Atlantic County Lawyers

As a former Assistant Prosecutor, Marylou McAdams Corson is an experienced courtroom lawyer with over twenty-two years of experience counseling clients on a wide range of issues. For the last eight years, Marylou worked tirelessly in the Atlantic County and Cape May County Prosecutor’s Offices as she handled various criminal matters involving children and families. During her time in the Prosecutor’s Office, Marylou earned a reputation among her peers and those she represents as a dedicated and effective attorney, and she earned the respect of judges, opposing counsel, and law clerks. She has been praised for her professionalism, organization, efficiency...

Your family is unique. When you need a family law attorney, you want someone who appreciates the differences that make your family special. You want a family lawyer who will help your family through all life’s changes and guide you towards the best possible outcome. Melinda represents families from a variety of backgrounds. Her family law experience includes all aspects of divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence law.

Ms. Previtera is a member of the bar in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Sara B. Cohen has spent her entire legal career practicing family law. Her attentiveness to each individual client ensures they never feel like they’ve been forgotten or brushed aside. Emphasizing this importance throughout her practice has made Sara a reliable, focused and detail-oriented advocate. She brings the determination to resolve each legal matter efficiently and successfully.

As her clients navigate the most difficult moments of their lives, Sara gives them the advice and counsel they need to feel secure in their decisions and to achieve the best outcome. Every case is equally important to Sara — whether she is representing a...

Washington & Lee University Villanova University Law School Over 30 years experience Michael K. McFadden, is an experienced trial attorney, with offices in Linwood, New Jersey and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, The Law Offices of Michael K. McFadden, LLC represents clients throughout southern New Jersey. We bring over three decades of experience and professionalism to every case and customize our support...

Proudly helping residents of the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region for over 20 years! Sadek Law Offices, LLC provides high quality legal services, including Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Business Bankruptcy Law, among other legal fields to clients throughout Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas, including, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware Counties and Southern New Jersey. Our primary law office is conveniently located near public transportation and attractions in Center City Philadelphia, PA. Our lawyers are readily available for our clients and understand that you may not be in the most ideal situation. Our office offers a free consultation with a...

Petrelli Previtera, LLC is one of the top divorce and family law firms in the North East. From complex litigation to negotiated agreements, we work tirelessly to get the best results for our clients. While we are known for representing high net worth individuals and their spouses, we also represent everyday people from all walks of life. We are committed to providing the same high-quality service to each of our valued clients.
That is why our firm is constantly in contact with our clients to make sure that every question and concern is addressed from the very beginning to the...

When you are charged with a Criminal Offense you need an Attorney that not only has trial experience but is familiar with the geographic area you are charged in. Louis A. Casadia has a combined seven years of experience practicing criminal law as a Prosecutor in both Burlington and Atlantic County and has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. During his time as a County Prosecutor Louis handled hundreds of different criminal cases, including juvenile offenses, drug offenses, sex crimes, robbery charges, criminal homicides, and many more. Louis has not only spent his entire...

For many years I served as a federal prosecutor, an attorney supervisor and a project manager, working for the U.S. Departments of Justice (INS) and Homeland Security (ICE). Now I am pleased to serve the needs of the immigrant communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and beyond. I offer a broad range of immigration services, including family-based immigration, naturalization, deportation and removal defense, political asylum, waivers of inadmissibility, non-immigrant visas and deferred action. I believe that the United States has achieved its greatness, first and foremost, because we are a nation of immigrants. Our country is at its...

Mr. Duffy works mostly with entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes. In addition to his J.D. from Rutgers Law School, he holds a Dual LL.M. (Master of Laws) Degree in Tax and in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown Law School where he also earned a Certificate in Pensions & Benefits (part of Tax LL.M.) and was an Olin Scholar in Law & Economics. Since many of his clients are internet entrepreneurs or businesses, he is accomplished in internet law, especially CDA Section 230. Marketing is important on the Internet (and pretty much everywhere else too) that...

Joseph Montgomery earned his J.D. Degree from Widener University School of Law. While at Widener, Joseph completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. Further, Joseph successfully competed in Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions and was a valuable member of his law school’s rugby team. Perhaps most notably, Joseph completed a semester of law school in Chongqinq, China where he acted as an international ambassador for Widener Law at the Southwest University of Politics and Law (SWUPL). Widener Law honored Mr. Montgomery with the outstanding service award as well as the pro bono distinction for his work in the community. Mr....

Mr. Petro is a founding partner and heads the Workers’ Compensation Department of the firm. He has limited his practice to handling workers’ comp cases over the past 45+ years. Mr. Petro is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney, which is the highest specialty certification available to workers’ compensation lawyers in New Jersey. He is one of only 18 lawyers in the state that have held this certification since its inception in 1998. For twenty-seven consecutive years, Mr. Petro has been named on the Best Lawyers in America® list for workers’...

Ms. Hiles is an associate at Petro Cohen, P.C. focusing on workers’ compensation claims with more than 25 years of legal experience. Her practice at Petro Cohen has included working in all areas of workers’ compensation, including traumatic injury claims as well as occupational exposure claims. Ms. Hiles attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia where she majored in political science and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. She then enrolled in law school at Widener University School of Law located in Wilmington, Delaware. During law school, Ms. Hiles she completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, and also participated...

