Any legal issue can cause harm to an individual’s finances, reputation and future. If you are facing a legal issue, seek out the legal guidance and representation you need from a dedicated lawyer who will always work hard for you. I’m Robert A. Jones, an Essex County trial attorney. For more than 35 years, I have been helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of others. I also represent people who have lost family members in a fatal accident. In addition to my personal injury practice, I represent individuals in a variety of other areas, including business litigation, medical and legal malpractice cases, nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. As a small firm, I handle all of my cases personally. Since I do not have a large volume practice, I provide personal attention to each client and to each case. All phone calls from clients are usually returned the same day and all questions are answered thoroughly. In addition, I have a strong, experienced support staff that provides all of my clients with the personal attention they deserve. You can rest assured that someone in this office will always be available to you when you need us.

Robert L. Garibaldi, Jr. earned his Juris Doctor degree from Pace University Law School after graduating with honors in accounting from Saint Peter’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr. Garibaldi specializes in corporate and transactional law, civil litigation, municipal law, commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate, and banking law. For 25 years, he served as the attorney for the Borough of Glen Rock in Bergen County, managing all aspects of municipal law. His legal practice focuses on business and corporate law, municipal law, litigation, wills and estates, and real estate. Mr. Garibaldi’s accounting background has enabled him to assist clients in preparing for their futures through effective estate planning. He also brings extensive experience in banking law, having served as Chairman of the Board, acting President, and CEO of Hamilton Savings Bank. Mr. Garibaldi is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys. In addition to his legal career, Mr. Garibaldi spent several years in public service. He was the Vice-Chairman of the Fee Arbitration Committee for Bergen County and served for eight years on the Kinnelon Board of Education. He is also a founding member of the Kinnelon Education Foundation.

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.

With a legal mind honed at New York Law School and a global perspective cultivated at the London School of Economics, I bring over 15 years of experience to every challenge. I thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver clear, strategic solutions. I am deeply compassionate about my clients' legal standing, constitutional rights, and individual interests. I spare nothing in my drive and effort to protect them and advocate for their needs. Whether it's reviewing a contract, managing a transaction, planning for the future or advocating for their civil and constitutional rights, I take pride in using my expertise to fiercely champion their cause. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you as your attorney and advocate.

Kevin J. Conyngham is a partner in Harwood Lloyd’s General Litigation and Insurance Litigation Departments. Mr. Conyngham’s primary areas of practice are Insurance Coverage litigation, Construction Defect Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation. Mr. Conyngham received his B.A. in Economics from Fordham University in 1987. He received his J.D. from New York Law School in 1991. He has been a trial attorney in New Jersey for over 30 years. He was a partner at Zimmerer, Murray, Conyngham and Kunzier before joining Harwood Lloyd as a Partner in 2023. Mr. Conyngham is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has successfully argued over 20 cases before the New Jersey Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court, including the reported decision of Parks v. Rogers 176 N.J. 491 (2003). Mr. Conyngham has been named by the New Jersey Super Lawyers® Magazine for general litigation for 2023 and 2024. The selections for this list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters Legal Division based in Eagan, MN. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check. The decisions made by Super Lawyers have not been approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mr. Conyngham is a graduate of The Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court.

Gregory C. Ein is Counsel to Harwood Lloyd, LLP’s , Wills, Trusts and Estates Group. An experienced litigator, he assists clients with estate and fiduciary litigation, guardianships and other trust and estate controversies. His experience also includes probate litigation, contested guardianships, special medical guardianships, and electroconvulsive therapy applications. Prior to joining Harwood Lloyd, Gregory was a trust and estates associate at a Northern New Jersey law firm. He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Bonnie Mizdol, A.J.S.C. (ret.), New Jersey Superior Court, Bergen County. Gregory was honored at New Jersey Court’s 5th Annual Judiciary Attorney Pro Bono Recognition for his outstanding pro bono legal services. Gregory has also received a New Jersey Judiciary Certificate in Mediation, and is heavily involved in the Bergen County Bar Association.

David M. Repetto is a Co-Managing Partner of Harwood Lloyd, LLP. Mr. Repetto practices primarily in the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Department, concentrating on probate litigation. Mr. Repetto’s practice also includes business counseling, commercial litigation and land use and zoning law. Mr. Repetto received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Fairfield University in 1979. He received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1983. In 1982 he attended the Institute on International and Comparative Law at Magdalen College, Oxford University, where he studied international law and business. Mr. Repetto is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New Jersey (1983), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1983) and the United States Supreme Court (2016). He is a New Jersey Court Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator. Mr. Repetto clerked for the Hon. Charles R. DiGisi, Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Bergen County during the 1983 – 1984 term. He also served as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor’s office (1984 – 1985). Mr. Repetto is a Member of The President’s Council of The Valley Hospital (2012 – present); is the former General Counsel to the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (2008 – 2013); is presently a member of the Board of Directors, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (2013 – present); is counsel to the Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch (2008 – 2018) and is the former General Counsel to the Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America (2009 – 2013). He is also a Member, Board of Governors, Ramapo College of New Jersey (2007 – present); is a Member of the Historic Preservation Commission, Borough of Upper Saddle River (2008 – present); Secretary, Board of Trustees, Children’s Aid and Family Services (2007 – 2010); Member, Board of Trustees, Children’s Aid and Family Services (2005 – 2010); Member, Honorary Board of Trustees, Children’s Aid and Family Services (2015 – present); Member, Board of Education, Borough of Upper Saddle River (2007 – 2008); Member, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Borough of Upper Saddle River (2000 – 2004); Councilman, Village of Ridgewood (1986 – 1990);Treasurer, Board of Trustees, Ridgewood Public Library (1983 – 1984); and Board of Trustees, Ridgewood Public Library (1980 – 1984). Mr. Repetto has lectured for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National Business Institute on the subjects of Probate and Fiduciary Litigation and Preventing and Litigating Fiduciary Liability. He was also appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve on the New Jersey Fee Arbitration Committee and was Chairman of the Bergen County District Fee Arbitration Committee in 2001. In 2010, he was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve on the Supreme Court District Ethics Committee for Bergen County. He is a past Chairman of that committee. Mr. Repetto has been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers® magazine as one of the top attorneys in New Jersey for 2018 – 2022. The selections for this list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters, Legal division based in Egan, MN. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check. The decisions made by Super Lawyers have not been approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mr. Repetto has been named as the Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America in 2023 for Estate Litigation – Trust and Estates (Hackensack, New Jersey). Mr. Repetto has been named by Best Lawyers in America as one of America’s Best Attorneys for Estate Litigation – Trust and Estates. Mr. Repetto has been named in New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of New Jersey’s best Estate & Litigation attorneys. He has been named by 201 Magazine as one of “Bergen’s Best Attorneys” for Estate Litigation and Zoning and Land Use. He has been named by Bergen Magazine as one of “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers” for Wills, Estates and Probate.

