Neptune City, NJ

Jonathan A. Ellis

Jonathan has taken a personal approach to lawyering that is styled around client interaction, efficiency and the utmost attention to detail. Jonathan is motivated by protecting the rights of others and strives to maximize results. He passionately represents personal injury, real estate, criminal expungement, and contractual matter clients. Prior to joining Ellis Law, Jonathan clerked with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, working closely with the Appeals Department.

Andrew L. Statmore

Andrew L. Statmore is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman and currently heads the litigation department at the firm. With over two decades of experience as a trial lawyer, Andy represents those injured in various types of accidents, including automobile accidents, fall downs, product liability claims, and construction site accidents. Mr. Statmore graduated from the George Washington University in 1992 with a degree in finance. Thereafter, he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, where he served as a senior staff member on the Law Review. He earned his juris doctorate degree in 1995. Since that time, Mr. Statmore has served as an advocate for the interests of accident victims. He has a record of obtaining favorable jury verdicts and settlements in personal injury matters on behalf of plaintiffs involving spinal injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurological injuries, traumatic brain injuries, complex regional pain syndrome/RSD, as well as psychiatric/psychological injuries. In 2009, Mr. Statmore became a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum*, and thereafter a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum*, where fewer than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. Every year since 2013, Mr. Statmore has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers*, which is a distinction only held by 5% of New Jersey attorneys. In 2010, the Supreme Court of New Jersey appointed him to the Supreme Court Ethics Committee, District VA-Newark. He has also been an active member of the New Jersey Association for Justice since 1997.

Lance J. Bitterman

Lance J. Bitterman is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman with extensive experience litigating all types of personal injury actions from inception of the case through trial. Lance joined the firm after completing a Superior Court Clerkship with the Honorable Yolanda Ciccone, Assignment Judge of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. He received his undergraduate degree from Saint Joseph’s University and attended law school at Nova Southeastern University. While in law school, Lance distinguished himself as a Deans Law Scholarship recipient and later graduated cum laude. After three years with the firm, Lance was promoted to partner. He advocates for those injured in all types of accidents and has litigated cases throughout the entire State of New Jersey, appearing before Judges in each and every County. He has tried numerous cases to verdict which have been featured in the New Jersey Law Journal and Top 50 Verdicts in New Jersey. In 2017, he received the 37th largest jury verdict of any lawyer in the State of New Jersey. In 2018, Lance became a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, where fewer than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. Every year since 2019, Lance has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.

Herbert I. Ellis

Herb grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He founded The Ellis Law Firm in 1988 Practicing in New Jersey and New York. Specializing and representing the rights of seriously injured accident victims and their families to recover maximum compensation for their pain & suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills and wage loss, by putting their lives back together again. Improving their lives as a result of terrible things that have happened to them and their family. We provide emotional and legal support and the most rewarding part is being there for our clients. Herb’s proven track record of exceptional settlements can be attributed to his attention for detail, outstanding oral and written skills, and aggressive advocacy. Herb has received Martindale-Hubbell’s esteemed “AV” rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Based on the recommendations of his peers, Herb’s “AV” rating served as a testament to the fact that fellow attorneys consider him at the highest level of professional excellence. Only a select group of attorneys are ever awarded this Premier distinction. As much as Herb loves winning he hates losing more and will do everything to take care of his clients like Family. We are known for 3 things....RESULTS... RESULTS...RESULTS We earn our reputation everyday.

Alexandra Loprete

Alexandra Loprete is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC. She is a skilled trial attorney focused on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases. Ms. Loprete joined Fredson Statmore Bitterman after gaining almost a decade of experience at another well-respected medical malpractice and personal injury firm. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and consistently obtains high-value results. She has valuable experience pursuing claims against doctors, hospitals, nurses, and nursing homes and has acted as a pivotal part of many medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases that have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, including a $5.1 million jury verdict in Somerset County and a $17.15 million settlement in Essex County. Ms. Loprete proudly serves in leadership positions for the New Jersey Women’s Lawyers Association (NJWLA) and New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). These organizations promote and support the success and leadership of emerging and diverse attorneys across the state. Ms. Loprete shares these values and is honored to serve the legal community through her leadership roles. After graduating from Seton Hall University School of Law, Ms. Loprete clerked in the Hudson County Civil Division for the Hon. Patrick J. Arre, J.S.C. While in law school, Ms. Loprete was a recipient of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) Scholarship, wrote on the Legislative Journal, and was an accomplished member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board where she was awarded for her excellence in oral advocacy. She continues to serve the legal community by teaching current Seton Hall Law students oral argument skills. Ms. Loprete is also an accomplished equestrian. She graduated from Auburn University after attending on a full athletic scholarship for her participation 0n the Women’s Equestrian Team, and after earning two National titles and two SEC titles. Every year since 2021, Alexandra has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.

Paul J. Riviere, V

Paul J Riviere, V, is a founding member of the Riviere Advocacy Group. He has been selected by Super Lawyer’s as a Rising Star for the years 2014-2018 (the last 5 years consecutively). Before founding the group, he was a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s office. He also worked for a well-known insurance defense law firm in Miami-Dade County. He has extensive experience in many facets of the law, enabling him to advise his clients on a multiple matters and a variety of cases. Having both plaintiff and defense experience allows him to analyze each case from both sides and obtain maximum results for his clients. He has won millions of dollars for his clients. His primary practice areas include Business and Contract Law, Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Consumer Bankruptcy and Criminal Law. He is always available to help his clients.

Nicholas J. Waltman

Nicholas J. Waltman is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman. Prior to joining the firm in 2019, Nicholas worked for a full service law firm in Essex County and specialized in all areas of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has litigated cases throughout the entire State of New Jersey, and has vast experience with all types of personal injury claims. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and the U.S. District Court District of New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from Monmouth University and attended law school at Seton Hall University School of Law. During his time in law school, Nicholas was a judicial intern for the Honorable Christopher Rafano and also was an intern for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He was a Student Mentor and he authored Internet, Sports, and Gambling New Jersey’s Bermuda Triangle. He was awarded “best oral argument” in Appellate Advocacy. Since joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Nicholas has successfully handled a diverse portfolio of cases from inception through settlement and/or trial. He has successfully litigated cases throughout New Jersey and has vast courtroom experience. Every year since 2021, Nicholas has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.