Our Attorneys

Kaci is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctorate from New England Law Boston and is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and New York and before the U.S. Tax Court. After graduating and prior to joining the firm, she served as a law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey for the Honorable Benjamin Podolnick.

As a partner of the firm, Kaci’s expertise includes wills and estate planning, business formation, residential real estate, employment agreements, and estate probate and administration. Kaci also has an extensive knowledge of New Jersey’s inheritance tax rules and requirements. In addition, Kaci handles formation and registration of corporations and/or limited liability companies and preparation of operating agreements.

She has also successfully handled matters before the court, including but not limited to name change petitions, quiet title actions, guardianship petitions and various litigation matters.

Marc is a graduate of Long Island University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with honors. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the early years of his legal career, Marc was privileged to serve in the City of New York’s Corporation Council, defending the City in matters of alleged civil wrongdoing, including mass constitutional-based litigation. He also served as Special Counsel for the State of New Jersey, representing the State in matters of labor negotiations.

Since 1995, Marc has been a trailblazer in the legal community, staunchly advocating on behalf of victims of sexual harassment and employment discrimination, while conversely educating and representing businesses throughout New Jersey, New York and around the country. Marc also represents clients in disputes involving business break-ups, restrictive covenants, employment agreements and commercial litigation. Moreover, Marc repeatedly partnered with Goldman Sachs as its featured speaker in Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Legal Seminars, in which Marc educated a significant number of small business owners on the pitfalls of employment law and ways to prevent them. Additionally, Marc has authored multiple published articles in the New Jersey Law Journal and has had a number of his cases featured as top stories. Marc also authored a chapter, “Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law,” in the paperback Stop My Crisis Series.

Marc maintains a vast array of employment-law based experience, in the areas of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and wage and hour disputes. While not litigating on behalf of employees or employers, Marc harnesses his employment law knowledge and experience to resolve other attorneys’ conflicts as a lauded mediator throughout the State of New Jersey.

Michele attended Binghamton University where she graduated cum laude and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy of Law. She then received her Juris Doctorate in 1998 from Brooklyn Law School. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and before the Eastern and Southern U.S. District Courts in New York. Michele is an active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

After law school, Michele worked on all facets of complex multi-state litigation, from discovery through trial, pertaining to a variety of insurance related matters. She also argued and won an appeal regarding a labor law case before the First Department of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

Since 2004, Michele has successfully represented clients through all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions, from contract negotiation to closing. She has extensive experience solving title matters, inspections issues, boundary disputes and finding solutions to the vast array of challenges that may arise throughout a real estate transaction. In addition to her background in real estate, Michele also represented clients on all estate planning and administration matters and business entity formation.

At the CSI Group Law Firm, Michele brings her broad real estate law experience and a focus on providing personalized attention and exceptional service to her clients. Michele also practices in the areas of wills, trusts and estates and business entity formation. Michele is committed to providing her clients with expertise and knowledge to effectively assist her clients in navigating the complex areas of real estate and estate law.

Walter “Walt” John Schaefer II is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree as a double major in History and American Studies. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from New York Law School in New York City.

Walt served as a law clerk to the Honorable R. David Proctor in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Prior to joining our firm, Walt worked on various corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity finance matters, securities regulation, in addition to a vast array of litigation and employment law matters.

At CSI Group Law Firm PC, Walt utilizes his experience in both transactional work and litigation, focusing his practice in the areas of corporate law, litigation, employment law. He is also proud to assist and counsel our clients with their wills and Estate Planning.