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Carmine Lo Faro, Business Attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey

Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Contracts, and Criminal Defense · 5.0/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

Managing PartneratLoFaro Carver LLC

Hackensack, NJ

Practicing business in Hackensack since 1989.

37+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
6 client reviews
4
Bar admissions

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Carmine Lo Faro is a managing partner based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Criminal Defense. Carmine has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at LoFaro Carver LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Based in
Hackensack, NJ
Experience
over 37 years
Known for
Business · Contracts · Criminal Defense
  • Handles Business, Contracts, and Criminal Defense matters from Hackensack, NJ.
  • Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Carmine Lo Faro: Carmine Lo Faro is a managing partner based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Criminal Defense. Carmine has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at LoFaro Carver LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Carmine's practice areas in Hackensack

Carmine concentrates on business, contracts, criminal defense, dui/dwi, and estate litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carmine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Carmine takes business matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carmine agrees to represent you.

Contracts cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Carmine takes contracts matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carmine agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Carmine takes criminal defense matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carmine agrees to represent you.

DUI/DWI cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Carmine takes dui/dwi matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carmine agrees to represent you.

Estate Litigation cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Carmine takes estate litigation matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carmine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Carmine Lo Faro, business attorney serving Hackensack

Carmine Lo Faro is a managing partner based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Criminal Defense. Carmine has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at LoFaro Carver LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews. Carmine works from Hackensack, New Jersey and takes on business matters across the region.

Carmine LoFaro is the Managing Partner of LoFaro Carver LLC. In addition to chairing the firm’s Real Estate Department, Mr. LoFaro’s practice also includes criminal, DWI and traffic defense, business and commercial litigation, estate administration and litigation, and a wide variety of business and corporate matters.

Mr. LoFaro brings with him over 30 years of experience as a litigator in the Federal and State courts of New Jersey, as well the day-to-day representation of a wide range of clients, ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

He graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan College in 1986, majoring in both philosophy and psychology, and earned his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 1989. He served as judicial clerk to the Hon. Alvin Weiss in the New Jersey Superior Court from 1990 to 1991. He was managing partner of Kalebic & LoFaro, P.C., from 1994 to 1997, and Senior Partner of LoFaro & Reiser, LLP, from 1997 to 2021.

Mr. LoFaro was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1989, and was subsequently admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. LoFaro previously served as Chairperson of the District II-B Fee Arbitration Committee, and is currently a Master in the Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court, where he, along with other well-respected members of the Bergen County bench and bar, mentor young attorneys in trial practice and attorney ethics.

For many consecutive years, Mr. LoFaro has been recognized and continues to be recognized as a top attorney by SuperLawyers, US New & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America, 201 Magazine and Bergen Magazine. He is the recipient of the highly coveted AV Preeminent Rating, which is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills and ethical standards by their peers, as well as numerous 5-star ratings by his clients on AVVO and Google. Mr. LoFaro is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association. He, his spouse and their two children are proud, lifelong residents of Bergen County.

Working with Carmine on a business matter

Carmine LoFaro is the Managing Partner of LoFaro Carver LLC. In addition to chairing the firm’s Real Estate Department, Mr. LoFaro’s practice also includes criminal, DWI and traffic defense, business and commercial litigation, estate administration and litigation, and a wide variety of business and corporate matters. Mr. LoFaro brings with him over 30 years of experience as a litigator in the…

Who Carmine represents

Carmine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, contracts, and criminal defense matters in Hackensack and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Carmine studied and practices

  • Hofstra University School of Law

    J.D. · 1989

  • Manhattan College

    B.S. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Carmine's state bar admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1994 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1989 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1989 · ACTIVE

Carmine studied at J.D. in Hofstra University School of Law and B.S. in Manhattan College.

Law school and academic background

Carmine completed J.D. in Hofstra University School of Law and B.S. in Manhattan College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Carmine runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Carmine's legal honors and published work

Carmine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Carmine's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Bergen County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court

    membership

Locations

Carmine Lo Faro's office in Hackensack

Carmine's primary office is at 20 Court St., Ste. 4, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

LoFaro Carver LLC

20 Court St., Ste. 4

Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Carmine Lo Faro — 5.0/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Carmine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Hackensack.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Carmine Lo Faro — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carmine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Carmine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carmine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Carmine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Carmine

Carmine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Carmine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Carmine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Carmine Lo Faro

  • How much does it cost to hire Carmine for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carmine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Carmine offer a free consultation?

    Carmine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carmine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Carmine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carmine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Carmine take my case if I'm outside Hackensack?

    Carmine is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Carmine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Carmine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carmine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Carmine accepting new business clients right now?

    Carmine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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