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David C. Berger
Associate
Pennsylvania
Education
Widener University School of Law J.D., 2011
Temple University, The Fox School of Business B.B.A., Marketing, 2008
Temple University, The Fox School of Business B.B.A., Marketing, 2008
Area of Practice
Litigation
Business Law
Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Beer Law
David S. Blatteis
Member
New JerseyNew York
Education
The American University, Washington College of Law J.D., magna cum laude, 1992
Brandeis University B.A., Economics and Legal Studies, cum laude, 1989
Brandeis University B.A., Economics and Legal Studies, cum laude, 1989
Area of Practice
Business Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
Health Care & Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Pharma Services
Anthony M. Brichta
Associate
Pennsylvania
Education
Duke University School of Law J.D., 2008
Lehigh University M.A., 2005 B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Lehigh University M.A., 2005 B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Area of Practice
Business Law
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Litigation
Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
Municipal Law
Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
Beer Law
Kurt G. Briscoe
Member
New Jersey
Education
University of Maryland School of Law J.D., 1986
University of Maryland B.S., 1982
University of Maryland B.S., 1982
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Pharma Services
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
Patent Preparation and Prosecution
Douglas R. Brown
Member
New Jersey
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D., 1984
Ohio Wesleyan University B.A., cum laude, Economics and Accounting, 1981
Ohio Wesleyan University B.A., cum laude, Economics and Accounting, 1981
Area of Practice
Banking & Financial Services
Business Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
Securities
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Charles A. Bruder
Member
New Jersey
Education
Georgetown University Law Center LL.M., with Distinction, 1997
Widener University School of Law J.D., 1996
LaSalle University B.A., 1991
Widener University School of Law J.D., 1996
LaSalle University B.A., 1991
Area of Practice
Cannabis Law
Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits
Higher Education
Labor & Employment
Taxation
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
International Business
A. Nichole Cipriani
Member
New Jersey
Education
New York University School of Law LL.M., Taxation, 2009
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D., Presidential Scholar, 2005
Emory University B.A., French Literature and English, 2000
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D., Presidential Scholar, 2005
Emory University B.A., French Literature and English, 2000
Area of Practice
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Taxation
Elder Care & Special Needs Law
James J. Costello, Jr.
Member
New Jersey
Education
Georgetown University Law Center M.L.T., 1991
Western New England College School of Law J.D., cum laude, 1988
University of Bridgeport B.S., cum laude, 1985
Western New England College School of Law J.D., cum laude, 1988
University of Bridgeport B.S., cum laude, 1985
Area of Practice
Business Law
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Elder Care & Special Needs Law
Taxation
Danielle M. DeFilippis
Member
New York
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D., 2004
The Pennsylvania State University B.A., 2001
The Pennsylvania State University B.A., 2001
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
Nicholas A. Duston
Member
New Jersey
Education
Columbia University School of Law J.D., 2010
Boston University B.A., magna cum laude, 2007
Boston University B.A., magna cum laude, 2007
Area of Practice
Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring
Criminal Defense
Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits
Litigation
Securities
Victor S. Elgort
Of Counsel
New JerseyNew YorkPennsylvania
Education
New York University School of Law LL.M. in Taxation, 1981
Cornell University Law School J.D., cum laude, 1976
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.S. & B.A., magna cum laude, 1973
Cornell University Law School J.D., cum laude, 1976
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.S. & B.A., magna cum laude, 1973
Area of Practice
Taxation
Business Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Health Care & Life Sciences
Joseph A. Farco
Member
New York
Education
University of Florida, M.S., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2014
New York Law School J.D., Patent Law Certificate Program, 2008
Stevens Institute of Technology M.S., Engineering Management, 2005 B.E., Mechanical Engineering, with honors, 2005
New York Law School J.D., Patent Law Certificate Program, 2008
Stevens Institute of Technology M.S., Engineering Management, 2005 B.E., Mechanical Engineering, with honors, 2005
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
Intellectual Property Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement
Patent Preparation and Prosecution
Robert C. Gabrielski
Member
New Jersey
Education
New York University School of Law LL.M., in Taxation, 1984
Golden Gate University School of Law J.D., 1981
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A., 1977
Golden Gate University School of Law J.D., 1981
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A., 1977
Area of Practice
Business Law
Cannabis Law
International Business
Mergers & Acquisitions
Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
Taxation
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Hon. Emil Giordano (Ret.)
Member
Pennsylvania
Education
Harvard Law School Negotiation Institute Advanced Mediation Course, 2018
Villanova University School of Law J.D., 1985
Moravian College B.A., Political Science, 1982
Villanova University School of Law J.D., 1985
Moravian College B.A., Political Science, 1982
Area of Practice
Litigation
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Christopher R. Gray
Member
Pennsylvania
Education
Georgetown University Law Center LL.M. in Taxation, 1994
Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D., cum laude, 1993
Franklin and Marshall College B.A., 1987
Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D., cum laude, 1993
Franklin and Marshall College B.A., 1987
Area of Practice
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Taxation
Elder Care & Special Needs Law
Business Law
C. Bruce Hamburg
Member
New York
Education
George Washington University, J.D. Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now a part of NYU), B.Ch.E.
