Groups. Frank was responsible for numerous matters from pre-suit investigation through trial, and litigated on behalf of his clients before the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Superior Court of New Jersey and the American Arbitration Association.. Upon graduation from law school, Frank served a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Robert J. Passero, Assignment Judge, Superior Court (Ret.) and then had the opportunity to serve the citizens of New Jersey as a Deputy Attorney General with New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General. As a Deputy Attorney General, Frank represented the Division of Consumer Affairs and was responsible for the civil and administrative prosecution of violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and related statutes and regulations. Frank was responsible for investigating and prosecuting the numerous companies for their fraudulent business practices. Frank also served as counsel for the State of New Jersey in several National Association of Attorneys General multi-state enforcement actions, including investigations into fraudulent activities of national mortgage companies and telecommunications corporations.. Additionally, Frank was selected as one of the top young lawyers in New Jersey and was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyer Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014*.. Frank earned a B.A. in History from Rutgers College where he was a four-year varsity athlete and varsity letter winner, and his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law-Camden. He resides in Bergen County with his wife and three children.

Janet P. Gerard is a solo practitioner and owner of her law firm located in Ramsey, New Jersey. Janet earned a B.A. in English at Trenton State College, now known as The College of New Jersey, an M.A. in English from New York University, and a J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in New Jersey,licensed to teach English in New Jersey,and is certified as a Facilitator for the Separated and Divorced.. Janet has over 33 years of legal experience in the areas of Residential Real Estate Law, Matrimonial Law, Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney. She also prepares and negotiates commercial leases for commercial properties and businesses.. Janet counsels clients in every aspect of Family Law, including Pre- Nuptial Agreements, Domestic Partnerships,Parenting Plans and divorce related issues.. Janet counsels clients in all phases of real estate, including leases, purchases,sales, financing and refinancing of residential and commercial properties.. Janet counsels clients in the preparation of Wills, Living Wills, Advanced Medical Directives and Powers of Attorney.. Janet also has extensive experience in Higher Education and served as the Corporate Director for Campus Development at a New Jersey college. Janet researched, planned, and developed educational programs at the college level. She has appeared before the New Jersey State Mortuary Board and has created various Associate Degree Programs. Janet is a motivational speaker and has lectured on such subjects as stress management, sexual harassment, study skills, dealing with the difficult student, professional development, the art of the interview and resume, and the ins and outs of real estate closings. She is a frequent speaker at numerous real estate offices and helps to advise and instruct realtors on developments in real estate as well as management of real estate closings. She was recently nominated by the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities’ Award for the Most Innovative Best Practice/New Program at the college level.. Janet is also certified to perform marriages in the State of New Jersey for both hetero and same sex couples.  She is the daughter of a decorated WWII Veteran who earned the Purple Heart for service and she is dedicated to helping veterans and their families.

I was born, raised and educated in Chicago.  I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1983) and the John Marshall Law School (1987).  I worked as an associate attorney in three different law firms until 1996 when I started my own law practice in the northwest suburbs, and eight years ago I moved my office to Schaumburg.  Over the years I have focused my law practise to the areas of Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law.  The nature of my practice has me handing matters which are very personal to my clients, and I work hard to make my clients feel comfortable in discussiing these matters, and having confidence that I will help them achieve their goals.

Andrey Milvidskiy is admitted to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey, and as a patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mr. Milvidskiy has a J.D., cum laude, from Rutgers University School of Law, and an M.B.A. from DePaul University. Prior to joining the legal profession, Mr. Milvidskiy spent over 10 years in business consulting, working with entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. Prior to joining the legal profession, he was a founding member and executive manager in a number of business endeavors both in the United States and Europe.

Robert L. Garibaldi, Jr. was awarded the Juris Doctor degree form Pace University Law School after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, with honors, from Saint Peters University.. Robert L. Garibaldi, Jr., Esq. has over 30 years experience in the areas of corporate and transactional law, civil litigation, municipal, commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate and banking law.. Mr. Garibaldi has been the attorney for the Borough of Glen Rock in Bergen County for 25 years, handling all aspects of municipal law. Mr. Garibaldi’s practice concentrates in business and corporate law, municipal law, litigation, wills and estates law, and real estate. Mr. Garibaldi’s financial background as an accountant has allowed him to assist his clients to be prepared in an effective way for their future through estate planning.. Mr. Garibaldi has extensive experience in banking law. He was the Chairman of the Board, acting President, and CEO for Hamilton Savings bank, and presently performs loan reviews and foreclosures for banking and lending institutions.. Mr. Garibaldi is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, American Bar Association, and New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys.. As part of his public service, Robert Garibaldi is presently the Vice-Chairman of the Fee Arbitration Committee for Bergen County. He also served for 8 years as a member of the Kinnelon Board of Education and is one of the founding members of the Kinnelon Education Foundation.

I love this kind of work because of the incredible sense of accomplishment I get in seeing the difference between our first meeting with our clients and our last.. Mrs. Kahl graduated from Duke University School of Law with High Honors, and went on to clerk for Chief Judge John W. Bissell in New Jersey Federal District Court in Newark for two years. From there Mrs. Kahl went to Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger and Veccione, P.C., where she practiced criminal defense law. Subsequently, she worked as an Arbitration Associate for the Honorable Nicholas H. Politan, former Federal District Court Judge, and then practiced employment law litigation with Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C.. Mrs. Kahl was named a 2012 “Rising Star” by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine.

Frank Ciambrone concentrates in transactional real estate and land use throughout the State of New Jersey. For more than 20 years, Frank has been legal counsel to purchasers and sellers of real estate ranging from residential properties to multi-tenant buildings and malls.. Born and raised in Paramus New Jersey, Frank is the proud father of 4 sons. Together with his wife of 20 years, Adrian, Frank understands the importance of family and maintaining strong relationships. Frank applies those same principles to his practice and has built and maintained relationships with clients that have spanned decades.. Frank began his law career after graduating with honors from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington Delaware and served as law clerk to the Hon. Bruce A. Gaeta, J.S.C.. After working at a law firm where he was elevated to partner, Frank started his own office in Paramus where his practice grew to where it is today.