Meet Our Volunteers
Steven Kropf, Esq.
Family Law
“I have been a volunteer pro bono attorney for Legal Services for more than 30 years. During that time, I have represented dozens of clients in family court. The experience has always been a positive one and a chance to help people who might otherwise have to go into court unrepresented.” – Steven Kropf.
Kropf is the recipient of the Debevoise Eakley Award which is given annually to an attorney in private practice who has made unique and outstanding contributions to legal services and the cause of legal services for the disadvantaged.
Allan Marain, Esq.
Criminal Defense Attorney
“In 1975, while I was still in law school, a single mother that I was dating was being repeatedly sued by a mentally deranged pro se plaintiff. None of his suits had any factual basis. Being only a student, I lacked the skills, the knowledge, and the bar admission to help her. The woman lacked the funds to hire a lawyer. She applied for and was accepted by Middlesex County Legal Services. Legal Services arranged for a volunteer lawyer to represent the woman. All suits against her were dismissed. I believe that Legal Services literally saved this woman’s life. This series of events brought home to me indelibly the absolute need for the work that Legal Services provides. I resolved that, when in a position to do so, I would repay that work in kind.” – Allan Marain
Ronald B Grayzel, Esq.
Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice
“As a trial lawyer, I am very fortunate to be able to spend my professional career practicing in the Superior Court, Law Division handling civil matters. My clients are able to avail themselves of my services because the contingency fee system. Unfortunately, lower income people and the working poor cannot afford legal representation, and they are frequently forced to navigate the difficult waters of the court system without expert legal advice and assistance. Legal services fills that void. The overwhelming majority of the matters I have handled for Legal Services over the years have involved simple, straightforward matters that are easily resolved. Volunteering for Legal Services is a way lawyers can give back to the legal community and help others with difficult legal problems. I have found my volunteer work with Legal Services to be a rewarding way of meeting my responsibility of helping others.” – Ronald Grayzel
Edward Testino
Edward Testino, an attorney in Old Bridge, was awarded the Middlesex County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Attorney Award at their annual Awards dinner on March 16, 2016 at the Pines Manor. Ed said that pro bono work for Central Jersey Legal Services is his favorite part of his practice. He encouraged all attorneys to sign up with CJLS’s volunteer program and talked about how grateful the clients are and how satisfying the work is.
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Jeffrey C. Green, Esq.
Family Law
“The Central Jersey Legal Services provides a huge benefit for individuals who are not able to afford Attorneys and in doing so, benefits all practicing Attorneys. Because of limiting funding from the Federal Program, as well as reduced monies being received from the State of New Jersey on IOLTA Programs, it is more important than ever for volunteers to assist CJLS in it’s mission. Without the additional volunteers, many of it’s needs would not be met. It is a worthwhile project and provides satisfaction to volunteers such as myself. Volunteering is the right things for attorneys to do.” – Jeffrey C. Green
Richard L. Kuhrt, Esq.
Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation
“I grew up in Irvington, NJ, a “blue collar” town. If it weren’t for kind, caring people watching out for me I am not sure where I would have ended up. Early on in my life, my mom, who was a wonderful Christian woman, taught me the “golden rule,” do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I have tried to live my life that way. For those reasons I have volunteered to give back by representing people who need my help. My only regret is that I can’t give more time to helping others.” – Richard L. Kuhrt
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