David R. Cardamone, Esq. focuses his legal practice on family law, real estate, and estate planning, administration and litigation. Dave’s approach to each case is to first learn his client’s needs and goals before seeking to craft an efficient, cost-effective strategy for obtaining a desirable outcome. He approaches each case with the mindset that by seeking win/win, creative solutions expensive litigation can be avoided, while understanding that he must prepare each file on behalf of his client as if the case will proceed to trial. Because each matter is unique, Dave’s approach to each case is unique. He is not just your attorney/mediator, and you are not just his client; rather, he is your partner in navigating through one of the most stressful times of your life. In handling his transactional files, Dave’s focus is to ensure that his client feel knowledgeable about the process and, most importantly, to remain readily available to them to make the process proceed efficiently.

Stephanie Palo, Esq. devotes her practice to the litigation of family law, criminal defense, and commercial civil litigation matters. Although Stephanie always strives to efficiently resolve cases in her clients’ favor, she is an experienced litigator who when necessary zealously advocates for her clients in court. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the District Court of the District of New Jersey, and the State of New York. While attending Rutgers School of Law-Newark, Stephanie served as Co-Chair of the Moot Court Board, a Legal Research and Writing Teaching Associate, and a Submissions Editor on the Women’s Rights Law Reporter. Stephanie additionally served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Katharine S. Hayden of the District Court of the District of New Jersey. After graduating from Rutgers School of Law – Newark in 2009, Stephanie was a judicial clerk to the Honorable Rudy B. Coleman of the New Jersey Appellate Division. As a law clerk, Stephanie was dedicated to conducting legal research, drafting bench memoranda, and assisting Judge Coleman in the composition of judicial opinions. The skills Stephanie developed as an Appellate Division law clerk have been invaluable in her appeals practice. In her family law practice, Stephanie prides herself on assessing and attentively addressing the unique challenges of each case. Stephanie is prepared whether the case presents with contested child custody issues, complex distribution of marital property, cash-flow disputes, marital business distribution, domestic violence, or need for appeal. She is also dedicated to resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, arbitration, cooperative divorce, and collaborative divorce. Stephanie also regularly serves as a mediator and as an Early Settlement Panel panelist in Monmouth County. Stephanie is an energetic and compassionate advocate who takes pride in assisting her clients during what for many is one of the most difficult times in their lives.

Dennis J. Melofchik is a practicing lawyer in the state of New Jersey handling personal injury matters.