Little Falls, NJ

Steven A. Varano

Steven A. Varano is a renowned attorney with over 40 years of experience. He is an experienced litigator with a diversified background, having handled complex commercial and civil cases, personal injury, employment matters, and criminal defense. He also has extensive experience in business disputes, real estate and transactional matters, as well as DWI/municipal court cases. He has successfully argued before every court in New Jersey, including the Superior Court of New Jersey, the Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Jayna B. Patel

Jayna B. Patel, Esq. is a Partner at The Montanari Law Group, LLC, where she brings over a decade of experience and a relentless commitment to guiding individuals and families through some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Since joining the firm in 2013, Jayna has earned a reputation for her sharp legal acumen, compassionate counsel, and unwavering advocacy in all areas of family law. She is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, and Florida. A proud graduate of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Jayna earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and History before receiving her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. While in law school, she served as Vice President of the Family Law Society and was a member of the prestigious Innocence Clinic, where she developed her advocacy skills and passion for justice. She also interned at a boutique firm specializing in International Trade Law, with a focus on trademark and copyright infringement. Jayna’s family law practice includes complex divorce litigation, custody and parenting time disputes, equitable distribution, child and spousal support, domestic violence matters, and post-judgment enforcement and modification applications. Whether negotiating a settlement or litigating in court, Jayna combines strategic thinking with a client-focused approach, always striving to minimize conflict and deliver results that protect her clients’ rights and long-term well-being. Her clients value her clarity, compassion, and ability to simplify even the most emotionally charged and legally complex matters. In her pursuit of continued growth and innovation, Jayna earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Technology and Entrepreneurship from Cornell University, Cornell Tech. While at Cornell, she worked on cutting-edge projects at the intersection of technology and public service. Most notably, she collaborated with the NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence as part of a multidisciplinary team that developed a secure, untraceable web application to connect domestic violence survivors with essential resources while protecting their privacy and safety. Jayna also co-founded a tech startup that created a line of smart toys to support children with learning and social disabilities. The company’s pilot product utilized emotion recognition software to help children with autism understand and interpret emotional cues, highlighting her ongoing commitment to serving vulnerable populations through innovation. Jayna’s unique blend of legal expertise, entrepreneurial insight, and compassion makes her a formidable advocate both in and out of the courtroom. She is proud to serve families in times of transition and is equally excited to support emerging businesses as they build for the future.

Darren J. Del Sardo

Darren J. Del Sardo, Esq., a founding partner with the law firm is admitted to practice in New Jersey, the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court-District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals-District of Columbia Circuit. Mr. Del Sardo received his Juris Doctorate from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. He is the former law clerk to the Honorable Frank M. Donato, J.S.C. Mr. Del Sardo is also a certified civil trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Furthermore, in the past few years, Mr. Del Sardo had provided legal knowledge and analysis to the general public through numerous television appearances in the Greater New York/New Jersey area.

Albert J. Seibert

Albert J. Seibert is a litigator representing clients in personal injury, civil litigation, employment discrimination, foreclosure defense, criminal defense, municipal court, real estate, bankruptcy, civil rights, appellate practice, disability law, family law, wills, trust, and estates. He appears regularly in New Jersey Municipal and Superior Courts and the United States District Court, and has argued before the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division.

Michael J. Montanari

With over twenty years of experience, Michael J. Montanari, is recognized as one of New Jersey’s most formidable litigators and trial counsel. The founder and owner of Montanari Law Group, LLC., Michael is experienced in a wide array of areas of law. The breadth of his experience and professional accomplishments underscores a fundamental commitment to achievement, whether it be in family and matrimonial law, criminal defense, or civil litigation. Michael started his career focused on criminal practice and labor law. During this time, he honed his skills as an exceptional negotiator and trial attorney. He then expanded his practice, bringing all of his knowledge and experience into the realms of Civil and Family Law. No matter what type of legal matter, Mr. Montanari fights vigorously to safeguard his clients’ rights, advocate for their interests, and powerfully support their claims. Mr. Montanari has had the distinct privilege to appear before the New Jersey Supreme Court in State v Ferguson, et al. 238 N.J. 78 (2019). In this matter, he successfully argued to have a first-degree charge of strict liability for drug-induced death dismissed, preventing his client from facing a potential sentence of twenty years in prison. His dedication to exceptional client service extends beyond his legal practice, with his continued commitment to serving the community. Since 2016, Mr. Montanari has been the Board of Health Attorney for the Township of Springfield. He also serves as labor counsel to the City of Clifton. In addition, Mr. Montanari is a Trustee of the Passaic County Bar Association.

Rosemary C. Watkins

Rosemary C. Watkins, Esq., joined The Montanari Law Group, LLC as an associate in November 2018. Ms. Watkins is a graduate of Neumann University where she received a Bachelor of Arts. While interning at a real estate firm and title company, Ms. Watkins received her Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law (formerly Delaware Law School) in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to her work with The Montanari Law Group, LLC, she owned and operated a New Jersey licensed title insurance agency. Her title experience, and strong ties to the community, are a key factor to her success in the area’s real estate industry. Watkins is licensed to practice law in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ms. Watkins is entirely devoted to Real Estate Transactions. She is committed to the success of her clients, as well as the agents and lenders involved in each transaction. She will spend time with her clients so they have the proper expectations of the contract and closing process. Rosemary will meet with buyers and sellers; review and negotiate purchase and sale contracts; review and negotiate home inspection findings and requests; order and review chain of title and survey. In addition, Ms. Watkins prepares closing documents and attends closing. Ms. Watkins’ area of practice also extends to Real Estate Tax Appeals. She is easily accessible to discuss her clients’ concerns throughout the entire process of representation. Rosemary understands the importance of customer satisfaction.