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FALL 2019 2019-2020 Officers Deana L. Walsh ....................... President Charles I. Coant .............. President Elect Teri Giordano .............. VP of Fundraising Bohdan Zachariasevych .......... Treasurer Elizabeth Vogelsong ................ Secretary Board of Trustees Andre R Araujo Kim L. Barfield Tariq Chaudhri Ashley Courtney Jennifer Perez David Weber Jr. Trustee Ellyse Peterson Sr. Trustee Henry P. Zerella NJSBA Trustee Justin R. White Immediate Past President Matthew J. Robinson Foundation Trustees Isabella Garofola Theodore Ritter Beth White Executive Director Carol Walker Et Seq. Editors Andre R Araujo Carol Walker ET SEQ. MARK YOUR CALENDARS 10/17/19 ................... Professionalism Day 10/22/19 ............. Civil Bench Bar Meeting 10/23/19 .. Professionalism Awards Lunch 10/30/19 .............................. Medicare CLE 10/30/19 ...... Criminal Bench Bar Meeting 11/14/19 .................................. NJSB Night 12/13/19 .............................. Holiday Party A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT D EANA L. W ALSH , E SQ . Happy Fall to everyone and welcome to our new law clerks who we had the pleasure of meeting at our Opening Day of the Courts ceremony at Terrigno’s Fairfield Inn on September 3, 2019. We honored our deceased members and announced the selection of Robert J. Pryor as the recipient of Cumberland County’s 2019 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award. I am happy to report that our foundation awarded two scholarships this year, $750 to Kaitlyn Sibley and $750 to Liliya Bondarenko. In addition, the foundation made a $1,000 donation to the Bridgeton Public Library in memory of Samuel Serata. The money will be put toward the purchase of a new AWE Early Literacy Station. We had a really fun event at Wheaton Arts on Thursday, September 26th. It was a glass fusing class which involved cutting pieces of decorative glass and layering them on top of clear glass to be fused together at a high temperature. I think the general consensus of all those in attendance is that “it is really hard to cut glass”. Wheaton Arts did a wonderful job setting up this event for us and we all had a great time. In closing, I want to inform everyone that Judge Telsey has arranged for Steve Goodell to be our guest speaker at the new attorney swearing in, which will occur sometime in ear- ly December. Mr. Goodell has a very inspirational story and we want to support our new attorneys so please attend if possible. We will announce the actual date as soon as it is determined.
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FALL 2019

2019-2020 Officers

Deana L. Walsh ....................... President

Charles I. Coant .............. President Elect

Teri Giordano .............. VP of Fundraising

Bohdan Zachariasevych .......... Treasurer

Elizabeth Vogelsong ................ Secretary

Board of Trustees

Andre R Araujo

Kim L. Barfield

Tariq Chaudhri

Ashley Courtney

Jennifer Perez

David Weber

Jr. Trustee

Ellyse Peterson

Sr. Trustee

Henry P. Zerella

NJSBA Trustee

Justin R. White

Immediate Past President

Matthew J. Robinson

Foundation Trustees

Isabella Garofola

Theodore Ritter

Beth White

Executive Director

Carol Walker

Et Seq. Editors

Andre R Araujo

Carol Walker

ET SEQ. MARK YOUR CALENDARS

10/17/19 ................... Professionalism Day

10/22/19 ............. Civil Bench Bar Meeting

10/23/19 .. Professionalism Awards Lunch

10/30/19 .............................. Medicare CLE

10/30/19 ...... Criminal Bench Bar Meeting

11/14/19 .................................. NJSB Night

12/13/19 .............................. Holiday Party

A MESS AGE FRO M O UR PR ES IDENT

D E A N A L . W A L S H , E S Q .

Happy Fall to everyone and welcome to our new law clerks

who we had the pleasure of meeting at our Opening Day of

the Courts ceremony at Terrigno’s Fairfield Inn on

September 3, 2019. We honored our deceased members

and announced the selection of Robert J. Pryor as the

recipient of Cumberland County’s 2019 Professional

Lawyer of the Year Award.

