Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP

Chambers USA, the highly regarded international research body, has recognized three of our outstanding attorneys. Managing Partner, Paul S. Doherty III and Mark A. Berman have been ranked for their work in Litigation: General Commercial. Mark Berman also earned recognition in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. In that same category, Litigation Partner Bruce A. Levy was also honored.

Congratulations to Paul, Mark, and Bruce!

This award is conferred by Chambers USA. A description of the selection methodology can be found at: https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology.

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We are excited to announce that Chambers USA, the highly regarded international research body, has recognized HDRB&B for excellence in the category of Litigation: General Commercial.

According to Chambers’ reviews, HDRB&B “. . . is a specialist litigation boutique with notable strength in a wide range of commercial disputes.”

This award is conferred by Chambers USA. A description of the selection methodology can be found at: https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

We are excited to announce that 11 attorneys from Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP have been selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers® lists.

Congratulations to Paul Doherty (Business Litigation), Mark Berman (Business Litigation), Allison J. Busch (Estate & Probate), Robert Goldenberg (Real Estate), Angela Kim (Family Law), Jeremy B. Stein (Business Litigation), and George Tsougarakis (General Litigation). Julie Rich (Family Law), Maralee Sanders (Employment & Labor), Amanda McDermott (Family Law) and Young Mee Jun (Estate & Probate) have been selected to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars lists.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

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Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP is excited to announce the launch of its new Miami office!

Located in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, the new office reflects HDRB&B’s strategic growth and increasing client demand in Florida, where many of the firm’s clients are actively investing, developing, financing, and operating businesses.

The Miami office further expands the firm’s presence in one of the country’s most active real estate and business markets and supports the continued growth of HDRB&B’s Private Lending Group.

HDRB&B's New Miami Office Address:
3390 Mary Street, Suite 116
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305.419.2936

Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP welcomes Jessica Franklin, Esq. as Partner in the firm’s Private Lending Group.

Jessica Franklin, a South Florida attorney with deep roots in the local community, will be based full-time in the firm's new Miami office. She focuses her practice on private lending, commercial real estate transactions, and strategic advisory work for developers, builders, and investors throughout Florida.

“We have seen significant momentum in Florida, particularly among lenders, developers, and investors who need responsive counsel with practical market knowledge,” said Robert Goldenberg, Chair of HDRB&B’s Private Lending Group. “Jessica is exactly the kind of attorney clients want at the table. She understands the business, knows the market, and knows how to keep deals moving.”

Jessica represents private lenders in real estate-secured transactions, including acquisition, development, and construction financing. She also advises developers, builders, and investors on a broad range of business and commercial real estate matters, including sophisticated lending transactions, development agreements, construction matters, and day-to-day business advisory issues.

Prior to joining HDRB&B, Franklin served as Of Counsel at Dickinson Wright PLLC, where she advised developers, construction companies, and other stakeholders on real estate development and construction matters throughout Florida, including projects in the hospitality and senior living sectors.

Jessica can be reached at [email protected] or 305.419.2936

Angela G. Kim, Chair of HDRB&B’s Matrimonial & Family Law Department, has been designated a Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Board certification is awarded to only 2.2% of attorneys in New Jersey and reflects substantial experience, rigorous evaluation by the Court, and recognized professional standing.

Angela guides clients through divorce and separation, often one of the most challenging periods in their lives, helping them navigate the emotional, financial, and legal complexities that come with it. Her work spans issues involving custody, support, domestic violence, and the division of assets. Angela also regularly advises clients in negotiations of prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

Congratulations to Angela on this significant achievement, which reflects the depth of her experience and reputation in the practice of family law.

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We are excited to announce that 16 attorneys from Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP have earned prestigious spots on the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers® lists. Additionally, Paul S. Doherty, III and Mark A. Berman have been selected to the list of “Top 100 Lawyers” in New Jersey!

Congratulations to Paul Doherty (Business Litigation), Mark Berman (Criminal Defense: White Collar), Kurt Hartmann (Real Estate), Naim Bulbulia (Estate & Probate), Allison J. Busch (Estate & Probate), Robert S. Goldenberg (Real Estate), Angela G. Kim (Family Law), Bruce Levy (Criminal Defense: White Collar), Jeremy Stein (Business Litigation), and Kelly A. Zampino (Estate & Trust Litigation). Julie A. Rich (Family Law), Maralee Sanders (Employment & Labor), Bapineedu Bikkani (Business Litigation), Kevin Kade (Real Estate), Amanda M. McDermott (Family Law) and Henry Sanchez (Real Estate) have been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!





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We are excited to announce that 14 HDRB&B attorneys have been selected for Bergen Magazine’s 2025 "Top Lawyers" list, recognized for excellence across eight practice areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Criminal: Non White Collar, Labor & Employment, Matrimonial & Family, Trusts & Estates-Wills & Probate, and Zoning, Planning & Land Use.

This prestigious list, curated through a peer-review process and recommendations from legal professionals, highlights attorneys who are making a significant impact in Bergen County and beyond.

Congratulations to the Following HDRB&B Attorneys: The Honorable Peter J. Melchionne (Ret.) for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Paul Doherty for Business, Corporate & Commercial, Mark Berman and Kelly Zampino for Commercial Litigation, Dennis Calo for Criminal: Non White-Collar, Maralee Sanders for Labor & Employment, Angela Kim, Julie Rich, and Amanda McDermott for Matrimonial & Family, Naim Bulbulia, Aliza Burns, and Allison J. Busch for Trusts & Estates-Wills & Probate, and Kurt Hartmann and Joseph Mariniello for Zoning, Planning & Land Use.

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We are excited to announce that S. Kearney has joined the firm's Criminal Defense and Litigation Departments as Partner.

A veteran trial attorney with nearly three decades of courtroom experience, Tom brings to the firm a rare combination of federal and state prosecutorial insight and extensive defense and litigation experience.

Before joining HDRB&B, Tom served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, where he was assigned to the Special Prosecutions Division, National Security Unit, and Organized Crime/Gangs Unit. In these roles, he led and tried numerous high-profile matters involving political corruption, racketeering, terrorism, public corruption, money laundering, and large-scale narcotics trafficking—many of which attracted regional and national attention. His experience also includes coordinating multi-agency task forces, wiretaps, and undercover operations, as well as managing complex white-collar investigations involving tax, bank, wire, insurance, and disability fraud.
Tom also served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Bergen County, experience that now informs his ability to anticipate government tactics and build strategic defenses.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tom to HDRB&B,” said Managing Partner Paul S. Doherty III. “His extraordinary record as a prosecutor, particularly at the federal level, give our clients a tremendous advantage when facing high-stakes investigations and trials.”

Over the course of his career, Tom has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and has been recognized for his distinguished public service with commendations from the FBI, the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Beyond his criminal defense work, Tom’s practice also spans commercial litigation, employment disputes, and internal investigations.

Tom will be based in the firm’s Hackensack, New Jersey office and can be reached at [email protected].