Lisa R. Aljian joins WJ&L’s Corporate Law Department.

At the beginning of May, Lisa Aljian joined WJ&L’s corporate practice, bringing to our firm a unique background and approach to the practice of law, specifically in the corporate and commercial area, and a diverse client base.  Lisa’s had experience in all types of business and corporate matters, including financing, leases, employment matters, contracts, and the vast growing area of intellectual property law. She has had extensive experience with clients ranging from solid waste haulers to software developers.  She also currently serves as attorney for the Zoning Board of Adjustment in River Edge, and the Rent Leveling Board in New Milford. Lisa is a faculty member of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in the area of organization and sale of a small business.  She has also lectured for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and the Association of Women Business Owners.

Senior Partner, Tom Wells, who heads our firm’s Business and Corporate Department, said “Lisa is a valuable addition to our business and corporate practice.  She brings solid experience, and an approach that is at the same time, that of a ‘tough negotiator,’ but also of an attorney who conducts herself with total compassion and respect. She makes clients feel much more comfortable with very complicated transactions.”

Lisa has been active in the Hudson/Bergen Inns of Court for transactional lawyers. Interestingly, before becoming a lawyer, Lisa was a consultant in the sports and entertainment field and managed the film archive for Major League Baseball. 

She is admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York, and received her Juris Doctorate from New York Law School, and her B.A. from Farleigh Dickinson University.  Lisa is married to Sandy Moscaritolo , who is also an attorney, and they make their home in River Edge.

Sylvia Hall joins WJ&L’s Litigation Department.

As we began the new year, WJ&L welcomed Sylvia Hall as an associate attorney in our Litigation Department. With five years of experience at another prominent Bergen County firm, Sylvia brought with her substantial experience in commercial litigation. One of her areas of interest is in the area of Civil Rights and First Amendment law for businesses.  Sylvia received certification from the New Jersey Supreme Court based upon her written submission regarding the violation of First Amendment rights of a business entity in Essex County.  Sylvia also had the opportunity to serve as Board Attorney at various area Boards of Adjustment and Planning Boards. Litigation Department Chairperson Darrell Felsenstein said: “Sylvia is a welcome addition to our growing department bringing a strong work ethic, results oriented philosophy and enthusiasm.” Sylvia is licensed to practice law in New Jersey as well as New York.  She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.  Prior to attending law school, Sylvia received her B.A. from Vassar College and M.A. from New York University.  

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