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Apr 16 2021

Wilentz Announces New Shareholder and Counsel Elections 04.16.2021News
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. announced today that Vincent Cheng, Lisa Gora and Christopher D. Hopkins have been elected as Shareholders, and Risa M. Chalfin has been promoted to Counsel in its Woodbridge office.

Apr 08 2021

A Wilentz Litigation Team Wins Dismissal in Consumer Credit Suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 04.08.2021Legal News
Daniel S. Bernheim, 3d and Jonathan J. Bart, of Wilentz’s Philadelphia litigation team obtained the dismissal of a complaint against a debt collection law firm for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”). In Elnaggar v. Watson & Allard, P.C. (E.D. Pa. No. 19-3743), the plaintiff alleged that the defendant law firm violated the FDCPA by seeking to collect Federal Perkins student loans and non-federal loans after the expiration of the statute of limitations and refused to aid in causing its client, the University of Pennsylvania, to release the plaintiff’s transcript without full payment.

Apr 05 2021

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Names Brian J. Molloy as General Counsel 04.05.2021News
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. today announced that firm Chairman Brian J. Molloy has been appointed as its General Counsel. As General Counsel, Molloy serves as the firm’s key advisor concerning the law governing lawyers, governance matters, risk management, and policy implementation. From 2008 until 2021 Molloy served as President and Managing Director; he has been a shareholder at Wilentz since 1986.

Mar 30 2021

Alumni Success: Lisa A. Gorab ’89 03.30.2021In the Press
In this interview with Seton Hall University School of Law, Lisa Gorab reflects on her experience as a law student and discusses her career trajectory, leading up to her election as President and Managing Director at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer.

Mar 22 2021

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Welcomes Rudolph R. Maharaj as an Associate in the Real Estate and Redevelopment Practice Groups 03.22.2021News
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. is pleased to welcome Rudolph R. Maharaj as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate and Redevelopment practice groups. Mr. Maharaj focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate and redevelopment transactions.

Mar 12 2021

Wilentz Prevails in New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division in "Caregiver Exception" Case Relating to Medicaid Benefits 03.12.2021Legal News
A Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. litigation team led by Darren Gelber, Shareholder, and Chair of the Criminal Law Team and member of the firm’s Appellate Practice group, prevailed in an appeal on behalf of an elderly Alzheimer’s patient and her son in a case concerning the “caregiver exception” as it pertains to Medicaid benefits.

Mar 09 2021

Legal and Accounting Factors to Rise With New Jersey Cannabis Marketplace 03.09.2021In the Press
NJCPA
This article published by the NJCPA relates discussion highlights presented by Wilentz attorney Lisa Gora during the NJCPA "Legal 101 for CPAs Serving Cannabis Client" Webcast held on February 22, 2021. The webcast covered the federal and state laws and regulations governing the cannabis industry, as well as the legal and regulatory issues surrounding cannabis.

Mar 01 2021

Navigating COVID-19's Impact: Advice for Healthcare Clients 03.01.2021In the Press
Commerce Magazine
In the March 2021 Healthcare Special Report of Commerce Magazine, Wilentz Health Law Co-Chair Grace D. Mack comments on the rise of telehealth during the pandemic and the guidance we have been providing to clients in navigating the transition from face-to-face clinical services to virtual services. 

Feb 23 2021

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Announces John E. Keefe, Jr. and Attorney Group Join the Law Firm in Red Bank 02.23.2021News
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. today announced that John E. Keefe, Jr., Keefe Law Firm founder, and five other Keefe Law Firm attorneys joined Wilentz resident in Red Bank, expanding Wilentz’ presence in Monmouth County. John E. Keefe, Jr. joined Wilentz as a Shareholder. Keefe Law Firm is a New Jersey-based litigation boutique known for achieving top verdicts and settlements in complex litigation with locations in Red Bank and Newark. The combined team will also maintain the Newark office.

Feb 08 2021

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Welcomes Louis J. Seminski, Jr. as a Shareholder in Banking and Bankruptcy Groups 02.08.2021News
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. is pleased to welcome Louis J. Seminski, Jr. as a shareholder in the firm’s Banking & Financial Services and the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights groups. Mr. Seminski represents institutional lenders, borrowers, commercial banks and investors in structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial real estate transactions and financings.