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Internet Law
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
Patent Preparation and Prosecution
Jeanne Hamburg
Member
New York
Education
Columbia University School of Law J.D., 1990 Editor, Columbia Law Review
Wellesley College B.A., magna cum laude, English & Psychology, 1987 With Honors, English Phi Beta Kappa
Wellesley College B.A., magna cum laude, English & Psychology, 1987 With Honors, English Phi Beta Kappa
Area of Practice
Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement
Intellectual Property Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
Judith A. Harris
Member
Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University School of Law LL.M. in Taxation, with concentration in Estate Planning, 1991
American University Washington College of Law J.D., 1986
Bryn Mawr College A.B., cum laude, 1983
Pushkin Institute, Moscow, Russia Diploma, 1982
American University Washington College of Law J.D., 1986
Bryn Mawr College A.B., cum laude, 1983
Pushkin Institute, Moscow, Russia Diploma, 1982
Area of Practice
Business Law
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Taxation
Elder Care & Special Needs Law
International Business
Joel N. Jacobson
Of Counsel
New Jersey
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D., 1971
University of Pennsylvania B.A., cum laude, 1968
University of Pennsylvania B.A., cum laude, 1968
Area of Practice
Banking & Financial Services
Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring
Business Law
Franchise Law
Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
Sandra Jarva Weiss
Member
New YorkPennsylvania
Education
George Washington University National Law Center J.D., 1983 with Honors
George Washington University B.A., 1980 with Distinction Phi Beta Kappa
George Washington University B.A., 1980 with Distinction Phi Beta Kappa
Area of Practice
Hospitals and Health Networks
Health Care & Life Sciences
Health Care Providers
Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Pharma Services
Steven A. Karg
Member
New Jersey
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D., cum laude, 1991
Trenton State College, B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, magna cum laude, 1984
Trenton State College, B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, magna cum laude, 1984
Area of Practice
Products and Consumer Liability Defense
Litigation
Appellate Practice
Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
Telecommunications
Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Pharma Services
Michael J. Locke
Associate
New Jersey
Education
Brooklyn Law School J.D., cum laude, 2013
Rutgers University—Rutgers College B.A., magna cum laude, 2010
Rutgers University—Rutgers College B.A., magna cum laude, 2010
Area of Practice
Business Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
International Business
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
Bruce S. Londa
Member
New York
Education
Fordham University School of Law J.D., 1988
University of Pennsylvania B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1985
University of Pennsylvania B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1985
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Internet Law
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement
Patent Preparation and Prosecution
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
LaShawn A. Oxendine
Associate
New York
Education
Georgetown University Law Center LL.M., Taxation, 2014
Emory University School of Law J.D., 2013
Spelman College B.A., 2010
Emory University School of Law J.D., 2013
Spelman College B.A., 2010
Area of Practice
Taxation
International Business
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Law
Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits
Solar Energy
Andrew N. Parfomak
Member
New York
Education
Max-Planck Institute for Foreign and International Patent Copyright and Unfair Competition Law (Research Fellow), 1988
Franklin Pierce Law Center J.D., 1987
New Jersey Institute of Technology M.S., Management Engineering, 1987 B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1983
Franklin Pierce Law Center J.D., 1987
New Jersey Institute of Technology M.S., Management Engineering, 1987 B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1983
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Patent Preparation and Prosecution
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
Melissa A. Peña
Member
New JerseyNew York
Education
The American University Washington College of Law J.D., cum laude, 2003
George Washington University B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, 2000
George Washington University B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, 2000
Area of Practice
Banking & Financial Services
Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring
Litigation
David C. Roberts
Member
New Jersey
Education
Rutgers School of Law – Newark J.D., summa cum laude, 1991 Tischler Scholar, 1990 Member, Order of the Coif
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B. S., summa cum laude, 1988
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B. S., summa cum laude, 1988
Area of Practice
Business Law
Environmental Law
Insurance Coverage
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Benjamin D. Schwartz
Associate
New York
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law J.D., 2018 High Tech Law Certificate, Intellectual Property Specialization, with Honors High Tech Excellence Award CALI & Witkin Awards for Excellence in Copyright
Lehigh University B.S., Biology, 2014
Lehigh University B.S., Biology, 2014
Area of Practice
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Trademark & Copyright Protection & Enforcement
Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy, Management & Licensing
S. Graham Simmons, III
Member
Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University School of Law J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2004
Roanoke College B.A., 2001
Roanoke College B.A., 2001
Area of Practice
Banking & Financial Services
Business Law
Economic Development Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
Health Care & Life Sciences
Hospitals and Health Networks
Milan D. Slak
Member
Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University School of Law LL.M. in Taxation, 2001
Villanova University School of Law J.D., 1995
University of Toledo B.B.A., cum laude, 1991
Villanova University School of Law J.D., 1995
University of Toledo B.B.A., cum laude, 1991
Area of Practice
Business Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Taxation
Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
Franchise Law
Solar Energy
Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
Edward G. Sponzilli
Member
New Jersey
Education
Rutgers School of Law – Newark J.D., 1975
Columbia University M.A., 1972
Institut Catholique de Paris Diploma, 1971
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa,1971
Columbia University M.A., 1972
Institut Catholique de Paris Diploma, 1971
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa,1971
Area of Practice
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Construction Law
Higher Education
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Kimbrilee M. Weber
Associate
New York
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D., magna cum laude & Order of the Coif, 2015
Lehigh University B.A., highest honors, 2012
Lehigh University B.A., highest honors, 2012
Area of Practice
Litigation
Electronic Discovery (“E-Discovery”)
Appellate Practice
Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring
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