After a career in addictions counseling Mr. Hughes turned his sights on the law. Mr. Hughes began his career handling personal injury claims for injured parties and representing clients in municipal court. The next seven years was spent litigating Superior Court criminal matters in both Mercer and Gloucester counties. Mr. Hughes has recently extended into federal practice and is now approved to practice before the United States District Court of New Jersey. Mr. Hughes has handled 1st Degree Murder/Att. Murder, Drug Induced Death, drug cases, gun cases, sexual assault and many others. He has secured the release of defendants in high profile matters. The ability to vehemently argue for release at the detention hearing phase was sharpened by dedicating an entire year arguing detention motions and filing and winning several appeals after the trial court ordered detention. Mr. Hughes has fought against large corporations and insurance companies. We look forward to serving you. Whether you have been injured or accused we will fight for you.

Scott Kessler specializes in Personal Injury matters, including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Truck Accidents, and Dog Bite cases. Mr. Kessler also specializes in Workers’ Compensation cases, and was for ten years recognized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney. Mr. Kessler has been named a total of thirteen times to the annual “Super Lawyers” list published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine, for his work in the areas of both Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury law. Appearing in the New Jersey Supreme Court, Mr. Kessler successfully fought to establish new legal precedents and expand the rights of injured workers in the Supreme Court case of Sager vs. O. A. Peterson Construction Co., and has appeared in New Jersey’s Appellate Division on several additional matters. He was the Acting Municipal Prosecutor for Freehold Borough from 1990 – 1991, and has also served as a Monmouth County Public Defender Pool Attorney, and as a private Criminal Defense attorney. Mr. Kessler has been the Managing Shareholder of Team Law since 2012, and has been the Managing Attorney of the Team Law Workers’ Compensation Department since 1991. Mr. Kessler graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980, and received his Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in 1988. He became licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, in 1988. He has served as a Vice-President of The New Jersey Advisory Council on Safety and Health, a workers’ rights advocacy group, since 2008, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Association of Justice.

At Larkin Farrell, LLC we refer to ourselves as a “team” throughout our website and sales materials because it is important to us that we convey to our clients, and potential clients, the collaborative nature of the way we handle each file we are assigned. We, as a firm, do not assign a file and forget about it. We collaborate and strategize every step of the way. We are committed to surrounding ourselves with individuals who think outside-the-box and who can contribute to the success of the firm on multiple levels. We are committed to our clients and work together to solve their legal problems in the best, most cost effective way. Below are the profiles of the individuals that make up the Larkin Farrell team.

With over a decade of experience, Terrell A. Ratliff, Esq., is a trial-tested attorney known for fearless advocacy and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. Licensed to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Federal Court, Terrell focuses his practice on criminal defense, civil litigation, and education law, including Title IX cases, school discipline matters, and academic dishonesty defense. Terrell’s extensive trial experience and strategic approach have earned him a reputation as a steadfast advocate. He combines meticulous preparation with persuasive courtroom advocacy to protect his clients’ rights and interests in even the most challenging cases.

When it comes to representing injured workers, who could possibly understand your struggles better than a former craftsman? Attorney Rich Marcolus provides New Jersey workers with passionate representation founded on his excellent legal skill and with his own experience with the abuses that construction workers and laborers suffer from their employers. Rich handles cases in every Court in New Jersey. Experienced Counsel Protecting Injured Workers As a Certified Workers’ Compensation lawyer, Attorney Marcolus provides injured workers with the specialized legal expertise that they need. As a partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., he has served injured workers for decades, helping them recover resources for lost wages, medical treatment, long-term care, and more. If you need representation for your workers’ compensation claim, do not hesitate to work with our certified New Jersey work injury attorney. Early Career in Woodworking As a young man, Mr. Marcolus made a living as a carpenter in construction. He joined the NRCC Carpenters Local #253 Union, of which he is still a member to this day. While working in construction, he witnessed firsthand the abuse and mistreatment that injured workers received from employers and insurance companies. Eventually, when Rich chose to pursue law, it was his experience that compelled him to study workers’ compensation, employment, and personal injury law. He worked as a carpenter throughout his educational career, earning his Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Seton Hall University in 1982. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 1985 from Villanova University, where he began his career as a lawyer. Fighting for Workers in Belford, Forked River, & Surrounding Areas Though he retired his tools in 1985, Rich has never forgotten what it is like to do an honest day’s labor. Hard work is physically demanding, and workers risk life and limb in order to provide the luxuries that people enjoy every day: safe homes, stable walls, and modern amenities. While workers provide an incredibly valuable service to virtually everyone with their talents and skills, few people are willing to passionately stand up for them when they are injured. Rich Marcolus is the exception—he fights passionately for the workers throughout the state of New Jersey. His work has helped our firm achieve $250 million in settlements and verdicts in the last 5 years and over $1 billion in recoveries in our history. He has also been selected to Super Lawyers Workers Compensation for the 17th year. When you are facing a serious injury as a result of your job, you may deserve compensation. Let us help you fight for justice.

