Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP

We assist clients facing unpaid bills, creditor collection efforts, mortgage arrears, and other significant financial obligations. Our legal team explains bankruptcy eligibility and the distinctions between available filing options. Whether your circumstances involve personal debt or business financial restructuring, we help prepare the necessary documentation, navigate court procedures, and understand the potential consequences of filing.

We assist individuals and families with Chapter 13 bankruptcy to restructure debt through court-supervised repayment plans. This process may help prevent foreclosure, protect vehicles from repossession, and reduce outstanding credit card obligations. Repayment arrangements generally extend three to five years. Our firm also offers the option of including a portion of our legal fees within the plan.

We assist individuals with Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings, explaining how the process may eliminate qualifying unsecured debts. Our attorneys review financial circumstances, assess eligibility under the means test, and examine available property exemptions. We help clients understand the protection from collection efforts that bankruptcy provides. When appropriate, we also discuss Chapter 13 and other alternatives.

Our experienced bankruptcy attorneys guide businesses through Chapter 11 proceedings, helping them reorganize debt while maintaining operations. We assist with voluntary petitions, financial disclosures, and court-approved repayment plans. Our services address financial challenges involving merchant cash advances, commercial lease defaults, and cash flow difficulties. We focus on developing sustainable financial structures that support long-term business recovery.

We offer comprehensive bankruptcy legal services designed to help clients manage serious financial challenges. Our attorneys handle Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases for individuals and businesses. We explain debt discharge possibilities, repayment arrangements, and protections available under bankruptcy law. From initial financial assessment through court hearings and case completion, we assist clients at every stage.

Our bankruptcy attorneys bring more than five decades of legal experience to individuals facing financial difficulties. We explain the federal Bankruptcy Code and guide clients through each stage of their cases. By coordinating with professionals in other fields, we provide comprehensive assistance. We handle necessary documentation and legal proceedings with compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Individuals harmed by negligent conduct can rely on our attorneys for assistance with personal injury claims. We address slip-and-fall incidents, construction defects, dog attacks, traffic accidents, and wrongful death cases. Our work includes investigating claims, protecting evidence, and negotiating compensation. We also explain New Jersey filing requirements and provide free consultations with contingency-based legal fees.

Following a motor vehicle accident, we help injured clients understand their legal options and pursue appropriate compensation. Our services include reviewing insurance coverage, documenting financial losses, and investigating the circumstances surrounding collisions. We communicate directly with insurers and negotiate settlements on our clients' behalf. When disputes remain unresolved, our attorneys provide experienced courtroom representation.

When accidents involve Uber or Lyft vehicles, determining liability and insurance coverage requires careful legal evaluation. We guide injured passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists through the claims process. Our firm investigates driver negligence, reviews potential company responsibility, and considers available compensation options. We provide experienced representation focused on protecting clients' rights under New Jersey law.

When large commercial trucks cause devastating collisions, we provide legal representation focused on addressing the unique challenges these accidents present. Our team evaluates potential negligence, overlapping insurance policies, and compliance with trucking safety requirements. We also conduct internal mock jury sessions and consult two retired judges to refine our litigation strategies and pursue appropriate compensation.

Motorcycle collisions frequently cause devastating injuries and substantial financial hardship. We assist injured riders in navigating complex insurance issues, including insufficient liability coverage and the absence of PIP benefits. Our legal representation considers immediate medical costs alongside future rehabilitation needs, diminished earning capacity, and reduced quality of life. We pursue compensation appropriate to each client's circumstances.

Our attorneys advocate for individuals injured in pedestrian accidents involving negligent motorists throughout New Jersey. We address liability questions, preserve physical and digital evidence, and identify applicable legal deadlines. Whether a collision occurs near a bus stop, at an intersection, or in a driveway, we prepare each claim with detailed investigation and courtroom readiness.

Our bicycle accident attorneys represent injured cyclists seeking compensation after crashes caused by negligence. We handle legal claims involving medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Our team evaluates liability, addresses insurance disputes, and advocates for fair compensation. We manage the legal process so our clients can concentrate on recovering from their injuries.

Our wrongful death legal services help surviving family members seek compensation when another party's actions cause a fatality. We evaluate evidence, determine responsibility, and assess recoverable damages, including lost income, household services, and financial support. With experienced attorneys and expert witnesses, we prepare cases thoroughly for settlement negotiations or courtroom proceedings while protecting our clients' interests.

