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What to Look for in a Lawyer

Criminal acts can happen anywhere, anytime; and can happen to anyone. When a crime occurs, whether it is discrimination in workplace, medical malpractice or sexual harassment, it becomes the victim's responsibility to find a qualified lawyer to represent them in the courtroom. How does one find a qualified lawyer?

Probably the first things that should be considered are the lawyer's qualifications and expertise. A lawyer who represents a client in a discrimination case should have the proper educational training as well as experience working with a law firm that specializes in litigating various types of discrimination cases.

A lawyer must also be able to aggressively protect the rights of their clients. This will also require that they are well versed in the laws pertaining to the case, including making themselves aware of any current changes in the laws. They must be able to stand up to serious attacks from opponents while protecting the self respect of the clients they are representing.

Lawyers need to also be of high moral character. They must be able to understand and empathize with client's needs and not simply take advantage of clients. A good rapport must be established quickly between clients and legal professionals. One cue in this area is whether or not the lawyer can devote enough time to his client to discuss the case thoroughly. This speaks volumes as to whether or not the lawyer is the right one to handle the case. Also how timely questions or calls are answered is a clue to how responsible the lawyer will be in handling the case.

Choosing a lawyer to handle a case will mean some research on the part of the client. Be sure to look for a lawyer which specializes in the area to be litigated. Reading through testimonials of former clients can give one a lot of information to work with. Setting appointments with several lawyers to discuss the case can be very informative and help make the final decision. Also remember to ask about the experience of the lawyer; basically, the more experience, the better the chance to win.

Table of Contents

  1. Employment Law Blog
  2. Marc D. Garfinkle
  3. Ty Hyderally
  4. Samuel D Bornstein
  5. Francine R. Foner
  6. Jennifer Vorih
  7. Robert T. Szyba
  8. David Lustbader
  9. James S. Colavito
  10. John L. Riordan
  11. Philip M. Lustbader
  12. New Guestbook

Employment Law Blog

Empoyment law, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment

Mr. Hyderally shares his extensive knowledge of employment law with his many readers. He carefully breaks down each of the laws to aid in understanding the legal jargon that can be confusing to the layman. His expertise in these areas is beneficial to employee and employer alike. Both ends of the employee - employer relationship need to be aware of rights and responsibilities. Some content helps clear up various terms commonly used in the writing of laws. Some advice helps the reader determine whether their experience is harassment or discrimination or not; and who to contact if they believe there has been an incident.
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Marc D. Garfinkle

Civil and Criminal Lawyer NJ

Marc GarfinkleMarc Garfinkle earned his J.D. at Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco he began his career as a trial lawyer. His specialty is litigating for plaintiff's personal injury cases as well as criminal defense. He has continued his career which began in 1978, as a solo practitioner. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Association for Justice.

As well as practicing law, Mr. Garfinkle has written two legal pocket-guides, "Hip-Pocket Guide to Testifying in Court", and "Lawyer's Hip Pocket Guide to Appearing in Court." He also does quite a lot of public Speaking on behalf of both the state and local bar associations in New Jersey. He mainly lectures to younger audiences concerning the NJ juvenile justice system, delinquency, sexual harassment and gang activity.

In addition to his law career, Mr. Garfinkle is Adjunct Professor of Persuasion and Advocacy as Seton Hall University School of Law. He has also been on the panel for the New Jersey State Bar Association's Institute for Continuing Legal Education. His expertise is in the area of the juvenile court system. He also was included in the teaching faculty of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He makes frequent appearances on television and radio shows to discuss legal topics.

Ty Hyderally

Employment Lawyer NJ

Tayeb HyderallyAfter many years of successful experiences in the complicated arena of employment law, Ty Hyderally is considered an expert. Mr. Hyderally chose employment law as his area of expertise because of its complexity. His thorough knowledge and years of experience qualify Mr. Hyderally to share on a multitude of topics pertaining to employment law and the workplace.

His speaking engagements include other attorneys as well as to business owners, corporate officers and human resource officers on various topics concerning employment law. He keeps professionals in the New Jersey area informed on employment laws. His law firm litigates on behalf of employee and employer alike. Their goal is to protect the rights of their clients.

Ty Hyderally graduated from the Boalt Hall School of Law of the University of California, Berkeley. His law firm, Hyderally & Associates, P.C.., has two key locations, Montclair, New Jersey and New York, New York. Mr. Hyderally litigates aggressively to protect the rights of his clients.

