Totowa, NJ

Jay Bhatt

Attorney Jay Bhatt is the founder and managing attorney at Bhatt Law Group and has focused his practice on handling complex personal injury cases. Over the years, Jay has aggressively fought to obtain millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients and has published numerous articles on personal injury law. He values that his work allows him to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of people who have experienced stressful or traumatic events, such as a serious injury in an accident. He has a genuine compassion for helping clients. Over the course of two decades, Jay has expanded the law firm into a talented team of experienced New Jersey attorneys and paralegals in order to better serve the diverse legal needs of people in New Jersey. Jay’s dedication to helping the New Jersey community extends beyond the law firm. He serves on the board of directors of 001 DebtorCC Inc, a non-profit credit counseling agency that helps individuals that are facing financial difficulty. To help keep the roadways safe and save lives, Jay has dedicated himself to teaching defensive driving courses and has authored a DMV-Approved defensive driving curriculum in many states. Jay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, from Rutgers University and received his Juris Doctor degree at Seton Hall University School of Law with honors. During his free time, Jay enjoys golfing, working out, and spending time with his wife and 2 daughters.

David Kreizer

David Kreizer is the founder of Kreizer Law where he concentrates in the areas of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence, Sexual Abuse and Civil Rights litigation. He has extensive trial and litigation experience in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. David’s Personal Injury practice includes wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, construction and other workplace accidents, slip/trip and falls, animal bites and worker’s compensation. His Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence practice includes fractures, emotional, mental and physical abuse, mal-nutrition and dehydration, bedsores and ulcers, hazardous and unsanitary conditions and wrongful death. The Sexual Abuse area of David’s practice includes representing victims of sexual abuse who have been taken advantage of by an institution or figure of authority. His civil rights practices encompass all types of official misconduct including police brutality, false arrest, false imprisonment, and coerced confessions. David has a true passion for helping people in their time of need and he is proud of the record of successes he has achieved for his clients. He is perhaps most proud of his involvement in the civil rights litigation stemming from the wrongful conviction and subsequent exoneration of the Central Park Five. In that case, David, along with co-counsel, obtained a landmark $41 million settlement from the City of New York, with David’s client, Korey Wise, receiving $12.25 million of the settlement.

Damon A. Vespi

Founder of The Vespi Law Firm, Damon A. Vespi specializes in personal injury litigation. He graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law in 1998 and Seton Hall University in 1992. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and federal courts, he was recognized by Super Lawyers in 2018 and is a member of several bar associations.

Ronald J. Ricci

Ronald J. Ricci specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, labor law/education, and civil rights defense, also handling disciplinary and disability matters for public employees. He represents law enforcement officers and educational personnel, having secured numerous 'Not Guilty' verdicts in state and federal courts. With over $30,000,000 in settlements and trial verdicts for personal injury clients in the last decade, he has been recognized as a 'Super Lawyer' since 2010 and a 'Top 100 Trial Attorney' by multiple associations. Mr. Ricci graduated from West Virginia University (1992) and Quinnipiac School of Law (1996), and is admitted to the New Jersey Bar and several U.S. District Courts.

Diana Nikolowski-DiMaria

Diana Nikolowski-DiMaria, Esq., graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Paterson University in 2006, attended New York Law School, and graduated Cum Laude from Rutgers University School of Law. She clerked at Gaccione Pomaco and became a solo practitioner in 2011. Diana practices in various municipal courts, New Jersey Superior County Courts, Appellate Division, and Federal Immigration Courts in New Jersey and New York. Her practice focuses on personal injury, civil litigation, immigration, criminal/traffic violations, and divorce.

Robert Bavagnoli

Robert Bavagnoli is a Passaic County attorney specializing in personal injury and real estate law. He founded Bavagnoli & Bavagnoli in 1995. For over 28 years, he has proudly served Northern New Jersey, recovering millions in damages for his clients. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University and a J.D. from Pace University (1992). He is a member of Bergen County, Passaic County, New Jersey State, Pennsylvania State, and the American Bar associations.

Jalessa Lenise Almonacy

Jalessa Lenise Almonacy is a passionate and multifaceted attorney licensed in both New York and New Jersey, with a solid foundation in personal injury and general liability law. With years of diverse legal experience, she is committed to standing up for individuals who have been injured due to negligence, relentlessly pursuing justice and fair compensation as a Personal Injury attorney at Bhatt Law Group. Before joining the firm, Jalessa developed a robust litigation background. Her practice has spanned Title 59 claims, workers’ compensation, insurance defense, and personal injury litigation. She brings a strategic and detail-driven approach to discovery, motion practice, negotiation, and legal writing. Jalessa earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth, where she served as President of the Black Law Students Association, Associate Editor of the UMass Law Review, and was awarded the Judge Reginald Lindsay Public Service Award. She completed over 650 hours of pro bono work, earning her a Pro Bono Award-underscoring her deep commitment to advocacy and justice. Jalessa is known for blending legal acumen with creativity, compassion, and cultural awareness. Her multidisciplinary background informs her client-first approach, empowering her to be both a fierce advocate and an empathetic voice for those she represents.