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Let me tell you about this firm. First of all - they actually ANSWERED the phone when I called. Jeff was understanding and responsive - he made me feel like we'd known each other our whole lives. They were always in touch with me every step of the way. They ALWAYS answered my questions in ways that I could comprehend and never made me feel any other way except like family. Second, they are OVER-PREPARED. There's nothing like the uncomfortable feeling of being part of a legal battle in the first place, but having Jeff and the team at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. representing you means you don't have to worry about the "what-ifs". I just HAD to say how happy I am with the positive results from having them by my side. I'm forever grateful.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber
Ms. Malandre is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm's Red Bank, New Jersey office. Ms. Malandre concentrates her practice on all aspects of employment litigation, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Malandre has extensive experience in the representation of clients in federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber
Mr. Tobin is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. Mr. Tobin's primary areas of practice are employment law and personal injury litigation. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.
Austin Tobin was a pleasure to work with, very responsive and professional. I highly recommend their services.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber
Benjamin D. Winebrake is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm's Marlton, New Jersey office. Mr. Winebrake's primary areas of practice are civil litigation and employment law, including but not limited to matters involving wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.
Mr. Kocher is a Partner with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm's Marlton, New Jersey office. He focuses his practice in the areas of employment law, class actions, business disputes, and business law. Mr. Kocher has successfully litigated and resolved wage and hour class actions and is currently pursuing several national collective actions and class actions for violations of wage and hour laws to recover monies owed to groups of workers. In addition to fighting for fair wages and equal treatment under the law for his clients, Mr. Kocher has deep experience in the representation of whistleblowers in health care fraud cases brought under the federal False Claims Act and the New Jersey False Claims Act. The federal False Claims Act was enacted in 1863 by Congress during the Civil War that was concerned that suppliers of goods were defrauding the Army. Using the modern version of these statutes today that create incentives for private individuals to report government fraud, Mr. Kocher roots out corruption wherever it hides, which may result in a monetary award to his clients in the event of a recovery for the government.
Mr. Kocher is a cum laude graduate of Georgetown University (2001) and holds a J.D. law degree from the Villanova University School of Law (2004), where he served as a managing editor of the Villanova Law Review. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Kocher was a law clerk for U.S. District Judge Clarence C. Newcomer, a celebrated judge who sat on the federal bench in Philadelphia for more than 30 years. Following his federal clerkship, Mr. Kocher worked at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the United States.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate With McOmber McOmber & Luber
Mr. Fechter is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm's Red Bank, New Jersey office. Mr. Fechter primarily focuses his practice in employment law and civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.
Christian McOmber and Peter Valenzano are the best attorneys in town. I cannot say more positive things about them or thank them enough. Their tenacity, their knowledge and their passion for their work is what makes them great attorneys. When my voice was not being heard, I prayed to God to help me find a great lawyer and I thank God I found Christian and Peter. They always treated me with respect and seemed to care about my case. They fought for me like they promised!!! Thank you Christian and Peter. God bless you!!
This team is awesome, I mostly dealt with Jeffrey & he was great throughout the whole process. 10/10 recommend!
I cannot say enough good things about Christian McOmber. He is such an outstanding attorney; professional, responsive, intelligent, realistic and above all trustworthy. I am always confident knowing his advice has my best interest at heart. If you need a lawyer look no further - he is the best!
I can not thank Matt Luber enough on his dedication, patience and professionalism during a very difficult case. Not only was he an amazing attorney, his paralegal, Dan Shanks was top notch as well. They were diligent about returning calls, answering my concerns and/or questions etc. I can honestly say I would not hesitate contacting them for any further legal issues.
Education
Thomas Jefferson School of Law - San Diego, California
Juris Doctor Degree
American University - Washington, D.C,
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate With McOmber McOmber & Luber
Ms. Alston is an associate with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. in the firm's Marlton, New Jersey office. Ms. Alston primarily focuses her practice on employment law and civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at Mc
Jeffery P. Rankel is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm's Red Bank, New Jersey office. Mr. Rankel's primary areas of practice are civil litigation and employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.
