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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BONNIE BRAE KNIGHTS!
December 23, 2008
We would like to extend our congratulations to our client Bonnie Brae for the selection of its student marching band to participate in the Barack Obama inaugural parade. The Knights were chosen to represent New Jersey and will join 48 other groups in the parade. They were among the almost 1400 organizations that applied to participate in this historic event. Bonnie Brae is a JCAHO accredited residential treatment center for at risk adolescent boys. For more information on Bonnie Brae and its Knights, please click here.
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LINDABURY AND GOOD GRIEF TEAM UP FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
December 22, 2008
Lindabury has again teamed up with children in the community to design the firm’s holiday card. This year’s card was designed by Olivia, 8, of Long Valley, New Jersey. Olivia’s drawing of a snowman outside a house with holiday lights was selected as the winning illustration in a contest sponsored by the law firm and Good Grief, the Summit-based organization that provides grief support to children and their families.
This week two shareholders of the firm, Edward J. Frisch and Robert W. Anderson, visited Good Grief’s Summit facility to meet the young illustrator and to present her with a special prize for her efforts. They awarded her a Vermont Teddy Bear dressed as a veterinarian because of her love of animals. The attorneys also gave prizes to the other children who participated.
"We love this program and are very grateful that Good Grief teamed up with us this year to make it happen," said Mr. Frisch. "It’s a way for us to stay in touch with the true spirit of the season and to be mindful of the challenging journey some children have."
Good Grief is a resource for children and their families who are coping with loss due to death. Through its support center and workshops, its professionals and volunteers help children during difficult times, and offer support and guidance to the adults in their lives. The organization is a client of the firm.
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ATTORNEY SPEAKS ON UPDATES TO INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT FUND MANUAL
DECEMBER 6, 2008
James K. Estabrook presented at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America Industry Improvement Fund Conference in Longboat Key, Florida on December 3-5, 2008. Jim is the author of the Industry Improvement Fund Manual and spoke on recent updates. To learn more about this seminar, please click here.
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ELDER LAW UPDATE
November 27, 2008
On November 26, Elizabeth E. Manzo once again presented at the annual Union County Bar Association's Elder Law Update breakfast seminar. The seminar was held from 8:30a - 1030a at the Suburban Golf Club, Union, NJ. For additional information, please click here.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN THE 54TH U.S. ANNUAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
Attorneys James Estabrook and Elizabeth E. Manzopresented at the 54th Annual Employee Benefits Conference sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. This conference was held from Sunday, November 16 - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. Jim presented "Issues Surrounding Defined Benefit Contribution Plans" on the 18th and again on the 19th at 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Elizabeth will be speaking on the "Selection of Investment Consultants & Managers." For more information, please click here.
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LINDABURY WOMEN CO-SPONSOR EVENT AT BROOKS BROTHERS
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
On November 12, the Women’s Business Initiative of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper and WithumSmith&Brown hosted an evening of stylish fashion for the successful woman on the go at the Brooks Brothers in Shrewsbury, NJ. The evening included networking, shopping and a fashion show. Each guest was asked to bring a gently worn business attire as we donated the clothing to the Spring House in Eatontown. Spring House is a transitional home for homeless Women and their children.
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HOT TIPS IN TAXATION: 2008
OCTOBER 30, 2008
On October 29, Bob Schwartz once again participated in the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's popular seminar, "Hot Tips in Taxation: 2008" at the NJ Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ. Bob spoke on how use of an FLP instead of a QTIP can save NJ estate taxes.
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LINDABURY, MCCORMICK, ESTABROOK & COOPER, P.C. DONS DENIM FOR A CAUSE
October 15, 2008
The law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C., participated in the 12th Annual Lee National Denim Day, the largest single-day fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer, and raised over $300. Employees were encouraged to wear denim in exchange for a $5 donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).
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NJ PAID FAMILY LEAVE ACT SEMINAR
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
James K. Estabrook and Kathleen M. Connelly made a presentation at the membership meeting of the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey. The seminar entitled "New Jersey Paid Family Leave; Are You Ready?" was held on September 24, 2008 at the Hilton Woodbridge, Iselin, New Jersey starting at 5:30 p.m.