We represent individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in car accidents, falls, and other serious incidents. Our legal team understands that symptoms may develop gradually and remain undetected by standard imaging. We carefully document medical evidence and daily challenges to support each claim. Our preparation includes mock courtroom proceedings and collaboration with retired judges.

Our firm handles serious injury claims involving spinal cord damage, neurological injuries, severe fractures, and other life-altering conditions. We examine the physical, emotional, and economic consequences affecting injured clients and their families. Each case receives extensive trial preparation, supported by expert testimony and financial assessments. Our mock courtroom helps identify weaknesses and strengthen arguments before trial.

When a dog attack causes physical or emotional injuries, we provide experienced legal representation to protect your interests. New Jersey's strict liability laws offer important protections for victims. We evaluate the circumstances, preserve relevant evidence, and identify responsible parties. Our attorneys pursue compensation for medical treatment, scarring, lost income, and other damages resulting from the attack.

Injuries resulting from hazardous property conditions can create lasting physical and financial difficulties. We assist affected individuals by investigating accident causes, reviewing applicable premises liability requirements, and determining whether property owners failed to exercise reasonable care. Our attorneys promptly collect witness statements, preserve surveillance recordings, and examine maintenance practices to support claims involving preventable falls.

When medical professionals fail to meet established standards of care, patients may suffer serious consequences. We provide experienced legal representation for individuals pursuing medical malpractice claims. Our attorneys examine potential causes, including communication failures, inadequate staffing, and diagnostic mistakes. Through diligent advocacy, we seek appropriate compensation while guiding clients through the complexities of their cases.

Construction accidents can leave workers facing substantial medical challenges and financial uncertainty. We assist injured individuals in understanding their legal options after incidents involving scaffolding, electrical hazards, heavy equipment, or falling materials. Unsafe working conditions and equipment defects can have devastating consequences. Our legal guidance focuses on protecting the rights of those affected by serious workplace injuries.

John J. Scura III is a New Jersey Supreme Court-certified civil trial attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience representing individuals and businesses in complex legal matters. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, commercial disputes, bankruptcy representation, and wills, trusts, and estate litigation. John takes a client-centered approach, emphasizing clear communication and helping clients understand their legal options so they can participate in important decisions about their cases. A graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. cum laude, he is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as federal courts in New Jersey and New York. His professional and community involvement includes service with the Passaic County Bar Association, pro bono legal work, and nonprofit leadership. Contact Scura Law to learn more about John's experience and legal services.

David C. Wigfield is a partner at Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP, where he leads the firm's real estate and transactional department. With more than 40 years of legal experience, he represents financial institutions, corporations, developers, investors, and individuals in residential and commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, financing, zoning, development, commercial leasing, and loan restructuring. David also advises clients on estate planning and administration, developing customized strategies involving wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate and gift tax planning, and business succession. He has extensive experience administering estates and preparing federal and New Jersey estate and inheritance tax returns. A graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and Syracuse University, David is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Christopher Heyer is an attorney at Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, business law, real estate, and estate planning litigation. With 85% of his practice devoted to litigation, he represents clients in complex disputes involving business relationships, employment agreements, commercial leases, zoning, land use, and environmental due diligence. Christopher is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as several federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law–Newark and graduated cum laude from Union College. His professional experience also includes serving as an adjunct professor of law at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the Bergen County, Passaic County, and New Jersey State Bar Associations.

Pietro Cammarota is a partner at Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP, focusing on estate planning, estate administration, elder law, and Medicaid planning. He is committed to providing clients with knowledgeable legal guidance while building relationships based on trust, confidence, and respect. Pietro earned his undergraduate degree from New York University and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was recognized for his academic achievement in Who's Who Among American Law Students. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. His professional memberships include the New Jersey State Bar Association, Passaic County Bar Association, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Pietro has also contributed to his community through public service and nonprofit involvement, including serving as a municipal public defender and participating in the Foundation for the Handi

Guillermo J. Gonzalez is a partner at Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP, representing individuals and businesses in personal injury, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and corporate transactions. An accomplished trial attorney, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, securing multimillion-dollar settlements, judgments, and favorable jury verdicts. Before joining the firm, Guillermo clerked for Chief Judge Cecelia G. Morris of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. He earned his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Journal of Science and Technology Law, and graduated cum laude from Seton Hall University. His practice also includes cannabis law and outside general counsel services. Guillermo is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, along with several federal courts.