I am happy to report that our foundation awarded two

scholarships this year, $750 to Kaitlyn Sibley and $750 to

Liliya Bondarenko. In addition, the foundation made a

$1,000 donation to the Bridgeton Public Library in memory

of Samuel Serata. The money will be put toward the

purchase of a new AWE Early Literacy Station.

We had a really fun event at Wheaton Arts on Thursday,

September 26th. It was a glass fusing class which involved

cutting pieces of decorative glass and layering them on top

of clear glass to be fused together at a high temperature. I

think the general consensus of all those in attendance is

that “it is really hard to cut glass”. Wheaton Arts did a

wonderful job setting up this event for us and we all had a

great time.

In closing, I want to inform everyone that Judge Telsey has

arranged for Steve Goodell to be our guest speaker at the

new attorney swearing in, which will occur sometime in ear-

ly December. Mr. Goodell has a very inspirational story and

we want to support our new attorneys so please attend if

possible. We will announce the actual date as soon as it is

determined.

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50 YEARS AGO—1969

Stanley S. Brotman succeeded Paul R. Porreca as the Association President. Newly admitted attorneys, in 1969, were John A. Casarow, Jr., Michael Brooke Fisher and Dan Hoffman.

45 YEARS AGO—1974

Richard M. Milstead was succeeded by N. Douglas Russell as County Bar President. Doug’s installation dinner was held at the Cohanzick Country Club.

Newly admitted attorneys, in 1974, were John P. Morris, Dante Romanini and Harold B. Shapiro.

40 YEARS AGO—1979

Our Bar Officers were: President: Jay H. Greenblatt President Elect: Gerald M. Eisenstat Vice President: William Forester Secretary: Joseph W. Veight, III Treasurer: Carl W. Cavagnaro

President Jay Greenblatt appointed Ted Ritter to be Social and Programs Chairman. The first event that Ted arranged was a joint meeting of our County Bar Association with the Cumberland County Medical Society.

The featured guest at the Association’s November meeting was Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz. All attorneys from the four southernmost counties were invited.

Newly admitted 1979 attorneys were Ted Baker, Ed Duffy and Bob Litwack.

35 YEARS AGO—1984

Bar Association members attended a retirement dinner for Cumberland County Surrogate Hugo H. Feneli, who had served in the role for 30 years.

At the urging of the Cumberland County Bar Association, the Freeholders and the Superior Court Judges formed a committee to study space requirements in the Court House.

Our Bar Officers were: President: Theodore H. Ritter Vice President: Cosmo A. Giovinazzi Secretary: Rocco J. Tedesco Treasurer: Mitchell S. Berman

30 YEARS AGO—1989

Space concerns at the Court House continued to be a topic of discussion. There were six judges appointed for Cumberland County, but there were only five courtrooms in the Court House. Judges Porreca, Kleiner and Stanger made a presentation to the Cumberland County Freeholders illustrating the need for an addition to the Court House. The Freeholder Board’s reaction was that the cost would be too great and other alternatives, such as scheduling Court sessions in the evening, should be explored.

Our Bar Officers were: President: Mitchell S. Berman Vice President: Arnold Robinson Secretary: Gary Greenblatt Treasurer: Theodore E. Baker

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LOOKING BACK B Y TH E ODOR E H. R IT T ER ,

C U M B E R L A N D C O U N T Y B A R A S S O C I A T I O N H I S T O R I A N

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The speaker at the 1989 Law Day Breakfast was Congressman James Florio.

On May 19, 1989, Gerald M. Eisenstat was sworn in as President of the New Jersey State Bar Association at a dinner in Atlantic City attended by many Cumberland County lawyers.

25 YEARS AGO—1994

Our County Bar Officers were: President: Theodore E. Baker Vice President: Vincent J. Pancari Secretary: Tina M. Labrusciano Treasurer: Julio Mendez

The Bar held a picnic at Capps Picnic Park.

Et Seq. reported that on May 13, 1994 in a case tried before Judge Forester, a Cumberland County jury returned a $370,000.00 personal injury verdict. Harold U. Johnson, Jr. represented the plaintiff.

20 YEARS AGO—1999

In June, the Cumberland County Bar celebrated its Centennial. Commemorative events included a picnic and the publication of a 31-page Memory Book edited by Judge Stanger. The Centennial Celebration Dinner was held at the Rams Head Inn, in Absecon. The Honorable Stanley S. Brotman served as the Master of Ceremonies. Ann Bartlett, President of the New Jersey State Bar Association, attended while former Congressman and Ambassador, William J. Hughes, was the guest speaker.

Our Bar Officers were: President: William M. Gilson Vice Present: Robert J. O'Donnell Secretary: John E. Jesperson Treasurer: E. Edward Bowman

15 YEARS AGO—2004

Our Bar Officers were: President: Walter A. Shultz, Jr. Vice President: Linda L. Lawhun Secretary: William F. Reilly, Jr. Treasurer: Bonnie L. Laube

On April 29, 2004, the Cumberland County Bar Association held its 9th Annual Law Day Golf Tournament at Holly Hills Golf Club.

Jose A. LaBoy was sworn in as a Judge of Workers Compensation.

The firm of Lummis, Krell and Baker welcomed new associate attorney: Rebecca J. Bertram.

In December, the Bar mourned the loss of its most senior member, Warren C. Lummis, Jr. who passed away at the age of 94.

Cumberland County delegates attending the October State Bar Association General Counsel meeting, in New Brunswick, were Kevin McCann, Edward Duffy, Brendan Kavanagh, Linda Lawhun, Matthew Ritter and Susan Romeo.

In October, the Bar Association presented a bronze plaque, in memory of the late Frank J. Testa, to hang in Vineland Municipal Court.

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LOOKING BACK B Y TE D R I TTE R (CON T ’D)

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10 YEARS AGO—2009

Our Bar Officers were: President: Joseph E. Ruth Vice President: Brendon J. Kavanagh Vice President of Fundraising: Michael L. Testa, Jr. Secretary: Matthew W. Ritter Treasurer: Rebecca J. Bertram Law Day Chair: Justin R. White

Over $7,000.00 was raised by the Cumberland County Bar Foundation's golf tournament, chaired by Michael L. Testa, Jr.

The Bar Association mourned the death of Irwin Kavesh.

A prolonged cloudburst, on August 12, 2009, caused extensive flood damage to the basement of the 1996 Court House addition. Repair costs exceeded one million dollars.

In September 2009, our Association held a joint retirement dinner for Judges Robert F. Butler, William L. Forester and John M. Waters. The Master of Ceremonies was Edward F. Duffy.

5 YEARS AGO—2014

Our Bar Officers were: President: Joseph M. Chiarello President Elect: Charles J. Wettstein Vice President of Fundraising: Justin R. White Secretary: Matthew W. Ritter Treasurer: Beth White Law Day Chair: Kristin J. Eisenhardt.

The January Et Seq. reported that an auto negligence personal injury verdict in the amount of $3,261,101.13 was won by plaintiff's co-counsel Daniel Rosner and Edward Tucker. The Honorable Richard J. Geiger presided over the trial.

A Cumberland County Bar Foundation Law Day Golf Tournament fundraiser chaired by Justin White was held at Eastlyn Golf Course and was followed by a pig roast.

In October, Jay H. Greenblatt led a group admission ceremony at the United States Supreme Court.

A second Bar Foundation fundraiser, in the Fall, featured wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at Southwinds Vineyard in Deerfield Township.

Assistant Cumberland County Prosecutor Elizabeth Vogelsong received a Patriot Award from the Employment Services for the Guard and Reserves.

The Cumberland County Bar mourned the passing of the Honorable Stanley S. Brotman, the Honorable Diane B. Cohen, Renee Scrocca and Kathryn Meyers.

In November, the Honorable Philip A. Gruccio became the seventh recipient of the Cumberland County Bar Association Distinguished Service Award.

