A Little Humor Leads to A Global Settlement
Recently Judge Toskos mediated a professional malpractice litigation involving several parties. With so many parties, trying to get them to agree on an issue was “like herding cats.” After 8 hours of negotiations the Plaintiff’s demand was still in the millions while the collective offer by the Defendants was in the tens of thousands. At READ MORE
Allyson M. Kasetta recently obtained site plan approval and a use variance from the South Plainfield Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Allyson M. Kasetta recently obtained site plan approval and a use variance from the South Plainfield Zoning Board of Adjustment, allowing for more efficient operations at the New Jersey command center of an established and reputable vendor that provides equipment for construction management, industrial storage, and waste management. Ms. Kasetta represents applicants of all types READ MORE
Appellate defense of Insured Summary Judgment Win Argued by Colin Fitzpatrick
Colin Fitzpatrick argued his first Appeal today. Harwood Lloyd’s client had been granted summary judgment by the trial court and Colin successfully presented arguments that the lower Court was correct in dismissing the case against our client and denying a co-defendant indemnification.
Congratulations to Harwood Lloyd’s “2024 Best Lawyers” and “2024 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch” who have been recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America!
3 Harwood Lloyd, LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients August 17, 2023 — Harwood Lloyd, LLP is pleased to announce that 3 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “For more than READ MORE
Eleven-Year Litigation Concludes with Jury Deadlock and Mistrial Due to Question of Whether Plaintiff Fabricated Accident Location
Harwood Lloyd recently proceeded to trial in Bronx County Supreme Court on behalf of the firm’s client, a contractor whose work on behalf of a public utility was alleged to have left behind a sidewalk defect that allegedly caused a 67-year old grandmother of 12 to fall and sustain injuries that required multiple surgeries involving READ MORE
Golf Digest Article by our very own Dave Repetto
The incredible quest to find every golfer who played in the 1974 U.S. Amateur. David Repetto caddied in the ’74 Amateur at Ridgewood C.C. and wondered what happened to those who played in the championship. After years of sleuthing, he tracked down 175 of the 200 competitors Read the article here
Greek Independence Day March 25th
Congratulations to Judge Menelaos W. Toskos who was honored for his outstanding contributions to the community on March 23, 2023. This honor was presented by the Bergen County Executive James Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners in partnership with Ahepa Ramapo Chapter 453, Ahepa Bergen Knights Chapter 285, and Ahepa Alexander Hamilton Chapter READ MORE
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Harwood Lloyd would like to acknowledge and celebrate all the hard-working administrative professionals that are part of the Harwood Lloyd family as well as all other professionals that work in administration. You are a fundamental part of our business, and we appreciate you.
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day
Harwood Lloyd would like to acknowledge all our diligent staff and everything that they do to contribute to an efficient work environment. Have a safe and joyous Labor Day.
Harwood Lloyd achieved a victory in the Appellate Division
Harwood Lloyd recently prevailed in the Appellate Division, which affirmed the trial court’s decision to dismiss the appeal of a land use approval for a new mixed-use development granted by the Garfield Planning Board in 2023. Allyson M. Kasetta represented the developer in connection with the initial approval, creating the record upon which the courts READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd Congratulates the Hillsdale Hawks 14U Baseball Team for being the Eastern Regional Champs.
Harwood Lloyd is happy to support Women Lawyers In Bergen in the Rally Against Breast Cancer.
Robyn Lindsay, Esq and Jeanne Marino, Esq. join WLIB President Diane Lucianna, Esq. on The Green in Hackensack on October 28, 2022 in support of the Susan Lucianna Breast Cancer Fund.
