State House News Update
November, 2008
 

Trenton, NJ (November 11, 2008) -GluckWalrath attorney Cindy M. Perr, a partner in the Litigation, Public Entity/Municipal Law and Health Law Practice Groups, was recently reappointed by Governor Jon Corzine

Trenton, NJ (October 9, 2008) -GluckWalrath attorney Isabel Miranda will present at the New York City Bar Association’s upcoming seminar “The Complexities of Buy-Sell Agreements - Drafting and Preparing Made Simple" on January 21, 2009, in New York City. The NYC Bar Association will offer a special 15% discount off the registration fee to GluckWalrath clients, friends and colleagues. For more information about the seminar, visit http://www.nycbar.org/index.htm. Ms. Miranda is a member of the Firm’s Public Finance and Trusts and Estates practice groups. In her over twenty-five years of practice, she has served as counsel to families seeking to transfer wealth in a manner that is conducive to family harmony and open communication. She has also served as bond and underwriters’ counsel in financing over $7 billion of publicly financed capital projects. She is a member of the New Jersey, New York and American Bar Associations.
 

State House News Update October 2008
 

Trenton, NJ (September 17, 2008) -GluckWalrath legislative agent John G. Donnadio was a guest speaker at a luncheon for the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Officials (NIGP). Mr. Donnadio spoke about several new laws and pending legislation concerning renewable energy matters, and the legislation’s impact on local government officials. Mr. Donnadio represents the Firm’s clients in matters involving government relations & regulatory affairs. He also has extensive experience promoting legislative and regulatory initiatives that allow local governments to provide necessary services in a more cost effective manner through shared services and interlocal service agreements.

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of NIGP promotes continuing education and professionalism in public procurement, facilitates networking among New Jersey purchasing professionals, and strives for the improvement of laws relating to government purchasing. Membership is open to all public procurement employees of any political subdivision in the State. For more information about NIGP, please visit www.nigp.org.
 

State House News Update September 2008
 

Trenton, NJ (July 29, 2008) -- GluckWalrath attorney Cindy M. Perr has been recognized as a “2008 Super Lawyers Rising Star” in a special section of the August 2008 issue of New Jersey Monthly magazine, on newsstands today. A member of GluckWalrath's litigation and health law practice groups, Ms. Perr was recognized as a "Rising Star" in the practice area of "Business Litigation." She is member of GluckWalrath's Litigation, Public Entity/Municipal Law and Health Care practice groups.

To assemble rankings, the publishers of Law & Politics survey lawyers for nominations of the best attorneys age 40 and younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less, based on personal observations. A Law & Politics research team then reviews potential candidates’ credentials and assigns points based on specific criteria. Point totals from the survey and research process are combined for a final tally. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are named to the list.
 

Trenton, NJ (July 28, 2008) --  GluckWalrath welcomes two new additions to its Trenton office, attorney Lynn Besancon and paralegal Frances M. Costa. Ms. Besancon's practice will focus on Public Finance, bringing with her over 20 years of experience as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, and trustee’s counsel in all areas of public finance. Her representation of clients includes state authorities, counties, local improvement and municipal utilities authorities, municipalities, and boards of education. Ms. Besancon’s expertise extends to projects involving general obligation bonds, revenue backed debt and lease transactions. She is a resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Frances Costa has joined the Firm's Health Care practice group after a career in public service which spanned 16 years. After having served in numerous management positions in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Ms. Costa brings with her a wealth of expertise in the areas of licensure, certificate of need, and Medicaid issues that impact licensed healthcare facilities. Immediately prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Costa operated a private consulting business, from which she advised and assisted clients on issues related to licensure, certificate of need, and Medicaid, and strategic planning. Her clients included nursing homes, assisted living residences, adult and pediatric day health service providers, and private practice physicians. Ms. Costa is a lifelong resident of South Jersey and currently resides in Evesham.
 