LOOKING BACK B Y TE D R I TTE R (CON T ’D)

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At the Opening of the Courts ceremony on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Bar Association President Deana L. Walsh announced the selection of Robert J. Pryor to receive the Cumberland County Professional Lawyer of the Year award from the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law.

Bob grew up in Union County but moved here after being hired by Judge Kleiner to be a law clerk. Bob served Judge Kleiner, Judge Forester and Judge Serata.

Bob attended Rutgers University while simultaneously working, full time, as a technician in the Research and Development Laboratories of the United States Steel Company. He received his B.A. in History from Rutgers in 1978. He then attended Rutgers Law School, graduating in 1982.

Bob relates to Et Seq. his recollection of meeting Rocco Tedesco on the first motion Friday of Bob’s clerkship. After learning that Bob was from Rahway, Rocco warned Bob that the aggressive style of practice in fashion in North Jersey would not fly in Cumberland County. Rocco explained that adversaries are human beings who have families to raise and businesses to run, while trying to find solutions to their clients’ problems. Rocco explained that colleagues extend professional courtesies and treat each other with mutual respect.

After completing his judicial clerkship in 1983, Bob first worked as an associate with Capizola and Fineman in Vineland. Next, Bob went inhouse with Selective Insurance Company, defending workers’ compensation claims.

In 1989, Bob returned to Cumberland County and became a partner at the Ritter, Hanford and Pryor firm.

Bob hung out his own shingle in August 1996, and has been a solo practitioner for the last 23 years.

He has served as the solicitor to the Bridgeton Housing Authority for 22 years. He is also solicitor to the Planning Boards of Hopewell Township and Stow Creek Township, respectively.

Bob’s private practice concentrates in Wills, Estates, Guardianships, Real Estate, Land Use and Small Business Practice.

Bob was formerly an active member of the Bridgeton Breakfast Rotary Club.

Bob is married to Cindy Aldrich Pryor, who spent her own career working at the Court House in the Cumberland County Special Civil Part Clerk’s Office.

One of Bob’s hobbies is collecting guitars.

Bob values the relationship he has with his fellow attorneys, their staffs, the judges and courthouse personnel. He says that it is a privilege to be a part of the Cumberland County legal community.

Congratulations, Bob!

2019 PROFESSIONAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR

BOB PRYOR

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6 LAWYER OF THE MONTH

AUGUST 2019

DAVID WEBER, ESQUIRE

Firm: Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office

Area of Practice: Criminal

Do you have any “guilty pleasure” TV shows?

Beavis & Butthead

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

Flying.

If you wrote a memoir/biography, what would the title be?

What a Life!

What is your spirit animal?

African Elephant

SEPTEMBER 2019

ELLYSE PETERSON, ESQUIRE

Firm: Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office

Areas of Practice: Criminal

Do you have any “guilty pleasure” TV shows?

Jersey Shore

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

Mind reading.

If you wrote a memoir/biography, what would the title be?

Just Breathe

What is your spirit animal?

Leopard

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Left: President Deana Walsh

gives the Professional Lawyer of

the Year Award to Bob Pryor.

Right: Deana and Secretary

Elizabeth Vogelsong honor our

deceased CCBA members.

Left: Vicinage XV Assignment

Judge Benjamin Telsey opens

the year, not in a courtroom but

at local restaurant Terrigno’s

Fairfield Inn.

Right: Every judge sitting in

Cumberland County took turns

introducing the Bar to their new

law clerks. Here, Judge

Michael Ostrowski poses with

his new law clerk, Garrett Treer.

Opening of the Courts September 3, 2019

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NJSB Regional Bar

Dinner for South Jersey September 23, 2019

Left: Michael Testa Jr.

discusses issues important

to our Cumberland County

lawyers.

Bottom: NJSBA Trustee

Justin White, President-

Elect Charles Coant,

President Deana Walsh,

and Immediate Past

President Matt Robinson

pose for a photo with NJSBA

President Evelyn Padin.

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Above: New Jersey’s lawyers gather for the

New Jersey State Bar Dinner on June 3,

1933. The Cumberland County Bar Assoc.

sits at the two tables on the left.

