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Carmine LoFaro is the Managing Partner of LoFaro Carver LLC. In addition to chairing the firm’s Real Estate Department, Mr. LoFaro’s practice also includes criminal, DWI and traffic defense, business and commercial litigation, estate administration and litigation, and a wide variety of business and corporate matters.
Mr. LoFaro brings with him over 30 years of experience as a litigator in the Federal and State courts of New Jersey, as well the day-to-day representation of a wide range of clients, ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
He graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan College in 1986, majoring in both philosophy and psychology, and earned his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 1989. He served as judicial clerk to the Hon. Alvin Weiss in the New Jersey Superior Court from 1990 to 1991. He was managing partner of Kalebic & LoFaro, P.C., from 1994 to 1997, and Senior Partner of LoFaro & Reiser, LLP, from 1997 to 2021.
Mr. LoFaro was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1989, and was subsequently admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. LoFaro previously served as Chairperson of the District II-B Fee Arbitration Committee, and is currently a Master in the Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court, where he, along with other well-respected members of the Bergen County bench and bar, mentor young attorneys in trial practice and attorney ethics.
For many consecutive years, Mr. LoFaro has been recognized and continues to be recognized as a top attorney by SuperLawyers, US New & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America, 201 Magazine and Bergen Magazine. He is the recipient of the highly coveted AV Preeminent Rating, which is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills and ethical standards by their peers, as well as numerous 5-star ratings by his clients on AVVO and Google. Mr. LoFaro is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association. He, his spouse and their two children are proud, lifelong residents of Bergen County.
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Acquired: 1989
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Posted by Allie | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Best lawyer especially for first time homeowners
Carmine was amazing to work with for the process of buying our first home! He was so knowledgeable and walked us through each step making sure we understand everything. We had a lot of back and forth with the sellers and he stayed on top of it and make sure every little detail was finished. We will b...
Posted by Melissa | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits
Best around!
Carmine is a very trustworthy and honest lawyer. Compassionate and works fast. I hired him when my father‘s pension was giving me problems. That was something I tried to get done for a year and he got it done in less than two month! Worth every penny.
Posted by Darrin C.. Wilson | December 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
THE MICHAEL JORDAN OF LAWYERS!! A RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME LAWYER!!!!
In August of this year my fiance and I decided that it's time for us to move out of Manhattan and get a place of our own in NJ. I found Carmine LoFaro online with 46 Five-Star reviews which is absolutely INSANE! Not one person gave him a review less than 5-Stars so I read the reviews to see what all ...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Rockstar attorney
I have never written a review in my entire life, but I felt compelled to leave a review for Carmine who has done a phenomenal job on my recent real estate transaction. Here's what stood out during the time Carmine was handling the transaction 1) He is honest and fair. He'll make sure you don't ...
Thank you for your kind and generous words! You made my life easy, as you were an excellent and cooperative client....a true pleasure to work with!
Posted by Ian | June 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great support in a complicated property transaction.
Carmine represented me in a complicated property transaction. He and his firm were really helpful throughout, taking time to explain the process, next steps and implications. His consistent clear and calm communication and practical and clear advice was perfect for ensuring what could have been a ...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Carmine is an excellent advocate who is respected by his colleagues for the great work he does."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has great command of legal field he practices and is highly respected in the community."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"It's always a pleasure to do a closing with Carmine LoFaro and his office. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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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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
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
2012 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of CourtMaster
1989 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
Real Estate Tax Appeals
2005
Italian
Legal Answers
Do I need a CO to sell my house in NJ
17 Nov 2014
I own a piece of land and want to give it to my son. How would I get the deed changed over to him?
11 Feb 2013
How can I find/prove there is a DUI conviction on ex spouse?
06 Feb 2013