New Jersey Lawyers John Velez to Jordan Brewster

Firm: Arbore Velez, LLC

123 US Highway 46 , Netcong , New Jersey 07857

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

John Paul Velez is a Partner of  Arbore Velez, LLC and has been practicing law for more than 16 years.  He joined Forster & Arbore as an associate after over four years of serving as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. He became Partner of Forster Arbore Velez after practicing with Forster & Arbore for 6 years.  While with the Office of the Public Defender, Mr. Velez represented adults and children charged with crimes at the Superior Court level from the first appearance through final disposition. Mr. Velez effectively handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from minor criminal mischief allegations to defending people charged in complex murder cases and was responsible for all aspects of criminal motion practice from pre-indictment, through jury trial and post-disposition filings and arguments.. Prior to becoming an Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Velez clerked for the Honorable Marilyn C. Clark, P.J. Cr., who was the presiding criminal judge in the Passaic Vicinage. Mr. Velez was certified as a Mediator in the State of New Jersey during his clerkship.. Mr. Velez graduated summa cum laude and as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Political Science minor.. Mr. Velez received his juris doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., where he worked as a student-attorney with the Howard University Criminal Justice Clinic and as a research assistant to Professor Adam Kurland concentrating in federal criminal law issues. He graduated as a Merit Fellows Scholarship recipient.. Mr. Velez is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, Morris County Bar Association and the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. He is completely bilingual in English and Spanish.

Firm: Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC

1827 E 2nd Street , Scotch Plains , New Jersey 07076

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Jonathan is personal injury trial attorney who focuses on accident victims. He represents those injured in automobile accidents, premises liability (slip and falls), construction accidents, and medical and legal malpractice cases. Mr. Holtz has recovered millions for his clients including a $1.175 million verdict in a Middlesex County automobile accident.. Mr. Holtz was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve on the District XII Ethics Committee. He is a contributing author for the New Jersey Law Journal, a contributing and a lecturer for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), and various other professional organizations. He has been interviewed by Law360 regarding issues in Personal Injury. He serves as a “Master of the Bench” and lecturer with the Richard J. Hughes American Inn of Court. He formerly served on the Insurance Defense Special Committee and the Business & Commercial Litigation Special Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He works with the Moot Court and Appellate Advocacy programs of Seton Hall University, School of Law.. Mr. Holtz has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list; has been selected to the AVVO “Superb” (highest) list; and is AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated. Mr. Holtz is a member of the Union County Bar Association and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce.. Mr. Holtz has been certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and was a former volunteer first responder with the Tuckahoe Volunteer First Aid Squad. Mr. Holtz served as law clerk to the Honorable Alfonse J. Cifelli, J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court, Essex County, Law Division, where he was certified in mediation and conciliation.

Firm: Jonathan Stone, Esq.

490 Schooley's Mountain Road , Hackettstown , New Jersey 07840

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

I originally started my career as a Certified Public Accountant.  Then, I obtained my Masters of Science Degree in Taxation.  As a bankruptcy attorney, I am able to utilize my CPA skills in advocating for my clients.

Firm: Singer Law LLC

177 Shinnecock Drive , Manalapan Township , New Jersey 07726

Practice Areas: Business

With a background in both law and business, whether in the context of litigation or business transactions, Jonathan D. Singer understands the importance of directing negotiations and communicating complex legal arguments with clarity and knowledge. Jonathan represents individuals and entities in a wide variety of complex business transactions, business and personal litigation matters, and criminal defense, all across the State of New Jersey.. Prior to forming Singer Law LLC, Jonathan’s previous law experience includes co-founding the Singer Riviere Law Group LLC where he gained valuable experience in the practice areas of commercial disputes and transactions, personal injury, family law, criminal defense and bankruptcy law, amongst others.. When Jonathan was an undergraduate student at the Ivy League institution of Cornell University, he had decided he wanted to become an attorney, specializing in business law. However, as we all know, life happens and instead of going to law school, Jonathan entered the business world in the finance industry. But, after living in New York City during 9/11, Jonathan realized that it was time to do what he had always wanted to do and went back to law school to become a lawyer.. Jonathan has recently been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a distinguished honor not awarded to many attorneys!. Jonathan resides with his wife and family in Monmouth County, New Jersey and enjoys running, working out and raising his children.. Education. J.D., Rutgers Law School – NewarkM.B.A., New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Double Major: Finance and Business ManagementB.S. – Cornell University – School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Major: Applied Economics and Business Management. Bar Admissions. New JerseyNew York

Firm: Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.