Below: Robert Casella, Michael Testa Sr.,

and Michael Testa Jr. take a moment from

showing off their golf skills to pose for a

photo opportunity at the 2009 Cumberland

County Bar Foundation golf tournament.

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ATTENTION ATTORNEYS!

HELP PROVIDE EQUAL JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT

Volunteer attorneys are always needed and appreciated in our nine county service area through the SJLS Private Attorney Involvement Program (PAI). Below are current volunteer attorney opportunities (projects operate in all nine counties unless indicated otherwise) – get involved today! If you would like to share your time and expertise while earning Madden credits, please contact Michelle T. Nuciglio, Esquire, SJLS Director of Pro Bono Services, at 856-964-2010 ext. 6229 or at [email protected] or Kristine M. Carranceja-Gurski, Esquire, SJLS Assistant Pro Bono Coordinator, at 732-414-6750 ext. 6516 or at [email protected].

The Bankruptcy Project – volunteer attorneys help individuals in need of Chapter 7 bankruptcy assistance. PAI provides the volunteer attorney with all the documents from the client needed to file the bankruptcy, including credit reports, bank statements, tax returns, bills, etc.

The Divorce Project – volunteer attorneys help individuals in need of a divorce. These are uncontested divorces with no debt or asset issues. If there are children born of the marriage, child support and custody must already be established by court order.

The SJLS Guardianship Project for Children (Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean only at this time) - volunteer attorneys help parents obtain guardianship over their disabled children prior to the children turning 18 years of age.

The Family Assist Project – volunteer attorneys provides 30-minute advice consultations to individuals in need of family law advice either in-person or over the phone.

The Expungement Project – volunteer attorneys help individuals in need of an expungement, often to enable them to obtain employment or housing, The attorney receives, at a minimum, the client’s New Jersey State Police Criminal History Background report.

The Children’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Project – volunteer attorneys help children who have been denied disability benefits. This Project was started in 2006 and has resulted in over 150 favorable decisions for children in New Jersey and their families. Attorneys willing to review cases for advice only are also welcome.

The benefits of taking a case for pro bono representation include malpractice insurance provided by SJLS for the duration of the case, time towards satisfaction of your annual Madden requirement, confidence that your time and efforts go to a deserving, low-income client and the knowledge that you have made a difference in the life of an indigent New Jersey resident.

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COMPARE Arbitration Awards & Jury Verdicts

VICINAGE XV

July 2019 (*filed De Novo)

Cantie v. Kundin & Rowley Jury Trial Jean S. Chetney, J.S.C.

CUM-L-9-17

Pf Atty: Paul C. Jenson, Jr., Esquire

Df Atty: Anthony Young, Esquire & Victoria S. Harman, Esquire

Date(s) : 7/15, 7/16, 7/17/2019

Verdict : No Cause

Award: $30,000 D*

Melendez v. Singh Bench Trial James R. Swift, J.S.C.

CUM-L-142-18

Pf Atty: Pro Se

Df Atty: Matthew J. Robinson, Esquire

Date(s): 7/8/2019

Verdict: Judgement for Df on the counterclaim $500.00

Gordillo v. Complete Care Health Jury Trial James R. Swift, J.S.C.

CUM-L-376-17

Pf Atty: Allan E. Richardson, Esquire

Df Atty: John A. Carleton, Esquire

Date(s): 7/15, 7/16, 7/17/2019

Verdict: Judgment for Pf $17,000.00

Auto Neg

Contract

LAD

NOTICE TO THE BAR

FROM: Hon. Linda L. Lawhun, P.J.Cr. DATE: September 4, 2019 RE: CRIMINAL BENCH BAR MEETING

Please be advised that the October 30th Criminal Bench Bar Meeting being held at the Salem County Courthouse will be made available for off-site participation via video conferencing at the Gloucester County and Cumberland County Courthouses. Locations within the courthouses to be determined.

