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Latest NewsMarch 26, 2008Richard D. Trenk served as a speaker in a national audio conference entitled “Taking & Defending Depositions: Keys to Winning Your Case” and hosted by The National Constitution Center, an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization established by Congress to increase public understanding of and appreciation for the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance. March 19, 2008 Jennifer Carrillo-Perez was appointed to the Board of the New Jersey chapter of ASPIRA of New Jersey, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. Spring 2008 Henry M. Karwowski is teaching Business Associations, an upper level mandatory four credit course, at Seton Hall University School of Law. He has taught at Seton Hall since 2002. March 16, 2008 Joseph J. DiPasquale, Elnardo J. Webster II, Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, and former New York Giants Linebacker Carl Banks, among others, hosted a reception honoring United States Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama in Ridgewood, NJ. March 10, 2008 The Community Associations Institute named its Editorial Committee, of which Gina R. Orosz is a member, the “2007 Committee of the Year." March 2008 Anthony Sodono III represented pro bono a student in his appeal before the Woodbridge Board of Education to contest a school’s decision to suspend the student for a period of ten days and transfer the student to another school as a result of certain language contained in a school assignment. The Board of Education reversed the school’s decision and authorized the student to remain in the same school. Richard D. Trenk, Joseph J. DiPasquale, and Sam Della Fera, Jr. were named New Jersey Super Lawyers in the area of Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. February 27, 2008 Shoshana Schiff co-hosted the Annual Essex County Bar Association Bar Goes Local Breakfast for Maplewood, South Orange, and Irvington at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. John M. McDonnell presented a seminar on estate planning at the Former Troopers’ Association of New Jersey annual winter meeting in Orlando, FL. January 30, 2008 Richard D. Trenk served as a panelist on a seminar entitled “The Bankruptcy Card and How to Play It: A Guide For Non-Bankruptcy Judges and Practitioners” at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ. The Honorable Rosemary Gambardella of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, the Honorable Nancy Sivilli, J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Criminal Part, Essex County, and Diane E. Vuocolo, Chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, also served on the panel. The seminar was hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the National Association of Women Judges, and the Bankruptcy Section of the NJSBA Winter 2007-08 Anthony Sodono III, John M. McDonnell, and Michele Dudas extensively lectured for the Financial Literacy Project of the New Jersey Bankruptcy foundation at various high schools in the State of New Jersey. Also, on October 2, 2007, Mr. Sodono presented the FLIP Program to school superintendents and educators at a symposium held at Raritan Valley College. FLIP is an education outreach program dedicated to educating high school students on credit, credit cards, identify theft, and related issues. January 25, 2008 After extensive discovery, significant motion practice, and a trial, the Superior Court of New Jersey ordered the County of Essex to award the medical services contract at the 2,200-inmate Essex County Jail not to the incumbent vendor, but rather, to CFG Health Systems, LLC, an unsuccessful bidder for the contract. The County had originally awarded the contract to the incumbent vendor even though the vendor had submitted a bid significantly higher than the bid submitted by CFG. While the incumbent submitted a $37 million bid, CFG submitted a $33 million bid. The court agreed with CFG’s argument that the bidding process had been flawed. Richard D. Trenk, with the assistance of Henry M. Karwowski, Michele M. Dudas, and Mark Y. Moon, represented CFG in the matte. January 14, 2008 An article entitled “Bearing the Sins of the Father - in Bankruptcy,” written by Henry M. Karwowski, appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal 2008 Bankruptcy Law Supplement. January 7, 2008 Joseph J. DiPasquale served as a panelist on a seminar on Chapter 7 Trustees at the New Jersey Bankruptcy Inn of Court at Seton Hall University School of Law. The Honorable Donald H. Steckroth of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Assistant United States Trustee Martha Hildebrandt, and Chapter 7 Standing Trustee Karen Bezner also served on the panel January 2008 Scott J. Koplik was appointed to the Executive Committee for the Essex County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Mark Y. Moon was appointed as the Director of Recruitment and Membership for the Essex County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Shoshana Schiff was appointed Seton Hall University School of Law Class of 1998 Reunion Chair. December 2007 Richard D. Trenk was named one of the "New York Area's Best Lawyers" by New York magazine. His profile appears in the December 2007 issue. John M. McDonnell was appointed the fiscal agent for the Jewish Center and Hebrew Day School of Lakewood. Anthony Sodono III represented Mr. McDonnell and prepared a comprehensive forensic report regarding the School’s operations. As a result of the report, substantial legal fees and protracted discovery litigation were avoided. November 28, 2007 Richard D. Trenk served as a panelist on a seminar entitle "The Bankruptcy Card and How to Play It: A Guide For Non-Bankruptcy Judges and Practitioners" at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ. The Honorable Rosemary Gambardella of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and the Honorable Nancy Sivilli, J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Criminal