Roger S. Markowitz

Gerard J. Onorata has been with Peckar & Abramson PC since 1992 and practices in the firm’s construction litigation group. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, he focuses his practice on Litigation - Construction, with an emphasis on representing general contractors in complex disputes. Gerard regularly advises clients on issues arising under the New York Lien Law, the New Jersey Bond Act, and the New Jersey Construction Lien Law. He has authored numerous articles on these topics for th...

Nancy Del Pizzo is co-chair of Rivkin Radler LLP ’s Intellectual Property Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Hackensack, NJ, office. She represents businesses and individuals in Commercial Litigation , Litigation - Intellectual Property , and Litigation - Patent matters in courts and forums throughout the United States. Her practice focuses on disputes involving trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, patents, restrictive covenants, domain names, misappropriation of trade s...

Michael Holt has built a reputation as a thorough and no-nonsense bankruptcy attorney and commercial litigator. Adept in crisis management and problem solving, Mr. Holt represents fiduciaries in insolvency cases. Mr. Holt often represents official creditor committees in the context of Chapter 11 proceedings and unofficial creditor committees in the context of business workouts. His skills keep him involved in an array of activities such as coordinating the windup of an operating debtor, admin...

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...

Brian M. Murphy is a Partner in our office in Paramus, New Jersey, and he has defended clients in insurance litigation and other liability claims for over four decades. He has tried countless cases to verdict in New Jersey and New York as well as in federal courts, and he serves a strategic business partner who helps each client achieve their business goals while protecting their interests. Brian specializes in defending first- and third-party claims in premises liability matters, constructio...

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.

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-contract...

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.

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.

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...