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Legal ProfessionalsKasi M. Gifford Joins The D’Amato Law Firm 17 What Do You Do If Someone You Love May Have Autism? 13

And Continues The Tradition Of Giving Back To Our Community

sixteen months old. My husband Alex prove the doctors wrong. If I am being honest with myself, I was not surprised up in the air or look at you when you made a

The Children’s Holiday Party usually includes a magician, games, pizza, sweets, pictures with Santa

and lots of gifts.Massi’s well visit. The results concerned her and Members of the Atlantic County Bar Association she recommended that I contact The New Jersey and the Atlantic County Superior Early Intervention System (NJEIS). She didn’t Court staff love to watch the chaos come out and say that Massi had Autism, but she did mention it as one of the things that as the students unwrap their gifts, and the excitement every time a new was two years old, I was pregnant with Rocco and we were leaving in the next few days for gift is revealed. The children are so appreciative and their smiles and laughter fill everyone’s heart with happiness and gratitude. To be able to make the children’s holiday season so special is truly the greatest gift I or any of my colleagues could ever receive. The excitement in the room Every single time we stood as a family to take a picture the photographers would say, that day takes you back to being a kid, and reminds you of the magic of the holiday season. “Look at the camera and smile.” Massi would not look. Every singlt time the photographer would ask us what Massi’s name was. He would then say “Massi, look over here buddy.” If you would like to learn more about the Young Lawyers Massi still would not look at the camera. It was not until the photographer or his assistant Division or find out how you can contribute to the Children’s made a really loud noise that Massi would turn and look at the camera. I realized on that

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many different results. That’s because Autism comes in many forms and

Have I Voluntarily Limited My Civil Rights?! The MRI shows that there are no tears or injuries to the ligaments surrounding your place to live, in the moment. ankle. You go back to physical therapy and are then discharged to do home exercises. My denial house came crumbling You would think that you should be able to recover money for your pain and down shortly thereafter. All of the kids suffering, right? The collision was not your fault. The other driver was drunk. Your were playing together and the extent of kids were in the car. Thankfully, they were not injured, but you were off your feet for Massi’s delay truly hit me. My nephews, Jerard and Caprio, who are about nine months younger than Massi, were playing one month and hobbling around for a few more. You still suffer occasionally with pain. Unfortunately you have elected the Limited Right to Sue on your auto insurance policy. with this red box that had a yellow lid Your fracture was not displaced and it is not a Permanent Injury because the fracture with holes of various shapes. Inside the healed and the MRI was negative for any additional injuries. You cannot recover box were toys in the shape of the holes. money for your pain and suffering. The idea was for the child to put the shape through the appropriate hole.What should I do?

3I’ll never forget that moment. Massi Unfortunately, I have seen scenarios like this many times. Don’t let this happen to had been in therapy for two months you! If you have selected the Limited working on putting the shape into the Right to Sue, call your auto insurance right hole and there was Jerard, nine company immediately and ask them months younger than Massi, playing with this toy with ease. It just seemed like such a silly and easy game for Jerard, but yet for to change your policy to the NO Limitation. Auto insurance policies Paul, 6-years-old, Massi, 5-years-old, and Rocco, 3-years-old Massi he had to actually work to be able to do that.can be confusing so if you’re not sure what coverage you have and want to What do you do if someone you love may have Autism?talk about it, please schedule an office When a child you love is diagnosed with a developmental delay or neurological visit and I will review your policy condition like Autism, it can be a very scary, lonely time for the family. Alex and I had so with you at no charge. many questions about our family’s future, and while we are blessed to have many friends and family that love us dearly and were incredibly supportive, it was hard to find anybody For over 40 years, the D’Amato Law Firm has been representing people who could truly relate to what we were going through. 3I cannot thank FACES 4 Autism enough, as well as all of the therapists and teachers in Massi’s life who have helped him become the fabulous little guy he is today. He has who have been injured. If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision or by a defective product, or if you have been in a situagrown in leaps and bounds and while I am afraid he will always struggle to keep up both tion where your civil rights were violated, I can help. We pride ourselves academically and socially, I can see the pieces of the puzzle fitting together easier and easier as the years progress and am excited about his future. in assisting those in our area or elsewhere who are in need of professional, caring and effective legal representation.