A founding partner and current managing partner of Petro Cohen, P.C., Ms. Petro focuses on personal injury litigation and has more than 30 years of experience. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.  She is a former president of the Atlantic County Bar Association and served nine years as master in the Vincent S. Haneman America Inn of Court. Ms. Petro has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and received her law degree at Rutgers University School of Law.  Ms. Petro is a Phi Beta Kappa and has served on numerous boards and committees during her legal tenure. -...

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Kristin M. Lis has practiced exclusively divorce and family law in southern New Jersey since 2010. She represents clients in a variety of legal matters including divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and other unique issues such as relocation, college expenses, emancipation of a child, and adoption in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties. As a former special education teacher, Kristin brings a unique understanding of the needs of children in family matters. Kristin is also a trained mediator, conducting mediations conveniently by Zoom. Kristin is also available for appointment as a Guardian ad Litem. Prior...

Charles H. Nugent Jr. has been representing people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the premier trial attorneys in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, he has a proven history of success and an unparalleled reputation for fighting for his clients rights in both criminal cases and serious personal injury cases.

In the area of personal injury law, he has obtained many large verdicts and settlements, whether resulting from automobile, truck or motorcycle collisions, legal or medical malpractice, defective products, premises liability, sexual assaults, construction accidents, dog bites, civil rights violations, or...

Mr. Cohen was a founding partner and currently is Of Counsel. For more than 35 years, his practice was civil litigation, focusing on personal injury, maritime, product liability, professional negligence, and construction accident claims. Mr. Cohen is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney (2001 to present), which is the highest specialty certification available to NJ civil trial attorneys. Mr. Cohen has been recognized for his outstanding legal work as well as his service to the community.

"All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service". NJ Supreme Ct Advisory Committee on Atty Advertising Op 36, 12/26/2005. During my four careers involving real estate, I have created solutions based on my hands-on experience as an attorney, MAI appraiser*, Professional Planner**, Realtor, and developer. I have served in positions involving real estate in municipal, county, state and federal government. Some highlights of my professional career include: Saving millions in legal defense of property tax assessments for the City of Atlantic City,...

Serving Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Andrew Mill has been voted a Best of the Press award winner for three years in a row. While Andy says, "I must be doing something right," he does not take winning the Reader's Choice Best of the Press award for legal services lightly at all. As a sole practitioner, he works tirelessly for his clients. The Law office of Andrew L. Miller is located on New Road in Northfield. Andy has been practicing law since 1981 and in his own practice since 1989....

Ms. Holz Meola heads the Social Security Disability Department at Petro Cohen, P.C. and has nearly 30 years of legal experience. In addition to Social Security disability, she handles workers’ compensation claims for the firm. Ms. Holz Meola graduated cum laude from Mount St. Mary’s College (Emmitsburg, MD) in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in political science and minoring in business. In 1989, she received a Juris Doctor degree from Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University (Carlisle, PA). As part of her legal education, Ms. Holz Meola assisted in providing free legal services to victims of...

When You Need a Fighter in Your Corner . . .

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Melissa Rosenblum works with a client-focused approach that keeps you informed throughout your entire legal process. She understands the sentencing structure and can work to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case that play to your advantage. Ms. Rosenblum is one of only 25+ women in the State to be Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

When you need powerful defense, talk with our criminal defense lawyer who will fight...

Philip S. Burnham graduated with his J.D. from Widener University School of Law. In 1994, he founded the Burnham Law Group. Mr. Burnham’s practice focuses on family law and divorce cases, employment law, as well as a wide variety of cases in both civil and criminal courts. He has represented businesses, individuals, and large corporations. In addition to managing a successful practice, Mr. Burnham also serves as an MESP panelist in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. He was selected by South Jersey Magazine to be on the list of Awesome Family Law Attorneys in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2014,...

Mr. Scimeca is an associate at the law firm Petro Cohen, P.C. focusing on workers’ compensation litigation. In 2013, Mr. Scimeca graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 2018 from Widener University Delaware School of Law and was admitted to the New Jersey bar in November 2018. During his years in law school, Mr. Scimeca served a legal intern for a Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensed business law firm focused on providing comprehensive legal services to both small and large clientele, as well as a Compliance Volunteer for Temple University...

Douglas Cody graduated from Villanova University in 1992, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served on active duty in a variety of assignments as a Marine Infantry Officer until 1995, when he was selected for the Marine Corps Funded Law Education Program. Mr. Cody attended Rutgers School of Law and graduated with honors in 1998. Mr. Cody served as a Federal prosecutor and trial defense counsel in all types of major felony criminal cases. Additionally, while serving in the military law branch in the Pentagon, he was responsible for providing legal advice to Commandant...

Ms. Zarych has been practicing law for 13 years. She has focused all of her career upon the practice of criminal defense and related matters such as DUI and municipal court level offense. She has represented several thousand clients in criminal cases involving charges including; homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, drug distribution & possession, theft, computer crimes, casino crimes, robbery, gun charges & numerous others offenses.
Ms. Zarych is an invited member of both the The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers (By Region), and the National College for DUI Defense.
She was awarded the Judge...

The Villamor Law Offices was founded and is managed by Attorney Vincent E. Villamor. Mr. Villamor has been an outstanding lawyer for over 25 years and is a graduate of UCLA Law School, one of the best law schools in America according to U.S. News and World Report. Prior to opening the Villamor Law Offices, Mr. Villamor gained a lot of valuable experience and honed his skills working for various private and government organizations. He started his career as a creditor's rights attorney, representing banks, credit card companies and other creditors in state and bankruptcy courts. Prior to opening the...

Terrance W. Annese brings more than two decades of legal experience to Petrelli Previtera, LLC. In addition to family law, he is well versed in numerous other areas of the law—foreclosure mediation and defense, spousal support, collections and creditors’ rights, casino gaming, criminal defense, and municipal court practice, to name a few—which gives him a unique skill set and well-rounded knowledge when representing his divorce and family law clients. A top-notch researcher, Mr. Annese previously provided federal securities and corporate governance litigation research and writing services to several major Delaware Valley-area law firms. He represented clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey...

Rich is an attorney with Petro Cohen, P.C. with nearly 20 years of litigation and trial experience. As part of the Personal Injury team, Rich handles all matters on behalf of those injured as a result of the fault of another. A graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, Rich attended New York Law School where he achieved the honor of becoming a Law Review Articles Editor. While studying in law school, Rich worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for various professors during his tenure. During that time, Rich also volunteered for the New York Bar Foundation, representing...

Joseph Lombardo represents clients in personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce matters across Southern New Jersey. We have three convenient locations across Southern New Jersey, including Atlantic City, Hammonton, and Linwood, NJ.

Lars S. Hyberg, certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, has practiced in Atlantic County since 1979. He has been recognized by his fellow attorneys with the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating of “AV” representing the Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, by New Jersey Monthly as a Top New Jersey Lawyer, by New Jersey Monthly as a Top Legal Mind in New Jersey, by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Super Lawyer and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He focuses his practice in the field of Personal Injury and...

Jim Schroeder uses his legal expertise to help the people protect their legal interests in the areas of real estate, estate planning/probate and business/nonprofit formation and strategy. Schroeder provides clear, honest answers to your legal questions and gives you the information you need to make the right decision.

Schroder is the owner of the Schroeder Law Group, a law firm with offices in Sardinia, Ohio, Hammonton and Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. He is a seasoned Land Use Attorney, licensed New Jersey realtor specializing in properties over 500K and commercial properties and a former Atlantic County Property Tax Board Commissioner. He...

Mr. Veneziani is an associate at Petro Cohen, P.C. with more than 10 years of legal experience. He is part of the personal injury team at Petro Cohen and has focused on this practice area for the past several years. Mr. Veneziani received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2001, where he had a double major in International Relations and Political Science as well as a minor in History. While at St. Joseph’s, he played for the St. Joseph’s Hawks Division I baseball team his freshman year. He went on to receive a...

I am attorney John W. Tumelty, an Atlantic City criminal defense lawyer with over 35 years of criminal law experience. I'm a former prosecutor, turned criminal defense attorney. Because I have worked as a prosecutor, I know the ins and outs of how they prepare their cases. I am also a NJ Supreme Court certified criminal trial attorney, and my law practice is exclusively devoted to defending criminal charges. I have a proven track record of fighting and winning criminal cases. I offer a free initial consultation to you and available to speak with you 24/7.

Call or text Nicole at 609-515-6103 for your free consultation!

Nicole was born in Atlantic City and raised in Mullica Township, where she still resides. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in International Business from The College of New Jersey before earning a Juris Doctorate from the Fordham University School of Law. Nicole was admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey in 2011 and in the State of New York in 2012.

Prior to starting her own practice, she worked with the Law Offices of Robert J. Pinizzotto, Esquire. Working with Bob she gained valuable experience in Family...

Firm founder, John Zarych, brings to each federal and state criminal case a wealth of strong academic and courtroom experience. While attending the University of Maryland School of Law, where he graduated cum laude, John Zarych distinguished himself by being elected as an Editor of the prestigious Maryland Law Review and by achieving the highest grade in the law school for criminal procedure and administrative law. These two subjects deal with the protections afforded to individual citizens by the U.S. Constitution and the manner in which attorneys use those protections to assist citizens who are being illegally accused or oppressed...

Michelle J. Douglass has dedicated her career to helping people fight for justice, having learned that nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice, self-discipline, and courage. Michelle has been recognized by various publications and rated highly by several lawyer rating services. She has litigated thousands of cases in state, federal, and administrative courts and has obtained several million-dollar jury verdicts for her clients.
After serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Steven Z. Kleiner, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Michelle began a career as an employment trial lawyer. Attorney Douglass has represented businesses, public entities, and public officials alike. She...

I concentrate in the areas of family law, divorce mediation, bankruptcy, consumer law, foreclosure defense and real estate law. I strive to provide exceptional legal services in a cost effective and efficient manner.