Mr. Hyderally holds some prestigious offices as he serves on the Trial Advocacy Committee of the American Bar Association Employee Rights and Responsibilities as a co-chairperson. The New Jersey chapter of the Executive Board of the National Employment Las Association appointed Mr. Hyderally president.

Samuel D Bornstein

Business litigation NJ

Samuel D Bornstein has practiced law for more than 40 years. His law practice is one of the most versatile in the state of New Jersey because of the diverse clientele he represents. The Law Firm of Samuel D. Bornstein, P.A. has expertise in the area of business law. The firm is well known for their successful litigation pertaining to business law in New Jersey.

Mr. Bornstein's practice focuses on business and corporate law, mediation and arbitration, employment law, professional negligence and malpractice, civil rights, real estate, International law, immigration, appeals and environmental law. The firm has years of legal experience and successful litigation in these areas. Their clients include businesses and individuals in the New Jersey area. However, Mr. Bornstein has appeared in International courts around the world to litigate for legal disputes.

Samuel D Bornstein graduated from Cornell University School of Law in 1967, at which time he was also admitted to the New Jersey Bar where he served as Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey. He also served as Counsel to the State Department of Environmental Protection and was later appointed as a hearing officer. He presided in contested cases and gave recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department.

Francine R. Foner

Health care law NJ

Francine R. FonerFrancine R. Foner, Esq. graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1989. She then began her legal career by joining the law firm of Lebson, Prigoff and Baker, LLP where she practiced general law. She remained with the law firm for 14 years and practiced in many different areas including insurance defense, product liability, guardianships, defamation, health care law, employment law, real estate and banking law, and negligent security. From these areas of practice, Ms. Foner chose to pursue specializing in employment law.

Ms. Foner opened her own practice in July 2003 where she continued her practice concentration solely on employment laws. Most of the cases she handled for clients concerned actions that involved discrimination, hostile work environment, wrongful discharge, harassment and various civil rights violations. In 2004 Ms. Foner became a qualified mediator of the New Jersey Superior Court where she mediated a wide variety of matters in the area of employment law.

Francine R. Foner continued her solo practice until May of 2008. This is when she became an associate at Hyderally & Associates, P.C. She continues to practice law in New Jersey State and Federal courts. She and the law firm, Hyderally & Associates are specialists in the area of employment law in New Jersey.

Jennifer Vorih

Disability discrimination attorney NJ

Jennifer VorihMs. Jennifer Vorih has a wide variety of law experiences. Ms. Vorih received her B.A. in Women's Studies and Social Welfare from Antioch College in 1986 and her J.D. from the Boalt Hall School of Law of the University of California, Berkeley in 1992. She remains an inactive member of the California Bar Association. Presently, Ms. Vorih is an associate with Hyderally & Associates, P.C. and is admitted to practice law in the state of New Jersey as well as the Federal Courts.

Ms. Jennifer Vorih has a wide base of previous practice experience. She has worked with the American Civil Liberties Union in San Francisco, California. She also has experience with the Law Offices of Levy and Oppenheimer which is located in Oakland, California. Her experience also includes litigating cases involving disability discrimination, Dalkon Shield claims as well as cases dealing with tenants' rights. While practicing law in California, Ms. Vorih helped to establish a non-profit public interest law firm, Collective Legal Services, is also located in Oakland, California.

Ms.Vorih's expertise in matters of discrimination and her experience with civil cases makes her a qualified part of the team of experts at Hyderally & Associates. The firm aggressively litigates cases dealing with discrimination law in New Jersey.

Robert T. Szyba

Employment law attorney NJ

Robert T. SzybaRobert T. Szyba graduated with his J.D., cum laude, from Hofstra University School of Law in 2009. His area of concentration was taxation. He was awarded the Distinguished Service to the School Award by the administration and faculty of Hofstra University of Law. Mr. Szyba was a member of the Hofsta Moot Court Association and of the Hogstra International Moot Arbitration Team where he received the Fali Nairman Award.

Robert Szyba also has noted published works which include New York Physically Presents the Amazon Tax; and he co-autohred, From the Rat to the Mouse: How Secondary Picketing Laws May Apply in the Computer Age which was published in the Hafstra Labor & Employment Law Journal.

Mr. Szyba is presently an associate with the Hyderally & Associates, P.C. in New Jersey. Before that he served in the Volunteer Associates in Public Service Program. He provided legal counsel to the State Deputy Attorney General.

