HERNANDEZ & COHEN - Key Persons


Adam M. Kotlar

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Adam is an aggressive and diligent trial attorney who represents accident victims in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The founder of our firm, formerly known as the Law Offices of Adam Kotlar, he has been practicing law since 1995 and is one of only four attorneys in the state of New Jersey to be Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as both a Civil Trial and a Workers' Compensation Law attorney. Adam is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a select group of attorneys who have successfully handled cases that resulted in a recovery of $1 million or more for their clients, and is Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Law Advocate. Known for his service to his clients, Adam is rated "AV" (highest available) by the peer review organization Martindale Hubble, and 10 (highest available) on AVVO, garnering numerous 5-star reviews for his case performance on various ranking and review sites. Adam leads a firm full of attorneys who take pride in their legal work and fight for their clients' rights while prioritizing communication and education every step of the way. Adam advocates for these methodologies by helping other attorneys learn to be more effective in fighting for the rights of clients. In addition, he has taught numerous seminars on personal injury and workers' compensation for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Association for Justice, the New Jersey Council on Safety & Health, the National Business Institute, and other organizations. He is the author of a chapter in the "LexisNexis Practice Guide: New Jersey Workers' Compensation." As a court-certified arbitrator, a licensed real estate agent, and a graduate of the United Way Board of Directors Training Program, Adam is continuously striving for further education and improving his ability to advocate for his clients.

Alan Rosenberg

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
Alan Rosenberg brings a wealth of legal experience to Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen. Prior to joining the law firm, Alan owned and operated the Law Offices of Alan Rosenberg from 1979 to 2019. Prior to owning his own law firm, he worked as an Associate Attorney at Tabas, Furlong & Horowitz, a law firm based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Allison Cohen Goren

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Amanda Danze

Job Titles:
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL

Ana Carrion

Job Titles:
  • File Clerk

Anne Seguin

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Brandon Ponzo

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager

Brilli Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Chelsey Scotten

Job Titles:
  • Medical Coordinator

Christie Montes

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist

Colleen Bautista

Job Titles:
  • Intake Supervisor

Daniel M. Levine

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Diane Aregood

Job Titles:
  • Intake Specialist

Dorothy "Dee" Lipiec

Job Titles:
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL

Heather Quarry - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance

Howard Batt

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Jackie Stewart

Job Titles:
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL

James D. Nowak

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
To that end, Mr. Nowak has been able to keep his practice varied yet efficient and has proven able to provide the individualized service his clients deserve. In September of 2018, Jim merged his practice with Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen wherein he continues practicing law in the same fashion and manner on full time basis proving to be invaluable member to the Firm and our many satisfied clients.

James J. Breslin III

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Jammie Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Jammie has served on the board of directors for several nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning, including Apple Ridge Farms, YWCA, William & Mary Law School Alumni Association and Longwood University. She is also actively involved in the Cornerstone Community Church in Millville, NJ.

Jennifer Iommie

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Supervisor

Jesse Proctor

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Jodi D. Barr

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
  • Counsel at the Law Offices of Kotlar
Jodi D. Barr is Of Counsel at the Law Offices of Kotlar Hernandez & Cohen, where she concentrates her practice in corporate (including representation of closely held corporations), commercial real estate (transactional and financing) and renewable energy (including solar and wind energy) law. Jodi represents corporate clients in all aspects of business-related matters and transactions, including formation, acquisition/disposition and funding matters, and real estate clients in development, financing, leasing and renewable energy matters. Prior to joining the Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen team, Jodi worked in New York representing national lenders, real estate investment and development companies, individual buyers and sellers in connection with single and multi-family homes, and cooperative and condominium matters.

Jose "Tony" Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Client Relations Manager

José W. Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Justin M. Cohen

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Kris Scotten

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Paralegal

Leslie Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Real Estate / Estate Planning HR Supervisor

Maggie Rios

Job Titles:
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL

Maria Quinones

Job Titles:
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL

Mary Ann DePasquale

Job Titles:
  • Mail Coordinator

Michele Nater

Job Titles:
  • WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL

Michelle Velykis

Job Titles:
  • PIP Supervisor

Mitchell R. Cohen

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
  • Counsel at the Law Offices of Kotlar
Mitch Cohen is Of Counsel at the Law Offices of Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, where he concentrates his practice in corporate (including representation of closely held companies), commercial real estate (transactional and financing) and renewable energy (including solar and wind energy) law. Mitch represents corporate clients in all aspects of business-related matters and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, plant and product expansion, succession planning and divestitures, and real estate clients in acquisition, development and funding matters. Mr. Cohen has particular experience in corporate financing, including senior debt, mezzanine and equity funding, as well as workout and restructuring financing. He has represented medical service and healthcare companies, information technology and software development companies, physician practices, real estate development and property management companies, military contracting, logistics and manufacturing companies, transportation companies, high-tech and biotech companies, solar energy development and construction companies, equity funds and local, regional and national lenders.

Norman L. Ginsberg

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Norman Ginsberg is a Workers' Compensation attorney with 45 years of experience and practice in the field. The beginning part of his career involved a general practice, with the last twenty years being devoted to Workers' Compensation on the side of the injured employee.

Pamela Placido

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Paralegal

Rachael Gutierrez

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Paralegal

Rebecca Gallicchio

Job Titles:
  • Operations Supervisor

Richard T. Astorino

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Rosemarie Chuplis-Wright

Job Titles:
  • Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Scott J. Lewis

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel

Shelli Okon

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Assistant

Sherry S. Cohen

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Taylor Iuliucci

Job Titles:
  • Workers' Compensation Supervisor

Theresa Perri

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Thomas O'Connor

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Wendi M. Spector

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • of Counsel