135 Chestnut Ridge Road , Montvale , New Jersey 07645

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Dedicated to Representing Employees in New Jersey and New York. I am a partner of Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C. in Montclair, New Jersey.  I have dedicated my career to representing employees in discrimination, harasment, retaliation and other employment law cases in New Jersey and New York since I graduated from Cornell Law School in 1998. I have extensive experience writing and arguing appeals, and have participated in numerous landmark decisions, including Zive v. Stanley Roberts, Inc.; Stengart v. Loving Care Agency, Inc.; Myers v. AT&T; Cole v. Jersey City Medical Center; Padilla v. Berkeley Educational Services of New Jersey, Inc.; Brennan v. Norton; and Muller v. Exxon Research and Engineering Co.. Experienced Employment Lawyer. Prior to joining Rabner Baumgart, I have been a partner of The Nirenberg Law Firm, LLC, Resnick & Nirenberg, P.C., and Deutsch Resnick, P.A.  I write articles about important employment law issues and developments for my firm's blog, the New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog, and our newsletter, the New York and New Jersey Employment Law Newsletter. I am also the author of the articles When Does the Employer Have the Burden of Proof? (New Jersey Law Journal, March 17, 2008), Are Some Employees Entitled to More than 12 Weeks of Pregnancy Leave Under State and Federal Law (New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, Spring 2002) and When Is an Employer's Failure to Provide Notice of FMLA Rights or Designate FMLA Leave Actionable? (New Jersey Law Journal, March 29, 2004).. New Jersey Rising Star. I have been named a Rising Star in Employment Law by New Jersey Super Lawyer Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013.  I have an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which Martindale-Hubbell describes as "a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.". I am a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), as well as the National Employment Lawyers Association of New Jersey (NELA-NJ).

Firm: Jacoby & Meyers & Associates, LLP

50 Park Place , Newark , New Jersey 07102

Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Firm: Lomurro Law - Monmouth County Office

4 Paragon Way, Suite 100 , Freehold , New Jersey 07728

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

Jonathan Lomurro is a certified civil trial attorney and partner at Lomurro Law. Our team is built of attorneys, a board-certified physician/attorney, a registered nurse, and a focused and devoted team of staff. Jonathan is an author of New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law, lectures on Medical Negligence, and is the chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Medical Malpractice Special Committee. He is an expert civil trial attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice. He has commented in Fortune and Kaiser Health News, lectured around the country, and publishes frequently on patient rights, patient access, and patient protection.. *Avvo Rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers elements such as years of experience, board certification, education, disciplinary history, professional achievement, and industry recognition-all factors that are relevant to assessing a doctor, dentist or lawyer's qualifications. This honor is not issued for a price.  No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Firm: Koles Burke & Bustillo, LLP

2600 John F Kennedy Blvd Apt 1 K , Jersey City , New Jersey 07306

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death

Recently, Jonathan Koles recovered $750,000. for the family of a 51-year-old woman who died in a motor vehicle accident. The decedent was driving when she lost control of her car as it slid on ice that had formed on the northbound lanes of Route 1&9 and collided into a cinder block wall.  The case settled prior to trial.. Jonathan Koles recovered $750,000. for the family of a 34-year-old man who died in an auto/truck collision. The decedent was a passenger in a car traveling on Route 1 & 9 when the driver of the car collided with a tractor-trailer exiting a recycling transfer facility. The defendant driver pled guilty to manslaughter because of his alcohol intoxication. The case settled prior to trial.. Mr. Koles successfully represented the family of a prisoner who died while in custody. Mr. Koles obtained a $407,500. settlement. The family contended that the correctional facility failed to detect or diagnose an aorta esophageal fistula. The family sued the Hudson County Correctional Facility alleging negligence, medical malpractice, civil rights violations and wrongful death.

