2006 Legal Guide

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LEONARD & LEONARD, P.A.
The law firm of Leonard & Leonard, P.A. has earned an outstanding reputation in the personal injury field. We have fought to protect the rights of our clients for over forty-five years.

Our law firm, with offices in Springfield and Morristown, consists of founding partner Alvin Leonard and his two sons, Todd and Scott Leonard, who are all devoted to providing the highest quality of legal services possible. Alvin built the firm based on integrity and dedication to their clients, and has instilled these same values in his sons. The firm has tremendous experience in handling all types of personal injury claims, and we have obtained several multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients. We are relentless advocates for our clients and have successfully argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The members of our firm have a strong history of community involvement. Todd Leonard was named the “2005 Volunteer of the Year” by the ARC of New Jersey for his nine years of coaching basketball and soccer for the Special Olympics. Scott Leonard proudly provided free legal services to the families of September 11th and represented them before the Victims Compensation Fund established by Congress. He currently serves as Secretary of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America - New Jersey (ATLA-NJ) and is a frequent speaker and moderator at legal seminars. He is also a Barrister in the Worrall F. Mountain Inns of Court, a member of the Morris County Civil Practice Committee and was recently admitted to the US Supreme Court. In addition, he is a certified emergency medical technician and a volunteer member of a local rescue squad.

Leonard & Leonard, P.A. is committed to protecting the rights of injured persons and has the compassion, dedication and experience necessary to protect you and your family.

155 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ; 973-376-6500; www.lawleonard.com

LUBINER AND SCHMIDT
His comprehensive immigration law firm serves the needs of corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, and individuals from all over the world. The firm maintains offices in New York and New Jersey and handles a variety of legal matters: intra-company transfers; corporate managers and executives; outstanding scientists and researchers; national interest waivers; temporary work authorization for specialty workers; labor certifications; family-based petitions; asylum and refugee matters; and
deportation/removal hearings.

One of six attorneys at the firm, Alan M. Lubiner has been practicing immigration law since 1975. In 1981, Lubiner left the Immigration and Naturalization Service to open
a private law practice and represents major corporations, individuals and universities in the scientific field with emphasis on computer science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry and pharmaceutical research. He has successfully handled more than 1,000 cases for foreign students and other individuals. In addition, his firm handles all types of immigration cases including family petitions and deportation matters.

Lubiner is the co-author of two books, “Immigration Made Simple” and “Citizenship Made Simple.”

216 North Ave. East, Cranford, NJ; 908-709-0500; www.lslawyers.com

THE MEARS LAW FIRM
The Mears Law Firm represents employees, consumers, those faced with criminal, municipal or juvenile charges, and those seeking assistance with immigration matters.

Lavinia Lee Mears, who heads the firm, is a former County Assistant Prosecutor. A seasoned trial attorney, Mears has successfully advocated on behalf of her clients including negotiating sizeable settlements and getting charges dismissed for the wrongfully accused.

Her experience includes negotiating multi-million dollar contracts with Fortune 500 companies, working with legislators, handling complex state and federal criminal matters, and advising corporations and other law firms on various employment matters.

She is a member of several organizations, including the National Employment Lawyers, New Jersey State Bar, Union County Bar and American Immigration Lawyer
Associations, as well as an executive board member in the Women Lawyers of Union County and the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners.

The firm also advises home improvement contractors on how their contracts and business practices should comply with the consumer laws and contractor registration acts. Mears is currently writing a book on consumer fraud and serves as a consultant to law firms handling employment-related cases.

The firm is “boutique-style,” offering highly personalized service to its clients.

“We tailor each case to each client and do everything possible to expedite their cases while minimizing the stress associated with pursuing their legal rights,” says Mears. “I welcome people to call me with any legal problems they may have and often can provide answers and address their concerns in their first phone call.”

The firm also provides free educational seminars for various community organizations and offers an internship program for law students and paralegals. “I enjoy working with the students and teaching them the practical skills they will need in the profession,” said Mears, “We share the same enthusiasm and passion for the law and take pride in making a difference for each of the firm’s clients.”

42 Gesner St., Linden, NJ; 908-486-3181; www.learnmyrights.com

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