ABOUT THE FIRM
In 2015, Attorney Gina Campanella founded Campanella Law Office, LLC. The Firm is inspired by a lifetime of experience growing up in a family that ran a small business/health care facility. It was established with the single purpose of assisting both health care professionals and small business owners with their daily transactional needs and it did not take long to build a national reputation for achieving unparalleled results.
The Firm consists of Ms. Campanella, Mrs. Hyde, and an incredible panel of “Of Counsel” attorneys. With almost two decades of exclusive experience in business, health care and real estate law, this boutique office is passionate about its work and fully equipped to provide its clients with a variety of services throughout New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Gina L. Campanella, Esq., FACHE
Principal
Ms. Campanella is a nationally respected attorney who dedicates herself to educating professionals on issues of business transactions and regulatory compliance. She focuses her practice on business law, health care regulatory and transactional matters, and residential and commercial real estate. She has extensive experience assisting clients with transactional services and regulatory compliance consulting and has provided general counsel services to small and large businesses, medical practices, professional societies and real estate clients alike.
Education
- Seton Hall University, Masters in Healthcare Administration, Magna Cum Laude, 2012
- Seton Hall Law, Juris Doctor, 2005
- Union College, BA, History, 2002
Certifications
- Social Media Certificate, Seton Hall University, 2021
- Certified HIPAA Administrator, HIPAA Academy, 2016
- Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives, 2017
Admissions
- State Bar of New Jersey, 2006
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2006
- State Bar of New York, 2013
- District of Columbia, 2013
- State Bar of Pennsylvania, 2017
- State Bar of Vermont, 2018
- State Bar of Ohio, 2024
Memberships
- Wyckoff-Midland Park Rotary (President, 2022-2024)
- American College of Healthcare Executives (New Jersey Chapter)
- American Bar Association (Business Law Section)
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Greater Bergen Association of Realtors (Affiliate)
Awards
- New Jersey Super LawyersTM , 2022,-2025*
- New Jersey Super LawyersTM Rising Star (2014-2015 & 2017-2020)*
- NAWL, Rising Star, 2024
- NJBIZ Leader in the Law, 2023
- Best Attorneys for Families, NJ Family Magazine, 2023
- AVVO “Clients’ Choice Attorney” (2016-2024) with an AVVO rating of “10 out of 10”.*
- Top 100 Attorneys 2022 – The Top 100 Magazine
- “Best of Bergen” Attorney in Healthcare by Bergen Magazine (2017-2019, 2024)
- “Best Business Attorney” in Business by SJBiz Magazine (2020)
- “Awesome Attorney” in Business by South Jersey Magazine (2019)
Volunteer Work & Activities
- Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences, Adjunct Professor
- Seton Hall University, President’s Advisory Board, Member
- Pro Bono Partnership, Volunteer Attorney
- Union College Alumni, Volunteer
Cristina N. Hyde, Esq., Partner
Mrs. Hyde represents our Ohio clients in the areas of business transactions, and general counsel corporate representation. First licensed in New York and New Jersey in 2002, she enjoyed a distinguished career in commercial and education law before deciding to devote her full-time efforts to raising her two beautiful daughters, during which time Mrs. Hyde returned to her undergraduate roots and focused her career on writing and editing. She has combined her writing skills with her knowledge of legal practice as a Contributing Editor for Jury Verdict Review & Analysis for over a decade. The firm welcomes her depth of experience in the areas of general commercial practice and education law.
Education
- New York Law School, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2002
- Journal of Human Rights, Executive Editor
- Emory University, BA, Literature and Italian Studies, 1999
Admissions
- State Bar of Ohio, 2008
- State Bar of New Jersey (resigned without prejudice), 2002
- State Bar of New York (resigned without prejudice), 2003
Memberships
- Military Spouse JD Network
- Ohio State Bar Association
Volunteer Work & Activities
- Pro Bono Partnership, Volunteer Attorney
- Waynesville Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, (President, 2021-2024)
- 4 Paws For Ability, Inc., Volunteer
Of Counsel
Nikhil (Nik) Agharkar, Esq.
Nik has advised governments, business owners, built and sold a law practice, and litigated disputes before various courts and tribunals, all with a focus on achieving the best result for his clients. He brings a wealth of knowledge in tax law, estate law, and legacy planning and approaches planning as a fiduciary, always prioritizing his clients’ needs and wants. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 2003 with dual degrees in Economics and Ethics, History, & Public Policy, Nik’s commitment to service led him to law school at Whittier Law School in Orange County, California.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, New York, & California
Contact: Nikhil Agharkar, Esq.
Nima Ashtyani, Esq., LL.M.
Nima specializes in litigation, mediation, and arbitration with a focus towards elder law and estate administration matters. He also assists clients with estate planning matters, including long-term care planning and Medicaid crisis planning. He is a Graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from Rutgers University. He served as a criminal law clerk for the Honorable Patrick J. Roma, J.S.C. for the 2012-2013 judicial term and earned an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from the prestigious Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, New York, & California (inactive)
Contact: Nima Ashtyani, Esq., LLM
Mark R. Faro, Esq.
Mark is a trial attorney who has been practicing law in New Jersey since 2009. His areas of practice include personal injury, commercial litigation, Chancery Court litigation, and Municipal Court. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2009 and received his B.A. degree from Seton Hall in 1999. Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent multiple years as a reporter and editor covering finance in New York.
Bar Admission: New Jersey & US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Contact: Mark R. Faro, Esq.
Nicholas A. Stratton, Esq.
Nick brings a background in litigation to the firm’s Residential Real Estate, Elder Law, and Estate Planning practice. He has represented hundreds of individuals in consumer rights litigation, family and estate matters, and real estate transactions. Additionally, Nick is an active participant in Bergen County’s Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program providing free representation to victims of domestic violence in Bergen County. Nick earned his Law Degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Operations Management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, New York
Contact: Nicholas A. Stratton, Esq.
Karen S. Wachs, Esq.
Karen represents medical practices and practitioners and small business clients as a litigator as well as a transactional attorney, including healthcare, ERISA, commercial real estate and business matters. Karen possesses a unique perspective practicing law and assisting clients based on combination of skills as a litigator and transactional attorney. Her practice also includes detailed familiarity with FDCPA and state consumer fraud issues, company formations, contract review, and the preparing of related documents including corporate by-laws, operating agreements, and buy-sell agreements. Karen’s commercial real estate experience includes purchase and sale of properties as well as lease preparation, review and negotiation, and zoning applications.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & District of Columbia
Contact: Karen S. Wachs, Esq.
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