Karen Pawlick Swan is an Associate at Avelino Law, LLP in the Trusts and Estates practice group. After earning her B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from Cornell Law School, Ms. Swan obtained her LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Ms. Swan concentrates her practice [...]
Samantha A. Smith is an associate at Avelino Law, LLP in the Trusts and Estates practice group. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Franklin & Marshall College where she was a Dean’s List scholar and a member of the Epsilon Alpha Kappa Honors Society, Ms. Smith enrolled at American University Washington [...]
Kinjal Desai is a senior associate at Avelino Law, LLP. After earning her B.A. with a double concentration in Economics and Political Science from the University of Michigan, Ms. Desai began the Federal Judicial Honors Program at Pace University School of Law and graduated as a merit scholar, cum laude. She then earned her LL.M. [...]
Stacey M. Valentine is a partner at Avelino Law, LLP, working with A. Jude Avelino to lead the Trusts and Estates practice group. A graduate of Colgate University (magna cum laude) and Washington & Lee University School of Law (cum laude), Ms. Valentine leverages her extensive experience in analyzing, structuring and administering sophisticated estate plans to [...]
SUMMIT, NJ - On Monday, April 30, 2018, Summit Residents Drew Maldonado and Jude Avelino were honored by the Suburban Chamber of Commerce for their fundraising efforts on behalf of the new Community Center. The Dynamic Duo received the Citizen of the Year Award as they were instrumental in raising more than $1.5 million for [...]
Are you planning a home renovation? Do you need a variance? A. Jude Avelino and Christa Anderson, Zoning Officer in Summit, discuss the variance process, explain why it is necessary, and highlight professionals to consult with in order to have a favorable outcome.
As the active spring real estate market is rapidly approaching, there are important elements for both buyers and sellers alike to keep in mind, so says Matt Coppolecchia, Esq., specialist in Residential and Commercial Real Estate transactions at Summit-based Avelino & Hartlaub, LLP, a full-service law firm. According to Coppolecchia, buyers need to remember the following: Check their emotions at [...]
In this episode of "Are You Ready For Life?" host Jude Avelino discusses the 3 Key Professionals you should have in your life when planning for your future. Tim Erday of Harbour Bridge Wealth Management Advisors and Alex Bierce of Northwestern Mutual weigh in on the importance of having a financial and legacy plan. [...]
In this first episode of Are You Ready For Life host Jude Avelino discusses a difficult topic; the aging of our parents and how it affects the sandwich generation (caring for both your children and your parents as well as planning for your own future). This discussion will educate you on when it’s time to [...]
As we embark on the New Year, here are your Top 5 Legal Resolutions for 2018: 1. Your Estate plan: Create One or Review Yours Estate tax laws have never been more favorable for New Jersey residents. The Federal Estate Tax and Exemption is now $10.98 million (per spouse) and, currently, there is no estate [...]
