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Karl lives and practices along the northern Delaware River. As an attorney Karl focuses his practice solely on good people accused of doing bad and/or stupid (and often very bad and very stupid) things. Off-line Karl can be found practicing in beautiful Belvidere, New Jersey, Karl is an avid hiker, poker-player, artie, foodie, Marine Gulf War vet, as well as a board member of various not for profits.

I am the Publisher and Editor in Chief of Advertising Compliance Service, a vital advertising law reference service since 1981 for attorneys and advertisers. I have written nearly 3,500 articles on such advertising law-related areas as advertising substantiation, advertising self-regulation, new media, political advertising, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and many others.

I was the General Editor of West Publishing Company's four-volume New Jersey Practice Skills and Methods series Volumes 19, 20, 21 and 21A (Third Edition). I was also the General Editor for New Jersey Practice: Municipal Court Practice, Vol. 17 (1997).

I am the author of two published textbooks: "Advertising Compliance Law: Handbook for Marketing Professionals and Their Counsel" and "Readings in White-Collar Crime", and the Coursebook: "White-Collar Crime Coursebook '89".

The LAW OFFICES OF STUART G. BRECHER, LLC prides itself on offering exceptional personalized legal services to businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations. The Firm's practice is diverse with a concentration in the area of debtor and creditor rights and relations, including general insolvency, bankruptcy (business, personal, and not-for-profit organizations), debt management and restructuring, business reorganization, business wind-down and liquidation, creditors rights and remedies, bankruptcy litigation, commercial/business litigation, and general civil litigation. Other practice areas of the Firm include, but are not limited to, business and commercial transactions, business disputes, contract and leasing matters, debt collection, foreclosures and related receiverships, municipal court matters and motor vehicle violations.

Firm Member Stuart G. Brecher, Esq. is licensed to practice before the State and Federal courts in New Jersey, the State courts in New York, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. In connection with his bankruptcy and creditors rights practice, Mr. Brecher has represented Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession and unsecured creditors committees in Chapter 11 business and personal reorganization proceedings, as well as secured and unsecured creditors including institutional lenders, landlords and equipment lessors. Additionally, Mr. Brecher has represented court-appointed receivers in commercial foreclosure matters as well as Assignees and Assignor companies in general assignments for the benefit of creditors under New Jersey State law.

Mr. Brecher was awarded a J.D. degree in 1980 from Rutgers School of Law at Newark, where he was elected to the Appellate Moot Court Board and served as a teaching assistant in legal research and writing courses. He graduated with an A.B. degree in Economics in 1977 from Rutgers College at New Brunswick, where he was selected for induction into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Economics Honor Society.

Mr. Brecher served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Warren Brody and the Hon. John J. Callahan of the Superior Court of New Jersey for the 1980-1981 Court Term. He is peer-review rated "5 of 5", "AV Preeminent" (the highest rating available) by the internationally recognized "Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory", and has earned the distinction of being listed as a "New Jersey Super Lawyer" by "Law & Politics" magazine and the publishers of "New Jersey Monthly".

Mr. Brecher is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and servbed for many years as an appointed member and Vice-Chair of the Randolph Township Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Brecher has authored a number of articles and other written materials on a variety of bankruptcy-related topics and he has lectured for various groups and organizations, including:

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
New Jersey State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, Annual Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference
New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association
Lorman Education Services
New Jersey League of Municipalities
Essex County Bar Association
Turnaround Management Association (New Jersey Chapter)

Moreover, Mr. Brecher is attorney of record in a number of reported Federal and New Jersey State court decisions, including:

In re Top Grade Sausage, Inc., 227 F.3d 123 (3d Cir. 2000)
In re Dale Jackson, 249 B.R. 373 (Bankr. D.N.J. 2000)
In re 2435 Plainfield Avenue, Inc. (2435 Plainfield Avenue, Inc. v. Township of Scotch Plains), 78 F.Supp.2d 482 (D.N.J. 1999)
In re Harvard Industries, Inc., 138 B.R. 10 (Bankr. D.Del. 1992)
In re Anthony Ferrante & Sons, Inc., 119 B.R. 45 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1990)
In re Giggles Restaurant, Inc., 103 B.R. 549 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1989)
Central Steel Drum Co. v. Gold Cooperage, Inc., 200 N.J. Super. 251 (App. Div. 1985)
Mikulicka v. Baer, 184 N.J. Super. 457 (Ch. Div. 1982)

The law firm is a general practice law firm with extensive concentration on chancery work. I am involved in estate planning, elder law issues and probate litigation, guardianship and estate administration. I also handle family law matters. Whil my practice involves multiple disciplines, the focus is always on the needs of the client.

Joseph J. Bell Jr. found the law firm of the Bell Law Group, P.C. after years in private practice and service in government and politics. Joe's legal experience is primarily in the areas of labor and employment law, county and municipal government, civil rights, criminal law, DUI/DWI and tort law. He earned his Bachelorâs degree from Montclair State University, a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law and an L.L.M. in Labor and Employment Law from New York University. Joe is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, New York State, the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Military Appeals, the United State Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey. He also maintains bar memberships and associations with New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Employment Model Jury Charges, Lawyers for Justice in Northern Ireland, the National Association of Employment Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New Jersey Institute of Government Attorneys, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association.

Joe has a considerable record of service to his community. He began his early career as a school teacher at Barringer High School in Newark. From the beginning Joe has participated in politics serving as a congressional aide and in various campaigns and volunteer positions. In 1983, while still a law student, Joe was elected to the position of Morris County Clerk. In that time he came up with various initiatives to improve the office. Notably, the Ballot for the Blind, gained national recognition and is now employed by most jurisdictions in the country.

Upon completing his term as County Clerk, Joe began a career in private practice at Dorsey, Pryor and Bell. As a young attorney, Joe began serving as assistant municipal counsel for several municipalities and as a municipal prosecutor. In 1993, he opened his own practice. Since that time, Joe has went on to build his reputation as an excellent attorney.

The firm has several key decisions and Joe is undefeated in three appearances before the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is well respected among his peers, who have voted him a Super Lawyer on four (4) occasions.

In his personal time Joe continues to enjoy teaching and has taught classes in Civil Liberties and Local Government as an adjunct professor.

My name is Marc P. Feldman and I am an attorney located in Morris Plains, New Jersey.

I have a broad range of legal knowledge and experience and can provide you with legal services in the following areas:

Family Law
Bankruptcy
Immigration
Real Estate
Wills and Estates
Landlord/Tenant
DWI
Juvenile Law
Municipal Court
Expungements

I will take the time to get to know you, your goals and your challenges. Your needs are important to me. I will strive to advance your goals and reach your objectives in the most cost-efficient and expeditious manner possible.

I have practiced law in New Jersey for more than 20 years. I graduated from Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1984 with a double major in History and American Studies. I graduated from Seton Hall University - School of Law, Newark, New Jersey in 1987 with a J.D. In 1987 and 1988, I was a Family Part Law Clerk for New Jersey Superior Court Judges Joseph Visalli, Richard Williams, Dennis Brathwaite, Charles Previti and John G. Himmelberger. In 1990, I opened my first office in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Several years later, I moved my firm to Montclair, New Jersey where I was in practice for many years. In 2001, I moved my office to Morris Plains, New Jersey.

I have been practicing law for 26 years. From being a law clerk to an assistant prosecutor and now a family lawyer I have brought all those experiences together to successfully and skillfully represent my clients.

Jake C. Santos' primary practice areas include estate and trust administration, accountings and litigation, elder care and disability law, Social Security and Medicaid law, estate, trust and tax planning, and immigration. As an associate with the firm, Mr. Santos has also assisted clients in the areas of real estate transactions, property tax appeals, guardianship law, and business and employment law.

In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Santos has several years experience as an analyst and consultant in human resource management in diverse industries from non-profit, healthcare to a Fortune 500 company. His responsibilities included conducting financial audits, developing budgets and cost projections, database development and administration, and corporate communications.