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Inside Edition picks up story on Pacelli’s suit against divorce attorney

Ansell Grimm December 5, 2016

Ansell Grimm & Aaron P.C. partner Josh Bauchner’s clients Atesa and Anthony Pacelli are back in the news, as the story of their lawsuit against Manhattan divorce lawyer Peter Cedeno was recently featured on Inside Edition. The Pacelli’s have filed suit against Cedeno, alleging malpractice and sexual assault because of his conduct when Atesa Pacelli had retained him to represent her when the couple was considering separating.

Jen Krimko named to PolitickerNJ Power List

Ansell Grimm November 21, 2016

AGA partner Jennifer Krimko has been named to the 2016 PolitickerNJ Power List, which is Politicker’s compilation of the top 100 most politically influential people in New Jersey. Ms. Krimko is a founding Director of Building a Better New Jersey Together, Inc. (BBNJT) a not-for-profit organization which seeks to end political divisiveness in Trenton and unite New Jerseyans around shared goals while opening opportunities for state residents to enjoy a more prosperous future. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno serves as BBNJT’s Honorary Chair. See the full list at: http://observer.com/2016/11/politickernjs-full-2016-power-list/.

AGA’s Jay Feldman to Share Civil Procedure Expertise

Ansell Grimm November 9, 2016

Jay Feldman, an attorney at Ansell Grimm & Aaron P.C., will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute’s November 17 seminar on Applying the Rules of Civil Procedure in New Jersey at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 160 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ. Mr. Feldman will be speaking on the subjects of “Commencing an Action” and “Using Motions to Enhance Your Case”.

To register for the seminar please visit the NBI website at: Applying the Rules of Civil Procedure in New Jersey. Attendance at the seminar satisfies state-mandated continuing legal education requirements for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The seminar runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break at 11:45 a.m. A recording of the seminar with a coursebook, or on-demand audio also is available for purchase.

AGA Secures Pre-Discovery Summary Dismissal of Consumer Class Action Litigation

Ansell Grimm November 7, 2016

ANSELL, GRIMM & AARON attorney Anthony J. D’Artiglio, Esq. obtained dismissal of a putative class action upon the Middlesex County Court’s granting of a pre-discovery motion for summary judgment. The case, Walker v. DeFalco Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery, LLC, Docket MID-L-2145-16, concerned claims under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act that our client, DeFalco, charged towing rates higher than permitted by municipal ordinance.

The Court resoundingly rejected plaintiff’s dream of a monetary windfall predicated on significant statutory damages finding that he had no standing to sue in the first instance. Specifically, the Court held that because plaintiff’s insurance company – and not plaintiff – paid the towing charges and received the refund for overpayment plaintiff did not suffer an ascertainable loss which would give him standing to sue under the Consumer Fraud Act, the Predatory Towing Prevention Act incorporated therein, or the Truth in Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act. By obtaining a pre-discovery dismissal, ANSELL, GRIMM & AARON saved DeFalco’s significant time and expense defending plaintiff’s challenge to his own insurance company’s reasonable and expedient resolution of the matter.

ANSELL, GRIMM & AARON attorneys regularly engage in class action defense arising from frivolous claims and seek to obtain a similarly quick and cost-effective result for our clients. Of course, some matters do have merit, in which case our attorneys work to narrow the claims toward minimizing damages and obtaining a favorable settlement.

For additional information on ANSELL, GRIMM & AARON’s class action defense practice, please contact Joshua S. Bauchner, Esq . ([email protected]) or Anthony D’Artiglio, Esq. ([email protected]) at (973) 247-9000.

Attorney Andrea B. White joins Ansell Grimm & Aaron

Ansell Grimm November 3, 2016

Andrea B. White, Esq., has joined Ansell, Grimm & Aaron, PC’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department as a partner in the firm.

“I’ve known Andrea for more than 20 years and we were very happy when she agreed to join us,” Michael V. Benedetto, managing partner of the firm said. “Her decision to join AGA is exciting on many levels. Aside from her reputation in the family law field, Andrea was a law clerk at AGA at the start of her legal career. At that time, Larry Shapiro and I were the other two law clerks. Larry is now the Co-Chair of our Litigation Department, so this is a bit of a reunion for us, as well as many others that have been at AGA since that time.”