Part, Essex County also served on the panel. November 2007 Joseph J. DiPasquale has been awarded an AV rating, recognizing very high to preeminent legal ability and professionalism, by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, the leading directory of legal professionals. An article entitled "A Primer on Creating a Homeowner's Association Budge," written by Gina R. Orosz, appeared in the November 2007 issue of Community Trends, the monthly publication of the New Jersey Chapter of Community Associations. TD received the Corporation of the Year Award from New Shoes International, a non-profit organization engaged in the distribution of new pairs of shoes to underprivileged children in the Newark and Essex County area. Fall 2007 Joseph J. DiPasquale represented Maplewood Homebuilders, LLC and Century 21 Atlantic Realtors, Inc. in their purchase of over 3,000 active real estate listings sold by Chapter 11 debtor Foxtons North America Inc. On October 29, 2007, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey entered an order approving the sale. October 21, 2007 TD, led by Michele M. Dudas, Gina R. Orosz, and Mark Y Moon, served as sponsor of and participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Parsippany, NJ. October 7, 2007 TD, led by Michele M. Dudas and Jodi M. Luciani served as a sponsor of and participated in the Seventh Annual Miracle Walk, benefiting the Saint Barnabas Medial Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, at Verona Park in Verona, NJ. October 2, 2007 Anthony Sodono, III was honored as 2007 Volunteer Lawyers For Justice Pro Bono Attorney of the Year at the Legal Services Foundation of Essex County 25th Anniversary Gala at The Manor in West Orange, NJ. October 2007 Richard D. Trenk was named as one of the 2008 Best Lawyers in America, in the area of bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law, in the 25th anniversary edition of Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. September 30, 2007 TD, led by Richard D. Trenk, served as sponsor of the West Orange Downtown Classic Race, generating proceeds for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Northern New Jersey. Dec. 2006 - Sept. 2007 Joseph J. DiPasquale, with the assistance of Sam Della Fera, Jr. and Henry M. Karwowski, served as special transactional counsel for Kara Homes, Inc., a major residential home builder located in East Brunswick, NJ, and many of its affiliates. The companies filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of the housing market decline and the subprime mortgage industry crisis. They reported assets in the approximate amount of $350 million and liabilities in the approximate amount of $297 million. On September 12, 2007, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey confirmed a plan of reorganization enabling many of the companies to emerge from bankruptcy. September, 2007 Elnardo J. Webster II served as counsel for Metrovest Equities of New York City/Essex Orange Urban Renewal Co. LLC in connection with the approval of two (2) major condominium housing proposals in Orange, NJ. Mr. Webster was featured in an article on the story in the September 6, 2007 issue of the Star Ledger. Fall 2007 TD welcomed new associates, Danielle Antoine, Mark Y. Moon, Scott J. Koplik, and Adam D. Wolper. Ms. Antoine is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania Law School and former law clerk of the Honorable Donald Goldman, J.S.C., of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County. Mr. Moon is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law at Newark and former law clerk of the Honorable Ned M. Rosenberg, J.S.C., of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County. Mr. Koplik is a recent graduate of Rutgers University School of Law at Newark, Mr. Wolper is a recent graduate of Widener University School of Law. August 25, 2007 Thomas M. Walsh participated in the Livestrong Challenge, a 40 mile bike ride in Philadelphia, PA dedicated to raising money for cancer research. Mr. Walsh raised over $2600 in contributions for the cause. August 7, 2007 Jennifer Carrillo-Perez and Summer Associates Pricilla Mori and Kate Riopel organized a fundraiser at 27 Mix in Newark, NJ to benefit the Women's Fund of New Jersey. Shoshanna Schiff, Joni Noble McDonnell, Michele M. Dudas, and Jodi M. Luciani also attended the event. August 6, 2007 Joseph J. DiPasquale was named a “Top 40 Under 40” Attorney by The New Jersey Law Journal. August 2007 Joseph J. DiPasquale, Henry M. Karwowski, and Joshua H. Raymond were named New Jersey Rising Stars in the area of Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor Rights by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. TD served as a sponsor of the West Orange "Great Light Way" Campaign dedicated to emphasizing the conservation of energy. July 25, 2007 TD co-sponsored a social event at 27 Mix in Newark, NJ for law students and young lawyers from across New Jersey. Newark Mayor Cory Booker delivered a speech at the event. June 26, 2007 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey confirmed a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization filed by Joseph J. Newman, Chapter 11 Trustee, in the bankruptcy case of Road-Con System, Inc., the operator of a 150,000 square foot warehousing facility of dry goods in Fair Lawn, NJ. Joseph J. DiPasquale, with the assistance of Joshua H. Raymond, represented Mr. Newman. June 18, 2007 The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, after a six (6) day trial, entered judgment on partial findings in favor of Defendant Hal Tenoso, falsely accused of committing fraud in a loan transaction. Richard D. Trenk, with the assistance of Henry M. Karwowski, represented Mr. Tenoso. June 15, 2007 TD, led by Jodi Luciani, sponsored and participated in the third annual West Orange Relay for Life, an international fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Ms. Luciani, Joshua H. Raymond, Jennifer M. Carrillo-Perez, Michele