CLIENT ALERT (July 9, 2008): Bill pending before Congress would invalidate mandatory arbitration provisions in nursing home admission agreements
 

State House News Update July 2008
 

Trenton, NJ (June 6, 2008) -- GluckWalrath attorney John G. Donnadio has been named Co-Chair of the Somerset County Business Partnership Legislative Committee. An attorney and legislative agent, Mr. Donnadio represents the Firm’s clients in matters involving government relations & regulatory affairs. He also has extensive experience promoting legislative and regulatory initiatives that allow local governments to provide necessary services in a more cost effective manner through shared services and interlocal service agreements.

State House News Update May 2008
 

State House News Update April 2008
 

Trenton, NJ (April 28, 2008) -- Cindy M. Perr, a partner in the Firm's Litigation, Public Entity/Municipal Law and Health Law Practice Groups, will present at the Burlington County Bar Association's upcoming seminar "Opposing Goliath: A Solo and Small Firm Practitioner's Guide to Battling the Large Adversary" on Tuesday, May 13, in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Perr will be one of three speakers discussing the methods by which solo or small law firms can effectively manage and prevail in litigation against large or well-funded adversaries. Topics will include the efficient handling of pretrial discovery and trial preparation. For more information about the seminar, visit http://www.burlcobar.org/. 
 

Trenton, NJ (April 25, 2008) -- Two GluckWalrath attorneys have been invited to present at this year's New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. The conference will be held at Bally's Park Place Hotel and Casino, June 10-13, 2008. 

Attorneys Andrew Bayer and Cindy M. Perr will present on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, on "COAH's Third Round Rules: Their Impact on Municipal and County Government." The seminar will address COAH's proposed Third Round regulations, which dramatically increase the statewide requirements for affordable housing, and how municipalities and county governments will face an increased need for available services as a result.

Andrew Bayer, a partner and director of the Firm's Litigation and Public Entity/Municipal Law Practice Groups, concentrates his practice in land use and affordable housing litigation. He represents public entities in transactional and litigation matters, and private entities in general commercial litigation matters. Bayer is a resident of East Windsor, New Jersey.

Cindy Perr, a partner in the Litigation, Public Entity/Municipal Law and Health Law Practice Groups, concentrates her practice on general litigation with an emphasis in the areas of commercial, real estate and municipal law. Her experience also includes transactional and litigation matters involving health law matters. Perr is a resident of Medford, New Jersey.

NJAC serves as an advocacy group for county governments and their taxpayers, promotes federal and state legislative initiatives that advance county interests, fosters cooperation and coordination among New Jersey’s 21 counties and aids county officials in providing efficient and effective service to their constituencies. For additional information about the NJAC Conference, visit www.njac.org.
 

Trenton, NJ (April 14, 2008) -- GluckWalrath welcomes attorney Jacob B. Archer to its Trenton office. Mr. Archer’s practice includes the representation of public entities in transactional and litigation matters, and general commercial litigation matters involving private entities. A lifelong resident of Bordentown, New Jersey, and a former police officer, he currently serves as Chairman of Bordentown Township Fire District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners. 
 

GluckWalrath attorney Isabel Miranda recently presented a seminar at the Bar Association of the City of New York on the topic of “Ethical Pitfalls of Buy/Sell Agreements.” Ms. Miranda is a member of the Firm’s Public Finance and Trusts and Estates practice groups. In her over twenty-five years of practice, she has served as counsel to families seeking to transfer wealth in a manner that is conducive to family harmony and open communication. She has also served as bond and underwriters’ counsel in financing over $7 billion of publicly financed capital projects. She is a member of the New Jersey, New York and American Bar Associations.
 

Trenton, NJ (March 5, 2008) -- 
GluckWalrath welcomes attorney William C. Katz to its Trenton office. Mr. Katz will focus on the representation of public entities in redevelopment matters, commercial litigation, and the general representation of public entities in municipal law. A lifelong resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, he currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife.