There's something unique about a law firm, or any company for that matter, where one of the initial tasks of the founding partners was to set down their operating principles and a mission statement. There's also something particularly telling about a firm that begins its list of principles by stating: "We distinguish ourselves by satisfying our clients with great caring service and developing strong client relationships. Therefore, we try our best to respond to client inquiries the same day when possible."
Client service is just as important for the Summit, New Jersey-based firm of Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC as its ten operating principles. When Lizanne J. Ceconi and Cary Cheifetz founded the firm in 1999, there were just three lawyers. Now there are eight, a number Ceconi believes is "just right." With that number, she says, "we've got tremendous depth and differing levels of experience and expertise, so that we can provide really good service to clients without them feeling like they are being thrown to the masses." And, Cheifetz adds, at that size, "you can offer diversity, without it being a place where you don't know who's going to return your call. You can still provide personal service."
Which leads to operating principle number 2: "Our staff is our most important resource and the backbone of our success. We select, train, develop, and motivate each person to be the best. If our staff is successful, we are successful. We are a team, and we support each other and work together to achieve common goals." The result, says Ceconi, is that they can draw on the expertise and experience of all in the firm when necessary. "This is all about what's best for the client, not what's best for an individual attorney."
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Cary B. CheifetzCary B. Cheifetz, Esq., a founding partner of Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC was admitted to the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. An exclusive organization by invitation only with 100 matrimonial lawyers in the United States, only five diplomats of whom are located in New Jersey. Read More |
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Lizanne J. CeconiLizanne J. Ceconi, Esq. is a founding member and the managing partner of Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC. She is a recipient of the Saul Tischler award for lifetime achievement in the area of family law, and the William J. McCloud Award for recognition of her outstanding commitment to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County. Read More |
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Kimberly A. RennieKimberly A. Rennie, Esq. joined Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC in 2002. and became a partner in January 2010. Ms. Rennie put herself through college and law school while having a child to pursue her goal of becoming a family lawyer. Ms. Rennie served as Law Clerk to the Hon. Melvin S. Whitken, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, Union County. Read More |
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Nancy C. RichmondNancy C. Richmond, Esq. is Counsel to Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC, having been with the firm since 2000. Ms. Richmond served as the Law Clerk to the Honorable John D’Amico, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, Monmouth County. Read More |
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Linda Mainenti-WalshLinda Mainenti-Walsh has over 25 years of practice. She has devoted her career to the practice of Family Law and related matters. She is a former law clerk to the Honorable B. Theodore Bozonelis, Morris County, Superior Court, Family Part. Read More |
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Vito ColasurdoVito Colasurdo, Jr., Esq. joined Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC as an associate in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Colasurdo served as a Judicial Law Clerk to, the Honorable Michael R. Casale, J.S.C., matrimonial judge in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, Essex County, for the 2011-2012 term. Read More |
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Christina V. KolevichChristina V. Kolevich, Esq. joined Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC as an associate in December 2014. Ms. Kolevich served as the first Law Clerk to the Honorable Bradford M. Bury, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, Union County, beginning in April 2013 and for the 2013-2014 term. Read More |
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Lindsay A. HellerLindsay A. Heller joined Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC as an associate in December 2014. Prior to joining the firm Ms. Heller served as the Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. Walsh, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Union County for the 2012-2013 term. Read More |
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