2006 Legal Guide

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MORALES, MENDONCA & PAGAN, LLC
Morales, Mendonca & Pagan, LLC, was founded by Sandy M. Morales, Laura M. Mendonca and Alexandra Garcia Pagan, who share a vision for a law practice based on the fundamental principal that each client deserves excellent legal service as well as personalized attention from the attorneys handling his or her case. Our goal is to represent our clients in a proactive and honest manner while always keeping in mind the importance of how the outcomes we obtain affect our clients’ lives. We strive to
provide our clients direct and honest legal advice and are always available to personally answer their questions and address their concerns in a timely manner.

The partners began their legal careers together at Seton Hall University School of Law, and then pursued experience in different practice areas for several years. Sandy applied her Juris Doctorate and her Masters in International Relations to acquire expertise in immigration, enabling her to serve all sectors of society ranging from corporations in need of recruiting employees to individuals facing deportation. After her judicial clerkship at the Superior Court in New Jersey, Family Division in Union County, Laura focused her practice on Family and Immigration matters. Her highly effective litigation skills are invaluable to the Firm.

Alexandra applied her legal skills, nursing background and experience in health and hospital law to her goal to become a reputable health care defense attorney. She immediately joined the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General where she successfully prosecuted healthcare professionals on behalf of the State before their respective licensing Board. That unique and targeted experience makes her exceptionally well-prepared to defend health professionals facing investigation or discipline from state boards, hospitals, insurance providers and other private and government agencies.

All three attorneys are committed to solidifying a reputation as strong advocates, effective litigators and caring individuals who never lose sight that their work affects the lives, livelihood and well-being of their clients. We are committed to excellent and personalized service, and welcome the opportunity to meet the legal needs of Union County residents.

1435 Morris Ave., Union, NJ; 908-686-7100; www.mmplaw.net

JOHN PARAGANO, ESQ.
John Paragano is a single practitioner with a law degree from the George Washington University National Law Center. Paragano’s 13-year-old legal practice concentrates on criminal matters, divorce/matrimonial matters, and civil litigation.

Paragano, a former Municipal Court Judge for the Township of Union from 1999 to 2004, brings a unique experience to the practice of law, having dealt with criminal matters from behind, and before the bench.

But Union Township’s loss is a gain for the residents of Union County who find themselves charged with a crime. A seasoned defense attorney, Paragano has experienced the mechanics of the judicial system from every angle.

Paragano is compassionate and passionate about everything he does. With fifteen years experience as a matrimonial attorney, Paragano has helped countless individuals through the divorce process. Serving as an Early Settlement Panelist in Union County, Paragano is recognized as an accomplished matrimonial practitioner. Paragano is also a talented litigator, having represented numerous clients and businesses in civil suits throughout the county.

1945 Morris Ave., Union, NJ; 908-687-5999

SCHILLER & PETTENGER, P.C.
Schiller & Pittenger, P.C., handle all types of corporate, business, litigation, land use, real estate, and estate planning matters. The firm’s lawyers are particularly skilled in representing car dealers, lenders, borrowers, business owners, and developers. The firm currently has eight attorneys and is conveniently located in Scotch Plains.

In its business practice, the firm represents  clients in connection with the formation of new businesses; the purchase or sale of companies including the negotiation, drafting or review of contracts and legal due diligence reviews; the purchase, sale, or lease of commercial real estate; ownership issues such as buy/sell agreements or transitioning a business from one generation to another; corporate compliance matters such as drafting of by-laws and operating agreements; records keeping matters such as preparation of meeting minutes and maintenance of stock ledgers; general contract drafting and review including employment agreements, covenants not to
compete, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements; and commercial and SBA loan transactions. In addition, the business practice section counsels clients on the day-to-day operations of their businesses.

The firm’s litigation attorneys handle all facets of litigation with an emphasis on commercial litigation, including automobile dealers, business, and consumer law matters.

The firm’s land use practice represents developers and objectors and handles all aspects of land use applications, including appearances before planning boards, boards of adjustment, and other agencies, and related litigation.

In addition, the firm has an extensive practice representing clients in residential real estate transactions, mortgage refinancing, condominium law, divorce, estate planning, and estate administration matters.

1771 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ; 908-490-0444; www.sp-lawyers.com

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