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Richard Marconi v. United Airlines

Client: United Airlines Trial Counsel: Prudence M. Higbee, Esq.  The petitioner, a New Jersey resident who works for the respondent as an aircraft mechanic at the Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania, filed two claim petitions. Claim Petition 2016-31488 alleges that on...
December 3, 2018
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Emily Manuel vs. St. Barnabas Health

Client: St. Barnabas Health Trial Counsel: Christina M. Adinolfi Shea, Esq.  Capehart Scatchard recently prevailed at trial in the matter of Emily Manuel v. St. Barnabas.  In that case the court bifurcated the trial to first address whether the injury sustained by the petitioner was...
December 3, 2018
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Is Forty Years A Long Enough Wait to Strengthen the Intoxication Defense?

By: Jaclyn M. Terranova, Esq. One of the many defenses employers can raise in a workers’ compensation case is that of employee intoxication.  N.J.S.A. 34:15-7 states that when an injury or death is intentionally self-inflicted, or when it is a matter of intoxication, the employee i...
November 30, 2018
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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Workplace In 2019

By: Ralph R. Smith, 3rd, Esq. With 2019 around the corner, employers are presented with a wonderful opportunity to review internal policies/procedures and hopefully help avoid future workplace legal problems. Here are five suggested New Year’s Workplace Resolutions for 2019. W...
November 28, 2018
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Storm In Progress Defense Under New York Law

By: Kristen Mowery, Law Clerk Under New York law, courts recognize an exception to the ordinary duty of care owed—that is, to keep the landowner’s premises reasonably safe of dangerous or hazardous conditions—known as the storm in progress doctrine.  Brandimarte v. Liat Holding Cor...
November 16, 2018
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Capehart Scatchard Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Charity

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Capehart Scatchard held a “Jeans Month” fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF). To support the cause, attorneys and staff were asked to donate $25 to wear jeans to work for the entire month of October.  For those...
November 8, 2018
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Capehart Scatchard Shareholder Panelist at SABA Event

On October 9, 2018, Capehart Scatchard Shareholder, Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev, Esq. spoke as a panelist at a joint event of the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey and the South Asian Bar Association of New York. Ms. Dev participated in a panel discussion entitled, “Rainmaking and...
October 23, 2018
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A Rich History & Tradition

Capehart Scatchard, P.A.

Founded in 1876, Capehart Scatchard is one of the oldest law firms, and oldest businesses, in New Jersey. A full-service, diversified law firm of more than 90 attorneys practicing in offices throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware, Capehart Scatchard diligently serves the transaction and litigation needs of insurance companies, banks, large and small businesses, public entities, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, governments, entrepreneurs, and individuals.

Capehart Scatchard is steadfastly committed to providing clients with superior legal services in a prompt manner and at a reasonable cost, through a sound technical knowledge of the law, the skills needed to communicate clearly and frequently with clients, and, most importantly, a practical understanding of how to work efficiently, effectively, and determinedly.

Cost-efficiency harmonizes with positive results at Capehart Scatchard. The firm staffs client matters according to task, utilizing shareholders and associates when appropriate to deliver the best product and service in an economical, reliable, and sensible manner. Capehart Scatchard avoids needless paperwork and procedures, concentrating instead on charting smart, direct courses of actions, which lay solid case foundations.

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Regional Reach

Office Locations

New Jersey

Mt. Laurel

8000 Midlantic Dr., Ste 300S
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-5016
Phone: 856-234-6800
Fax: 856-235-2786

Trenton

142 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-394-2400
Fax: 609-394-3470

Holmdel

31 West Main Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Phone: 732-526-1128
Fax: 732-526-1129

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

1515 Market Street, Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-825-8329
Fax: 215-825-2512

New York

New York City

55 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Phone: 646-600-7154
Fax: 646-600-7155

Elmira

1 West Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901
Phone: 607-428-8877
Fax: 607-428-8876

Experience That Runs Deep

Our Practices

Capehart Scatchard has a long-standing commitment to staffing client matters according to the task at hand. Every matter is assigned and supervised by a skillful attorney who is accountable to deliver the best work product and provide service in an effective and cost-efficient manner.

Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Real Estate & Land Use
Healthcare
Employment & Labor
Education
Business & Tax
Banking & Finance
Governmental Affairs
Public Finance
Family Law
Wills, Trusts & Estates

Experience You Value, People You Can Trust

Our People

Capehart Scatchard recognizes one of its greatest assets: its people. We have created the right mix of professionals at every level to make this philosophy work. Our lawyers bring impressive credentials from other firms or positions in government or business to join with Capehart lawyers who have established outstanding track records during their long careers with us. Our attorneys are supported by trained paralegals, secretaries, and administrative personnel working in a modern facility with state-of-the-art technology.

We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations. The relationship between client and attorney must be based upon respect, trust, and mutual confidence. We value clear, open communication in our constant effort to help our clients understand their legal matters and the services we can provide, tailoring our level of service to achieve the client’s objectives.

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Phone: 856-813-4142
Ms. Terranova focuses her practice in the representation of employers, self-insured companies, and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation defense matters

Jaclyn M. Terranova

Associate

John W. Pszwaro
Phone: 856-840-4936
Mr. Pszwaro focuses his practice in the representation of employers, self-insured companies, and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation defense matters. Prior to joining Capehart Scatchard, John served as a Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable David W. Morgan, J.S.C.

John W. Pszwaro

Shareholder

William R. Burns
Phone: 609-394-2400
Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney. Mr. Burns concentrates on the representation of private and public sector clients in all aspects of litigation. He has appeared before federal and state trial and appellate courts, federal and state administrative agencies, federal and state commissions, and state, county and local boards (e.g. Public Employment Relations Committee, Board of Public Utilities, Division of Civil Rights, and land use boards).

William R. Burns

Shareholder

Vincent T. Cieslik
Phone: 856-813-4144
Focuses his practice in the representation of individuals, small businesses, not-for-profits and and large corporations in complicated and often high-risk litigation. Vince’s areas of expertise are in commercial litigation, health care law, and estate law.

Vincent T. Cieslik

Shareholder

Yasmeen S. Khaleel
Phone: 856-914-2094
Co-Chair, Business & Tax Practice. Co-Chair, Estates, Trusts & Wills Practice. Ms. Khaleel concentrates her practice in the representation of individuals, business owners, medical, dental and other professionals in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning, transactional and tax planning. Routinely handles matters of special needs planning including guardianship applications. Experience in complex business/estate and trust litigation matters in conjunction with the Litigation Group.

Yasmeen S. Khaleel

Shareholder