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COMPARE

Arbitration Awards & Jury Verdicts VICINAGE XV

August 2019 (*filed De Novo)

Robert Swanson v. Swanson Hardware Supply Bench Trial Mark Cimino, J.T.C.

CUM-L-327-17

Pf Atty: William G. Wright, Esquire

Df Atty: Amar A. Agrawal, Esquire

Date(s) : 8/12 & 8/13/2019

Verdict : Equitable relief will be paid out of the Estate

Robert Kafka v. FMI Insurance Company Jury Trial Samuel J. Ragonese, J.S.C.

GLO-L-217-18

Pf Atty: Stephen J. Buividas, Esquire

Df Atty: Gina M. Stanziale, Esquire

Date(s): 8/5/2019

Verdict: Settled by Judge prior to start of trial; $50,000 in favor of Pf

Benjamin Fox v. Borough of National Park Bench Trial Samuel J. Ragonese, J.S.C.

GLO-L-777-17

Pf Atty: Clint B. Allen, Esquire

Df Atty: Kelly A. Conroy, Esquire & John A. Alice, Esquire

Date(s): 8/26/2019

Verdict: Plaintiff’s Complaint dismissed

Contract Other

Prerogative Writ

NOTICE TO THE BAR

FROM: Hon. Linda L. Lawhun, P.J.Cr. DATE: JULY 11, 2019

RE: MOTION AND BRIEF FILINGS

The Criminal Division has been experiencing significant delays in the filing of motions and briefs in all three

counties. This has created a delay in resolution or trial of cases.

Please remember that the court rules governing the filing of motions provide as follows:

R. 3:9-1 (b) (3) Unless otherwise instructed by the court, at the arraignment counsel shall advise the court of

their intention to make motions pursuant to R. 3:10-2(a).

R. 3:10-2 (a) Absent good cause, all motions shall be filed with the court and be accompanied by a brief by the

scheduled Initial Case Disposition Conference. If, however, the party opposing the motion bears

the burden of proof, the time for submitting the brief is at the discretion of the court.

The judges realize that everyone has a significant caseload, and they have been are generous in finding good

cause to allow motions to be filed after the Initial Case Disposition Conference. However, the failure to file mo-

tions in a timely fashion is becoming the norm. Therefore, all criminal practitioners should renew efforts to file

motions in accordance with the court rules.

Thank you for your attention to this issue.

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COMPARE

Arbitration Awards & Jury Verdicts VICINAGE XV

September 2019 (*filed De Novo)

Thomas v. Espinal Jury Trial James R. Swift, J.S.C.

CUM-L-536-16

Pf Atty: David Rochman, Esquire

Df Atty: Colleen Ready, Esquire

Date(s) : 9/16 & 9/17/2019

Verdict : No Cause of Action

Award: $20,000 D*

Rios v. Ferrillo Jury Trial James R. Swift, J.S.C.

CUM-L-88-17

Pf Atty: Paul O’Recchia, Esquire

Df Atty: Steven Antinoff, Esquire

Date(s): 9/23, 9/24, 9/25/2019/2019

Verdict: $110,000 in favor of Pf

Award: $80,000 D*

Bonnette v. Chipola Jury Trial Timothy W. Chell, P.J.Cv.

GLO-L-739-16

Pf Atty: Stephen Guice, Esquire

Df Atty: Mitchell Waldman, Esquire

Date(s): 9/23, 9/24, 9/25. 9/26/2019

Verdict: 45,000 in favor of Pf ($50,000: Pf-10% Neg/Df-90% Neg)

Award: $130,000 D*

Nutile v. Lankaranian Jury Trial Darrell M. Fineman, J.S.C. (Ret)

GLO-L-579-19

Pf Atty: Patrick D’Arcy, Esquire

Df Atty: Dominic DeLaurentis, Esquire & Timothy Crammer, Esquire

Date(s): 9/9, 9/10, 9/12, 9/16, 9/17, 9/18/2019

Verdict: No Cause for Action

Jaskolka v. Pricolli Bench Trial Samuel J. Ragonese, J.S.C.

