OUR ATTORNEYS
RUSSELL MACNOW, ESQ.
FOUNDING PARTNER
Mr. Macnow completed his undergraduate education in 1989 at George Washington University and graduated from Widener University School of Law in 1993. He was admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Federal Court in 1993.
As the managing partner of the law firm, Mr. Macnow’s responsibilities are all encompassing. He has been practicing for 30 years, and in that time has become a top trial attorney. He has handled a wide range of litigated matters including: Insurance Defense, Commercial Disputes, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury, Environmental and Design Professional Liability.
He has extensive trial and appellate experience as well as several reported and unreported appellate and Supreme Court Cases.
In addition to his litigation experience, he also has a unique and detailed understanding of Environmental Law, Insurance Fraud, Community Association Law, Collections and Breach of Contract.
Mr. Macnow brings a level of dedication, professionalism and preparedness to each and every case that can only be equaled and is never surpassed.
LAUREN PAPALEO, ESQ.
PARTNER
After completing her undergraduate education in at Syracuse University Ms. Papaleo went to New York Law School.
During her time at NYLS, Ms. Papaleo was a judicial intern to the Honorable Judge Ling-Cohan, member of the Mediation Clinic, and Vice President of the Italian Law Student Association.
Thereafter, Ms. Papaleo was admitted to practice law in New Jersey, followed shortly by her admission to the New York Bar. After passing the bar, Ms. Papaleo joined a law firm based in New York City, where her practice focused on Real Estate and Administrative Law.
In 2017, Ms. Papaleo joined our offices as an associate attorney. In 2022 she became a named partner of the firm, where she continues to represent clients in the areas of Real Estate and Civil Litigation, with a greater focus on Real Estate, Insurance Defense, and Personal Injury.
She is presently a director of the Colts Neck Business Association.
Ms. Papaleo brings a level of dedication, professionalism and preparedness to each and every case. Every client receives a unique, hands-on experience when working with Ms. Papaleo.
ROBERT C. BLUM, RET. P.J.M.C
OF COUNSEL
Judge Blum graduated from New York Law School in 1962 and was admitted to practice in New York in 1963 and in New Jersey in 1969.
In 1983, after 21 years of practice Judge Blum was appointed as a Municipal Court Judge in Monmouth County, New Jersey. For the next 12 years he presided over the Courts in Hazlet, Aberdeen, Union Beach, Keyport and Freehold Boro.
In 1994, Judge Blum was named the “Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts” in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In 1996, he was chosen to be the Juvenile Referee of the Monmouth County Superior Court Family Division. He held both of these positions until his retirement in 2006.
In the years since his retirement from the public sector, he has applied his experience as a Judge of the Municipal Courts and Juvenile Referee in his private practice. Judge Blum now sits as Civil Arbitrator for Attorney’s and represents clients in municipal court and juvenile defense on a part-time basis.
As Of Counsel, his experience and insight is invaluable in the strategy and preparation of representing our clients.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​