Meet the Staff of Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff

Jerold E. Rothkoff - Managing Attorney

Stephanie Fisch - Marketing Coordinator

Janie De Leon-Male, M.S.S., LSW - Director of Care Coordination

Joanne Solometo - Legal Assistant

Audrey L. Kleinman, Estate and Benefits Administrator

Yona Beller - Receptionist

Denise Lorenzini - Paralegal

Jerold E. Rothkoff - Managing Attorney

Jerold E. Rothkoff, a practicing New Jersey and Pennsylvania attorney, is the Principal of the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff, where he dedicates his practice to serving clients in the areas of elder law, life care planning, asset protection, estate planning, and long-term care advocacy.

Jerry Rothkoff has been, and continues to be, an outspoken advocate for the rights of the elderly and disabled. He writes for and gives presentations regularly to attorneys and other professionals about elder law. He is a frequent lecturer, speaker, and author for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Education, as well as non-profit and professional organizations. He is the former co-host of SeniorTalkRadio on AM 860 WWDB. He has made numerous other radio and television appearances in which he discussed legal rights of the elderly.

Jerry Rothkoff is the author and founder of the Rothkoff Quarterly, a newsletter of current news and issues concerning the elderly and disabled. He is also the author and editor of the South Jersey Guide to Senior and Disability Resources, as well as co-editor of Law Points for Senior Citizens, published by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division on Aging, 2003 Edition.

He is the current Chair of the New Jersey Bar Association Elder and Disability Law Section, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Elder Law Section and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Community activities include being a member of the Board of Directors of the Twilight Wish Foundation and the Delaware Valley Stroke Council. He also is involved with the Alzheimer's Association, as well as numerous other advocacy groups.

Jerry Rothkoff is a 1986 graduate of Syracuse University. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1993 from the Widener University School of Law, and began work at a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania law firm. In February 2000, he opened his own elder law practice.

Outside of his elder law practice, Mr. Rothkoff and his wife, Erica, keep busy with their four children, nine-year old identical twin girls, Liza and Julia, and six-year old fraternal twin boys, Evan and Gregory. He is an avid baseball fan, which means as a life-long Philadelphian, he has not had too many enjoyable summers watching baseball. Nonetheless, he still takes his kids to the games to root for the Phillies.

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Stephanie Fisch - Marketing Coordinator

Along with Attorney Jerold E. Rothkoff, Stephanie is charged with stimulating the firm's growth through a variety of marketing, public relations, branding and business development initiatives.

Stephanie is a highly motivated and dynamic sales and marketing professional, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hartford in business and psychology. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff, Stephanie worked as an Assistant Buyer for Wilmar Industries, Inc. where she was the key liaison for sales managers and customers. As a Territory Sales Manager for The Williamson Co. Stephanie utilized her entrepreneurial drive and vision by growing sales 40% within her three state territory. The positions Stephanie held as an Assistant Buyer and Distributor for both Today's Man Inc. and Burlington Coat Factory Inc. promoted the use of her creative and analytical skills.

Stephanie currently resides in Cherry Hill, NJ with her husband and two sons. She loves spending her free time with her family as they enjoy attending sporting events and traveling together. In addition, Stephanie devotes her time as a volunteer working on various PTA fundraising projects and volunteering for both The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association and supports numerous similar causes.

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Janie De Leon-Male, M.S.S., LSW - Director of
Care Coordination

As the Director of Care Coordination for the Elder Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff, Janie brings a variety of experiences to her new position. She most recently graduated from the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research with her Masters in Social Service. While pursuing her masters degree, Janie focused her efforts on empowering and advocating for her elderly clients with the Senior Services Department of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey, and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Prior to pursuing her interests in gerontology, Janie obtained a business degree from St. Joseph's University and was accepted into The Vanguard Group's first-ever Acceleration Into Management program. During her four years at St. Joe's, Janie expanded her repertoire to include several internships and field producing experiences with Philadelphia's WB-17, FOX Philadelphia, and the FOX News Channel in New York.

When not in the office, Janie helps to organize and host events for the Filipino-American Association of South Jersey. In addition, she enjoys spending time with her husband (Romo), parents (Josefito and Belen), sister and brother-in-law (Joyce and Richard), traveling to Europe and Asia, and strolling down the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.

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Joanne Solometo - Legal Assistant

Caring and compassion are key ingredients to being an effective legal assistant. Our clients and their families are our first concern.

Joanne comes to us with a wealth of personal experience in dealing with the elderly and their families. As a caregiver to elderly parents and family members, she know the importance of a sympathic ear and positive attitude.

Joanne, her husband and their three children live in Cherry Hill.  Outside the office Joanne is a crossing Guard for the Cherry Hill Police Department and an active member of her church.  

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Audrey L. Kleinman, CTFA, CFSC, Estate and Benefits Administrator

Audrey is the Estate and Benefits Administrator for the Elder Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff. She is a graduate of the Bernard M. Baruch School of the City College of the City University of New York and the National Graduate Trust School, with Honors. Audrey is a member of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey where she has served as Secretary of the Board. She is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor and a Certified Financial Services Counselor. Audrey was previously employed at PNC Wealth Management where she was a Vice President, and at various Law and Accounting firms in New Jersey and New York.

Audrey is a volunteer in various civic organizations, gardens and studies and practices Homeopathy, a natural healing science. She spends as much time as possible playing with her two grandsons, Max and Zach.

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Yona Beller - Receptionist

Yona is the front office receptionist, and our clients and their families are her first priority. She enjoys helping our clients with their questions, setting appointments and nurturing them. She has assisted in creating an office that feels like home, where clients are greeted with a smile and genuine warmth.

Yona graduated with a degree in Business Sciences. Her first job placement was with Columbia Records division of CBS New York, a very exciting and fast-paced job, which allotted her the opportunity to meet ‘famous’ musicians and bands. After a few years, Yona began seeking a venue to 'help people' in a more personal way. She studied and was certified in Exercise Physiology, Basic Nutrition and Behavior Modification and developed a fulfilling career in the health spa industry that lasted 17 years.

Yona was born in the newly established Israel in 1951. The family moved to England, 1960, and chose to continue on to America in 1961.

Yona completed the seven-year study of the Kabala, an ancient mysticism, in 1998 and participated in an ontological study, The Forum, with Landmark Education. Yona is also a certified Feng Shui Consultant.

Recently, Yona experienced the management of selecting, arranging and transporting her in-laws to a Cherry Hill assisted living dwelling.

Yona's life experiences have enhanced her intuitive skills in determining people's emotional and environmental needs. Her commitment to helping people is what Yona contributes to our practice.

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Denise Lorenzini - Paralegal

Denise Lorenzi originally hails from Monmouth County New Jersey, where her area of study in High School was retail management and business.

She then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications/Public Relations from Montclair University, Montclair, New Jersey in 1987.

After graduation, Denise migrated to southern N.J. to be closer to her family, where after 6 years of retail marketing, went back to her first love-business. While pregnant with her only child, Denise obtained a paralegal certificate from Harris Business School in 1991.

For the last 13 years, Denise specialized in criminal, personal injury and defense litigation. Denise assist clients and their families in planning and obtaining Medicaid approval for clients that require long-term care. Denise also prepares and oversees that our clients’ property deeds are filed correctly and accurately, and also provides any and all assistance our clients need with their life-care or estate planning.

In her free time, she does non-profit, volunteer work for disabled young adults - she does the best she can in assisting them to look for, and find jobs, talks to them as a group, and just overall tries to make them feel that they are not “different”.

Denise is an avid baseball fan and loves attending and watching games with her father, who taught her to play the game as a young girl. She is proud to say that in school, she was on All-Girls' All-Star Softball League. Finally, Denise has one very artistic child, Angela Rose who is 17. Denise's ultimate joy is spending time with her daughter by attending concerts, plays, the ballet and photo and art galleries.