GLO-L-1502-18

Pf Atty: pro se

Df Atty: Chery Cooper, Esquire

Date(s): 9/16/2019

Verdict: $9,100 in favor of Pf

Auto Neg

Contract

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Gerard Associates v. Camden County Bench Trial Benjamin C. Telsey, A.J.S.C.

GLO-L-214-19

Pf Atty: Steven Jozwiak, Esquire

Df Atty: Howard Goldberg, Esquire

Date(s): 9/19/2019

Verdict: $9,050 in favor of Df on counterclaim

Gleisner v. Perryman Bench Trial Jean S. Chetney, J.S.C.

CUM-L-29-18

Pf Atty: Pro Se

Df Atty: Pro Se

Date(s): 9/23/2019

Verdict: After closings dismissed by Judge

Postorivo v. Allstate Jury Trial Samuel J. Ragonese, J.S.C.

GLO-L-834-17

Pf Atty: William Popjoy, Esquire

Df Atty: Raymond Danielwicz, Esquire

Date(s): 9/10, 9/11, 9/16/2019

Verdict: No Cause for Action

Award: $125,000 D*

Prerogative Writ

Tort Other

UM/UIM

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Court Closings

for Municipal Court closings:

njcourts.gov/courts/closingsmuni.html

to register for Superior Court closing alerts:

www.getrave.com/login/judiciary-state-nj-us

(links not active)

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Editor’s Note: The 39-page document enumerating the changes to the evidence rules that accompanies this notice can be viewed on the

New Jersey Courts website at www.njcourts.gov/notices/2019/n190916a.pdf

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Notice to the Bar

Vicinage XV Municipal Bench/Bar Meeting

Vicinage XV will be hosting a Municipal Bench/Bar meeting on November 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Jury Assembly Room of the Justice Complex – 70 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096

We encourage you to attend the meeting at the Woodbury location, but for those who can’t, a video conference will be set up in the Training Room of the Fenwick Building – 82 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 and in the Grand Jury Room - A107 in the Cumberland County Courthouse – 60 West Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

Any questions can be directed to Ashley Wolk, MDM at 856-878-5050 ext. 15206 or [email protected]

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Cumberland County Bar Association

Presents

Medicare Set-Asides and Professional

Administration Presented by Craig Pawley of

Medivest Allocation Services

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Bennigan’s, 2196 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland

This course, which will provide 1.2 general CLE credits, is an overview of Medicare Set-Asides and the Professional Ad-

ministration thereof.

$40.00 for CCBA members and $50.00 for non-members

_______Cheesesteak Sandwich _______Stacked Reuben

_______Grilled Chicken Salad _______Turkey O’Toole

Please RSVP to Carol Walker by October 25, 2019

__________________________will be attending. Cumberland County Bar Association, P.O. Box 2374, Vineland, NJ

08362

Financial Hardship Policy Available Upon Request

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MOMMA BEARISTER

Looking for fun activities to do with your kids and/or grandkids in and around Cumberland County? Looking for a place to commiserate with other attorney moms and dads? Then check out Momma Bearister on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/MommaBearister/

Hoping to build a community of Mommas, Papas and Cubs! MB is based in Cumberland County, NJ so most of the activities posted and set up by MB will be in that area. Please feel free to share with friends - the more the merrier! You are welcome to post your events and activities to the page as well! Thanks again!

ADVERTISE IN THE ET SEQ.

We are still taking Ads to be published in the Et Seq. All payments are due prior to the posting.

Quarter Page $25.00 per issue

Half Page $50.00 per issue

Full Page $100.00 per issue

Discounts are available for multiple-issue postings.

Contact our Executive Director, Carol Walker, at [email protected] for more information.

DO YOU HAVE A VACATION RENTAL ? DO YOU HAVE EXTRA OFFICE SPACE? ADVERTISE HERE.

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Digital, VoIP, and Cloud Telephone Systems

Video Surveillance Equipment

Mechant Services Credit Card Processing

Computer Network and Telephone Wiring

IT Computer Services and Repair

Phone 856-825-6000 www.maxcommusa.com


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