Firm: Puff, Sierzega & MacFeeters, LLC

122 Delaware St , Woodbury , New Jersey 08096

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Jonathan R. Ivans was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and raised in Willingboro, New Jersey. Mr. Ivans graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1983. During high school, Mr. Ivans played football and participated in track/field. During high school, Mr. Ivans was also a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club.. Mr. Ivans attended West Chester University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He graduated from West Chester University cum laude in 1987. While at West Chester University, Mr. Ivans was a member of Pi Gamma Mu, which is an international honor society for students studying in the Social Sciences.. Upon graduation from West Chester University, Mr. Ivans pursued his law degree at Widener University School of Law. Mr. Ivans graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1990. During law school, Mr. Ivans wrote for the Delaware Law Forum and participated as a volunteer with the Post-Conviction Relief Clinic.. After graduating law school, Mr. Ivans clerked for both the Honorable Paul R. Porreca, Presiding Judge in the Criminal Division-Camden County and the Honorable Leon A. Wingate, Criminal Division-Camden County.. Following his clerkship, Mr. Ivans entered private practice concentrating his legal practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Employment law, Bankruptcy, Wills and Estates and Municipal Court matters. Mr. Ivans has also personally argued before the Superior Court of New Jersey – Appellate Division.. Mr. Ivans is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court of New Jersey.. Mr. Ivans serves as a court-appointed arbitrator in the Superior Court of New Jersey for both Gloucester County and Burlington County. Mr. Ivans also volunteers as an Early Neutral Evaluation panelist for Gloucester County and serves as a court-appointed arbitrator in the United States District Court of New Jersey. Mr. Ivans also serves as a mediator in the United States District Court of New Jersey on Hurricane Sandy claims. Mr. Ivans also serves as an arbitrator for both Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims.. Mr. Ivans was appointed to serve as the Public Defender for Greenwich Township Municipal Court for four years. Mr. Ivans is a member of the Gloucester County Bar Association. Mr. Ivans previously served on the East Greenwich Township Planning Board and was a volunteer on the East Greenwich Township Community Dispute Resolution Committee.. Mr. Ivans was also active in the East Greenwich Soccer Association as both a board member and a coach.. During his free time, Mr. Ivans enjoys weight training, home projects and spending time with his family.. He currently resides in East Greenwich Township with his wife and children.

Firm: Poff & Weber LLC

1600 Route 208 North , Hawthorne , New Jersey 07507

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Jonathan Ettman is a member of the New Jersey Bar and the New York Bar. He graduated cum laude from New York Law School where he was an editor on the New York Law School’s Journal of Human Rights.. In addition to his extensive trial work and arbitration handling a wide range of commercial disputes, he has also argued various appeals before the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court including disputes pertaining to the enforcement of an arbitration provision of a contract and the interpretation and enforcement of loan documents.. Admitted to New Jersey State Bar: 1998. Admitted to U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey 1998. Admitted to New York State Bar: 1998. Admitted U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2005. Professional Memberships:. Justice Robert L. Clifford Inn of Court. When not practicing law, Mr. Ettman enjoys playing sports and engaging in other fitness-related activities, coaching youth sports, and cooking.

Firm: John W Hargrave And Associates

117 Clements Bridge Rd , Barrington , New Jersey 08007

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy

Firm: Druckman, & Hermandez P.C.

