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Bergen County Bar Association

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The President's Gala
125th Annual Dinner & Dance

The Bergen County Bar Association cordially invites you to The President’s Gala – the 125th Annual Dinner & Dance – honoring the Association’s 127th President, Cynthia A. Petrowsky, Esq.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at 6PM

THE VENETIAN
546 River Dr., Garfield, New Jersey

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Judge Edward A. Jerejian Joins Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC

Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC is pleased to announce that the Honorable Edward A. Jerejian, P.J.Ch. (Ret.) has joined the Firm as Of-Counsel after nineteen years of distinguished service as Judge of the Superior Court.

He served nine of those years in the Bergen County Chancery Division, including almost seven years as Presiding Judge. He also served in the Family and Criminal Divisions.

During his tenure on the bench, he helped resolve hundreds of cases and presided over countless trials, including some of the most complex in the state. He has also authored numerous opinions which are often cited.

He is a frequently a presenter for many prestigious organizations including, New Jersey Judicial College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), New Jersey State Bar Association, (NJSBA), and the Bergen County Bar Association (BCBA).

“We are excited and honored to welcome Judge Jerejian to our Firm,” said Matthew Giacobbe, Managing Partner. “His experience, expertise, and reputation make him an outstanding addition,” he continued.

State Senator Joseph A. Lagana, Partner with the Firm, echoed this sentiment, “Judge Jerejian is one of the most well-respected and admired jurists in the State. We are honored that he has chosen Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs to continue his career.”

Judge Jerejian will Chair the Firm’s Alternate Dispute Resolution practice, where he will serve as a neutral mediator and arbitrator helping attorneys and individual parties resolve their disputes.

Edward A. Jerejian

Judge Jerejian can be reached at hon.ejerejian@cgajlaw.com

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The Hall Booth Smith (HBS) Paramus office is proud to grow its office with the addition of Diana E. Soriano, who focuses her practice on general liability matters.

Born and raised in Bergen County, NJ, Diana interned at a prominent class action firm and at a leading medical technology company, before joining HBS. Prior to her legal career, she served as a physical health fellow at Covenant House, where she provided healthcare and advocacy for homeless youth. Her commitment to this cause continues today, as she remains actively involved with the organization. She also gained critical emergency response experience as an EMT with Ridgewood Emergency Services, where she developed strong problem-solving and crisis management skills.

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