The undersigned previously served as the County Wide STOP DWI prosecutor supervising all of the DWI cases/dispositions while also handling all other types of criminal matters. Mr. Conway specializes in DWI/traffic matters while also handling all other types of criminal matters and regularly appearing in Federal and State Courts in New York, New Jersey and CT with offices in Chestnut Ridge, NYC and Hackensack, New Jersey.

I am an enthusiastic and very capable attorney that has own practice. With over 12 years of experience, I am confident that my abilities can meet your needs. Being a solo practitioner, you will have direct contact with me, and only me at all times, thereby, ensuring that I will be completely familiar with your case in its entirety. Additionally, as I have a small practice, I can and will be flexible, not only with hours or travel but with my legal fees. I have very reasonable fees, with the willingness to work with you to finance your suit.

Alex Kemeny is the managing member of Kemeny, Ramp & Renaud, LLC. He oversees the firm's operation to ensure that client goals are pursued effectively and efficiently. He works with each of the attorneys and staff to develop individualized strategies for success that are tailored to each client's goals. Mr. Kemeny represents clients in both state and federal courts and has significant trial experience. He has served as trial counsel for businesses, non-profits, attorneys, and other individuals. He has successfully represented clients in various business disputes, guardianship actions, trust and estates disputes, and personal injury cases. Since 2010, Mr. Kemeny has taught the Appellate Advocacy: International Moot Court course at the Rutgers School of Law. His students have gone on to work at large firms and obtain prestigious state and federal clerkships. He has also lectured outside of the law school about techniques of effective advocacy. Mr. Kemeny earned his Juris Doctor from the Rutgers School of Law. In law school he received the Top Brief and Top Oralist awards in the Hunter Moot Court Competition for his class year. He was repeatedly on the Dean's List, twice elected to the University Senate, and served as a Graduate Student Representative to the Rutgers University Board of Trustees. Prior to receiving his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law, Mr. Kemeny earned a Bachelor of Art in History from McGill University. He is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey, State of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. ​

Since 1988 Edward honed his litigation expertise serving as a defense attorney in Criminal Cases, DUI/DWI and traffic matters. His distinguished courtroom seasoning will benefit his clients as Edward focuses on criminal defense litigation. He has handled thousands of cases and is well versed in motion practice with years of trial experience. His philosophy of being well prepared has served him well over the years and is a testament to his work ethic and diligence.

Howard Lesnik is certified as a trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The New Jersey Supreme Court has certified Howard Lesnik as a board certified trial attorney. Only 2% of the 75,000 registered NJ lawyers meet the stringent standards of experience, education, and knowledge, to be recognized and achieve board certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Have questions? Need answers about an injury that occurred in New Jersey as a result of someone else’s negligence, or need to consult a criminal defense attorney in Mountainside NJ? Call Howard Lesnik at 908.264.7701 or email Mr. Lesnik at howard@lesniklaw.com. Mr. Lesnik is a Certified Trial Lawyer in New Jersey who brings his experience and knowledge of the laws of New Jersey to protect you and your family. Allow yourself time to heal from your injuries while your attorney handles the insurance company, and other legal matters concerning any exposure to criminal charges.