Rachel Walker is an attorney at Avelino Law LLP, where she is dedicated to helping clients safeguard what matters most—their families, their assets, and their legacies. Prior to joining the firm, Rachel worked at a boutique law firm representing clients in estate planning and estate administration, with a particular focus on asset protection. Rachel combines [...]
Mikhail Sterlin is an Associate Attorney at Avelino Law, LLP, where he focuses on estate and trust litigation. He has a broad range of litigation experience including insurance coverage and complex commercial litigation. An experienced litigator, Mikhail represents clients at all stages of the legal process, from pre-suit consultation through settlement negotiations and trial proceedings. [...]
Dean Lindskog is an Associate at Avelino Law, LLP. After graduating with honors from Rutgers University, Dean attended Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, where he served as a Class Representative on the Executive Board and was an active member of the Intellectual Property Student Organization. During law school, he interned for Judge Nina C. [...]
Max Wianecki is a Law Clerk at Avelino Law, LLP. He is a graduate of Drexel University, where he participated in the Co-Op program and gained exposure to the field of criminal law. Max went on to earn his J.D., cum laude, from the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. [...]
Jeffrey M. Valentine is an associate at Avelino Law, LLP in the Trusts and Estates practice group, where he focuses his practice on estate planning and administration. Prior to joining Avelino Law, Jeffrey represented clients in Social Security disability proceedings, where he developed skills in navigating complex administrative processes and advocating for vulnerable populations— experience [...]
G.Justin Christofides is a partner at Avelino Law. His practice focuses on Taxation, Trust & Estates, and Corporate matters for high-net-worth individuals, corporate fiduciaries and closely held business owners. Most of his clients are continuous engagements that entail corporate transactional, estate planning, and, when necessary, civil litigation and controversy representations. Corporations & Business Associations Justin advises [...]
Our Crisis Management and Internal Investigations practice provides individuals, families, and organizations with the tools and expertise needed to respond to high-pressure situations with confidence and clarity. We deliver tailored strategies to address legal, reputational, and operational risks while maintaining transparency and preserving trust among stakeholders. Our Services • Crisis Response and Management: Immediate counsel [...]
AAs a compliment to existing private client services, our White-Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations practice provides clients with comprehensive and strategic representation in high-stakes matters. We defend individuals and organizations facing complex allegations of financial misconduct, fraud, regulatory violations, and other white-collar offenses. Our Services • Criminal Defense: Representation of individuals and entities in [...]
Marc J. Armas is a partner of Avelino Law, LLP and the chair of its Litigation Practice Group. A graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and Rutgers School of Law, Marc combines his extensive litigation experience, leadership, and a distinguished military background to deliver strategic solutions in complex legal and compliance challenges. He [...]
Christopher Hartmann is a seasoned attorney admitted to the New Jersey Bar and the United States District Court for New Jersey, as well as the Second and Third Circuit Courts of Appeal. Chris holds a Juris Doctor degree from The Washington University School of Law and earned his undergraduate degree with distinction from Drew University, [...]
