(Main Office)

Our 12 attorneys have provided diligent legal service to clients throughout the State of New Jersey and especially Mercer County. We are proud that our firm has always demonstrated consistent proficiency in the areas concerning Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate, Insurance, Personal Injury, Family Law, Trials and Appeals, Estate Planning, Administration of Estate and Probate. Referring counsel can feel confident that a recommendation to their client for representation by Teich Groh means careful planning and personal attention will be ensured. The firm carries the highest legal ability rating in Martindale-Hubbell.

Statement of Practice

General Practice in State and Federal Courts. Real Estate, Zoning, Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury, Corporation, Commercial, Corporate Reorganization, Insolvency Law, Collections, Bankruptcy Law and Workers Compensation.

Representative Clients:

S.N. Golden Estates, Inc.
Starr Transit Co., Inc.
Hopewell Valley Tennis Center
Beazer Homes Corp., Multiforce Systems
Mercer-Bucks Orthopedic Associates
Willow Care Center
Tindall Homes
VAF Associates
Landview Builders, Inc.
Panel of Trustees of U.S. Trustee for District of NJ
Dickson Development Corp.
The Norman Group
Autosport Honda, Inc.
LRSC tla Lawrence Shopping Center
Development Diversified Realty
Haldeman Ford
The Eagle Group
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
McDonald's Corp.
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
Chic-Fil-A Corp.
Chili's Restaurants, Inc.

References:

Saturn of Denville
Autosport Honda
S.N. Golden Estates
Dickson Development Co.
Crawford - Fenton Associates.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available

Address

691 Route 33
Trenton, NJ 08619, (Mercer Co.)

Phone

Phone: 609-890-1500
Fax: 609-890-6961

Website

http://www.teichgroh.com

Firm/Affiliate Offices

MEMBERS OF FIRM

Arthur Teich (1915-1997).

William C. Groh (1921-2007).

Barry W. Frost (Partner) born Glen Ridge, New Jersey, August 17, 1947; admitted to bar, 1976, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1977, New York. Education: Bradley University (B.S., 1969); New York Law School (J.D., with honors, 1976). Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. Member, 1973-1975 and Associate Editor, 1975-1976, New York Law School Law Review. Author: "Recent Developments in the Area of Sex-Based Discrimination—The Courts, The Congress and The Constitution," 20 N.Y.L.F. 359, 1974. Member, Panel of Trustees of U.S. Trustee for District of New Jersey, 1979—. Member: New Jersey State (Officer, Bankruptcy Law Section, 1999), New York State and American Bar Associations; Bankruptcy Inn of Court (Master, 2002—). Reported Cases: In re Rickel Home Center, Inc., 209 F. 3d 291 (3d Cir. 2000); In re Bonanno, 92 F.3d 1170 (3d Cir. 1996); In re Menell, 37 F.3d 113, 63 USLW 2275, Bankr. L. Rep. P 76,126 (3rd Cir. (N.J.), Sep 28, 1994) (NO. 94-5158); In re Leahey, 169 B.R. 96, 25 Bkrptcy.Ct., Dec. 1243, Bkrptcy. L. Rep. P 76,036 (Bkrptcy.D.N.J., June 23, 1994) (NO. 92-38057, 93-3255). Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Law; Commercial Law; Litigation; Creditor Bankruptcy Law; Debtor Bankruptcy Law; Collection Law.Email: Barry W. Frost

Michael A. Zindler (Partner) born Jersey City, New Jersey, May 4, 1940; admitted to bar, 1965, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1967, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: Rutgers University (B.A., 1962); New York Law School (LL.B., 1965). Member: Mercer County, New Jersey State (Member, Bankruptcy Law Section) and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Bankruptcy; Creditors Rights; Commercial Litigation; Commercial; Civil Litigation.Email: Michael A. Zindler

Carol Oswald (Partner) born Trenton, New Jersey, August 28, 1951; admitted to bar, 1981, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. Education: The College of New Jersey (B.A., magna cum laude, 1978); Rutgers University at Camden (J.D., 1981). Surrogate of Mercer County, 1992-1996. Member: Mercer County (Co-Chair, Family Section; Former Trustee) and New Jersey State Bar Associations; Women's Lawyers Caucus of Mercer County (Past President). Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce Law; Adoptions; Estate Litigation; Estate Planning; Custody Law; International Custody Law; Guardianship.

