Meet the Staff of Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff
Jerold E. Rothkoff - Managing Attorney
Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer - Associate Attorney
Jacinda Graham - Client Services Director
Stephanie Fisch - Director of Public Relations and Community Education
Janie De Leon-Male, M.S.S., LSW - Director of Care Coordination and New Business Development
Bernice A. Goldberg, CSW, MSW - Geriatric Care Coordinator
David Goldwasser - Health Insurance Advocate
Joanne Solometo - Benefits Specialist
Rita Susan Lyons - Public Benefits Specialist
Denise Dow - Receptionist
Pamela R. Rosenberger - Paralegal
Lois B. Cohen - Legal Assistant
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, veterans benefits,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 former 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 five children, thirteen-year old identical twin girls, Liza and Julia, and ten-year old fraternal twin boys, Evan and Gregory, and baby Aitan. He is an avid baseball fan, which means he has had a good last few years and is getting spoiled by the Phillies success. As a life long Philadelphian, he is still pinching himself.
Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer - Associate Attorney
Formerly with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and The Sharp Law Firm, Ms. Fearn-Zimmer received her LL.M. in Taxation with distinction from Temple University in 2004. Practicing in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, she has focused on the fields of tax and estate planning, asset protection planning for elderly and disabled clients, and Special Needs Trusts since 2005. She speaks and publishes primarily on tax, estate planning and Medicaid planning related topics. Representative publications include Gay Marriage in Transition, 183 New Jersey Law Journal 96 (January 9, 2006), Negotiating a Medicaid Lie: How to Limit Government Liens and Preserve Recoveries for Injured Parties, 189 New Jersey Law Journal 543 (August 7, 2007) and Real Estate Assets May Include Indirectly Held Lease Rights and Certain Goodwill, published on PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP’s internal Knowledge Gateway (October 17, 2008).
Ms. Fearn-Zimmer has presented on tax, Medicaid planning and estate planning topics to a broad range of groups, including the Central New Jersey Society of Enrolled Agents, the Tax Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Burlington County Probate Committee, and the Tourette’s Syndrome Association of New Jersey, Inc.
Ms. Fearn-Zimmer brings an exceptionally broad perspective to her work due to her to her strong litigation background. She was a former federal judicial clerk to the Honorable John S. Unpingco, Chief Judge of the District Court of Guam, where she served on the Civil and Criminal Justice Reform Act Committees for the District of Guam. She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1996 and practiced civil litigation in New Jersey.
Ms. Fearn-Zimmer lives in Mt. Laurel with her family and volunteers for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in her spare time.
Jacinda Graham - Client Services Director
As the firm’s Client Services Director, Jacinda is often the first person that clients and their loved ones come into contact with. It is her love of working with, and advocating for, seniors that makes Jacinda the ideal point person to ensure our clients’ needs are being addressed.
Jacinda comes to us with a twelve year history of working in assisted living and memory care communities. She began her senior care career at a very young age as a CNA with Sunrise Senior Living. After several years, Jacinda realized that this was her passion, and evolved into the role of Sales & Marketing Director upon graduating from Rutgers University. Just prior to joining the office, Jacinda was in Mercer County with a non- profit senior care organization.
Jacinda lives in Mt. Laurel with her boyfriend Brad, and enjoys spending her free time with close friends and family. She is also an active volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association.
Stephanie Fisch - Director of Public Relations and Community Education
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.
Janie De Leon-Male, M.S.S., LSW - Director of
Care Coordination and New Business Development
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.
Bernice A. Goldberg, CSW, MSW – Geriatric Care Coordinator
As a Geriatric Care Coordinator for the Elder Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff, Bernice, "Bernie", brings over 30 years of hospital, nursing home and most recently pre-hospice services ad experience to her new position. Last summer, Bernie completed her Masters in Social Work from Widener University and is a graduate of West Virginia University in 1977 and achieved her Bachelors degree in Social Work.