If you think your child may be delayed developmentally or have a

neurological condition like Autism, call your family physician or see a developmental neurologist. Reach out to FACES 4 Autism online at CALL NOW FOR A FREE FACES4Autism.org or call Isabelle Mosca at (609) 412-3750. CONSULTATION: 609.926.3300

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We are thrilled to be able to introduce you to the attorneys at the D’Amato Law Firm. Thank you for indulging me with a more personal perspective of how our days are spent: Lawyers

As you can see, my father, Paul R. D’Amato, and I are partners at the Firm. When he called and asked that I join the firm I was nervous that we would argue or he would be disappointed in me. Thankfully I can say that we complement each other in ways I only dreamed. He is an amazing mentor and it is truly a blessing that I get to learn from him AND give him a hug every day. The love of Stephen M. Van Natten’s life, Dr. Shellymarie Magan, lured him to the Jersey Shore and I have since gained a brother. He has a masterful way of sharing his ideas and insight with our team and clients. I am so thankful that he left Pennsylvania and the security of being one of the top Prosecutors in Leigh County and found a home here at the D’Amato Law Firm and a passion for helping those that are victims at the hand of negligence instead of violence.

Other Members Of The Team

My mom and Paul’s wife, Sandi D’Amato, is our office manager. She has been working at the Firm since me and my sisters, Ava Cocchi and Ashley Staller, were in school full time, over 35 years now. Her office is right next to mine so I Visit www.damatolawfirm.com get to hug her and hear her voice every day. I am seriously

Meet the D’Amato Law Firm Philosophy

Written By AlexA D’AmAto BArrerA, esq. contemplating putting a window in our shared wall so that I can see her beautiful face at all times. Paul’s paralegal, Rose Scogno, started working with Paul when she was 19 years old. As the oldest of three daughters, I challenged my parents’ rules and authority as a teenager and Rose was there to assure my parents that if they let me live, I’d make a great adult. It is so amazing that I have had the opportunity to learn from her when I was working at the Law Firm as a teenager doing the filing, a college student answering the phones and doing dictation, a law student writing briefs and then as a “baby attorney”, as she used to call me, when I left Atlantic County Counsel and joined the Law firm more than 20 years ago. In life there are certain people you share everything with and say “you can’t live without” them. At the office, Susan Eisenlohr, is that person. Susan is so incredibly smart and remembers everything about our clients and their cases. We both have a child on the Autism Spectrum so we share many personal heart aches, accomplishments and aspirations. God truly blessed me and our clients when he brought Susan to the Firm. Laura Pastore and Danielle Montonaro are our legal secretaries. Sandi and I had the pleasure of knowing them before they came to the Law Firm in their prior careers as nail technicians. When we had two openings in our office it was a no brainer to bring these incredibly talented, beautiful and passionate women to the Firm. It has been tremendous watching them grow and learn to love the law like we do. They love the work we do here, working with the clients and battling with adjusters. We are truly blessed to have them as part of our team. Many people can say they like going to work. I LOVE MY TEAM and it is an honor to serve our clients with each and every one of them!

The D’Amato Law Firm focuses their practice in representing those who have been seriously injured in construction, products liability and motor vehicle collisions. The firm handles cases throughout the country with a primary focus on representing victims The County Woman Magazine injured in Southern New Jersey. The D’Amato Law Firm has a national reputation for excellence. www.TheCountyWoman.com September/October 2021 www.damatolawfirm.com

The D’Amato Law Firm focuses their practice in representing those who have been seriously injured in construction, products liability and motor vehicle collisions. The firm handles cases throughout the country with a primary focus on representing victims injured in Southern New Jersey. The D’Amato Law Firm has a national reputation for excellence. www.damatolawfirm.com Paul R. D’Amato Certified Civil Trial Attorney2900 Fire Road, Suite 200 Alexa D’Amato BarreraEgg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234 P: 609-926-3300 Counsellor at Law F: 609-926-3883 Member NJ and PA BAR

Paul R. D’Amato Certified Civil Trial Attorney Alexa D’Amato Barrera Counsellor at Law Member NJ and PA BARPaul R. D’Amato Certified Civil Trial Attorney

Alexa D’Amato Barrera

Counsellor at Law Member NJ and PA BAR

Stephen M. Van Natten, Esq.

Member NJ and PA BAR

Paul R. D’Amato, Esquire Alexa D’Amato Barrera, Esquire

Member NJ Bar Member NJ & PA Bar

Stephen M. Van Natten, Esquire

Member NJ & PA Bar The D’Amato Law Firm focuses their practice in representing those who have been seriously injured in construction, products liability and motor vehicle collisions. The firm handles cases throughout the country with a primary focus on representing victims injured in Southern New Jersey. The D’Amato Law Firm has a national reputation for excellence. 2900 Fire Road, Suite 200 • Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234 • P: 609-926-3300 • F: 609-926-3883