Mario Lomonaco, of Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Bradley in Morristown, NJ, was by far the most…read moreunethical, aggressive, and deliberately harmful attorney I've faced. He escalated conflict, padded legal bills with excessive and unnecessary communications, and showed no interest in resolution--only financial exploitation. His behavior was not rooted in advocacy, but in weaponizing the legal system to harm.
What makes this more painful is that I am a military veteran and a former law enforcement officer--serving in the very town where this law firm is located. I have devoted my life to service, integrity, and protecting others. Years ago, I even assisted this firm during a devastating fire, when they needed help. Despite my sacrifice, they chose to come after me without conscience--motivated only by money and personal gain. It was not just unethical; it was deeply personal and inhumane.
Helping push this unethical case were Christina Cilli and her brother, both of whom knew from the start they had no legal standing. Yet they persisted, throwing money at a meritless case out of pride and entitlement. In the end, all their spending got them far less than what they could have had through fairness--and it left their own daughter and son emotionally abandoned and lost in the process.
Also involved was Jay Kaplan, a used car salesman from Motion Kia, who lived with Christina during the case and actively supported her toxic behavior. His involvement contributed to the emotional damage inflicted and further destabilized an already broken situation.
The most malicious figure was Daryl Cilli of Media, Pennsylvania--owner of NLTD Tennis and former owner of 160/90. He used his wealth like a weapon, purposefully trying to bury me under legal bills. He did so knowing exactly what kind of emotional and financial damage it would cause. His actions were immoral, unethical, and utterly heartless.
In the midst of all this, there was only one voice of reason: Sharon Johnson of Johnson & Johnson Law Firm in NJ. Sharon showed the kind of character and strength that the others lacked. She communicated with honesty, showed unwavering compassion, and fought for me with true professionalism, even while we faced a system abused by the other side. She stood by me with integrity when it felt like the world was falling apart.
If you want a strong, ethical, and genuinely compassionate attorney, I highly recommend Sharon Johnson.
But if you value fairness, decency, or justice--stay far away from Mario Lomonaco and the firm of Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Bradley.
They betrayed not just legal ethics--but basic human decency. This firm is a zero rating.
