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Damian L. Albergo, Esq.

Founding Partner

Damian is a founding partner of Albergo, Shmaruk & Kofman, LLC. His practice focuses on shareholder and partnership disputes, debtor and creditor disputes, real estate litigation, chancery litigation, complex and commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration.

Business Litigation Chancery Litigation Contract Disputes Real Estate Litigation
Damian L. Albergo, Esq.
ASK Law Firm Damian L. Albergo Founding Partner
Practice Focus Commercial Litigation
Direct Phone +1 (201) 354-4999
Practice Commercial Litigation
Bar Admission New Jersey

Damian L. Albergo, Esq.

Founding partner of Albergo, Shmaruk & Kofman, LLC.

Damian L. Albergo, Esq.
Founding Partner Damian L. Albergo, Esq. ASK Law Firm

Professional Biography

Damian is a founding partner of Albergo, Shmaruk & Kofman, LLC. His practice focuses on shareholder and partnership disputes, debtor and creditor disputes, real estate litigation, chancery litigation, complex and commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration.

Damian is known as a creative problem-solver and crisis manager, wherein he represents individuals and small businesses as well as large corporations in disputes at state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. Damian seeks to resolve disputes through the interplay of negotiations and settlement techniques in advance of litigation. When litigation is the right option, Damian is a skilled and formidable advocate for his clients. Known for his judgment, Damian often acts as outside general counsel for his corporate clients who regularly rely on his advice.

For 15 years, Damian practiced as an associate and then partner at Cole Schotz P.C., one of New Jersey’s largest and preeminent law firms. In 2018, Damian launched the Albergo Law Group, LLC in Hackensack, New Jersey to serve clients throughout the New York City Metropolitan area. In 2024, Damian joined forces with Boris Shmaruk, Esq. and Yelena Kofman-Delgado, Esq. to form the ASK Law Firm.

Damian has played a prominent role in a variety of cases, including:

  • Represented a minority shareholder of one of the largest private transportation companies in the world in his efforts to acquire control of the corporation.
  • Represented minority partners of a joint venture against a large conglomerate of title insurance companies.
  • Defended a Hudson County condominium developer against fraud and other claims filed by the condominium association seeking millions of dollars in damages.
  • Defended a New York City condominium developer sued by the condominium association seeking substantial damages.
  • Represented one of the world’s largest retail distributors of video games and video game systems in a variety of landlord/tenant disputes, leasing disputes and personal injury matters. Served as lead litigation counsel for EnCap Golf Holdings LLC, a North Jersey golf course and mixed-use developer in numerous litigation proceedings.
  • Defended a former officer of a well-known New Jersey construction company against civil racketeering claims.
  • Represented an international automobile manufacturer in a franchise dispute with one of its dealers.

Navigating Business Partner Disputes & Corporate Separation

Damian L. Albergo explains practical considerations for business owners facing shareholder or partnership disputes, including protecting important records, evaluating legal options and deciding when negotiation may be more beneficial than prolonged litigation.

Business Purchases, Agreements & Transaction Planning

Damian L. Albergo discusses legal considerations for closely held businesses, including business purchases and sales, partnership and buy-sell agreements, commercial leases, employment agreements and the importance of identifying potential liabilities before a transaction is completed.

Understanding Will Contests, Estate Disputes & Executor Challenges

Damian L. Albergo explains common causes of estate disputes, the legal distinction between contesting a will and challenging an executor, and the importance of understanding New Jersey's deadlines when protecting your legal rights.

Resolving Real Estate Disputes, Property Rights & Partition Actions

Damian L. Albergo discusses common real estate litigation matters, including property ownership disputes, easements, landlord-tenant conflicts, partition actions between co-owners and the importance of conducting thorough due diligence before completing a real estate transaction.

Areas of Practice, Education & Bar Admissions

Damian L. Albergo’s areas of practice, academic background, court admissions and professional recognition.

Legal Focus

Areas of Practice

Civil Litigation

  • Business Litigation
  • Chancery Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Contested Wills / Probate
  • Contract Disputes
  • Real Estate Litigation

Business Law

  • Business Contract Disputes
  • Commercial Contract Litigation
  • Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
  • Limited Liability Company Disputes
Academic Background

Education

J.D.

New York Law School

J.D. – 2000

B.S.

University of Massachusetts – Amherst

B.S. Political Science – 1996

Court Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional Recognition

Honors & Awards

  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated
  • Super Lawyer, Business Litigation, 2023

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