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NEW LITIGATION ATTORNEY
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
Lindabury is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew J. Gibbs. Andrew has extensive defense litigation experience in New Jersey state and federal court and concentrates his practice in the areas of product liability, toxic/mass tort, professional liability, commercial litigation, general litigation, automobile negligence and insurance litigation. For his professional profile, please click here.
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LINDABURY WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATES
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Lindabury welcomes James A. Kellar, Jason B. Levoy and Blake C. Width as associates to the firm. James is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and Rutgers College. He spent the last year as a law clerk for the Honorable Ross R. Anzaldi, presiding civil judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County. Jason is a graduate of Rutgers Law School - Camden. He received his M.A. from California State University - Fullerton and his BA from University of Massachusetts - Amherst. Blake is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and the Bates College in Maine.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN COLLECTION PROCEDURES INSTITUTE SEMINAR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Attorney James Estabrook presented at the Collection Procedures Institute Seminar sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. This conference was held from Monday, September 15 - Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Jim presented "Mistakes in Collections" on the 15th at 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. For more information, please click here.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY NAMED TO NJBIZ MAGAZINE'S AND THE NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL’S "FORTY UNDER 40"
AUGUST 21, 2008
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Isabel R. Machado has been named one of NJBIZ magazine’s 2008 "Forty Under 40" and one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s "Forty Under 40."
"We are very pleased to announce this achievement for Isabel," says John R. Blasi, President, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper. "Isabel has dedicated herself to her profession and community, and truly is an asset to the Lindabury firm."
Isabel represents school boards in a range of issues, including employment and contract matters, labor negotiations and special education cases. She also concentrates a significant portion of her practice to Immigration and Nationality Law. She helps corporate clients, individuals and families, with work visas and permanent residency petitions. In addition, Isabel practices matrimonial law, handling all matters relating to divorce, including child custody, child support and alimony. She serves on the firm’s Marketing Committee, and is an active member of the firm’s Women’s Business Initiative.
NJBIZ’s "Forty Under 40" honors men and women who are recognized across New Jersey’s business community for outstanding achievement, and who share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community in the state of New Jersey.
The New Jersey Law Journal "Forty Under 40" recognizes attorneys worthy of watching, both for what they have achieved so far in their careers and for the potential they show to be among the leaders of the New Jersey legal community in the not-so-distant-future.
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TWO LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED NEW JERSEY RISING STARS
JULY 22, 2008
Litigation attorney Eric B. Levine and medical malpractice attorney Marisa R. Kussoy have been recognized as New Jersey Rising Stars in the August 2008 publication of New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Stars. Attorneys are selected for this recognition after a rigorous screening process that includes peer recognition and review by a blue ribbon panel in their respective practice areas.
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PAID FAMILY LEAVE BRIEFING
JULY 22, 2008
Kathleen M. Connelly spoke at the NJBIA sponsored seminar on "Paid Family Leave" on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m and from 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Woodbridge Hotel in Edison, NJ. This seminar provided details about this new law, including: when an employee is eligible to take paid leave, crucial deadlines, your rights and obligations as an employer, interplay with the unpaid family leave and how to make sure your workplace is in compliance.
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LLCS, LLPS AND PARTNERSHIPS: ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION IN NEW JERSEY
June 27, 2008
Tax and Corporate attorney Robert S. Schwartz moderated and spoke at a program on "LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation in New Jersey" on June 26 at the Clarion Hotel & Towers in Edison, NJ. Bob discussed federal income, employment, gift, estate and state tax issues, and nontax issues, regarding "Family Limited Partnerships." For more information, please click here.
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY QUOTED IN ARTICLE ON COMPANIES CRACKING DOWN ON INTERNET ACTIVITY
JUNE 19, 2008
Kathleen M. Connelly was quoted in the June 4, 2008 issue of the Courier News article, "Big Brother is Watching." Connelly advised companies to make sure workers don't use their computer systems for illegal activity, such as downloading child pornography or visiting pornographic sites. She also discussed other concerns companies might have with employees use of the internet. To read the article, please click here.
