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Partner Anthony Sylvester along with co-counsel, Kline & Specter, P.C. and Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C., filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against New Jersey Transit in Hudson County Superior Court on behalf of Adrianus Rudolfus Henricus Maria de Kroon, the husband of the late Fabiola Bittar de Kroon. Ms. de Kroon was killed in the New Jersey Transit train derailment at the Hoboken Terminal on September 29, 2016.

Sherman Atlas is pleased to announce the addition of Tax Associate Bozena (Bonnie) Diaz, a former Associate at Gibbons PC, Litigation Associate John M. Vieira, a former Associate at Clyde & Co LLP and Trust & Estates Paralegal Katrina Gieniec.

Sherman Atlas is proud to announce, of the 100 companies recognized by NJBIZ as the 2017 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, Sherman Atlas was 6th and the top rated law firm in the small/medium business category. This is the second year in a row that Sherman Atlas has been a Best Place to Work in New Jersey.

We are delighted to announce that 13 of our lawyers have been recognized by New Jersey 2017 Super Lawyers, with three of our partners receiving special recognition.

Founding Partner, Anthony Sylvester discusses the opportunities for change in the firm structure and the ability to modernize practices. The 2014 spinoff created a new beginning with the focus of the development of the firm in the forefront.

The concert series which brings the very best local, national and international performing artists kicks off on Thursday evenings beginning July 6th through August 31, 2017.

Partner William Connolly will speak at the Business Owners Planning for the Future Seminar on Thursday, February 9, 2017. This program is designed to help business owners plan for future growth. It will feature a panel of business owners who will share their stories of success and some of the bumps in the road.

Partner Anthony Sylvester along with co-counsel, Kline & Specter, P.C. and Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C., filed a Notice of Intent to sue New Jersey Transit on behalf of the late Fabiola Bittar de Kroon and her family. Ms. de Kroon was killed in the New Jersey Transit train derailment at the Hoboken Terminal on September 29th.

On December 14, Anthony J. Sylvester, partner and Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation awarded the 2016 ASCAP Foundation Louis Prima Award to Brian Richburg, Jr. at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York.

Trombone Shorty to perform and price of admission is a new toy which will be donated to children of New Orleans.

On December 7, 2016 - Anthony J. Sylvester, partner and Trustee of the Gia Maione Prima Foundation entered into a partnership agreement with the GRAMMY Foundation to support the February 2017 GRAMMY Camp – Jazz Session. The choir and combo will perform on Entertainment Tonight, record an album at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and attend the GRAMMY Awards.

Anthony Sylvester and Anthony Valenziano will speak at the Morris County Bar Association’s seminar “The Ethical Implications of Technology and Social Media” with New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Anne Patterson, Diana C. Manning, Esq., and Vikram Rajan on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

Partner Tracy Child spoke at Morgan Stanley’s Florham Park office on November 29th on the recent changes to the New Jersey Estate Tax and generally about how to advise clients on wealth preservation during this time of change.

On October 24, 2016 – Anthony J. Sylvester, partner and Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation awarded the first scholarship to Seniar Raines, student of St. Vincent Academy. Raines is a bassist and pianist who aspires to become a world class musician.

In This Issue:

• Sherman Atlas Announces New Partner & Associate

Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

On Thursday, August 20, 2016, partner Anthony J. Sylvester who serves as Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation announced the Foundation’s sponsorship with the Morris Museum’s Arts Education Program at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown. The announcement was followed by the performance of Louis Prima, Jr. and the Witnesses. The Museum offers education programs that includes workshops and programs to enrich the lives of children in underserved communities as well as those with disabilities.

The Gia Maione Prima Foundation, for which Anthony J. Sylvester serves as Trustee, has entered into a sponsorship with the Morris Museum’s Arts Education Program. The Museum offers education programs that includes hands-on workshops and programs to enrich the lives of children in underserved communities as well as those with disabilities.