Bernie is married to her husband, Hal, who works for RBC Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor. They have 2 daughters, the oldest one who is a Guidance Counselor and is pursuing her Ph.D, married to a Psychologist and a youngest daughter who is in her senior year in college studying in a 5 year masters program in Elementary and Special Education.
Bernie enjoys traveling, visiting with family in Pittsburgh and any kind of needle craft work, such as knitting and needlepoint.
David Goldwasser - Health Insurance Advocate
David brings over 12 years of experience in health insurance advocacy and coordination. David previously served in a supervisory capacity including acting director with the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior and Disabled Services.
David also was the coordinator of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (S.H.I.P.) and a certified counselor assisting in the education and implementation of Medicare, supplemental health insurance and prescription drug coverage to the senior and disabled population.
David was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Camden County Freedom Medal for exemplifying compassion, hard work and dedication to the community.
David’s responsibilities include providing health insurance client advocacy and assisting clients in coordinating Medicare and additional health insurance coverage to achieve maximum benefits. David will help clients navigate the changes already in place as well as the future changes to our health care delivery system. David’s expertise is a welcome addition to the elder and disability services we offer.
David lives in Cherry Hill with his daughter Lily, parents Elsie and Myron, nephews Adam and Benjamin, great nephews, Nathan and Oliver and chocolate lab, Hershey. His time is spent with family and close friends enjoying the Jersey shore, movies, Lily’s cheerleading competitions and general fun.
Joanne Solometo - Benefits Specialist
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 knows 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.
Rita Susan Lyons - Public Benefits Specialist
Rita brings over thirty years of legal experience to the firm and spent the last twelve years working in the estates and trusts fields. Her focus at the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff is primarily on Medicaid benefits and guardianships, working to help our clients and their loved ones obtain the best care available.
Her natural empathy and personal experience mesh together to assure the elderly and their families that their needs are cared for. As a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Rita exhibits professionalism in every facet of her career.
Rita spends her free time creating hand-made greeting cards, watching baseball and ice hockey with her husband, Rick, and spoiling their five grandchildren. She loves computers, puns and all manner of word puzzles.
Denise Dow - Receptionist
Denise adds over 13 years legal experience to the firm as well as her genuine consideration and respect for clients and their families.
Denise joins the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff after being a registered in-home childcare provider to local families in Mantua, New Jersey. She also owned and managed a franchise devoted to protecting children, adults and pets providing peace of mind through a wallet-sized identification CD. As a personal goal, Denise is continuing her education and attends Gloucester County College.
Denise is a proud Mom of two daughters, Katlyne and Heather. She actively volunteers in school events and enjoys spending quality time together with them along with her husband, David. They also enjoy bowling, traveling and trips to Disney World. Denise is pro-active for Breast Cancer Awareness and participates annually with her family in the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Walk on Mother's Day in Philadelphia, PA.
Pamela R. Rosenberger - Paralegal
Pam brings nearly 20 years legal secretary experience to the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff. With her background and experience, Pam is able to assist clients with the Guardianship process and administering of Estates. In addition, Pam assists clients in the lengthy Medicaid application process.
When not in the office, Pam and her husband, Bill, are the busy parents of three girls, all of whom are very active soccer players. Pam also enjoys volunteering at her daughters’ elementary school where she served on the Board of the Home and School Association for several years, chairing and organizing various fundraising events.
Lois B. Cohen - Legal Assistant
As a legal assistant and outreach coordinator Lois brings 20 years experience in “hands-on” business management as a former co-owner of an independent automobile dealership. Lois has the ability to use her background experiences and positive attitude to perform all tasks requested and is an asset to the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff.
Lois and her husband Mitchell are parents of two grown daughters and four grandsons. Lois enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walks with her “Westie” Nigel, challenging herself with games on the computer, and crossing off tasks from her “bucket list”. Lois supports The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association.
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