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Charles A. Bruder focuses his practice in the areas of ERISA, Executive Compensation, and Taxation. Drawing upon his years of experience in counseling both institutional and individual clients, Charles is Co-Chair of the firm’s Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Group. Possessing a wealth of experience in all aspects of employee benefits, Charles frequently counsels both for-profit and not-for-profit entities regarding numerous employee benefit and retirement benefit arrange...

Frank is a family law attorney with five decades of experience in the negotiation and litigation of economically complex divorce cases. He has deep expertise in the resolution of challenging valuation and alimony issues in high-net-worth cases and is broadly recognized as a preeminent member of the New Jersey family law bar. Frank represents clients in all aspects of divorce including asset distribution, child support and alimony, with the goal of achieving a negotiated result but, when requi...

Monica Perez Schroeck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Monica Perez Schroeck focuses her practice on environmental law, regularly advising both public and private entities on issues involving real estate and corporate transactions, as well as on environmental litigation matters. A significant portion of Monica’s practice entails environmental and land use issues, including those associated with site remediation, environmental due...

Howard P. Lakind is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Howard P. practices law in New Brunswick, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Howard P. Lakind 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 Howard P. Lakind is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie D. Gironda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephanie D. practices law in Woodbridge, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie D. Gironda 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 Stephanie D. Gironda is held by other lawyers.

Rita Aquilio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Rita, who practices law in Watchung, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank R. Ciesla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Frank R. practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Frank R. Ciesla since 1993. 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 Frank R. Ciesla is held by other lawyers.

Joe is an accomplished and effective transactional and business lawyer who counsels middle market companies operating in a multitude of industries, including manufacturing, franchising, distribution and transportation, commercial real estate, retail, food and beverage, technology and healthcare, including physician practices. He has broad expertise in all aspects of corporate practice. He brings solution-oriented business acumen and strong negotiating and drafting skills to his work on behalf...

John T. Kelly is a shareholder on the Public Finance team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., concentrating his practice in public and corporate finance transactions. Mr. Kelly has participated in numerous financings completed by numerous cities, counties, agencies, authorities and other political subdivisions in the State of New Jersey and elsewhere throughout the nation.Mr. Kelly has served as bond counsel, underwriters’ counsel, disclosure counsel, general counsel and trustee&rs...

Edward G. Sponzilli, a Member of the firm, is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney with 50 years of experience in complex corporate and commercial litigation, employment and education matters, as well as criminal matters. He has litigated cases in many different jurisdictions, including Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, in addition to the states where he is admitted. He primarily handles complex corporate and commercial matt...