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South Jersey's Premier Boutique Personal Injury Law Firm
Our Attorneys
Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty is a dedicated personal injury attorney who has made it her mission to advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries and seek justice. Originally from Cape May County, she now resides in Vineland, with her husband and two beautiful daughters, and proudly serves clients across New Jersey.
Ms. Dougherty holds a Bache
Kelly Dougherty is a dedicated personal injury attorney who has made it her mission to advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries and seek justice. Originally from Cape May County, she now resides in Vineland, with her husband and two beautiful daughters, and proudly serves clients across New Jersey.
Ms. Dougherty holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Justice Studies from The College of New Jersey, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of the legal system and the impact it has on individuals and communities. This passion led her to pursue a Juris Doctor from Rutgers-Camden School of Law, where she distinguished herself as an editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy. Ms. Dougherty received the Albert P. Blaustein Memorial Award for her legal writing, cementing her has a modern literary scholar and advocate.
Since being admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 2012, Ms. Dougherty has spent the past seven years specializing in personal injury law. Her experience includes representing clients in a wide range of cases, from automobile accidents to workplace injuries. Additionally, Ms. Dougherty has been selected by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve as District 1 Fee Arbitration Secretary because of her continued legal excellence and high ethical standards. Here, she carries herself with grace, intellect and empathy in helping review client/attorney disputes.
She is known for her compassionate approach, taking the time to listen to her clients and tailoring her strategies to fit their unique situations. As a mother, Ms. Dougherty understands the importance of advocating for loved ones and ensures her clients have the resources they need to recover fully. She is committed to being a supportive ally throughout the legal process, fighting tirelessly for justice on behalf of those she represents.
Michael Gaffney
Kelly Dougherty
Kelly Dougherty
Michael J. Gaffney, Esquire recently opened his own practice on July 1, 2024, the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, with his former partner, Melville D. Lide, Esquire and Kelly A. Dougherty, Esquire. Prior to that, he was the Senior Trial Attorney at Radano & Lide for 28 years, 18 of which as a partner of the law firm. He has been admitte
Michael J. Gaffney, Esquire recently opened his own practice on July 1, 2024, the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, with his former partner, Melville D. Lide, Esquire and Kelly A. Dougherty, Esquire. Prior to that, he was the Senior Trial Attorney at Radano & Lide for 28 years, 18 of which as a partner of the law firm. He has been admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has been certified and re-certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorney. Last year, Mr. Gaffney was named the 2022-2023 Professional Lawyer of the Year for Cumberland County by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. He specializes in civil litigation with emphasis on personal injury and insurance defense.
Mr. Gaffney is a longstanding member of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), New Jersey State Bar Association and Cumberland County Bar Association, and served as the Chairperson of the Cumberland County Civil Practice Committee (2008-2012), of which he is still a member. He is presently the Chair of the Arbitration Selection Committee, where he has served for over 10 years.
Mr. Gaffney has been a South Jersey resident his entire life. He attended Seton Hall University, where he graduated cum laude, in 1993. After graduation, he attended Villanova University School of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1996, and received the Villanova Law Alumni Association Award.
Mr. Gaffney has been a regular speaker at Seminars for Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys, including the Arbitration Training and Re-Training Courses. He also was an adjunct Professor at Cumberland County College and a guest Lecturer at Seton Hall University. Further, he regularly serves as a guest Judge for the Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition.
Melville Lide
Kelly Dougherty
Melville Lide
Melville D. Lide is an attorney at the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney LLC and helps clients address Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal issues. He has nearly 40 years of business management and legal experience running a firm of his own Radano and Lide which has since dissolved.
In the Vineland area, Mr. Lide is well known for his
Melville D. Lide is an attorney at the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney LLC and helps clients address Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal issues. He has nearly 40 years of business management and legal experience running a firm of his own Radano and Lide which has since dissolved.
In the Vineland area, Mr. Lide is well known for his legal achievements, being designated as a of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. He was awarded this distinction for 2020 - 2024.
Melville Lide graduated in 1980 from Rutgers School of Law - Camden. Melville Lide was admitted to practice law in 1980. He represents clients in the Vineland area.