Before joining McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., Mr. Rankel served as an Assistant Trial Court at the Rhode Island Public Defender's Office, where he researched legal issues and drafted legal memoranda on issues arising in indigent clients' cases, which honed his legal research and writing skills. While there, Mr. Rankel developed a passion for zealous advocacy and civil rights.
Mr. Rankel's interest in employment law piqued after taking a course in employment discrimination in law school. From there, Mr. Rankel served as a law clerk at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.'s Red Bank office. While he was a law clerk, Mr. Rankel gained invaluable insight into employment litigation and developed a passion for litigation.
Mr. Rankel graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2021. At Roger Williams University School of Law, Mr. Rankel graduated cum laude and served as a member of the Editorial Staff for the Roger Williams University Law Review. Mr. Rankel was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate at Mc
Jeffrey Ragone is an associate at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. and practices out of the firm's Marlton, New Jersey office. Mr. Ragone's primary areas of practice are civil litigation and employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.
Mr. Ragone served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In the judicial term prior, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Richard S. Hoffman, J.A.D., of the Appellate Division of New Jersey. Mr. Ragone's interest in serving the New Jersey judiciary stemmed from his internship for the Honorable Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D., of the Appellate Division.
Mr. Ragone has always possessed a keen interest in civil rights. His interest in the nuances of employment litigation naturally piqued when he participated in Rutgers' Hunter Moot Court Competition, as the case was based on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and other facets of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Mr. Ragone and his partner won the program's Best Brief award. As he continued to gain exposure to employment disputes during his judicial clerkships, Mr. Ragone further solidified his desire to practice employment law during his career.
At Rutgers Law School, Mr. Ragone graduated cum laude and served as Articles Editor for the Rutgers University Law Review. He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 2018 and the Pennsylvania Bar in 2019.
Ms. Adler joined McOmber McOmber & Luber as a Partner in February 2020. Her primary areas of practice are employment law and civil litigation. Ms. Adler actively litigates in all areas of employment law, including but not limited to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage and hour actions, WARN Act and restrictive covenant issues. Ms. Adler has experience litigating matters in both State and Federal Court.
Job Titles:
- Legal Content Expert
- Legal Writer and Researcher for McOmber McOmber & Luber
Kim Coffina is a legal writer and researcher for McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. She earned her B.A. in journalism and political science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ and her J.D. from Rutgers Law School in Camden. While in law school, Ms. Coffina worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office as a law clerk and thereafter clerked for Justice Gary Stein on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Ms. Coffina is passionate about community service and social justice. She is an active member of Congregation M'kor Shalom in Cherry Hill and currently serves on its Board of Trustees and Social Action Committee. In 2015, Ms. Coffina spearheaded the creation of an urban garden at The Neighborhood Center in Camden. The garden provides fruit and vegetables to those in the city without access to fresh food. The garden also provides opportunities for Camden teens to work in the garden during the summer and receive job training and mentorship. Under Ms. Coffina's leadership, M'kor Shalom received a 2019 Irving J. Fain Social Justice Award presented by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism (CSA).
Ms. Coffina is a lifelong resident of South Jersey and resides in Marlton, NJ with her three sons and her husband Scott who currently serves as Burlington County Prosecutor.
