Gary Schafkopf is a practicing lawyer in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey specializing in Business, Employment, and Real Estate.

SCOTT A. COFFINA is a partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP. He is a relentless problem solver, drawing upon his extensive experience in a wide range of high-level, high-leverage government and law firm positions and dedicating all his energy to guiding clients through whatever difficult challenges they face. Mr. Coffina practices in the areas of white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, False Claims Act matters, compliance, political-legal controversies, health care fraud, higher education, and general crisis management. He is a member of the Government Enforcement, Compliance, & White Collar Litigation, Qui Tam & False Claims Act, and Title IX Practice Groups. Having previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney, senior deputy chief counsel to Governor Chris Christie, associate counsel to President George W. Bush, staff assistant to President Ronald Reagan, and most recently, as the County Prosecutor of Burlington County, New Jersey, Mr. Coffina brings a 360° approach to clients’ situations, addressing legal implications, and potential collateral consequences, such as reputational harm and impact on the organizational culture. As the Burlington County Prosecutor, he oversaw investigations and prosecutions for all indictable offenses committed in the county, including: directing the investigation of members of a street gang responsible for murder and other violent crimes, as well as a Paycheck Protection Plan fraud scheme, and brought charges against them under New Jersey’s racketeering statute. supervising the investigation and successful prosecution of three individuals responsible for a fraudulent GoFundMe fundraising scheme that garnered national attention based upon a fake “feel-good” story concocted by the three defendants. responding to a dramatic increase in fatal overdoses in Burlington County by resurrecting New Jersey’s rarely used drug-induced-death statute to investigate and charge over thirty drug dealers with first-degree crimes to raise the consequences when their customers died from the drugs they sold them. directing the investigation and successful prosecution of a physician who allegedly was indiscriminately prescribing opioids to his patients. As an Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Coffina led numerous investigations into alleged violations of the False Claims Act, tried several cases to verdict, and twice argued successfully before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. In private practice, he has led and/or conducted numerous internal investigations and defended individuals, corporations and colleges and universities in a wide variety of high stakes matters, including: Defending a financial institution in a Department of Justice investigation into alleged redlining, negotiating a favorable resolution for the client. Developing a compliance program for a New Jersey nonprofit, peer-based recovery program providing interventions and navigation to resources for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Conducting an extensive field investigation and defending a Fortune 50 pharmaceutical company in an off-label marketing prosecution by the Department of Justice. Conducting investigations on behalf of several major universities into allegations of sexual misconduct. Conducting an investigation into embezzlement by an employee of a university, resulting in full recovery of a $5.6 million theft spanning more than a decade and prosecution of the employee. Developing a “Claims Integrity Program,” conducting an investigation to root out fraud, and pursuing fraud claims in federal court against two cardiologists on behalf of the Diet Drug Settlement Trust. As Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush, and Senior Deputy Chief Counsel to Governor Chris Christie, Mr. Coffina represented the interests of the Executive in legislative oversight investigations, legislative and public policy issues, judicial selection, litigation, and political-legal controversies. In the White House, Mr. Coffina advised the Office of Political Affairs, the same Office in which he served as a staff assistant under President Ronald Reagan. Mr. Coffina has authored articles on various subjects, ranging from internal investigations, privilege issues, political corruption, police reform, and constitutional issues. He has also presented to professional organizations on these subjects and appeared as a guest on local and national television and radio talk shows. He was previously an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University, where he taught Constitutional Law. Active in several community organizations, he currently serves as an Honorary Commander for the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron at Joint Base MDL, he’s on the Leadership Council for Maryville Addiction Treatment Center, on the Board of Directors of Prevention Plus of Burlington County, and on the Advisory Committee for Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey. Mr. Coffina graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Government and earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Thomas J. Gossé, Esquire grew up in Southern New Jersey and graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1974. Mr. Gossé attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gossé graduated cum laude from the Wharton School with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1978. Mr. Gossé earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the Rutgers University School of Law in 1981, graduating with Honors. While at Rutgers University School of Law, Mr. Gossé was an Associate Editor of the Rutgers Law Journal. His article, “Torts – Medical Malpractice – Wrongful Life Claim Not Cognizable But Wrongful Birth Claim Allows Recovery For Emotional Trauma Suffered By Parents,” was published in the Rutgers Law Review in 1980. Mr. Gossé was admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1981. He also practices in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Thomas Gossé served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Camden County from 1982-1985. From 1985-1988, he worked as an Associate Attorney with Archer and Greiner, P.C., in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Mr. Gossé is a member of many professional organizations, including the Camden County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Other professional memberships include the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Gossé, during his twenty-five year career, has been recognized for his integrity and his legal ability. The largest and most respected lawyer rating service in the United States, Martindale-Hubbel, has bestowed an AV rating to Mr. Gossé for his legal ability and integrity, which is their highest rating. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has designated Mr. Gossé a “Certified Criminal Trial Attorney”. This designation is reserved for attorneys who, in the eyes of the Board on Trial Attorney Certification of the New Jersey Supreme Court, have demonstrated extraordinary experience, education, knowledge, and skill in criminal practice. Fewer than three percent of all attorneys in New Jersey have earned this distinction. Mr. Gossé has also been recognized by his peers as a leader among criminal defense attorneys. Most recently, Mr. Gossé was named a Top Ten Leader in Criminal Defense Law and recognized by South Jersey Magazine as one of the area’s best Municipal Court practitioners.

Attorney Robert R. Simons began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. While working in the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, he tried complex criminal cases, including one of the first homicides in South Jersey utilizing DNA evidence, a serial rapist case, and multiple drug and weapons cases. After leaving the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, he switched sides and opened The Law Offices of Robert R. Simons, focusing on criminal defense. Over the years, our firm has aggressively represented hundreds of clients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania against criminal charges. We also handle personal injury matters such as traffic accidents, product liability and dog bites. We are experienced at protecting our clients' rights and negotiating positive outcomes in high-stakes situations. In more than 25 years of practicing law, Robert R. Simons has acquired a vast knowledge of criminal law and procedure. This extensive trial experience and knowledge, coupled with high ethics, have earned a certification by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney, which is something only given to the top 5 percent of attorneys who have demonstrated the highest level of proficiency in the criminal law field. Mr. Simons has also had the honor of being admitted to the United States Supreme Court. Only a small number of practicing attorneys receive such an admission.