Carol L. Knowlton (Partner) born 1947; admitted to bar, 1981, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1983, Pennsylvania; 1984, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: University of Massachusetts (B.A., English, 1969); Trinity College (M.A., English, 1972); Seton Hall University (J.D., 1981). Member, Legislative Bureau, Seton Hall University Law School, 1980-1981. Panelist: Bench Bar Conference, 1996—; New Jersey I.C.L.E., Bankruptcy Law, 2000—. Member: Mercer County, New Jersey State (Member, Bankruptcy Section) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Women Lawyers' Caucus of Mercer County; Women in Federal Practice in New Jersey; Bankruptcy Inn of Court (Barrister, 2003—). Reported Cases: In re Buchholz, 224 B.R. 13 (Bankr.D. N.J. 1998); In re Bridge, 18F.3d 195, 30 Collier Bkrptcy. Cas. 2d 1152, 25 Bkrptcy. Ct. Dec. 542, Bkrptcy. L. Rep. P 75,751 (3rd Cir. (N.J.), Mar 01, 1994) (NO. 93-5014); Lever v. Thomas, 340 N.J. Super. 198, 774 A2d 511 (App. Div. 2001). Languages: French. Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Law; Insolvency Law; Commercial Law; Real Estate-Residential Law; Collection Law; Foreclosure Law.Email: Carol L. Knowlton

Allen I. Gorski (Partner) born Brooklyn, New York, July 16, 1961; admitted to bar, 1985, New Jersey, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Pennsylvania; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1982); Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985). Law Clerk to the Hon. Manuel H. Greenberg, Hon. Robert Neustadter and Hon. John Mariano, Atlantic County, 1985-1986. Member: Camden County, Mercer County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Reported Cases: In re Randall, 263 B.R. 200 (D.N.J. 2001); Velis v. Kardanis, 949 F.2d 78, (3rd Cir.1991) NO. 91-5084); In re American Mtge. & Inv. Services, 158 B.R. 43, 24 Bkrptcy.Ct.Dec. 1095 (Bkrptcy.D.N.J., Sep 09, 1993) (NO. 91-33386). Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Law; Insolvency Law; Corporate Law; Commercial Law.Email: Allen I. Gorski

Dean S. Nalbone (Partner) born Trenton, New Jersey, August 25, 1952; admitted to bar, 1983, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Villanova University (B.A., 1974); University of Miami (M.B.A., 1976); Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 1983). Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Moot Court. Member: Mercer County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Real Estate Law; Commercial Litigation; Landlord and Tenant Law; Collections.Email: Dean S. Nalbone

Alan G. Frank, Jr. (Partner) born 1942; admitted to bar, 1966, New Jersey. Education: University of Pennsylvania (B.A.); Albany Law School of Union College (LL.B.). Practice Areas: Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Finance; Corporate Law; General Practice.Email: Alan G. Frank, Jr.

Gary R. Backinoff (Partner) born Elizabeth, New Jersey, April 23, 1952; admitted to bar, 1982, New Jersey; 1983, Pennsylvania. Education: Rutgers University (B.A., Social Work and Community Development, 1975); Temple University (J.D., 1982). Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Real Property. Deputy Attorney General, State of New Jersey in Banking Insurance and Public Security Section (primarily representing The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency), 1982-1985. Member: Mercer County, New Jersey State and Pennsylvania State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Land Use, Planning and Zoning; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Estate Planning; Estate Administration; Commercial Litigation.

Brian W. Hofmeister (Partner) born Newark, New Jersey, November 19, 1961; admitted to bar, 1990, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. Education: John Jay College (B.A., 1983; M.P.A., 1984); Seton Hall University (J.D., cum laude, 1990). Judicial Clerk, Honorable Stephen A. Stripp, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 1990-1991. Member: Mercer County, New Jersey State (Member, Bankruptcy Law Section) and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Bankruptcy; Civil Litigation; Commercial Law; Real Estate.Email: Brian W. Hofmeister

ASSOCIATES

Jennifer Zoschak (Associate) born Ridgewood, New Jersey, May 12, 1962; admitted to bar, 2000, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. Education: Rider University (B.A., 1984); Rutgers University, Newark (J.D., 2000). Practice Areas: Matrimonial; Domestic Violence; Adoption Law; Child Custody.

Cinzia Cioffi (Associate) born Napoli, Italy, June 18, 1971; admitted to bar, 2001, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. Education: Jersey City State College (B.A., cum laude, 1995); Pace Law School (J.D.). Languages: Italian. Practice Areas: Matrimonial Law; Domestic Violence; Adoption Law; Child Custody.Email: Cinzia Cioffi

Richard J. Alphonse (Associate) born Hamilton Square, New Jersey, September 5, 1956; admitted to bar, 1985, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1978); Denver Paralegal Institute; Rutgers University (J.D., 1985). Member: Mercer County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations; American Trial Lawyers Association; American Trial Lawyers Association-New Jersey. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Workers Compensation; Products Liability; Professional Malpractice; Insurance Coverage; Equity Compensation; Commercial Litigation; Municipal Law.