Kaufmann Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Congratulations to Senior Counsel Leonard Kaufmann on his 30th anniversary with the Firm. Leonard primarily handles complex commercial litigation, including consumer and class action cases. He is also experienced in estate litigation, appeals, environmental litigation, personal injury and professional malpractice matters.
Cohn Lifland Celebrates the Knights of Columbus Coat Drive
To celebrate our centennial anniversary, Cohn Lifland is making monthly donations to charitable organizations throughout 2024.
We are pleased to announce that our November contribution is to The Knights of Columbus annual Coats for Kids drive. The Knights of Columbus is an organization of Catholic men founded on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. Today, over 16,000 local councils worldwide seek to serve the church, their local communities, and the world at large. The St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council was chartered in 2004, and has been designated a "Star Council" -- a distinction earned by less than 10% of councils -- for the last four years. It sponsors a number of programs that impact communities in Northern New Jersey. The Coats for Kids drive is the council's largest fundraiser each year. Funds collected are used to purchase brand new winter coats from a K of C-approved vendor at an average cost of $24/unit. Those coats are then distributed to schools and organizations in Paterson, Newark and Jersey City.
Michael S. Maneri and Barbara Karpowicz Join Cohn Lifland
Michael S. Maneri and Barbara Karpowicz, formerly of Maneri Law Firm, LLC, have joined Cohn Lifland as Of Counsel.
Michael S. Maneri concentrates his practice in commercial transactions; commercial litigation; commercial and residential real estate; landlord tenant matters; leasing; collections matters; and wills and estates. Prior to joining Cohn Lifland in 2024, Michael was a partner at Maneri Law Firm, L.L.C. since 1985.
Barbara Karpowicz concentrates her practice in commercial litigation; collection matters, commercial and consumer collections; commercial and residential real estate; and wills and estates.
Cohn Lifland Partner and Shakespeare scholar Jeffrey W. Herrmann will present "A Seminar By Any Other Name -- The Shakespeare CLE," a NJICLE program -- live and online, December 5. For more information: https://lnkd.in/e2ED9JRm
Amanda S. Trigg Receives "Fellow of the Year" Award from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Amanda Trigg, a practice leader on the Family Law Team at Cohn Lifland, has been honored with the distinguished “Fellow of the Year” award from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML.org), an organization recognized for its commitment to advancing the practice of family law and supporting the highest ethical standards within the profession.
The “Fellow of the Year” award is one of the AAML’s most prestigious accolades, given annually to a Fellow who demonstrates exceptional legal skills, a commitment to the values of the Academy, and a deep dedication to improving the practice of family law. Amanda received the award from the AAML’s President for exemplary service to the Academy.
The AAML accepted Amanda as a Fellow in 2006. She currently serves as a National Vice President of the organization.
About the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is a national organization of highly skilled family law attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their practice. Founded in 1962, the AAML’s mission is to promote the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of family law, while fostering the education and professional development of its members.
For more information on the AAML and its Fellows, please visit https://www.aaml.org/.
Bergen County "Top Lawyers 2024"
Congratulations to all our attorneys who were recognized in “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers 2024,” which was published in the November issue of Bergen Health & Life magazine. Twenty of our attorneys were recognized!
Joseph (Jay) B. Brown, Joshua P. Cohn, Audra DePaolo, Mercedes Diego, Jeffrey Fiorello, Matthew F. Gately, Jeffrey W. Herrmann, Leonard Z. Kaufmann, Maria J. La Sala, Jacqueline N. Larsen, Walter M. Luers, Joseph A. Maurice, Peter S. Pearlman, Erika R. Piccirillo, Alex Pisarevsky, Richard A. Schnoll, Geri Landau Squire, Christina N. Stripp, Allen Susser, Amanda S. Trigg
Cohn Lifland Celebrates The Jordy Foundation
To celebrate our centennial anniversary, Cohn Lifland is making monthly donations to charitable organizations throughout 2024.
We are pleased to announce that our October contribution is to The Jordy Foundation, whose mission is to provide assistance to pediatric cancer patients and their families. Among other assistance for these strong warriors, their primary goal is to provide iPads and tablets to these patients.
Jeffrey Herrmann Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
Each year, The New Jersey Law Journal presents its New Jersey Legal Awards. The most prestigious award is their recognition of lawyers for Lifetime Achievement.
Cohn Lifland is pleased that Jeffrey W. Herrmann has been selected this year to be recognized for Lifetime Achievement.
In 2022, Cohn Lifland attorney Peter S. Pearlman was similarly recognized for Lifetime Achievement.
Jeffrey is a true Renaissance man. He has had a long and distinguished career as a commercial litigator. He also has served for the past eight years as an English Professor teaching Shakespeare.
Cohn Lifland Goes Purple Again!
On September 15, Cohn Lifland's attorneys and staff supported the fight against Alzheimer's Disease by participating in the Bergen-Passaic Walk to End Alzheimer's. To date, the Cohn Lifland Alz-Stars have raised over $5,000 in 2024. Our team will continue collecting donations through December 31, so it's not too late for you to join us in the fight to end Alzheimer's by donating online: https://bit.ly/3WW3TZa
Significant changes to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act took effect September 3, 2024. The changes include (1) new requirements that requestors certify regarding whether the request is for a commercial purpose or is related to a legal proceeding; (2) a new cause of action in favor of public agencies against requestors where public agencies can ask courts to limit or even eliminate their obligation to respond to OPRA requests; (3) expanded privacy protections; and much more.
Walter Luers's article, "Major OPRA Changes Take Effect September 3, 2024," appeared in The New Jersey Law Journal. Click here to read it. Questions about these changes should be directed to Walter Luers or Christina Stripp at wml@njlawfirm.com or cs@njlawfirm.com.