M. Dudas, Joao Ferreira Magalhaes, and Katherine E. Riopel participated in a walk in honor of the event. June 8, 2007 Sam Della Fera, Jr., Markis M. Abraham, Pricilla Mori, Joao Ferreira Magalhaes, and Rex Cordero volunteered at Habitat for Humanity in Newark, NJ. June 2007 Elnardo J. Webster II ranked #21, immediately after Donald Trump, on the PoliticsNJ.com 2007 Power List. May 2007 TD welcomes summer associates Markis M. Abraham, Joao Ferreira Magalhaes, Pricilla Mori, and Katherine E. Riopel. April 29, 2007 Richard D. Trenk raised over $5,200 in contributions for the Annual March of Dimes Walk America event held in Brookdale Park, NJ. For his achievement, Mr. Trenk was named a "2007 Top Walker" at a March of Dimes awards ceremony. In addition, TD served as a sponsor for the event. April 23, 2007 Shoshana Schiff was award the 2007 Essex Count Bar Association Young Lawyers Achievement Award. April 13, 2007 Henry M. Karwowski served as a panelist on a seminar entitled "Credit Ratings - Individual and Corporate" at the Annual New Jersey State Bar Association Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference in New Brunswick, NJ. April 2, 2007 Collezione Europa USA, Inc. successfully obtained a federal court order enjoining and attaching assets, including bank accounts and proceeds from store liquidation sales, of MODA Furniture, Inc. and related defendants. The order resulted in a prompt settlement of complex intellectual property litigation. Thomas M. Walsh represented Collezione. April 2007 Richard Trenk was named a New Jersey Super Lawyer by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. March 5, 2007 Jodi M. Luciani, an associate, joined TD. Ms. Luciani, a 2006 graduate of New York Law School, will concentrate her practice in the areas of public and government affairs, municipal law, land use, and commercial litigation. March 2007 Henry M. Karwowski was nominated for the annual Adjunct Professor of the Year Award at Seton Hall University School of Law. Only 5 of approximately 165 professors were nominated. Mr. Karwowski was previously nominated for this award in 2006 and he has taught at Seton Hall since 2002. March 2007 An article entitled "401 (k) Termination Fees and Expenses: Must the Bankruptcy Estate Foot the Bill?", written by Henry M. Karwowski, appeared in the issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. February 2007 Michele M. Dudas an associate, joined the Firm. Ms. Dudas, a 2006 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, practices in the areas of land use, regulatory and government affairs, municipal law, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. January 16, 2007 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey entered summary judgment in an avoidance proceeding in favor of Donald V. Biase, Chapter 7 for Nilsen Detective Agency, and against insiders M.K. Consultants and Matthew Nilsen. Joseph J. DiPasquale represented Mr. Biase; Joshua H Raymond argued the matter on behalf of Mr. Biase. January 1, 2007 Shoshana Schiff and Thomas M. Walsh became partners of the Firm. December 2006 Elnardo J. Webster, II was appointed by the Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, to the Board of Trustees of Cathedral Healthcare System, one of the largest providers of health care to the people of Newark and its surrounding communities. Cathedral Healthcare System manages Saint Michael’s Medical Center, Saint James Hospital, and Columbus Hospital in Newark, NJ. December 16, 2006 Henry M. Karwowski served as a panelist at a New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education seminar entitled “Bankruptcy For Paralegals” in Cherry Hill, NJ. December 14, 2006 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey confirmed a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization filed by debtors-in-possession Richard and Cheryl Suhr. Joshua H. Raymond represented the debtors-in-possession. December 11, 2006 Jennifer Carrillo-Perez was named to the Board of Directors of the Discovery Charter School in Newark, NJ, a non-profit organization committed to educational reform and student achievement. November 22, 2006 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey confirmed a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization filed by Chapter 11 Trustee Nicholas J. Delzotti in the bankruptcy case of Ferrier Electric, LLC. Mr. Delzotti had been appointed only five (5) months earlier. Also, all creditors will receive full payment of their claims under the Plan. Joseph J. DiPasquale represented the Trustee. October 24, 2006 Shoshana Schiff co-hosted an Essex County Bar Association “Bar Goes Local” Event in South Orange, NJ. Summer 2006 The New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education published the New Jersey Bankruptcy Manual, a comprehensive treatise addressing the practice of bankruptcy law in New Jersey. Anthony Sodono, II wrote the chapter covering the United States Trustee. Joseph J. DiPasquale and Henry M. Karwowski wrote the chapter covering retention and compensation issues in bankruptcy. Henry M. Karwowski wrote the chapter covering matrimonial issues in bankruptcy. August 2006 Joseph J. DiPasquale, Elnardo J. Webster, II, Henry M. Karwowski, and Joshua H. Raymond were named New Jersey Rising Stars by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Mr. DiPasquale, Mr. Karwowski, and Mr. Raymond were recognized in the area of bankruptcy; Mr. Webster was recognized in the area of real estate transactions. July 24, 2006 The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the entry of an order, entered in the bankruptcy case of Rose Color, Inc., granting the motion of Chapter 11 Trustee Donald V. Biase for authorization to conduct a sale of the debtor’s assets. Joseph J. DiPasquale, with the assistance of Henry M. Karwowski, represented the Trustee in the matter. Raza v. Biase (In re Rose Color, Inc.), 2006 WL 2043354 (3d Cir. July 24, 2006). |
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