575 Morris Ave , Elizabeth , New Jersey 07208

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Traffic Violations, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Car Accidents

For over thirty years, Jonathan Druckman's law practice has been devoted to all areas of personal injury litigation, including: motor vehicle accidents, fall down accidents, construction accidents, injuries caused by defective products, medical malpractice claims, workmen's compensation claims, and employment discrimination cases.. Mr. Druckman has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for the past 11 years. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thomson Reuters. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Since Super Lawyers is intended to be used as an aid in selecting a lawyer, it limits the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public. A complete description of the selection methodology can be found at the following website: http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Mr. Druckman has also been certified by The Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney since 1996. In order to be certified, an attorney must demonstrate extensive and substantial experience as a trial attorney; successfully complete a rigorous examination; and be recognized by his peers (including Judges and other attorneys) as having sufficient skills and reputation. Mr. Druckman successfully completed all these requirements and has been continuously re-certified by the Supreme Court since 1996.. Early in his legal career, Mr. Druckman was a litigation attorney for an insurance company handling the defense of personal injury cases. Having had the advantage of working for "the other side", Mr. Druckman is keenly aware of the techniques utilized by the insurance companies and their defense lawyers to minimize payments to injured clients. Mr. Druckman uses this "insider knowledge" to great advantage in representing his clients, enabling him to obtain maximum recoveries for his clients.. Jonathan Druckman earned his Bachelor's Degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from New York Law School in 1985 and was licensed as a New Jersey attorney the same year. Mr. Druckman is also licensed to practice law in the State of New York and in the United States Federal District Courts for both the District of NJ and the Southern District of New York. He served as a Court Appointed Arbitrator in both the Union and Middlesex County Superior Courts. He is also a former Assistant Professor of Law at Mercer County Community College. Mr. Druckman is dedicated to giving each of his clients the personal attention they deserve. He prides himself on being available at all times, to answer his clients' questions and concerns.. Feel free to visit his professional resume on his Facebook at  or LinkedIn profile or contact him at   by calling. You can learn more about Mr. Druckman and his firm Druckman & Hernandez, P.C. by visiting his website at

Firm: DIEGO LAW FIRM, LLC

129 S. MAIN STREET , PLEASANTVILLE , New Jersey 08232

Practice Areas: Discrimination

Jonathan E. Diego has been a litigator in New Jersey since 1994. His practice focuses primarily on work injuries (workers compensation), personal injury, criminal defense, domestic violence, motor vehicle tickets, and employment law (discrimination, harassment, retaliation/whistle blowing).. Jon graduated in the top 10 of his class from Pleasantville High School (1985); cum laude from Mars Hill University, North Carolina, in 1989, and Rutgers University School of Law, Camden (1993). While attending Mars Hill University and Rutgers University School of Law, he received several academic scholarships.. After law school, Jon was a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Arthur Guerrera, J.S.C. and the Hon. Robert Neustadter, J.S.C., both Judges of the Superior Court of New Jersey. From 1994 to 1999, Jon worked as a civil rights attorney, representing employees and other victims of discrimination. He handled cases in both federal and state courts, as well as proceedings before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. From 1999 to 2003, Jon held several positions as a government attorney, working in the Office of the City Solicitor (Internal Affairs Prosecutor-ACPD), Atlantic City, NJ; the Office of the Municipal Prosecutor (Chief Prosecutor), Camden, NJ; and the Office of the City Attorney, Camden, NJ.. From 2003 to 2010, Jon worked at Miksis & Diego, where he continued to represent employees in discrimination and retaliation claims. He also handled workers compensation claims, personal injury claims, criminal defense, municipal court and domestic violence matters.. From February 2010 through February 2013, Jon served as the Chief Prosecutor for the City of Atlantic City.. In his years of private and government practice, Jon has handled hundreds of trials and/or hearings involving workers compensation, employment law, civil rights, criminal, municipal court and domestic violence matters.. Jon also knows from personal experience what it means to stand up for civil rights. As an attorney, he was a whistleblower who sued the City of Atlantic City, taking the government to trial, and winning a judgment of over $180,000.. In addition to his legal work, Jon has also devoted himself to serving his community. He has served as the pro bono legal adviser to the President of the N.J. Police Administrators Association, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and the Atlantic City branch of the NAACP. He also has coached young people in various sports including, but not limited to, football, basketball and weight training. Jon continues to mentor at risk youth, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Spanish Community Center and the Marty Wilson Jr. Art and Music Foundation.. Jon is admitted to practice before the trial and appellate courts in the State of New Jersey, and he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.. More detailed information about Jonathan Diego’s background and practice can be found at his personal website,www.

