Providing Representation to individuals and businesses in New York and New Jersey in the Following Areas of Law. . .
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense lawyers help people who are in trouble with the law-charged with complex crimes and not so complex crimes. Attorney Robert G. Stahl, is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, attorney Korey Kerscher Sarokin was an Assistant District Attorney for New York County attorney Christopher M. Farella began his career with a prominent white-collar defense law firm, and attorney Laura Gasiorowski has focused her career on criminal and civil appeals. We understand the criminal justice system at the local, state and federal levels, and know how prosecutors, judges and juries think. Whether you are charged in a complex white-collar crime in federal court, a drug crime in state court or a DWI in a municipal court, we can provide you with a superior defense. We have the ability and resources to extensively investigate cases, discovering evidence and interviewing witnesses to construct the optimum defense. Our lawyers prepare each case as if it is going to trial, which gives you better leverage for a plea agreement if that is a path you choose after being fully informed of your options. If you choose to go to trial, we have the experience and ability to get results.
White-Collar Crimes
Government prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have significant resources at their disposal in these type of cases, which include crimes such as money laundering, tax fraud, commercial fraud, or securities law violations. We have access to forensic experts and former federal investigators who can thoroughly investigate a case in preparation for trial. By gathering and reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses, our white-collar crimes lawyers can carefully evaluate your case, which allows you to make an informed decision on whether to go to trial or to negotiate a resolution. Robert G. Stahl, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuted numerous white-collar crime cases, and knows how to spot weaknesses in the government's cases. Whether you decide to go to trial or pursue a plea bargain, you can be assured of superior legal representation, with the proper investigation and research.
Commercial Litigation
Our attorneys are all litigators with a tremendous amount of trial experience. Having attorneys with the skills and reputations of being trial attorneys can be an advantage when dealing with opposing counsel. Another benefit of our commercial litigation counsel and advice is our knowledge of criminal law, specifically in the white-collar crime area. Many civil fraud cases have the potential to turn into a criminal case. Many such civil cases get the attention of the FBI or other law enforcement agencies, which then pursue a criminal investigation. Our “big picture’’ approach in commercial litigation can often help prevent you from going down a road that leads to more trouble than you might have originally imagined. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) interactions can have similar consequences. In our practice, we are knowledgeable in a vast array of industries, including defense contracting, manufacturing, publishing, pharmaceutical, and the airlines.
Employment Law
Our employment law attorneys help corporations and employers stay out of trouble by offering counseling and advice on employee handbooks and rules and regulations in the workplace. This can often help companies and company officials avoid law suits involving discrimination, hostile work environment, or sexual harassment claims. We also litigate in the employment area, representing employers in suits involving discrimination, harassment, "whistle blowers", and wrongful discharge.
Appellate Law
Whether our attorneys represented you, or your prior counsel lost at trial, we have the experience and knowledge to review the record, spot the compelling issues, write first-rate briefs, and argue your case before state and federal appellate courts.
Mediation and Arbitration
Our lawyers represent clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings and we also provide mediation services. Attorney Christopher M. Farella is certified by the Center for Dispute Settlement in Washington, D.C., and serves as a mediator with the New Jersey Statewide Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases on a broad range of matters.
Mr. Farella brings a strong background in employment law and commercial litigation to his mediation services. He has represented clients in national mediation and arbitration proceedings. He understands the dynamics of mediation from different perspectives, which he uses to resolve disputes, thus saving litigants time and money.
With offices in Westfield, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York, our attorneys represent clients in local, state, and federal courts in New York City, including Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island, Suffolk County and Nassau County, as well as central and northern New Jersey including Elizabeth, Jersey City, Morristown, Newark, Westfield, Patterson, Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Middlesex County, Morris County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Somerset County, and Union County.