Our Staff
Janelle Gentilini
Janelle Gentilini
Janelle Gentilini
Janelle G. has quietly put together a long and distinguished career in law, working as the "Serious Injury Case" Paralegal for two law firms, while handling the Bookkeeping duties for two law firms. She is always there when you need her and, while she avoids cameras, she never shies away from hard work making her an invaluable part of every team she has been on.
Lizmary Arriaga
Janelle Gentilini
Janelle Gentilini
Esta empleada es bilingüe
Lizmary Santiago is a compassionate, assertive and high achieving legal assistant, who is also bilingual, at the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney LLC. Originally, studying to become a scientist Ms. Santiago now is pursuing a further education in law to better serve the community and clients. Habla español.
Melissa Martinez
Janelle Gentilini
Melissa Martinez
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A Senior Personal Injury Paralegal with 17 years of experience in Cumberland County, Melissa Martinez is passionate about assisting Spanish-speaking members of the community in need of personal injury representation. She holds an undergraduate degree in Applied Sciences. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending
Esta empleada es bilingüe
A Senior Personal Injury Paralegal with 17 years of experience in Cumberland County, Melissa Martinez is passionate about assisting Spanish-speaking members of the community in need of personal injury representation. She holds an undergraduate degree in Applied Sciences. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and beach days. Habla
español.
Jennifer Morton
Melanie Robertson
Melanie Robertson
Jennifer Morton is a certified paralegal with 21 years of experience in the personal injury field. She has worked in both Atlantic and Cumberland Counties throughout her career but has found a home as a paralegal at the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney. She specializes in establishing relationships with clients and medical providers. She is
Jennifer Morton is a certified paralegal with 21 years of experience in the personal injury field. She has worked in both Atlantic and Cumberland Counties throughout her career but has found a home as a paralegal at the Law Offices of Michael Gaffney. She specializes in establishing relationships with clients and medical providers. She is a notary public and holds a degree in the field of Applied Science from Cumberland County College, where she graduated in 2003. When not working on cases, she is passionate about baking treats and creating desserts to share with friends and families.
Melanie Robertson
Melanie Robertson
Melanie Robertson
Melanie Robertson is a Notary Public and recent graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey where she earned her B.A. in Law and Society with a minor in Crime and Justice Studies. At Ramapo, she distinguished herself academically with a Faculty-Student Research Award for her senior thesis. She also held significant leadership roles as Edito
Melanie Robertson is a Notary Public and recent graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey where she earned her B.A. in Law and Society with a minor in Crime and Justice Studies. At Ramapo, she distinguished herself academically with a Faculty-Student Research Award for her senior thesis. She also held significant leadership roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Ramapo Journal of Law and Society, founder and president of the Law School Prep Club, and a Resident Assistant. Melanie is currently in the law school application process and aspires to become an Intellectual Property attorney. Originally from Cedarville, NJ, she enjoys hiking, reading, and playing the piano in her free time.
Brynne Gaffney
Melanie Robertson
Brynne Gaffney
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Brynne A. Gaffney is a dual-degree honors student at Temple University pursuing a B.B.A. in International Business and a B.A. in Communication & Social Influence .
A natural connector of people and ideas, Brynne leads the Temple Consulting Club’s external communications while guiding project teams on strategy engag
Esta empleada es bilingüe
Brynne A. Gaffney is a dual-degree honors student at Temple University pursuing a B.B.A. in International Business and a B.A. in Communication & Social Influence .
A natural connector of people and ideas, Brynne leads the Temple Consulting Club’s external communications while guiding project teams on strategy engagements. She also serves as President of A Moment of Magic Foundation’s Temple chapter, expanding free hospital programing for medically vulnerable children.
She further refines her editorial eye as a copy-editor for Temple’s School of Public Health. Whether it be her time producing the spanish language newscast "Update Ahora" or teaching as a Diamond Peer Mentor, Brynne is known for data-driven storytelling, risk-aware decision-making, and fluency in Spanish.
On her free time, Brynne enjoys learning dances, practicing opera and going on runs with her twin sister. Habla
español!