Kathleen M. Lee is a Partner with Harwood Lloyd’s Commercial Department, specializing in commercial litigation, environmental law and estate litigation. Ms. Lee also has experience with employment, contracts and real estate matters. Ms. Lee received her B.A. in Journalism and History from the University of Connecticut in 1993. She received her J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Newark in 1997. While attending Rutgers Law School, she served as Business Editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter from 1996-1997. Since 2001, Ms. Lee has served as pro bono counsel for Goals For Life, Inc., a non-profit, charitable corporation that has raised over $350,000 for worthy women’s health initiatives. Ms. Lee assisted with the formation of Goals For Life, has been a trustee of the organization since 2002 and President since 2004. Ms. Lee is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New Jersey (1997), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1997), the courts of the District of Columbia (2013), and the courts of the State of New York (2013). Ms. Lee is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association.

Mark D. Marino is a Partner in Harwood Lloyd’s Commercial Department where he represents public companies, private businesses and individuals in both an advisory role and as trial counsel throughout New Jersey and New York state and federal courts. Mr. Marino regularly represents clients in a wide array of disputes, including, product liability and toxic tort, real estate and general commercial disputes. Mr. Marino also regularly represents insurance brokers in malpractice disputes. Mr. Marino earned his B.A. in Political Science from Boston College in 1995. He received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1998. Mr. Marino served as law clerk to the Hon. Patricia K. Costello, Judge Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Civil Part Hudson County for the 1998-1999 term. Mr. Marino is admitted to practice before the courts of New Jersey (1998) and New York (1999), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1998) and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (1999). Mr. Marino is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Curtis J. Turpan is a partner in Harwood Lloyd’s Insurance Litigation Department specializing in the field of No Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP). He began working as a law clerk at Harwood Lloyd while still in law school. He became an associate with the Firm in 1986 and was made a partner in 1997. He currently serves as the firm’s Co-Managing Partner. Mr. Turpan is recognized as an expert in the field of PIP and automobile coverage litigation. He is one of only three defense attorneys serving on the 14 member Forthright Advisory Council for No-Fault Disputes in the State of New Jersey. In that capacity, he is involved in revising the rules and procedures of the PIP arbitration process as well as in the review and selection of the Dispute Resolution Professionals who preside over PIP arbitration hearings. Mr. Turpan is also a member of a select committee, created by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, the state agency that regulates PIP coverage and claims in New Jersey, designed to reform the current PIP arbitration process. Mr. Turpan received his B.S. with Special Attainments in Commerce from Washington and Lee University in 1982. He received his J.D. from Seton Hall Law School in 1985. Mr. Turpan was Law Clerk to Hon. James T. Murphy, Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Bergen County, for the 1985-1986 Term. Many of the major automobile insurance carriers and PIP vendors in New Jersey, such as Allstate, New Jersey Manufacturers, GEICO, Mercury, Amica, American Commerce Insurance, Avis/Budget Group, Global Liberty Insurance, Concentra Inc. and Auto Injury Solutions, trust Mr. Turpan to not only successfully defend the claims made against them but to also provide expert counsel and advice on how to prevent claims from being made against them in the first place. In his role as a counsellor, he has participated in revising the provisions of automobile insurance policies, drafting the terms of PIP Decision Point Review Plans, assisting out of state insurance carriers enter the New Jersey automobile insurance market, and providing training and support to claims’ personnel. As a litigator, he has personally handled thousands of PIP and coverage disputes throughout the state, and oversees the firm’s associates who also handle these matters. Mr. Turpan also has extensive experience with insurance fraud and SIU related PIP claims and has both successfully defended carriers against such claims and brought actions against medical providers who improperly received PIP benefits. He has appeared before the Appellate Division on numerous occasions and represented the prevailing party in several significant reported cases including Seaview Orthopedics v. NHR, et.al., which upheld a PIP carrier’s right to utilize PPO agreements, and Montemayor v. Signorelli, which held that the tort threshold selected by the named insured applied to the insured’s resident children who do not own their own automobile even if the child was an emancipated adult. Mr. Turpan is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New Jersey (1985) and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1985). In addition to the Forthright and DOBI committees discussed above, he is a member of the New Jersey Defense Association, the Bergen County Bar Association, the North Jersey Claims Association, the Central Jersey Claims Association and the South Jersey Claims Association.