“I was thrilled at the opportunity to join the firm because I think my approach to matrimonial and family law and the philosophy of the firm are a perfect match” Ms. White said. “We have the same commitment to strong advocacy when necessary and amicable settlement when possible.”

Ms. White and the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law attorneys are prepared to handle your matter through skillful negotiation or mediation, effective drafting of Matrimonial Settlement Agreements, or vigorous pursuit of your interest in a courtroom setting, if an amicable resolution is not possible.

In its more than 85 years AGA, has grown to represent clients throughout the tristate area via offices in Ocean, NJ, Woodland Park, NJ, White Plains, NY, Princeton, NJ and Newtown, Pa. AGA attorneys are dedicated to providing excellent legal representation by providing zealous advocacy and skilled legal advice to our diverse clientele. AGA attorneys all practice with a common philosophy, Commitment to Excellence and Commitment to People.

For more information on AGA’s Matrimonial and Family Law practice, please contact Allison Ansell Ryan, at 732. 643.5217, or via email at [email protected], or Ms. White at 732.643.5257, or via email [email protected].

AGA representing Reality Star in Defamation Suit

Ansell Grimm October 26, 2016

AGA attorney Joshua S. Bauchner is representing “Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars Jim and Amber Marchese, in a defamation lawsuit against Virgin America Inc. The federal complaint alleges that an airline employee falsely reported to police that Jim Marchese choked and threatened his wife after boarding a flight from Los Angeles to Newark this past spring, according to a story published by Reuters.

Mr. Bauchner told Reuters, “They hope to vindicate their age-old right to be left alone. When a married couple is on a plane returning to see their children, false accusations shouldn’t be levied against them by a flight attendant seeking her 15 minutes of fame.”

Mr. Bauchner is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. He works in the Woodland Park office and may be reached at (973) 247-9000.

AGA’s CAP Group at CAI-NJ Expo

Ansell Grimm October 26, 2016

CAP Group at CAI-NJ trade show 10.26 — AGA's Community Association Practice Group is ready to share their knowledge at the CAI-NJ Conference and Expo at the Garden State Exposition Center, Somerset.

Bauchner explains power and fairness of Construction Lien Law in NJLJ

Ansell Grimm October 21, 2016

Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C., partner Joshua S. Bauchner, Esq. recently published an article in the New Jersey Law Journal on the application and enforcement of New Jersey’s Construction Lien Law. For the full article, click here.

AGA Represents Client Taken Advantage of by Her Divorce Attorney

Ansell Grimm October 5, 2016

AGA attorney Joshua S. Bauchner is representing Plaintiffs Atesa and Anthony Pacelli in a lawsuit accusing Ms. Pacelli’s divorce attorney of malpractice, negligence, and sexual assault arising from his engaging in sexual relations with her during the representation in breach of his ethical and fiduciary obligations. The action has garnered much attention in the media as a result of the divorce attorney’s scandalous misconduct as alleged in a Complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Mr. Bauchner was quoted by the New York Daily News stating that the divorce attorney’s “conduct was despicable, unprofessional, and unethical, and [we] are intent on pursuing all available remedies against him.”

For the full story visit the New York Daily News or New York Post. Mr. Bauchner is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Department residing in the Woodland Park office and may be reached at (973) 247-9000.

AGA’s Jay Feldman appointed Chair of the District III-B Fee Arbitration Committee

Ansell Grimm September 26, 2016

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently appointed AGA Attorney, Jay Feldman as Chair of the District III-B Fee Arbitration Committee. His term as Chair began on September 1, 2016. The New Jersey Supreme Court first appointed Mr. Feldman to District III-B Fee Arbitration Committee in 2013 as a panel member. Mr. Feldman is currently a member of the AGA Litigation and Bankruptcy departments and devotes his practice to the areas of business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and bankruptcy litigation.

The District Fee Arbitration Committees issue binding determinations deciding disputes filed by clients against their attorneys seeking a review of the amount of attorneys’ fees charged. As Chair, Mr. Feldman’s duties include presiding over fee arbitration hearings each month during which the client, attorney, and any other witnesses testify. Mr. Feldman, along with two other Committee panel members, review the fees charged and determine whether they are reasonable. Mr. Feldman is responsible for preparing written opinions deciding the fee arbitration disputes brought before the District III-B panel.

Mr. Feldman can be reached at [email protected] or 609-557-1044.

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