Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Joseph A. Lombardi

Partner Joseph A. Lombardi, Esq. is a personal injury litigator with nearly 20 years of experience. He is a committed advocate for clients injured in complex cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, medical malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, and wrongful death. Lawyering is a family business. Joseph grew up witnessing his father and uncle’s enthusiasm for their work and how they helped clients recover after an injury. This early immersion in the law inspired him to follow their path and pursue his legal career. Joseph is known for his honest, straightforward approach. He does not sugarcoat reality for his clients. He believes in providing transparency about the process to set clear expectations and ensure his clients are prepared and well-informed throughout the process. As a trial lawyer, he excels in communication, a significant trait that radiates with juries, garnering empathy and understanding of his clients’ circumstances.

Nicole Marie Lombardi

Nicole Marie Lombardi, Esq. is a skilled personal injury lawyer with nearly two decades of experience. She represents clients in a wide range of cases, including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, fall-down accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. is a family firm, and Nicole was inspired by her father’s dedication to the law from an early age. Growing up in this environment made pursuing a legal career a natural choice, blending her deep-rooted understanding of the law with a genuine passion for helping others. She is deeply invested in her clients’ cases, treating their success as her own. Known for her honesty and calm demeanor, Nicole builds strong relationships with her clients based on trust and open, transparent communication. She understands that clients appreciate her accessibility and responsiveness, knowing they can count on clear, direct guidance every step of the way. By being available and proactive, she provides an added layer of confidence and reassurance during what is often a stressful process for clients already enduring the physical and emotional pain of injuries.

Bruce P. Fromer

Bruce is a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore. He was born and raised locally, graduating from Asbury Park High School in 1975, where he was named to the National Honor Society. Bruce also excelled athletically, earning several varsity letters in various sports. As a senior, he captained the Varsity Football Team and earned both All-Shore and All-County Honors. Continuing his local ties, Bruce attended both College and Law School at Rutgers. After completing his higher education, he settled at the Jersey Shore, where he raised his family and continues to live. Bruce remains active in the community, serving as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County and as the Allenhurst Commissioner for the Deal Lake Commission. Bruce has been practicing law locally since 1983. During that time, he has tried and/or settled thousands of injury cases, ranging from the simplest car crashes and falldowns to the most challenging and difficult medical malpractice and product liability cases. His success in this field is unparalleled. You may rest assured that in Bruce’s hands your case will achieve the best possible result.

Jamie D. Happas

Judge Happas served as a Superior Court Judge for 20 years handling Family, Mass Tort and Civil matters. She was the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division for eleven years. Prior to her appointment to the bench she was a trial attorney handling all facets of civil litigation. During her judicial tenure she handled every case type filed in the Civil Division and settled thousands of cases. Judge Happas has been a member of several Supreme Court Committees including the Civil Practice Committee, Evidence Committee, the Arbitration Advisory Committee, and the Information Technology Advisory Committee. Judge Happas was also the past Chair of the Conference of Civil Presiding Judges. Judge Happas is a member of the New Jersey State and Middlesex County Bar Associations and the Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association. She is a past Trustee of the Middlesex County Bar Association and a former President of the Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association. Both prior to and after her appointment to the Bench, the Judge taught numerous courses for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey Association of Justice and the Middlesex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. She lectured on a variety of topics for the New Jersey Judicial College and was involved with developing and teaching the Comprehensive Judicial Orientation Program (CJOP) to Judges new to the Civil Division.

Scott A. Telson

Scott A. Telson is a graduate of John P. Stevens High School in Edison, New Jersey. He attended Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey from 1973-1977. While at Rutgers, Mr. Telson was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most well-known collegiate academic honor society. Mr. Telson graduated from Rutgers cum laude, within the top 10 percent of his graduating class. Mr. Telson graduated from Seton Hall Law School cum laude. He was selected to The Seton Hall Law Review. Mr. Telson was admitted in 1980 to the New Jersey Bar, and the United States Supreme Court, to be an arbitrator in civil cases. Mr Telson has been selected by the New Jersey Superior Court. He has extensive experience in all phases of personal injury litigation including workers’ compensation. Mr. Telson also has extensive experience in the fields of criminal law and family law. Mr Telson has been employed at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. in Edison, New Jersey since July 1982.

Donald Michael Stanzione

Donald M. Stanzione, Esq. is a seasoned personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience advocating for injured individuals throughout New Jersey. As an Associate at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A., Donald focuses his practice on representing clients in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and other serious injury matters. He is committed to holding insurance companies and corporate defendants accountable and helping his clients recover the compensation they deserve. Donald is an experienced litigator fully prepared to take cases to trial when a fair resolution cannot be reached. Known for his calm demeanor and determined approach, he provides pragmatic, solution-focused representation while remaining a strong advocate both inside and outside the courtroom. Clients value Donald’s honesty, work ethic, and steady guidance throughout the legal process. He is a trusted problem-solver who takes pride in standing up for the underdog and delivering results with integrity. Donald is licensed to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is an active member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and the Middlesex County Bar Association. Before joining Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A., he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Philip M. Freedman and the Honorable Serena Perretti Benson in the Superior Court of New Jersey. From 2012 through 2019, Donald was selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list-an honor awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. This distinction recognizes outstanding attorneys under the age of 40 or with less than 10 years of practice, based on peer nominations, professional achievements, and independent research.

Michael Ralph Lombardi

Senior Associate Michael Ralph Lombardi, Esq. is an exceptional personal injury lawyer with nearly two decades of experience. He advocates for clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, Workers’ Compensation claims, wrongful death, and other related matters. In 2008, Michael joined his father and other family members at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A., inspired to pursue a legal career by his father’s history of helping injured clients. He is known for his communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to explain complex legal processes. He offers personalized attention to clients and ensures steady, open communication throughout the case. Michael is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. In addition to his legal practice, Michaels is the current Vice Chair of the Hackensack Meridian JFK Foundation Board and a member of the Hackensack Meridian Hospital Foundation Board, St. Francis Cathedral School Home School Association, and the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park.