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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Probate

Posted by Ryan W | June 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Phenomenal Attorney who WINS!

All of the incredible reviews were what initially led me to Carmine LoFaro, hoping to find my way out of a never-ending and messy Estate battle with greedy and estranged family members. I can now fully attest that he lives up to the hype 1000% and THEN some! After our consultation, Carmine sped in...to action and it became abundantly clear that I had just retained quite possibly the best representation imaginable. Every call, every email, every single question, he kept me updated and explained everything so thoroughly, it felt as if I had an old friend who truly cared (and who was far more intelligent) now fighting in my corner. Finding myself in what appeared to be a ‘no-way-out’ and ‘cut-my-losses’ type of situation, not only did Carmine ensure that I prevailed with zero losses, he went ten steps further and saw to it that I was awarded damages… OVER and ABOVE the amount initially sought against me! Intelligent, witty, professional and honest, coupled with his immense knowledge of the legal system, this is who to retain if you want to come out on top. Seriously. Carmine is an phenomenal Attorney who is worth his weight in gold, and an even more compassionate human. I can’t thank him enough!

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Out of State Estate

It was very lucky day for us when we found our attorney, Carmine LoFaro, on this website. We chose his firm specifically for its expertise in estate settlement, debt resolution and real estate and are so glad that we did. Our relative died suddenly and without a will leaving us to settle his estate... from out of state. In addition to court judgements for debt, the house was in foreclosure, and it turned out, in violation of environmental standards from a leaking fuel storage tank. Carmine guided us through the estate settlement, bonding, income tax, foreclosure and environmental cleanup with the NJDEP. In our ongoing dealings with him by phone and by internet we were never in doubt that our best interests were at the forefront, and we felt that we were being represented not only by an expert advocate but by someone who was truly our friend. Phone calls and emails were returned the same day, even after normal business hours. To say that our expectations were greatly exceeded would be an understatement. We give Carmine our highest recommendation and would definitely use him again.

Posted by Andrea | December 18, 2014 | Probate

Fantastic & Ferocious Attorney Who is Worth Every Penny & MORE

My siblings & I retained Carmine to represent us in a very nasty and long drawn out estate matter. We were beneficiaries in an estate where the Executrix absconded with the assets and I knew when I read his reviews here on AVVO & on the American Trial Lawyers Association’s website, that this was jus...t who I needed to represent me. In our initial consultation, he listened carefully to what we had to say and took copious notes. He performed his due diligence and went to work on our motion, which ultimately prevailed and the Judge ruled in our favor. Our adversary & their incompetent counsel had no idea what hit them. As my sister so eloquently puts it, “Carmine cut them a new one and left them confused as to which hole to defecate from.” Carmine is a very honest attorney (another rare find). He forewarned us from the start about the law of diminishing returns. He was very concerned that we might end up spending more money litigating this than we would stand to gain in the end and he absolutely prevented us from spending more money than necessary. I would absolutely hire him again... and if I happen to suddenly amass a war chest or hit the lottery, to hell with the law of diminishing returns…. I would be happy to pay him just to continue to make my adversary’s life more of a living hell and enforce the whopping judgment we won.

Posted by Steven | December 04, 2014 | Probate

Professional, amenable...

Carmine helped me through the settlement of my partner's estate, guiding me through the areas which I myself could handle as Executor, and quickly handling those which I could not. Throughout, he was in possession of the knowledge to solve some unusual situations which the estate presented, while al...ways sensitive to my own needs and feelings. I will definitely be back in his offices again soon when it is time to finalize my own will...

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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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