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Aiden Murphy found his path to law while studying history at Stockton University. Initially driven by his deep interest in the Constitution and the early days of American history, he was pursuing a career in history education when he discovered a passion for political science and law. He graduated with a degree in history with a minor in political science and ultimately continued to Widener Law School, where he graduated with a pro bono distinction for his work with the public defender's office of Ocean County. He is driven by a passion for helping others and has garnered a wide variety of experience, from estate planning and contract litigation to criminal defense and bankruptcy.

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Mr. Wigfield is a partner in the Firm and heads the Firm's real estate and transactional department. For more than 40 years, he has represented financial institutions, corporations, joint ventures, partnerships, limited liability companies, developers and individuals in a full range of real estate matters including real estate finance, acquisitions, sales and exchanges, real estate zoning and development, commercial leasing and loan workouts. In real estate finance matters, Mr. Wigfield represents lenders, developers and investors in a wide range of financing transactions including those involving multi‑family housing, commercial and industrial real estate, and residential real estate. In acquisitions, sales and exchanges, he has represented a wide variety of clients with respect to residential housing, multi‑family housing, industrial facilities, shopping centers, office and commercial buildings, condominiums and residential subdivision. In real estate zoning and development matters, Mr. Wigfield is the former attorney for the Kinnelon, New Jersey Planning Board and has represented applicants in connection with a variety of land use applications. In commercial leasing, Mr. Wigfield has represented Tenants and Landlords with respect to commercial and industrial facilities. In loan workouts, Mr. Wigfield has represented lenders as well as the owners of distressed real estate in connection with financial restructuring. In estate planning and estate administration matters, he has devised and implemented estate plans that fit the particular needs and objectives of our clients such as planning for children, reducing estate and gift taxes, and accomplishing orderly business succession. Such plans have included wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, family limited partnership agreements and all other documents required for an effective estate plan. In addition to such planning, he has handled the administration of numerous estates and has prepared and filed Federal Estate Tax Returns, New Jersey Transfer Inheritance Tax Returns and New Jersey Estate Tax returns as well as State and Federal Fiduciary Income Tax Returns. Email: dwigfield@scura.com

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Mr. Gonzalez is a Partner at the law firm and represents individuals and corporate entities in personal injury, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, corporate transaction matters, and cannabis law. He also currently represents several corporate entities as outside general counsel and advises them on complex transactions and issues. In the civil law, Mr. Gonzalez has successfully argued litigation matters before state and federal courts. Prior to joining Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP, Mr. Gonzalez clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Cecelia G. Morris in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. Mr. Gonzalez graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, where he was an Executive Editor of the Journal of Science and Technology Law. During law school, Mr. Gonzalez was a student attorney in the Criminal Defense Clinic and Securities & Arbitration Clinic, where he represented clients before federal and local courts.

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• Presiding Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, Law Clerk, 1993 - 1994

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Jamal Romero did not start his professional career as a lawyer, but he found his calling as an attorney after seeing the unfair treatment of those hoping to pursue their American Dream. Jamal earned his associates in Finance from Passaic County Community College, after which he completed a double major in Philosophy and Political Science at William Paterson. All the while he worked full-time as a personal banker before moving on to a private client banker role. He held a banking position for about eight years. Jamal has been married for 14 years and has three beautiful girls. During this time, he worked primarily with Spanish-speaking clients. His ideology primarily shaped by his philosophical studies helped him empathize and relate to his clients. This demonstration of genuine care and passion toward improving the stations of all who came to him led to his clients to see him as a part of their family. When Jamal went to a new work location, his clients followed him around, just so they could continue working with a person who not only understood their personal challenges and adversities, but also someone who had the skills to help them accomplish their dreams. However, over time, Jamal saw that the banks did not always hold their clients' interests to heart. He saw time and time again underprivileged people who came to this country with idealistic dreams of America living a literal nightmare, thrown from their homes to cold streets with no idea how to defend themselves. This is what led Jamal to go back to school. He applied to and graduated from the New York Law School and set out to become a lawyer. Jamal focuses on Spanish-speaking clients in need of guidance, with a focus on home retention - that is, preventing home foreclosure. Many people in need do not know of all the tools at their disposal that can keep their dreams of being a property owner alive. Jamal Romero wants to help you know your rights as an owner of property, your rights as an American citizen, and your rights in the court of law.