Robert Szyba is admitted to practice law in the New York state courts as well as the New Jersey state and federal courts. He is a member of several prestigious groups in the New Jersey, New York areas including the New Jersey Bar Association, New York Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

David Lustbader

Workers Compensation, Insurance Defense Law, Personal Injury

David LustbaderAttorney David Lustbader is an attorney with experience in many different areas of practice. He has successfully litigated cases for various types of medical and dental malpractice and negligence. He also has many years experience in cases involving injuries. This includes injuries sustained on the job, in automobile accidents and construction accidents. In his repertoire are different types of legal issues dealing insurance, including the lack of insurance.

Mr. Lustbader is a NJ Civil Trial Attorney and has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. He has also been admitted to the New Jersey Bar and the Supreme Court of the United States. As an attorney he has received the highest rating, AV by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Lustbader argued the very first reported case in the state of New Jersey regarding the role of seatbelts in a personal injury trial. He has a very broad area of expertise with many years of experience to back it up.

David Lustbader attended law school at George Washington University, J.D. and was elected to the Phi Alpha Delta Honorary Legal Society. (P.A. D.) He is admitted to the Essex County Bar Association and is a life member of the New Jersey bar association.

James S. Colavito

Insurance Law, Personal Injury, Negligence Law

James S. ColavitoJames S. Colavito has been admitted to the New Jersey Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. He received his B.A. from Rutgers University and attended law school at Fordham University, J.D. He is a member of the Morris County Bar Association and is also the president of the rotary club in Whippany, New Jersey. Twice, he has been awarded the Rotarian of the Year Award two times; and has also been awarded the Service Above Self Award twice; both from the Whippany Rotary Club.

Attorney James S. Colavito is a very experienced attorney with a broad base of experience in the field of law. Presently, Mr. Colavito is a NJ attorney with Philip M. & David Lustbader Attorneys at Law. His area of expertise includes medical malpractice, negligence law and he frequently provides defense in dental malpractice law suits. He is also very experienced in the field of insurance law including coverage questions. Many times he has represented clients in cases of product liabilities and is experienced as a civil trial lawyer. He is also very experienced at handling cases which deal with workers compensation.

John L. Riordan

Medical Malpractice, Dental Malpractice

John L. RiordanAttorney John L. Riordan is an associate with the law firm Philip M. & David Lustbader Attorneys at Law. He obtained his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and attended law school at Seton Hall University, J.D. He was also elected to the Phi Alpha Delta Honorary Legal Society. (P.A.D.) Mr. Riordan also served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. On a personal note he has completed 6 popular marathons including the Boston Marathon in which participants must qualify before signing up.

Mr. Riordan has several memberships and distinctions including admission to the Essex County Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His primary area of legal expertise is broad and includes Medical malpractice and dental malpractice cases. He has also worked on many different civil trials. NJ Attorney John L. Riordan is very knowledgeable about insurance law and coverage questions. His expertise also includes cases dealing with personal injury or negligence. Workers compensation is among his various cases and he has also some experience in dealing with various appeals.

Philip M. Lustbader

Personal Injury and Negligence Law, Dental Malpractice Defense

Philip M. LustbaderAttorney Philip M. Lustbader obtained his Bachelor's in Arts from Rutgers University (Dana College). He then attended law School at Rutgers University's New Jersey Law School. He is a present member of the Essex County Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has been admitted to the New Jersey and U.S. District Court as well as the U. S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. NJ Civil Trials attorney Philip Lustbader is also a member of the Federation of Insurance Counsel and a Fellow with the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Lustbader is on the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys (LexisNexis, Martindale-Hubbell) and has obtained the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

NJ personal injury lawyer Philip Lustbader has experience in many legal areas. He is a civil trial attorney and also works appeals. His expertise includes both cases involving medical malpractice and defending cases in instances of dental malpractice allegations. Attorney Philip M. Lustbader can successfully litigate cases which deal with workers compensation, coverage questions and matters of insurance law. He is also capable of litigating cases of personal injury and negligence. He is very knowledgeable of laws pertaining to these areas.

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  • rheapai May 13, 2012 @ 3:11 am | delete
    This is a perfect lens for how to choose a lawyer correctly! :)
  • RohanParekh May 11, 2012 @ 6:09 am | delete
    If you take a topic in hand you surely dont leave it till scratch! :)
  • RohanParekh May 9, 2012 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    After going through your lenses, I seriously wish to ask you this, Is there any thing that you DO NOT write on? Your knowledge is really commendable, doctors, law, interiors everything!!
  • ThomasNKlotz Sep 6, 2011 @ 8:37 am | delete
    Some online directories allow you to search for lawyers by locality but then many directories take search to a deeper level by including what area of law the attorneys specialize in.

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