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GREG VITALI QUOTED IN ARTICLE ABOUT MENTORING YOUR SUMMER ASSOCIATES
JUNE 16, 2008
Greg K. Vitali, was quoted in the June 2, 2008 issue of the New Jersey Law Journal's Summer Associates Outlook article, "Six Tips for Maximizing Mentoring This Summer." Vitali advises that "summer associates be introduced to a mentor or contact person right away in order to make the associate feel more comfortable in what is likely to be an anxious, if not stressful time." To read about our summer program, please click here.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATE IN CAREER DAY
JUNE 16, 2008
On June 12 Pearl Ann Hendrix and Sergio Simoes participated in Career Day at the Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School in Roselle, NJ. Pearl Ann and Sergio represented the Union County Bar Association in speaking to second and third grade students about what it is like to be a lawyer.
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LINDABURY WELCOMES SUMMER ASSOCIATES TO FIRM
May 30, 2008
Lindabury welcomes Denise Del Priore, Robert (Bobby) Ferguson, Blake Width and Scott Zucker as summer associates to the firm. Denise is studying at Rutgers School of Law--Newark and has received her B.A., magna cum laude from Seton Hall University and her M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. Bobby is studying at Seton Hall University School of Law and received his B.A. in Government from The College of William and Mary. Scott is also studying at Seton Hall University Law School and received his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from the University of Richmond. Blake is a 2002 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and has been working at the firm as a senior paralegal.
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ROBERT SCHWARTZ SPEAKS ON "TAX CREDIT AND TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING"
May 23, 2008
Tax and Corporate attorney Bob S. Schwartz spoke at The New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Atlantic City, NJ. The Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section offered a program on "Redevelopment: If We Build It, They Will Come. But Who Will Pay For It?." Bob discussed "Tax Credit and Tax-Exempt Bond Financing". For more information, please click here.
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LINDABURY ADDS MONMOUTH COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RUMSON OFFICE
April 25, 2008
Lindabury announced today that Joseph J. Colao, Jr. ("Jay") has joined the firm as a partner in its Rumson office. Mr. Colao will be managing and expanding the firm’s Monmouth County operations with long-time resident partner Frederick W. ("Bud") Rose. The firm acquired its Rumson office in its 2006 merger with Cooper, Rose and English, LLP. To view Jay's bio, please click here.
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ESTATE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION SEMINAR
April 21, 2008
On April 16 and April 17, John R. Blasi presented at a dinner workshop on what estate planning means to your family. John covered topics such as how the New Jersey Estate and Inheritance Tax may affect your family, how to protect your loved ones, how to maximize the Federal and New Jersey Estate tax Exemptions, and keeping your plans updated year to year. This workshop was held at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, NJ.
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JOHN COOPER SELECTED TO SERVE ON OVERLOOK HOSPITAL BOARD
April 15, 2008
John W. Cooper has been selected with five other local residents to serve a three-year term on the Overlook Hospital Foundation Board. Mr. Cooper, a trusts and estates attorney with the firm, will assist the Foundation in supporting the Hospital and its mission of providing world class care for the community.
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EMPLOYMENT PARTNER INTERVIEWED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA LAWYER
April 2, 2008
John H. Schmidt was interviewed by The Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine regarding how to deal with a difficult client. "How to Deal with a Troublesome Client" appeared in the March/April 2008 issue of the magazine. To read the article, please click here.
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TWO LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED CORPORATE COUNSEL SUPER LAWYERS
April 2, 2008
Peter Burke and Frederick ("Bud") Rose have been named Super Lawyers for corporate counsel. Attorneys are selected for this recognition after a rigorous screening process that includes peer recognition and review by a blue ribbon panel in their respective practice areas. For further information, please see their professional biographies.
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EIGHT LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED NEW JERSEY SUPER LAWYERS
April 2, 2008
Eight of the firm's attorneys in a diversity of practices have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers. Peter Burke, Barry Donohue, Catherine Flynn, Edward Frisch, David Hardin, Joseph Imbriaco, Frederick ("Bud") Rose and John Schmidt were listed in the April supplement to New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Attorneys are selected for this recognition after a rigorous screening process that includes peer recognition and review by a blue ribbon panel in their respective practice areas. For further information, please see their professional biographies.
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NEW LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR HVACR CONTRACTORS
March 20, 2008
James K. Estabrook and Kenneth J. Soriero have prepared a Construction Law Alert with details of the new license requirements for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. The Alert discusses the qualifications that must be met for the Master HVACR contractor's license, the grandfather clause and the June deadline. To read the Alert, please click here.
