SJM_Profile_Florio Perucci_1224_profile 12 / 20 / 24 2 : 44 PM Page 1 No matter the practice area , though , the firm brings a team s p o n s o r e d p r o f i l e sjm approachto all the cases it takes on . “ When you hire an attorney at our firm , you’re not just hiring one attorney with lots of experience : You’re hiring several who will give your matter some thought , ” affirms Cappelli , who’s also the Cherry Hill office’s managing partner . “ We consult with each other constantly on our cases to get each other’s thoughts and opinions on how we should proceed . ” Budic adds that the firm is particularly well - equipped to help those seeking counsel for “ any aspect of family law that’s in the Superior Court of New Jersey , ” like divorce proceedings , domestic violence , issues Here relatingto custody or parenting time , prenuptial agreements , Division of Child Protection and Permanency ( formerly DYFS ) cases and more . “ As long as it’s a family law matter , we have a number of attorneys that can handle it , ” he says . “ For instance , we have an attorney who is a former deputy attorney general , so she’s very familiar with the Divi - sion of Child Protection and Permanency and representing parents in matters that come before those courts . And then we have attorneys to Help like myself , who’ve been doing strictly divorce and family work . So there’s just a number of different voices with different experiences and backgrounds , which really benefits our clients . ” The multi - location , full - service law firm of Florio Attorneysworking in the family and divorce department exem - Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton is uniquely plifynot only the teamwork that Cappelli lauds but also extensive expe - rience . He himself has practiced in that area of law since 1988 , having positioned to help clients navigate all manners “ handled cases that are complex , cases that are simple , and I’ve prob - of family law issues . by MADELEINE MACCAR ablyseen almost every issue that pertains to it , ” giving him an in - depth perspective that he shares with clients and colleagues alike . ver since former New Jersey governor James Florio and litigation “ Everycase has its own nuance , ” he explains . “ I think through my trial attorney Michael J . Perrucci founded the law firm bearing yearsof experience , I have built the skills necessary to handle each issue Etheir names in 1996 , Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton , as it’s presented . ” LLC , has been serving its clients with an impressive array of attorneys Cappelliadds that the firm always attempts to resolve cases in the whose education , experience and commitment to their communities mostcost - effective way . While the majority of family law matters are reflect an equal dedication to delivering top - notch representation . settled without going to trial , the team painstakingly prepares for each Growing as a full - service firm with locations in not only New Jersey case like it will be among the roughly 1 % he estimates that do head but also Pennsylvania and New York has similarly expanded the team . inthat direction . In addition to boasting more than 40 attorneys these days , partners “ Wepresume every case is going to trial , ” he says . “ You have to make now include Louis Cappelli Jr . and Brian Budic , both of whom prac - thatpresumption at the very beginning and work the file accordingly : tice within family law . Youhave to prepare every aspect of the case , which means gathering “ The benefit of having so many lawyers in different offices is that allthe necessary evidence and witnesses — including expert witnesses — they specialize in different practice areas , ” Budic says . “ Some lawyers inorder to move forward to trial . ” specialize in areas dealing with individuals , like the family and Andthat attention to detail and determination to go the extra mile divorce practice area , but we also have attorneys that handle business - forthe individuals they represent exemplifies the experience that clients related issues and complex transactions . We also represent many public ofFlorio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton can expect . Whether entities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania . … It’s easy for us it’sthe assurance of knowing that your legal advisor is in your corner to knock on a door or make a phone call to one of our partners , which orbeing able to reach them over the phone , through email or via text saves clients money and allows for the client to get clear answers to whenyou need them most , both Cappelli and Budic emphasize the many complicated issues . ” importance of recognizing and meeting their clients ’ needs . “ I think it’s really important that clients understand you have empathy for what they’re going through , ” Cappelli says . “ At the same time , it’s important to temper the expectations of a client in a divorce case . There are no winners : The best we can hope for in divorce cases is that there’s a fair and equitable resolution of all the issues involved . ” “ When you’re dealing with the family court world , you have to understand that you’re dealing with good people on their worst days , ” adds Budic . “ The most important things in their lives are being dis - rupted — primarily their children , issues with their spouse , concerns with finances — so it’s very important for us to have open communi - cation with our clients and make sure we understand their main con - cerns . We’re not dealing with nameless , faceless corporations : We’re dealing with real people who are dealing with real issues that need to n beresolved in a timely , effective manner . ” Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton , LLC Multiple locations | Cherry Hill office : ( 856 ) 853 - 5530 | FlorioLaw.com BRIAN BUDIC LOUIS CAPPELLI JR . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 21 issue 9 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 44 |