Stern, Lavinthal & Frankenberg
Locations:
103 Eisenhower Parkway
Roseland, NJ 07068
195 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Our hours
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About us
Our strength lies in merging the extensive experience typical of larger firms with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. This approach enables us to swiftly adapt to shifting legal environments and devise strategies to address our clients' ever-changing needs.
Amidst evolving legal landscapes, our commitment stands firm: delivering unparalleled representation with compassion and unwavering dedication.
70+
Years of experience
99%
Successful resolutions
500+
Satisfied customers
40+
Awards and recognitions
Services
Bankruptcy
Keeping on the cutting edge of new bankruptcy law ensures our attorneys are able to effectively assist clients in the enforcement of remedies and in negotiating and documenting a full variety of restructuring transactions involving investments.
Commercial/Consumer Lending
Provide comprehensive legal support to financial institutions, private lenders, and borrowers, ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating efficient loan closings across asset-based lending, real estate financing, and syndicated loans.
Evictions
The Firm’s commitment to work with our clients and their property managers as a team helps to expedite the eviction process.
Foreclosure
We strive to reduce delays in processing a foreclosure in order to minimize the creditor’s cost and maximize the creditor’s return on distressed assets.
Real Estate Litigation
For over seventy years, we have provided representation and advice on both commercial and residential properties to buyers, sellers and owners, tenants, subtenants, licensees, and property managers.
REO
Our experienced attorneys and paralegal staff skillfully move transactions from contract to closing in the shortest period of time possible.
Affiliations
Stern, Lavinthal & Frankenberg Team
Maria Cozzini
Over 30 years of General Civil Practice experience in New Jersey, specializes in commercial litigation, creditor’s rights, foreclosure, and real estate law, representing buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers, with a particular focus on loss mitigation options and foreclosure defenses.
Kelly E. Drohan
Associate in the firm’s foreclosure litigation practice, specializes in Foreclosure Mediation, Landlord Tenant Court, Municipal Court, Vacant and Abandoned Property, Motion Practice, Creditor’s Rights, and Estate Planning, with experience in FDCPA regulations, estate planning, and real estate closings.
Jae Y. Kim
A former Judge of the Central Municipal Court of Bergen County and experienced attorney, has a 25-year legal career specializing in bankruptcy law, collections, commercial litigation, commercial transactions, and real estate, having represented various clients in state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey.
Derek Warner
Seasoned attorney with extensive experience in Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Insurance law, and Landlord-Tenant matters, offering strategic and comprehensive legal solutions that protect client interests, navigate complex transactions and disputes, and ultimately drive their business success and safeguard their investments.
Contacts
103 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 100
Roseland, New Jersey 07068
195 Montague Street, 3Rd Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM