Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC

06/12/2026

Congratulations to our partner, Victor Afanador, on being recognized as the 2026 Professional Lawyer of the Year by the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey at the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law's annual Professionalism Awards Luncheon. The award recognizes attorneys who exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to the legal profession.

It was also a pleasure to share the afternoon with our friends, Michael Baldassare and Jennifer Mara. We extend our congratulations to Jennifer, whose recognition by the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey is equally well deserved.

We are proud to celebrate Victor and all of this year's honorees whose professionalism strengthens the New Jersey legal community every day.

04/28/2026

03/03/2026

Today, Susana Cruz Hodge and Catherine Derenze attended the 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference with Nicole McDonough. It was an energizing day of thoughtful conversation, practical insight, and meaningful connection with so many impressive women in the profession.

Thanks to the and Christine Amalfe for providing meaningful opportunities for women in the law to connect, learn, and grow.

03/02/2026

Victor Afanador had the pleasure of attending a retirement luncheon honoring Anita Davis, who served as Administrative Secretary for the City of Paterson for an incredible 25 years.

For a quarter of a century, Anita has been a steady, trusted presence at City Hall. Her contributions to the City of Paterson will have a lasting impact, and she leaves behind a legacy of professionalism and service that will not be forgotten. Congratulations, Anita, on a well-earned retirement. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter!

12/19/2025

LDGA is proud to once again support families in need this holiday season through the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House Program. This annual toy drive brings joy to thousands of children each year, and we are honored to be part of this meaningful tradition. If you would like to help make the holidays brighter for a child, please consider contributing from Mercy House’s wish list below:

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Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for helping us share the spirit of the season.

12/18/2025

Yesterday's holiday party was a reminder that above all, we value connection and celebrating the people behind the work. Thank you to everyone who contributes to our firm’s success. Here's to continued collaboration and growth in the new year. 🥂

12/14/2025

Year-end financial review ✔️ Planning for the year ahead ✔️ Great meeting with the Wiss team to close out the year and set a strong foundation for what’s next. Appreciate the collaboration and strategic insight.

12/01/2025

📢 On December 8th, Catherine Derenze will be moderating and Bruce Greenberg will be speaking at this year’s "Class Actions Primer and Update." This seminar will provide an overview of class action fundamentals and the latest developments, including:

• Rule 23 & NJ Rule 4:32 basics
• Standing, jurisdiction, and certification
• Privacy and data-breach class actions
• Arbitration and class-action waiver updates
• ADA website cases, FDCPA issues, and CFA developments
• Settlement-claims fraud

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from leading practitioners in the field.

Register here: https://njsba.com/event/significant-developments-in-class-action-litigation-2/

11/25/2025

Last week, LDGA, together with and , filed a nationwide consumer class action, Dalora v. Dexcom, Inc., No. 3:25-cv-03210 (S.D. Cal. 2025), alleging that Dexcom implemented a significant design change to its G6 and G7 continuous glucose monitors without obtaining required FDA clearance. The FDA found that this undisclosed modification rendered the devices adulterated and misbranded.

Despite the design change, Dexcom continued to market the sensors as “FDA-approved,” “highly accurate,” and requiring “no fingersticks.”

Consumers paid a price premium based on these representations and would have paid less, or not purchased the product at all, had the truth been disclosed. The lawsuit seeks relief for consumers nationwide who purchased these modified CGM sensors.

Our LDGA team is led by Joseph DePalma and Catherine Derenze.

11/24/2025

📢 Appellate Win for Bruce Greenberg! LDGA is proud to share that the Appellate Division reversed and remanded a trial-level dismissal in a case involving jurisdiction under the Protection of Domestic Violence Act vs. the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act.

As the court noted, while the parties did have a “family-like” relationship (step-children in common), the defendant had no parental rights and had been barred from any contact with the children for over five years, which places the case outside the scope of the PDVA. The Appellate Division reversed the dismissal, reinstated plaintiff’s VASPA action and temporary restraining order, and remanded the matter to Bergen County for further action.

This decision provides important guidance on jurisdictional boundaries in protective-order litigation.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6B6d4B5