I wanna say, being a business owner for 16yrs, you have the chance to meet many people, but finding a great law firm and amazing attorney is much harder than you think. I want to thank Mr. Gonzalez and his team for their professionalism and honesty when handling our cases on a corporate level and, most importantly, a personal one. From the first conversation to the first handshake, everything had been laid out on the table. Their pricing is more than fair, but their work and commitment to getting us the results we have asked for has always been delivered. If you want a law firm that is going to go above and beyond your expectations, then I highly recommend Mr. Gonzalez and his team!!! "OPA"

I was "Very Satisfied " with the representation that Mr.Bartoz provided. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking legal assistance.!!

i had an amazing experience working with Eric and Jazmin. They are so patient and caring. I would totally recommend this firm for all my legal needs.

"I highly recommend this law firm. Their dedication to their clients is unmatched—they went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome for my Mom. They were transparent, communicative, and truly fought for justice. If you need legal representation, look no further."

Paterson Public Schools is incredibly grateful to the law firm Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP
for hosting our middle school students in their mock courtroom facilities. The experience was engaging, educational, and truly memorable for our students. The delicious lunch provided for the students, teachers, and staff was an added bonus and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and hospitality, we hope to be back again next year!

I don’t usually do reviews but when I am extremely satisfied with a service. It's only fair I take the time out and give props where it's due. I emailed Scura, Wigfield, etc. and I had the pleasure to be assigned to the awesome Guillermo Gonzalez. I did not know what to expect especially when good lawyers and bad lawyers exist, but man my lawyer is so freaking amazing from beginning to end. Normally I’m the type of person who is impatient and constantly checking things for updates but because Guillermo proved to me over and over that he was so good at his job, it made it easy for me trust him and be patient. There were times when things were dragged out for weeks or months due to the defense attorney. Guillermo would contact me here and there even if there were no further updates. He took time to explain things to me even if it may not have benefited for me to know. I made it clear that I did not want to go to court and he did everything possible for us not to go but the defense was being ridiculous
When trial came around I had the ultimate anxiety. He was always transparent with me. He would let me know that we had a strong case but he also kept it real that a jury is unpredictable. He gave me the best trail prep advice which helped massively at trial. I have to give a special shout out to Michael O’Neil, I met him at trial prep and he continued through trial. He really helped me stay calm under pressure while on the stand he smiled at me helped me to keep breathing. I also had the pleasure of meeting John Scura during trial prep as Guillermo’s co-counsel. Throughout the trial I didn’t feel like I just met John or Michael to me it was just more support for me which is just what I needed.
During my trial Guillermo was on fire I was thoroughly entertained. His passion for the law shone through in every way. He fought hard right to the end. I said to him win or lose he's an amazing lawyer and I literally have no complaints or critique. He gave everything he had. Though John had a different style I found it entertaining how on his finality after Guillermo argues his point he just stands up calmly and says it’s the law and shrugs his shoulder (like judge obviously it’s an easy decision to rule in our favor) I enjoyed watching this duo during trial they definitely balance each other out.
The other law firm sent a Chihuahua to fight a pit bull. I told my family the defense needed the big guns for this and they epically failed. He showed the defense lawyer he's not the one the two nor the three. There were times I wished I could have laughed in court. There were times the other lawyer thought he stuck it to Guillermo but his closing argument which I’m super happy about dispelled everything the other lawyer tried arguing. There were things that the lawyer didn’t even bring up at trial but tried to slide it into his closing statement but Guillermo was ready for him. An exceptional job well done. After reading this review no need to look anywhere else!!!

Very happy with the responsiveness throughout the research of the case and the continued communication. Highly recommend. Mr. Scura and his staff are terrific.

Guillermo Gonzalez and the Scura staff were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. Guillermo was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and always took the time to answer all my questions clearly. The whole Scura team made me feel welcomed and supported from beginning to end. Their communication was excellent, and they truly cared about helping me and making everything as smooth and stress-free as possible. I highly recommend Guillermo Gonzalez and the Scura staff to anyone looking for a team that is reliable, respectful, and genuinely dedicated to their clients.

My husband has had multiple cases handled by the Scura law firm and specifically, Tim Bartzos. We have had nothing but pleasant interations with everyone we've came in contact with that works there. With a satisfactory outcome in all of the cases, we cannot thank Tim enough for his efficient work and timely results. It saddens me that our time working with Scura has come to an end but we will recommend them to anyone in need of legal representation. There needs to be more lawyers like Tim in this world, he has set the bar high for any future legal representation we may need.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Timothy Bartzos and his paralegal Jasmine for the excellent work they did on my case. From the very beginning, they demonstrated a high level of professionalism, commitment, and dedication.