Look no further! The attorneys and staff at McOmber, McOmber, and Luber are exactly who you need, trust me! This might be lengthy but crucial times call for crucial details no? If you're reading this review odds are you and/or a loved one are looking into hiring counsel or maybe you are unsure of what your situation calls for. I was in your position and I know how scary your position is and I admire you doing your research sifting through tons of reviews to figure out what's best for you. Let me help you by providing you with my honest experience and thoughts in the hopes you take the same leap of faith I did. To start, Here's some encouraging news for you- this firm's user friendly website makes taking this leap very quick, easy, and 100% harmless. For my fellow reserved/timid readers it's an ideal process for you trust me. Go right to the "contact us" tab which takes you to a short and straight forward questionnaire. At this point you're just a few clicks away from receiving top notch advice and extraordinary representation if your situation calls for it. So, finish reading my review of course and make it the last one you read then get the ball rolling towards relief and take that simple first step I outlined above and let a compassionate and professional attorney from this firm help you through your ordeal. As I stated before, I was unsure of myself and my situation and I was scared, confused, embarrassed, and suffering. Once I submitted the online form, I received a call back almost immediately and got the comfort I was yearning for. After my first meeting with them I was sold. You'll know what I mean when you meet them. You just know they get it, they actually care, and they make you feel at home like you can be yourself without worry of judgement. To me, that's just priceless. My attorney Peter Valenzano, allowed me to breathe easy during a horrendous time in my life. I slept like a baby with him as my representation because there's no doubt he is compassionate and smart as a whip I mean nothing gets passed him. He's the type of attorney that you just know he was born to do this profession, it's natural for him, he clearly enjoys what he does, he's available around the clock for your concerns and questions and never ever makes you feel like a bother or burden and with this gift of security you're able to begin to focus and heal yourself and mend your situation. Peter will be the best friend you always wanted. He takes the weight right off your shoulders and he stayed consistent throughout the whole length of the case. He encourages communication and always keeps an open line for you. Christian McOmber himself also assisted at times and he is also absolutely amazing, hilarious, and him and Peter are direct, to the point, transparent and 100% honest at all times no matter what. But wait, there's more! The assisting staff are also amazing! Emily Johnson, Peter's paralegal is a godsend. Emily is so personable, pleasant, smart, efficient, and just all around amazing, and clearly cares about your situation. She walks you through things and it's as if I had known her my whole life. Lauren Hill, an associate attorney also assisted with my case at times and she is another gem. She is detailed, efficient, knowledgeable, extremely personable, understanding, and makes you feel at home. I am forever thankful for these amazing professional's and their persistent dedication, integrity, honesty, reliability, and most importantly for them graciously taking so much weight off my shoulders and thankful for the peaceful sleep I was afforded knowing I literally had the dream team fighting for me and my rights and i promise you could too if you take my advice outlined above. Don't think anymore, just do it. You will be just as forever thankful as I am. Truth be told you'll even miss them when your case is through. Yes, they're that awesome. Thank you again to you all!
I was introduced to Ed Fitterrer, through a friend, who recommended he would be able to help with the transaction of purchasing a home. From our initial consultation Ed was very clear about all of the potential outcomes I was looking at and was very sincere in his approach. He was quick to respond to my emails and made sure to remind me that I could call/email him whenever I had questions or concerns regarding my first time home purchase. He sent me communications whenever we had new information and when he received any and all documents, and worked closely with my realtor and all parties involved Ed listened to me when I had questions and explained in detail how he can assist me. Ed was extremely professional and I would/will recommend him to anyone I know who needs legal advice or consultations
Ms. Hill serves as an associate in McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.'s Red Bank office. She handles all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. Ms. Hill is a zealous advocate who believes that every individual should enjoy a workplace free from discrimination.
McOmber, McOmber, & Luber is a very professional law firm that focuses on results. Charlie Kocher was great and made sure I was comfortable and prepared. He always answered my calls directly or returned my calls at the end of the day. More importantly, Charlie believed in my case and gave me the confidence that we would succeed. The lawyers who worked with me (Charlie and Matt Luber) are very knowledgeable and are excellent in employment law. I would highly recommend this law firm!
Edmund Fitterer and Mary Beth Drew provided unparalleled advice and service throughout our home purchase experience. Timely responses to inquiries and, most importantly, patience along the way. Collectively, they took the time necessary to explain legal terms to be understood by layman while never making you feel ignorant. They handled our home closing so professionally that we immediately decidedly that this is the firm we want to handle all of our immediate and future legal needs.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Chief Operating Officer