Carmine LoFaro

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Carmine LoFaro

5.0
61 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

20 Court Street, Suite 4, Hackensack, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Carmine

Biography

Experience. Commitment. Unparalleled Success.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 25%

25%
Real Estate 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2014 2012
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Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LoFaro Carver LLC

20 Court Street, Suite 4, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Carmine LoFaro's Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Sam & Soraya | October 02, 2014 | Real Estate

The BEST Closer in the Business!

This review is in regards Mr. Carmine LoFaro and his practices in Real Estate Law. Mr. LoFaro is professional and diligent individual, who is dedicated and knows his stuff! We were looking for a lawyer to help us with the process of buying a first time home and he stepped us through everything. H...e answered every question/concern and provided his experience in this field and was spot on! His professionalism extended further, has he handled our Realtor and process of the bank, which could be painful for most, but it was seamless with Mr. LoFaro. While purchasing our home, it felt like we knew Mr. LoFaro for 25 years, such a humble and straightforward individual, who first impressions and work ethics superseded our expectations! For any law services that we have in the near future, Mr. LoFaro will be the first person that we will call!

Posted by Christie | August 08, 2013 | Real Estate

Most responsible and responsive lawyer

I have come across Carmine's profile online while searching for an experienced real estate lawyer for purchasing a foreclosure property. I feel lucky that I made the right choice. Carmine has the experience in the area, passion for his profession, and care for his client. He even worked over ti...me and over the weekend to ensure the closing was done on time (a delay due to a mistake made by the bank). He took care of the things that was left behind by the seller even after closing for me. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants a lawyer with professionalism and handle the whole transaction himself .

Posted by MARIE | June 06, 2013 | Real Estate

EXCELLENT REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY

We found Mr. Lofaro by Googling real estate attorneys and read his excellent reviews. We decided to use his services because of those rave reviews. In the past in dealing with real estate attorneys, those firms had their paralegals handle everything, but this time around, we wanted an actual lawyer... handling our closing and real estate transaction. Mr. Lofaro was impressively and quickly responsive to all our questions, e-mails and phone calls. We never waited long for him to respond to anything we sent his way. He was professional, courteous, and pro-active in dealing with our entire real estate transaction from beginning to closing. He allayed any concerns we had. Not only that, he never made us feel as though any of our questions were silly or unimportant. At our closing, Mr. Lofaro was very prepared and efficient; thus it was quick and painless. We have been through two other closings before and neither of them were as impressive as his handling of ours. My husband and I were VERY pleased and we highly recommend using Mr. Lofaro’s services. If we ever need an attorney again, we would definitely use Mr. Lofaro’s services again without hesitation. He did an excellent job, made us feel super comfortable and explained every last detail to us. Use his services without hesitation!

Posted by Gene | December 12, 2012 | Real Estate

A great resource

I have used Mr. LoFaro twice for real estate transactions and highly recommend him. He is extremely responsive to all inquiries, great with follow-ups and explains every aspect of the process in terms that are easy for a layperson to understand.

Posted by Adianice | July 17, 2012 | Real Estate

NO ONE ELSE COMPARES!

My fiancé and I are first time home buyers. From my first phone call to Carmine's office, I felt completely assured that he would be the right person for us. Patty transferred me immediately to him and he spent about half an hour on the phone answering my questions, giving us advice and was thorough ...on explaining the entire process. Mind you, other R.E. attorneys I had called rushed me off the phone or never called me back. As for our experience in its entirety, Carmine is not just another "lawyer." From the very beginning, he advised us on what was right for us, responded to emails within minutes, called us back with answers right away often times outside of work hours, was always ahead of everyone else in terms of the paperwork or requests that needed to be made but simultaneously gave us honest advice which all attributed to our trust in him. He is a stand up guy that really cares. He has an excellent reputation for a reason. As for his fee, he is worth a lot more than the fixed rate that he gives. Be mindful that others will charge you random 'paperwork/postage' fees. In the end, thanks to Carmine we are in our new home and are just so happy we had him representing us and we have been recommending him to everybody we come across that is buying a home.

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Hisham Hamed

Real estate lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As the first time I met Carmine was as opposing counsel on a complex Real Estate litigation matter, I feel my endorsement should count twice. At all times he operated with a high level of professionalism while representing his client as zealously as I did mine. Although our practice areas overlap quite significantly, I have referred one or two clients to him."

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Silvana Raso

Litigation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Carmine is an excellent advocate who is respected by his colleagues for the great work he does."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. LoFaro. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Samildre Perez

Real estate lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has great command of legal field he practices and is highly respected in the community."

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Bruce Dizengoff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Carmine LoFaro is an extremely knowledgeable attorney, and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. He is well respected in the legal field."

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John Fisher

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."

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Jonathan Lacour

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Quality representation and exceptional attentiveness to clients."

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Thomas Spivack

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from many years of experience, contributions and reviews that Mr. LoFaro is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him."

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Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fred DeMier

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Knapp

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Other

"Great representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Sutnick

Litigation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carmine is an excellent attorney who is highly respected by judges and other attorneys. He is smart, hard-working and a strong advocate for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Warren Sutnick

Litigation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. LoFaro is a well respected member of the legal community. He has an outstanding reputation and is highly regarded by his clients and his colleagues. Any prospective client should know that they will be well served by Mr. LoFaro. I strongly endorse him."

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James Seplowitz

Litigation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carmine LoFaro is an excellent attorney with a stellar reputation in the legal community. His clients always get first class representation. Both well-dressed and well-versed in the law, Carmine never fails to make a positive impression on his fellow attorneys, judges and litigants. I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Suarez

Real estate lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's always a pleasure to do a closing with Carmine LoFaro and his office. I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Kelsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Mr. LoFaro at action in court on numerous occasions and have always been impressed with his professionalism and advocacy on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Carbonetti

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Carmine LoFaro working on both the civil and criminal sides of litigation, and he is a highly knowledgeable and fearsome advocate for his clients. I have had friends who have used him on civil matters and were very satisfied not only on his work product but also on his constant attention to the matters at hand."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Bergen County's Best Lawyers, 201 Magazine

2024

New Jersey Super Lawyers, New Jesey Monthly Magazine

2024

AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Best Lawyers in Bergen County, Bergen Magazine

2023

The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Law Firms, US News & World Report

2016

Top 100 Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Super Lawyers-National Business Edition, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyers-Corporate Counsel, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyers-National Business Edition, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Best of New Jersey-Award of Excellence, The Italian Tribune

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Partner, LoFaro Carver LLC

1997 - 2021

Senior Partner, LoFaro & Reiser, LLP

1993 - 1996

Managing Partner, Kalebic & LoFaro, P.C.

1990 - 1992

Senior Associate, Leanza, Agrapidis & Kalebic, P.C.

1989 - 1990

Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Alvin Weiss, Superior Court of New Jersey

Associations

2012 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

New Jersey Association for Justice

Member

1990 - Present

Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court

Master

1989 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Manhattan College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Ameriprise Financial

Real Estate Tax Appeals

Publications

Languages

Italian

Activity

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