Harwood Lloyd is recognized in the 13th annual edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
Harwood Lloyd is pleased to announce that our Trusts and Estates Department has been recognized in the 13th annual edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” with a tier designation rating in the practice area of Litigation. Firms that receive a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd is recognized in the 14th annual edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
Harwood Lloyd is recognized in the 14th annual edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Harwood Lloyd is pleased to announce that our Trusts and Estates Department has been recognized in the 14th annual edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” with a tier designation rating in the practice READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd is recognized in the 2025 Edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
HARWOOD LLOYD PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE BERGEN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
September 22, 2022 The Bergen Bar Benefactor’s Plaque was unveiled at the President’s Gala, 122nd Annual Dinner and Dance at The Rockleigh, in Rockleigh, New Jersey. Harwood Lloyd was recognized as one of the leading financial supporters of the Association during the early days of the pandemic which enabled the Association to continue its vital READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd recently prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury action in Kings County, New York.
Harwood Lloyd recently prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury action in Kings County, New York. Representing the landlord in the sidewalk trip and fall action, Harwood Lloyd argued the landlord owed no duty to Plaintiff. Plaintiff made unequivocal statements during her deposition that she fell on the sidewalk in front READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd supports Ramapo College of New Jersey
Kristine Denning and Kristi Intorre, both members of the Ramapo College Foundation Board and alumni, attended the 2023 Distinguished Citizens Gala on April 14, 2023 at Rockleigh Country Club. Congratulations to the distinguished honorees, Harold V. Bolten, III, Drs. Douglas S. Holden and Jean Weng, and Deborah Visconi.
Harwood Lloyd would like to congratulate Carmel Decker, Eileen Kuzma and Victoria Silva on their well-deserved honors in recognition of their achievements and hard work!
Harwood Lloyd would like to congratulate Carmel Decker, Eileen Kuzma and Victoria Silva on their well-deserved honors in recognition of their achievements and hard work! The Partners are pleased to announce that Carmel Decker has become a Partner at Harwood Lloyd effective January 1, 2022. Carmel joined Harwood Lloyd in 2013 as Counsel for our READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is pleased to announce that four Lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen Wellinghorst will join David Repetto as the new Co-Managing Partner for the firm.
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen Wellinghorst will join David Repetto as the new Co-Managing Partner for the firm. Steve’s practice focuses primarily on insurance defense litigation, representing insurance companies, self-insured corporations, and municipalities. Steve specializes in premises liability, representing the largest mall in New Jersey as well as the largest franchised READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is pleased to announce that the Honorable James J. DeLuca, J.S.C. (Ret.), has joined the firm as Counsel.
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is pleased to announce that the Honorable James J. DeLuca, J.S.C. (Ret.), has joined the firm as Counsel. His practice will focus on the resolution of commercial, probate, trust and estate disputes through mediation and arbitration as an alternative to traditional litigation. Judge DeLuca is also available to provide discovery master services and READ MORE
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is proud to announce that Kristen Marinaccio has been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Harwood Lloyd, LLP is proud to announce that Kristen Marinaccio has been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, which honors early-career attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in U.S. private practice.
HL supports Kids Ice Cancer-Kids Helping Kids
Kids Ice Cancer is an organization whose mission is to raise funds to support the fight against pediatric cancer through annual youth all-star hockey games. The organization was created by a high school hockey player who recruited other high school hockey players to help kids with pediatric cancer. The program provides a unique opportunity for READ MORE
Honorable Gregg A. Padovano, J.S.C, granted Summary Judgment.
On December 16, 2024, the Honorable Gregg A. Padovano, J.S.C, granted Summary Judgment in favor of all third-party defendants, including my client Conklin Electric & Construction, LLC (“Conklin”), dismissing the third party complaint of National Winter Activity Center D/B/A Winter4Kids, (“NWAC”). The trial court granted said motions based on NWAC’s failure to provide an expert READ MORE
In commemoration of Memorial Day
In commemoration of Memorial Day, Harwood Lloyd would like to thank all our brave soldiers that dedicate their lives and sacrifice their time with family to protect our country. We would also like to thank the courageous fallen soldiers that lost their lives defending our liberty and freedom. We wish everyone a safe and happy READ MORE
In honor of “International Be Kind to Lawyers Day”, we wanted to take a moment to remember both Victor Harwood and Frank Lloyd.
