Saddle Brook, NJ

Scott D. Grossman

Scott D. Grossman is a founding partner of Grossman Law Firm, LLC, dedicated to representing personal injury victims in New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1989, completed a Paralegal Studies Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1994, earned an M.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University in 1994, and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University in 1997. He was awarded Best Oralist in the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court in 1996 and the American Jurisprudence Award for Medical Malpractice in 1997. He is associated with the American Association for Justice, Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, and the New Jersey State Bar Association, and is a long-standing member and former Board of Governors member of the New Jersey Association for Justice. He has been interviewed by news channels regarding legal topics.

Silvia G. Gerges

Silvia G. Gerges is a SuperLawyers Rising Star. Each year, no more than 2.5% percent of lawyers in each state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters Business) to receive this honor. She is known as a fearless and passionate advocate in the courtroom, whose meticulous preparation and extraordinary work ethic frequently puts her several steps ahead of her adversaries. Silvia has a particular contempt for bullies and a genuine empathy for the suffering of the downtrodden and defenseless, making her especially comfortable representing victims of corporate or government misconduct. Prior to going to law school Seton Hall University, Silvia earned a bachelors and masters degrees with honors in the field of psychology. This background makes her a master of the psychology of the courtroom and gives her a crucial edge whether picking a jury or cross-examining a deceptive defense witness. Before law school, Silvia spent several years in management and carries this experience with her into her law practice. In addition to representing victims of employment discrimination, she has used her knowledge of employment law and her background in management to advise employers and businesses on how to create fair, legal, and effective business models as well as policies and procedures. Her focus is always to help businesses address areas of risk while treating their employees and customers fairly and in compliance with the law. Silvia served as in-house counsel for a non-profit organization working to protect children and families for over twelve years. She is a mother to two beautiful children.

Peter F. Van Aulen

Peter Van Aulen’s practice focuses on divorce, family law and mediation. He is one of a few attorneys who is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial attorney. This designation is given by the Supreme Court to lawyers who have demonstrated high levels of education, experience, skill and knowledge in family law. Peter Van Aulen is an experienced matrimonial trial attorney. He has been a practicing divorce and family law attorney for over 25 years. Through the years he has handled a wide range of divorce cases from the simple to the highly complex. Also, Mr. Van Aulen is also a trained mediator. Mr. Van Aulen is dedicated to representing and fighting for his client’s interests. Mr. Van Aulen is a member of the Early Settlement Panel in Bergen County. Said panel is made up of experienced family law attorneys that listen to unresolved divorce cases and provide recommendations in order to produce settlements and avoid further litigation. As a panelist Peter Van Aulen has helped a number of attorneys and litigants settle their cases. He was also an adjunct professor. Peter Van Aulen has written or edited over three hundred articles on family law that can be found on this website. Further he has been a speaker at continuing legal education seminars for lawyers in areas of divorce and family law. He offers a free initial consultation to answer your questions.

Linda M. Coronato

Linda M. Coronato has over 27 years of experience in the legal field and is not afraid to fight for the rights of her clients. As a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars, she has handled cases involving child custody, Domestic Violence alimony, adoption, pre-nuptial agreements, as well as many other matters of family law. Her lengthy experience includes the ability to resolve difficult cases and arrive at settlement without the time and expense of continued litigation. Ms. Coronato has worked with several prestigious firms in family law and has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Ms. Coronato is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and French, enabling her to ease communication frustrations for those clients whose native tongue is not English. With her years of experience as a New Jersey divorce lawyer, she has become a strong advocate for her clients when they are going through the trauma of a divorce or child custody battle. She is a staunch defender of victims of domestic abuse and won’t back down from challenging cases. Linda truly cares about each client she represents. Ms. Coronato knows the right questions to ask to develop a course of action to navigate her clients through their legal issues. She carefully listens to her clients. Then she gives straightforward honest advice. Ms. Coronato spends time educating her clients about the law, so they can make the right decisions. Also, one of Linda’s strongest qualities is her ability to relate to her clients. She learns all the details of each of her cases to insure each client the best representation possible. Ms. Coronato makes it a priority to understand her clients’ perspectives and effectively advocates their positions. Linda truly cares about her clients and they know it. Linda is an experienced NJ divorce attorney handling cases in and out of court. She is an effective negotiator who has successfully settled many cases. Linda has excellent communication skills and is an outstanding writer. She drafts effective legal briefs, certifications, and other legal pleadings. Ms. Coronato’s focus is to get her clients through the divorce process and on to a better future. She knows that divorce is a life-changing event and diligently represents her clients’ interests. Linda has an aggressive yet compassionate approach to each case she handles. Her first goal is to protect your rights. She delivers valued based representation, so you can achieve your goals.

Cecilia Sardiña Guzman

Cecilia Sardiña Guzman is an aggressive, straight forward, and experienced attorney provides personal attention to each client’s individual circumstances and takes great satisfaction in vigorously representing their positions. Ms. Guzman graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor in Spanish Literature. Prior to attending law school, she studied Constitution Law at the University of Miami and thereafter attended Western New England University School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in 1999. Following law school, she clerked for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office handling complex municipal appeals. In 2002, Ms. Guzman expanded her practice to include Family Law when she began practicing at the Law Firm of Fusco & Macaluso where she managed the matrimonial unit. In 2005 Ms. Guzman expanded further by signing on as an associate for the Law Firm of Bastarrika, Guzman & Soto. In 2010, Ms. Guzman launched her own law firm, the Law Office of Cecilia Sardiña Guzman, LLC, in Totowa, New Jersey. In September 2014 she was appointed as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Paterson and also served as the Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Dover from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020. Ms. Guzman closed her practice after 8 years to focus on her judicial responsibilities. As an attorney with over 20 years of experience, Ms. Guzman has litigated virtually every aspect of family law, including divorce, custody disputes, child support hearings, removal applications, domestic violence restraining orders, palimony matters, same-sex and civil union disputes, contested adoptions and DCPP matters. Ms. Guzman continues to be Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem in complex child custody, child abuse and child neglect actions and also handles international custody matters and matters dealing with the Hague Convention. Ms. Guzman is also certified as a mediator. Ms. Guzman volunteered as an expert panelist on the Passaic County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel. She also volunteers her time as an advocate for victim’s rights and as an inspirational speaker to young girls at school assemblies throughout the state. Ms. Guzman missed the practice of law and is now working per diem for Peter Van Aulen in addition to continuing as a Municipal Court Judge. Ms. Guzman has a reputation for being a strong advocate by her adversaries but is also known to be an understanding and compassionate voice for her clients.