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Mr. Hallock believes that the hallmark of a good law firm is concern for and dedication to their clients. He recognizes that the most precious asset we have is the confidence and respect of our clients, and our professionals strive to earn both every day. Mr. Hallock is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and holds a Masters of Law degree from New York University School of Law. His degree in accounting from Seton Hall University and MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Magna Cum Laude, have proven invaluable in practicing in the area of estate taxation. Mr. Hallock has been awarded the designation a number of times as a Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate Practice. Mr. Hallock is Of Counsel to the Firm, focusing on estate planning and administration and related taxation.

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• Experience You Can Trust

Each of our lawyers have years of experience under their belt, helping individuals in your very situation find financial stability in the worst of times. We pride ourselves on providing you with a more comfortable environment than you might find elsewhere. For an in depth look at each of our attorneys, click on their individual links for their biographies. When you come to Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP, you can be assured that you will find yourself working with a large law firm, filled with experienced individuals with years of expertise. We welcome you to contact us and let us get to know you and your case.

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Paul S. Evangelista concentrates his practice in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and related matters, including debt negotiation, debt reorganization, work-outs, and collection matters. Mr. Evangelista has represented consumer debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases successfully throughout New Jersey. Mr. Evangelista is a member of the Hudson County Bar Association and serves as a Trustee. He is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Hudson Inn and Bankruptcy Inn of Court. He is a member in good standing of the State Bar of New Jersey and the Federal Bars of the District of New Jersey, the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York. In addition, Mr. Evangelista serves as a member of the District Ethics Committee for District VI. Aside from his dedicated representation of individual clients, Mr. Evangelista has volunteered his time through pro bono representation of low-income families through various organizations, including the Volunteer Lawyers for Justice and the Honorable Morris Stern Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project. Mr. Evangelista was named Volunteer Lawyer of the Month by the Volunteer Lawyers for Justice for the month of June 2018. Mr. Evangelista received his B.A. Degree from Lehigh University and his Law Degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He is also a graduate of St. Peter's Preparatory School, Jersey City. His professional experience includes a term as Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Kevin G. Callahan, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson County.

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Pietro joins Scura Law as a a partner with the commitment to continue his tradition of serving his clients with excellence. He recognizes that the most precious asset we have is the confidence and respect of our clients, and our professionals strive to earn both every day. Pietro is a graduate of New York University and received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was recognized for his academic achievement in Who's Who Among American Law Students. He is admitted to both the New Jersey and the New York Bars and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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Judge Chiocca has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Judge Chiocca recently retired after serving as a Superior Court Judge in the Passaic and Essex Vicinages. Judge Chiocca served in the Law, Criminal and Chancery Divisions. Most recently he sat as Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division in Passaic County as well as Passaic County's Probate Judge. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Chiocca practiced law for 28 years, with an emphasis on all types of commercial, business, real estate, and probate litigation. Judge Chiocca's practice will concentrate on the resolution of disputes through mediation and arbitration as alternatives to litigation, with an emphasis on the resolution of complex commercial/business and probate part matters. Judge Chiocca is also available to assist with the development of trial strategy and to serve as a special master.

Tim is an experienced litigator with concentration on Workers' Compensation matters; with full responsibility from intake to trial. He handles Specific, Permanent, Occupational and Second Injury Fund claims before the court in addition to all motions in support of petitioners benefits. Throughout his career, he has handled both jury and bench trials in both Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation matters. Education Timothy completed his Bachelors of Science at Fordham University, with a concentration in Business Administration. At Fordham, he was a part of the NCAA Division 1 baseball team, and was eligible for the MLB draft upon graduation. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University.

Wayne Lions Club, Wayne, New Jersey, Member and Director since 1976, President 1982-1983