21 Brant Avenue , Clark , New Jersey 07066

Practice Areas: Litigation

Jon-Henry "J.H." Barr received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Lehigh University and his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. In the public sector, he has served as a township councilman, a Superior Court judge's law clerk, and a municipal prosecutor in multiple municipalities. His areas of private practice include personal injury, worker's compensation, civil litigation, collections, criminal defense, and municipal court. Mr. Barr is also a volunteer EMT.

Firm: Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas & Woodruff, LLC

1827 E Second St , Scotch Plains , New Jersey 07076

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: McOmber McOmber & Luber, PC

60 Park Place Suite 307 , Newark , New Jersey 07102

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Mr. Azar is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. who practices in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office. Mr. Azar primarily practices in the area of employment law, which includes but is not limited to matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and whistleblowing.. Mr. Azar graduated from Seton Hall University in 2019 as a member of the University Honors Program. There, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While pursuing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Azar worked as a law clerk for a personal injury firm. There, Mr. Azar learned the ins and outs of civil litigation.. Upon graduation from Seton Hall University, Mr. Azar managed a bakery, leading a team of customer service associates and decorators at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which challenged him to operate the business successfully while ensuring staff safety and effectuating full regulatory compliance. There, Mr. Azar cemented his belief that every worker is entitled to be treated with dignity.. Intent on pursuing employment law, Mr. Azar attended Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. While in school, Mr. Azar rigorously pursued his studies and sharpened his legal writing and research skills. In addition, Mr. Azar worked as a Graduate Assistant for Seton Hall University School of Law’s Summer Institute for Pre-Legal Studies. As a Graduate Assistant, Mr. Azar spent his summers mentoring aspiring law students sponsored by New Jersey’s Educational Opportunity Fund. Mr. Azar instructed in contract law, oral advocacy, and other substantive legal topics. Mr. Azar also joined Seton Hall University School of Law’s Real Estate Law Society.. During his second year of law school, Mr. Azar joined McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. as a law clerk in the firm’s Red Bank office. As a law clerk, Mr. Azar bolstered his legal skills through hands-on interaction with clients and substantive assignments.. Mr. Azar graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2023. Mr. Azar is awaiting admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Firm: Rose & Zucker

613 Broadway , Bayonne , New Jersey 07002

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Contracts, Elder , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Elder Law

Firm: The Law Offices of John J. Zarych

1555 Zion Rd , Northfield , New Jersey 08225

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am an Atlantic City criminal defense lawyer and dui attorney with extensive experience practicing criminal, juvenile and municipal defense in New Jersey's state and federal courts. I am committed to vigorously defending my clients. I am a longtime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the ABA, NJSBA, Atlantic and Cape May county bar associations.  I look forward to speaking with new clients.

Broscious Fischer & Zaiter , Washington , New Jersey 07882

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Law Office of Jordan P. Brewster

431 Route 10 East, Suite 2A , Randolph , New Jersey 07869

Practice Areas: Litigation

“Prior to being admitted to be an attorney, I had a career as an information professional in the public sector and the pharmaceutical industry. Although fulfilling, I began to seek out career that would allow me to help others more directly and substantially. As a result I went to law school and was admitted to the practice of law in New Jersey in 2011.. In July 2013 I partnered with Daniel Hoberman, Esq. and opened a two member law firm, Hoberman & Brewster, LLC in Montclair, New Jersey. After two years of practicing our brand of law at Hoberman & Brewster, I set out on my own and formed the Law Office of Jordan P. Brewster to provide effective, affordable, and vigorous advocacy on behalf of my clients.. With the challenges facing working families and businesses today, it is vital that they retain legal counsel that listens to their needs and tailors legal solutions accordingly. My overarching goal in the practice of law is to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their goals by providing personalized legal solutions that help people deal with difficult problems and obstacles in an efficient, thorough, cost-effective way. Please feel free to contact me, there is never a fee for an initial phone consultation.”