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WOMEN'S BUSINESS INITIATIVE SPONSORS "DEALING WITH THE GRACE PERIOD RULES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS"
March 14, 2008
On Thursday, March 13, 2008, Fredi L. Pearlmutter, Gary F. Danis, and Monica Perez participated in a New Jersey Society of Women Environmental Professionals (NJSWEP) seminar that Lindabury and Brinkerhoff Environmental Services co-sponsored. The seminar discussions included ways to meet the challenges of the new Grace Period Rules and explored the disclosure questions that continually arise when contamination is found. The seminar entitled Into the Wild: Dealing with the Grace Period Rules and Disclosure Requirements was held from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place.
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IN MEMORIAM - FRANCIS X. McCORMICK
March 3, 2008
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper mourns the passing of our founding partner Francis X. McCormick, who died on March 2, 2008. He was a graduate of Seton Hall and Rutgers Law School as well as a member of the National Society of Probate Counsel. He will be long remembered for his love of his family, his commitment to his community and his devotion to our law practice.
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NON-PROFIT ATTORNEYS SPEAK ON INSULATING AGAINST LITIGATION AND PRESERVING 501(c)(3) STATUS
February 24, 2008
Eric B. Levine and Rob S. Burney presented at the 9th annual "Getting Your House in Order" seminar on February 9 in Newark, NJ and February 23 in Cherry Hill, NJ from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rob provided advice on Clergy Compensation Packages and Eric spoke on "litigation proofing churches" and IRS §501 (c) (3) issues in an election year. For more information, please click here.
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JERRY FITZGERALD ENGLISH PARTICIPATES IN TELECONFERENCE AND LIVE WEBCAST ON ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
February 13, 2008
On Tuesday, February 12th Lindabury attorney, Jerry Fitzgerald English participated in a teleconference and live audio webcast from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The teleconference and live audio webcast titled, Environmental Regulations: Compensable Takings or Permissible Legislation, analyzed several major environmental regulations as part of a general discussion in the context of compensable regulatory takings. For additional information, please click here.
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PUBLIC SAFTEY GROUP SPEAKS ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
February 8, 2008
Labor attorneys Donald B. Ross, Jr., Eric B. Levine, Dennis McKeever and Kenneth J. Soriero presented at the 2008 Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining Seminar on February 7th in Atlantic City, NJ. They provided practical advice and reviewed negotiation strategies for arbitration. For more information, please click here.
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MALPRACTICE ATTORNEYS SPEAK TO RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS ON LIMITING RISK
January 17, 2008
Catherine J. Flynn and Marisa R. Kussoy presented on January 17 from 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. to respiratory therapists at St. Barnabas Health Care Systems in Livingston, NJ. Catherine and Marisa spoke on "Being Prepared - Maximizing Your Protection Against Legal Liability."
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LINDABURY PROMOTES AUTOMOTIVE ATTORNEY TO PARTNER
January 14, 2008
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Anne S. Burris has become a shareholder of the firm, effective January 1, 2008.
Ms. Burris defends large and small companies in the automotive industry in product liability and warranty law claims. She also has experience with equitable relief and complex motion practice, as well as labor disputes, restrictive covenants, receiverships, matters of foreclosure and issues of trusts and estates.
"Anne is a great addition to our shareholder group," says firm president John Blasi. "Lindabury has watched Anne grow into an accomplished attorney in the area of automotive law. She is a team player and we look forward to many years of her service to our clients."
Click here to view her bio.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY PRESENTS ON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
January 9, 2008
Fredi L. Pearlmutter presented at a meeting of the CB Richard Ellis Brownfield Practice Group and all New Jersey CBRE Sales Professionals on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 in Saddle Brook, NJ. The program was a beginner course in Brownfield Redevelopment and ran from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To find out more information, please click here.
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GIANFRANCO A. PIETRAFESA TO SPEAK AT 2008 BUSINESS LAW SYMPOSIUM
January 2, 2008
Business and Litigation partner, Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, will be the moderator of the 2008 Business Law Symposium. This seminar will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place, Iselin, NJ. The lead sponsors for the program are the New Jersey State Bar Association Business Law Section and the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. For additional information or to register, please click here.
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