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Michael J. Jones represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on insurance-related disputes. His practice focuses on Litigation – Insurance, handling matters that arise at the intersection of policy interpretation, claims handling, and coverage litigation. Michael is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP’s Commercial Litigation and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups. He represents insurance companies in insurance coverage litigation and extra-contractua...

With over 30 years in the legal field, my journey as a lawyer has been marked by a commitment to fostering resolution and understanding through Collaborative Law and Mediation. Unlike traditional legal paths, something about mediation and helping people in conflict find a better, more productive way to resolve their differences attracted me to Mediation and Collaborative law. While starting my career at a notable Fifth Avenue matrimonial litigation firm, I volunteered as a court mediator, wit...

Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gianfranco A. practices law in Hackensack, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa since 2007. 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 Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa is held by other lawyers.

Alice M. Shanahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. Alice M. practices law in Hackensack, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Alice M. Shanahan since 2025. 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 Alice M. Shanahan is held by other lawyers.

Kevin O’Connor is a Partner at Peckar & Abramson PC , where he serves as Chair of the Business Litigation practice and Co-Vice Chair of the Labor & Employment practice. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, Kevin represents management-side clients in Commercial Litigation , Employment Law – Management, and Labor Law – Management matters across a wide range of industries. He is a United States Air Force veteran, having served for six years in the Strategic Air Command, and...

Sam Davis is a founding partner of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., where he has represented thousands of individuals and families pursuing claims arising from serious injuries. Based in Teaneck, New Jersey, his practice focuses on advocating for plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, Medical Malpractice Law, and Personal Injury Litigation. Mr. Davis has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving patient safety and accountability...

Thomas R. McConnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Thomas R. practices law in Wyckoff, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. McConnell since 2025. 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 Thomas R. McConnell is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Steven Benvenisti is a lawyer certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney , a distinction held by less than two percent of all of New Jersey’s licensed lawyers. As a firm Partner with over thirty years of experience as a personal injury lawyer, Steven Benvenisti is responsible for handling all kinds of negligence matters, including motor vehicle collisions and injuries caused by unsafe property conditions. Steven heads the firm’s Traumatic Brain Injury S...

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...