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Arnold Lakind, accomplished litigator, recognized by the Mercer County, New Jersey Bar Association
September 27, 2011
Lawrenceville, NJ
For Immediate Release
The law firm of Szaferman Lakind announced today that Arnold Lakind has been presented with the Nizolek Award by The Mercer County Bar Association. The Nizolek Award is the Mercer County Bar Association's most prestigious award, recognizing exceptional contribution to the field of law as well as the highest level of personal and professional ethics and conduct. The award was presented to Mr. Lakind at a black tie event at the Trenton Country Club this past Saturday.
"Arnie is an incredibly accomplished attorney and is truly deserving of this recognition from the Mercer County Bar Association. We all feel privileged to work with him", said the firm's managing partner Barry Szaferman.
Mr. Lakind, a founding shareholder of Szaferman Lakind, represents clients in commercial, environmental and land use litigation. He has over thirty reported judicial decisions and has argued several landmark cases before the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Mr. Lakind was instrumental in obtaining damages in Ayers v. Jackson Township, the Supreme Court's seminal case on the types of compensable damages recoverable by individuals exposed to toxic chemicals. He has been selected as one of "The Best Lawyers in America, 2009 and for 2011" in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law. He was named a "NJ SuperLawyer" in the field of General Litigation every year from 2005 through 2011.
In response to receiving the award, Mr. Lakind said, "I am very honored to receive this award from the Mercer County Bar Association. I have been extremely fortunate to work with terrific colleagues at our firm, in Mercer County and throughout the state."
Szaferman Lakind is a Mercer County based law firm with a broad range of practice areas that include Matrimonial, Litigation, Business and Personal Injury. The firm has offered its clients exceptional legal guidance and representation for over 30 years.
For more information, please contact Nancy Street at nstreet@szaferman.com or call 609-275-0400, ext. 230.
Ryan Marrone of the Business Goup Named Partner
September 21, 2011
Lawrenceville, NJ
For Immediate Release
The law firm of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein and Blader has announced that Ryan Marrone has been named a Partner. Mr. Marrone specializes in solar development and renewable energy, corporate law and project financing. According to Barry Szaferman, managing partner of Szaferman Lakind, "Ryan brings a strong entrepreneurial approach to representing business clients. His expertise in solar development and renewable energy uniquely positions our firm to participate in a developing sector of the economy".
As part of his deep involvement with the solar industry, Mr. Marrone developed and implemented a business model for the design, build, operation, and maintenance of solar installations in industrial buildings. The model includes revenue generation from power purchase agreements with tenants and the sale of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). "My goal at Szaferman Lakind is to make our firm the "go to" choice for businesses in New Jersey, particularly emerging business in emerging industries" said Mr Marrone.
Mr. Marrone has represented several Fortune 100 companies and is admitted to the bars of New Jersey, the United States District Court - District of New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. He serves on several community organizations and sits on the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Hamilton, Professional Affairs Committee and Compliance Committee. Mr. Marrone received his B.A. in English from Seton Hall University and earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law.
Szafermand Lakind is a Mercer County based law firm with a broad range of practice areas that include Matrimonial, Litigation, Business and Personal Injury. The firm has offered its clients exceptional legal guidance and representation for over 30 years.
For more information, please contact Nancy Street at nstreet@szaferman.com or call 609-275-0400, ext. 230.
Nathan M. Edelstein joins the firm as a Partner
September 14, 2011
Lawrenceville, NJ
For Immediate Release
Nathan M. Edelstein has joined the law firm of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein and Blader as a partner. Mr. Edelstein has had a distinguished career handling complex litigation in both State and Federal courts, with a specific focus on environmental law. According to Barry Szaferman, managing partner of Szaferman Lakind, "Nate is an exceptional attorney and a tremendous addition to our practice. His experience as a litigator, and in particular with environmental law, really bolsters our strength in these areas".
Mr. Edelstein, who served as Deputy Attorney General in the State of New Jersey and has been in private practice since 1979, said "I am thrilled to be part of Szaferman Lakind and confident that I can make a significant contribution to the great success the firm has enjoyed for many years". Mr. Edelstein has been Chairman of the Mercer County Bench-Bar Committee on Chancery practice and serves as a Master in the Mercer County American Inns of Court. Mr. Edelstein received his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School and a Master Degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Szafermand Lakind is a Mercer County based law firm with a broad range of practice areas that include, Litigation, Business Matrimonial and Personal Injury. For more information, please contact Nancy Street at nstreet@szaferman.com or call 609-275-0400, ext. 230.
Szaferman, Lakind Named Freedom Award Finalist
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Lawrence, NJ Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, announced Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein and Blader, P.C. of Lawrenceville, New Jersey is a finalist for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the DoD's highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of their employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Szaferman Lakind is one of only 30 finalists selected from 4,049 nominations received earlier this year from Guard and Reserve service members or their families.
Szaferman Lakind was nominated by Robert Stevens, an employee in the Army National Guard. Szaferman Lakind pledged its full support when Mr. Stevens was deployed to Iraq just two months after they hired him as an attorney. The firm kept in close contact with his wife and two young children and provided him a computer with a video camera so he could communicate with his family. "This is truly a great example of a small business that has supported the military in every way possible," Stevens said.
Barry Szaferman, the firm's managing partner, said, "Our firm is honored to be selected by the DoD as a Freedom Award finalist, and we are honored to have an employee who serves our country as Bob Stevens does. Bob does the hard part, we just do what we believe is right".
A national selection board comprised of senior defense officials, business leaders and prior awardees will select 15 recipients for the 2011 Freedom Award. The DoD is expected to announce the award recipients in early summer. Since 1996, only 145 companies have been presented the Freedom Award.
About Szaferman Lakind: Founded in 1977, the Law Office of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. serves individuals, small businesses, institutions and other organizations throughout New Jersey For more information about Szaferman Lakind visit www.szaferman.com, or contact Nancy Street, at 609-275-0400, ext.230 or by email at nstreet@szaferman.com.
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