Aidan P. O’Connor

A Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s New Jersey office, Nick focuses his practice on Construction Law and related business disputes on behalf of contractors and corporate clients. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, he advises clients throughout all phases of claims and litigation involving complex infrastructure projects, commercial development, and residential construction. Nick regularly represents heavy-highway construction contractors, sitework and utility contractors, and special...

Abed Awad is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Abed, who practices law in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abed is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Abed's practice in the New Jersey / New York area focuses on Family law, estate planning (including Islamic wills and Islamic Trusts...

Edward Cillick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward practices law in Hackensack, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Cillick since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edward Cillick is held by other lawyers.

Robert Drucker is a Co-Managing Partner at Peckar & Abramson PC, based in River Edge, New Jersey. He is a former structural design engineer with significant hands-on experience in both the construction industry and the curtain wall industry prior to practicing law. This technical background, including the ability to read and interpret complex design drawings and specifications, informs his legal work and supports his analysis of technically intensive construction matters. With more than 3...

Adam Lederman, Esq., is a Partner at personal injury law firm Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney , a distinction held by less than two percent of all New Jersey licensed attorneys. From June 2024 to June 2025, Adam had the honor of serving as President of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), the largest trial lawyer association in the State of New Jersey. As President of NJAJ, he ...

Charles C. Abut is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Mediation. Charles C. practices law in Hackensack, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Charles C. Abut since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles C. Abut is held by other lawyers.

Charles M. Forman, senior member of Forman Holt, is a nationally recognized leader in the field of insolvency and bankruptcy law in the region with more than 40 years of experience as an attorney for debtors and creditors in addition to his service as a Plan Administrator and Liquidating Trustee and as an Independent Director. He has been a member of the private panel of trustees appointed by the United States Department of Justice. Mr. Forman also has served as an attorney for other trustees...

Brian R. Ade is a litigation attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP , based in Hackensack, New Jersey. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants . Brian devotes a substantial portion of his work to matters involving construction defects , product liability, utilities, and insurance coverage disputes . Brian has represented companies and individuals in a wide range of claims, including matters invol...

Joseph Maceri, Esq. is a partner at Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC and manages the firm’s Hackensack office. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial attorney. He received his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University, College of Law and received his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from William Paterson University of New Jersey. Mr. Maceri also studied comparative constitutional and international law abroad at the University of Toronto, in Tor...

Jan L. Bernstein chairs the firm’s New Jersey Matrimonial and Family Law Practice at Phillips Nizer LLP. She has dedicated her entire career - over four decades - to the successful representation of family law clients and the development of strong client relationships. Jan is renowned for finding creative solutions to complex and novel family law disputes and applies her talents in her roles as mediator and arbitrator. Jan enjoys representing a wide range of clients, national and intern...