Victor Harwood, III was a quintessential gentleman and an excellent and accomplished trial lawyer. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Harvard College and his law degree at the University of Virginia. He relocated from his native Alabama to New Jersey and started out as an associate at the firm of Stevens and Mathias, a staff READ MORE
In Memory of Richard J. Ryan. Harwood Lloyd sends its condolences to the family of our beloved Partner and friend.
I have worked with Richard (“Dick”) Ryan since January of 1983. When I first started working with Richard, he had been handling many estate planning clients as well as Estate Administration matters. Richard also handled commercial transactions, real estate matters, partnerships, and corporate matters. However, his primary practice was in complex estate planning and estate READ MORE
Judge Menelaos W. Toskos. P.J. (CH. Ret.) has been appointed to serve on the newly established Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program.
Judge Menelaos W. Toskos. P.J. (CH. Ret.) has been appointed by the Hon. Michael J. Blee, J.A.D., Acting Administrator of the Court to serve as one of seven retired judges on the newly established Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program. With the conclusion of the Council on Affordable Housing, a need arose to establish a process READ MORE
Judge Toskos takes part in the 75th Anniversary of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
As a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Historical Advisory Board, Judge Toskos took part in the 75th Anniversary of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Along with Judge Glenn A. Grant and Judge Mark H. Sansone, Judge Toskos discussed in a video the “Problem Solving Courts”. The link to the video is shown below: READ MORE
National Paralegal Day
Navigating Summer Parenting Time
Determining a summer parenting time schedule is an important factor to consider when negotiating a custody and parenting time plan. While the regular parenting time schedule may remain in place over the summer months, adjustments could be necessary depending upon the needs of a particular family. Children may participate in summer camps, whether it be READ MORE
Now rescheduled to Sunday, October 5th 2025 Harwood Lloyd is a proud sponsor of the third annual car and motorcycle show. Now
Harwood Lloyd is a proud sponsor of the third annual car and motorcycle show in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, to be rescheduled for Sunday October 5th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the municipal complex, 55 Mayhill Street. The show will feature classic and muscle cars, street rods, and motorcycles, and will benefit READ MORE
Recipient of the Havemeyer Presidential Leadership Award.
Harwood Lloyd is proud to announce that David M. Repetto is the recipient of the Havemeyer Presidential Leadership Award. The Havemeyer Presidential Leadership Award is given to an individual who offers his or her expertise and whose contributions touch the lives of students, faculty and staff at Ramapo College.
Remembering 9/11
Robyn Lindsay and Suzanne Tullo recently attended the Lakeland Bank 50th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing on behalf of Harwood Lloyd.
Robyn Lindsay and Suzanne Tullo recently attended the Lakeland Bank 50th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing on behalf of Harwood Lloyd. It was a beautiful day to be out on the course and support a great cause.
Thankful to our soldiers and their families for their commitment, bravery, and sacrifice to our country. Happy Veteran’s Day.
The Honorable James J. DeLuca, J.S.C. (Ret.) and David Repetto, co-managing of Harwood Lloyd, LLP, recently made a presentation New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The Honorable James J. DeLuca, J.S.C. (Ret.) and David Repetto, co-managing of Harwood Lloyd, LLP, recently made a presentation New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys regarding the mediation of probate matters including guardianship proceedings. The presentation to more than 25 Chapter members covered a wide range of topics including why READ MORE
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DRAFTING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: DIVIDING RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DRAFTING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: DIVIDING RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Each party is usually entitled to 50% of the coverture or marital portion of the other’s retirement account, including the gains/loses. The marital portion is defined as the amount from the date of marriage through the date the Complaint for Divorce was filed READ MORE
Tom Loikith receives the Bergen County Bar Foundation’s “Attorney Achievement Award.”
Congratulations to our Partner and friend, Tom Loikith, who was recently honored as the recipient of the Attorney Achievement Award at the BCBF Frank V.D. Lloyd Casino Night event. Tom began his association with the BCBF as a trustee of the Foundation in June 2007, following the passing of Frank Lloyd. A motion was made READ MORE