Timothy Bartzos was always attentive to every detail, clearly explaining everything to me and guiding me through each step of the process. Thanks to his experience and hard work, we achieved a successful outcome.

I would also like to highlight Jasmine’s work. She was always kind, organized, and efficient. Her constant support and attention made the entire process much smoother and less stressful.

I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance. An exceptional team!

When I was initially dealing with my case, I had no idea where to begin. I felt overwhelmed and nervous that I would do something incorrectly. I was referred to John from a family member and it was the best decision I made. He right away set up a call with me and talked to me in a way that made me feel comfortable. I talked to a few lawyers before him and they all made me feel like my case was not important. John talked me through what I need to do and where we need to begin. That put me at ease.

He passed me along to his team who I would be working closely with through the life cycle of my case. From there I worked with Eric, Matt, and Alexsa and the entire time, I was receiving phone calls and emails to check in and see how I was doing and to see if I needed anything from them. They were with me the entire time and that is something that I appreciate. The all got me an outcome that I couldnt even imagine and while their hardwork proved that my case was truly important.

Thank you to John Scura, Matthew Mangibin, Eric Flaim, and Alexsa Gonzalez.

I have worked with John Scura on several legal matters and recently got the opportunity to work with Timothy Bartzos on a case involving my son. I had a great experience working with the both of them. I also enjoyed working with John’s paralegal Alexsa Gonzalez. They were professional, responsive, and truly had my best interest at heart throughout the entire process of all my legal issues. They took their time to explained clearly, and they made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable attorney.

K. Jones

I am so grateful for having had Mr. Gonzalez on my side during this arduous case. He worked tirelessly with his staff to do whatever it took to get the best possible outcome for my family. He was genuinely concerned for my well-being and checked in on me often. I can't say enough about him and his team! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

I had a employment discrimination case with Eric Flaim at this office and I was so impressed with his services. Him and his paralegal Jasmine were consistently in touch with me about my case and I appreciated their time and patience. Mr. Flaim is a great attorney who will fight for his clients and ensure that they come out winning. I cannot thank him and his paralegal Jasmine enough. You can tell this firm really cares and that is extremely rare to find.

Excellent law firm. Was referred to them for a variety of estate issues and a complicated coop closing and couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Erich Kamm and Tim Bartzos are proactive, integrated, thorough and effective. I highly recommend this firm and their wide variety of legal services.

My eternal gratitude to Attorney Jamal Romero for all the attention and help he gave me with my case.
Thanks to him, I have regained the peace of mind I so desperately needed.
An exceptional professional and a kind and gentle person.
I also want to thank the entire staff, secretaries, and paralegals who always work with kindness and professionalism.
Thank you again, Jamal Romero, and may God bless you all.

Hiring Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens and Cammarota was one of my better decisions. Working with Tim Bartzos, John Scura, Alexsa Gonzales and the rest of their team was a great experience. Tim was on top of things from day one and until the end. He never left a question unanswered, always made time, and ensured that I was kept abreast of all activity and progress. His explanations were always accurate, detailed, and to the point. Staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and delivered top results in a significantly shorter length of time than I had envisioned. To say that I recommend this firm is an understatement.

Thank you to Tim Bartzos and the entire Scura, Wigfield team! They provided expert guidance and top quality service in a compassionate and attentive manner. Tim was incredibly knowledgeable and provided regular updates to us along the way. He and his great team quickly responded to any questions we had as the case progressed. It gave us a high level of confidence that we were in excellent hands throughout the entire process. They were great advocates for us and fought hard for our family under difficult and emotional circumstances. Their highly professional efforts ultimately led to a very successful and just conclusion. Our family is so grateful for all of their kindness and hard work!

My lawyer Timothy was fantastic and extremely helpful throughout the process of my case! Everyone at Scura is absolutely on point. Jasmine is wonderful and on top of everything! Will only be doing business exclusively with them. Thanks for a great experience! This is a testament to how EVERY law firm should be. The standard is HIGH at Scura!

Mr Bartzos was my attorney for a personal injury case after I was in an accident. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. He was constantly updating me on the status of the case. I never felt as though I didn’t know what was going on because he called regularly to provide status updates. He was patient while explaining the process to me. He answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend Mr Bartzos if you are looking for an experienced, qualified, professional.

Mr. Scura and Mr. Bartzos were wonderful! They were both caring, compassionate and professional to work with. The office staff was also very helpful. Everyone took the time to carefully and thoughtfully explain our options in a manner which was easy to understand. We were very satisfied with the outcome of our case involving a car accident. I highly recommend this law firm!