Firm News

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard Shareholder Betsy G. Ramos, Esq. was a guest on a recent segment of Coffee Talk, hosted by Charlene Chamberlain and Barbara Freire.  The show was taped on March 27, 2015 at the Radio Visions Network Studio in Maple Shade and is available for viewing at http://www.radiovisionnetwork.com/morning-coffee-1.html.

In the segment, Ms. Ramos, an estate litigator, discussed the necessity of estate planning.  Her interview covered why you may be at risk if you do not plan wisely and why litigation may result if you are not pro-active in your estate planning.

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, Ms. Ramos, a Mansfield resident, is a member of the firm’s executive committee and a Shareholder and Co-Chair of Capehart Scatchard’s Litigation Department in its Mt. Laurel office.  She is a seasoned litigator with over 25 years of experience handling diverse matters and concentrates her practice in business litigation, estate litigation, tort defense, employment litigation, insurance coverage, and general litigation.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Karen E. Gibson, Esq. recently joined the Firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department in its Mt. Laurel office.

Ms. Gibson, a Medford resident, represents insurance carriers and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims at all stages of litigation.

Ms. Gibson received her law degree from Widener University School of Law and her B.S. degree in Business Management from Rutgers University in Camden   Upon law school graduation, Ms. Gibson worked as a law clerk to the Honorable Timothy W. Chell, in the New Jersey Superior Court, Gloucester County Vicinage.

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that the following shareholders have recently been named “Super Lawyers” as voted by their peers and facilitated by Law & Politics and New Jersey Monthly:  John Geaney (Workers’ Compensation), Amy  Goldstein (Family Law), Lora Northen (Workers’ Compensation), and Betsy Ramos (Business Litigation).  Fewer than 5% of lawyers are named as Super Lawyers.

Additionally, Michael Bileci (Workers’ Compensation), Anne Hammill-Pasqua (Workers’ Compensation), Melissa Mignogna (Family Law), Laurel Peltzman (Employment Litigation: Defense),  Daniel Robinson (Workers’ Compensation), and Ian Zolty (Workers’ Compensation) were selected as “New Jersey Rising Stars” for 2015.

• • The Super Lawyers – Rising Star list is issued by Thomson Reuters.
  • A description of the selection methodology may be obtained by clicking on the following link:  https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html

No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Capehart Scatchard Shareholder, Yasmeen S. Khaleel, was recently named by South Jersey Biz magazine as a “Woman to Watch” in 2015.  Ms. Khaleel is one of 25 women selected to the list, which identifies female leaders in philanthropy, finance, marketing, health care and beyond who are making their mark in their respective fields.

Ms. Khaleel is the co-chair of the firm’s Health Care and Dental Practice, as well as the Business and Tax Department. Khaleel focuses her practice on representing individuals, business owners, medical, dental and other professionals in estate planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning and transactional and tax planning.  Ms. Khaleel is the president of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey, is on the board of directors for the Animal Welfare Association, is a committee member of the Samaritan Hospice and Health Care Planned Giving Committee and sits on the board of directors for Asian Indian Professionals, Inc.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Vincent T. Cieslik, Esq. has been named Chair of the 2015 Gloucester County March of Dimes March for Babies being held on April 26, 2015 at Rowan University.  Mr. Cieslik has taken on the role to raise awareness and important funding to help babies born prematurely or with birth defects.

“We’re so excited to have Vince Cieslik on board to help us at a local level,” said James Young, State Director for the New Jersey March of Dimes Chapter. “His passion for the cause and commitment to helping our babies will be a huge driving factor in the success of our event. We are grateful for his commitment.”

“Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death in this country. As a community, that is simply unacceptable and it needs to change, and change needs to start now with our actions and our efforts,” said Cieslik.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard shareholder, Kurt Kramer, recently spoke at an ASIS International, South Jersey Chapter 170 event.  The meeting was held at the Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, New Jersey on February 19, 2015.  Mr. Kramer’s presentation, entitled “Litigation in the Security Industry,” featured a discussion on important cases and statutes of interest to security professionals.

Mr. Kramer, a Cherry Hill resident and member of the firm’s Litigation Department, has been a member of the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey Chapters of ASIS for over 20 years and has been representing companies in the security industry for more than 25 years.

ASIS International is the leading organization for security professionals, with more than 38,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard attorney, Matthew R. Litt, recently spoke at a legal writing seminar.  The seminar, sponsored by the Camden County Bar Association, was held at Tavistock County Club on February 24, 2015.

Mr. Litt’s presentation, entitled “Definitive Legal Writing,” covered the critical principles of strong and persuasive legal writing.   Program topics included the history and importance of skillful legal writing as well as professionalism and best practices in brief writing and oral argument.

Chair of the Appellate Practice Group, Mr. Litt, a resident of Chesterfield, focuses his practice in general litigation throughout the federal and state courts of New Jersey and New York.   He is an Adjunct Legal Research and Writing Professor at Seton Hall University School of Law.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that five attorneys were admitted as new partners to the 138 year old law firm.  The new partners at Capehart Scatchard are:

Michelle L. Duffield – Workers’ Compensation Department

Kali A. Hira – Litigation Department

Scott M. Russ – Litigation Department

Christina M. Adinolfi Shea – Workers’ Compensation Department

Gina M. Zippilli – Litigation Department

In addition, three existing Capehart Scatchard partners were elevated to a level just below full equity partners.  They are:

Evan H.C. Crook – Regulatory and Government Affairs Department

Michelle L. Corea – Litigation Department

Nikitas Moustakas – Business and Health Care Departments

On Sunday, February 1, 2015, over 3,000 people gathered on Rehoboth Beach, standing before the frigid waves of the Atlantic Ocean while they awaited their icy dip in its waters. The air temperature that morning was 41 degrees, and the water temperature was a near-freezing 37 degrees. The annual event raises money for Special Olympics Delaware, and this years’ event raised a record $780,000.

Among the participants was the “Abby’s Catsicles” team, comprised of Abby Galiardo and her family. The firm sponsored Abby’s Catsicles team, donating $100 in support of Abby and the Special Olympics Delaware. Capehart Scatchard wishes Abby and all the athletes the best of luck at the upcoming Summer Games in June.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Shareholder Mary Ellen Rose, Esq. has been named as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and as the Assistant Managing Shareholder of the firm.

Ms. Rose, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, focuses her practice in the areas of commercial and business law, transportation, and franchise law.  She received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from West Virginia University and her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden.  Ms. Rose has been the Hiring Shareholder at the firm for over 10 years.   She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.