Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC
in Hackensack, NJ
Strategic legal representation for serious personal,
family, business, and litigation matters.
Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC provides strategic legal guidance in
personal injury, criminal defense, family and matrimonial law, civil
litigation, commercial disputes, and real estate matters, helping
clients in Hackensack, NJ move forward with preparation, clarity,
and strong advocacy.
FWDR Attorneys/Abogados provides legal representation in key practice areas.
Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC
in Hackensack, NJ
Strategic legal representation for serious personal, family, business, and litigation matters.
Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC provides strategic legal guidance in personal injury, criminal defense, family and matrimonial law, civil litigation, commercial disputes, and real estate matters, helping clients in Hackensack, NJ move forward with preparation, clarity, and strong advocacy.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury & Catastrophic Injury
Representation for serious injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, and insurance disputes.
Family and Matrimonial Law
Representation for family and matrimonial matters, including divorce-related disputes, mediation, complex family issues, and legal guidance during difficult personal transitions.
Criminal Defense
Strategic criminal defense for clients facing drug charges, weapons charges, assault, violent crime allegations, white collar crimes, appeals, and post-conviction matters.
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Legal representation for business disputes, contract litigation, fraud claims, shareholder disputes, fiduciary litigation, professional liability, and complex civil matters.
Real Estate Litigation & Transactions
Guidance for residential and commercial real estate matters, including closings, contract disputes, title issues, landlord-tenant litigation, partition actions, and development support.
Meet the Legal Team
Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC is led by experienced attorneys with strong backgrounds in litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, family and matrimonial law, commercial matters, and real estate law.
Paul Faugno
Craig R. Weis
Missy Duarte
Silvana D. Raso
Robert Biagiotti
Daniel E. Serata
Luke Faugno
CRAIG R. WEIS
MISSY DUARTE
SILVANA D. RASO
ROBERT BIAGIOTTI
DANIEL E. SERATA
LUKE FAUGNO
Paul Faugno is an experienced trial attorney with more than 25 years of legal practice. His work focuses on criminal law and civil law / personal injury, with a strong background in complex personal injury matters and criminal defense litigation.
He has extensive experience litigating cases before juries in both state and federal courts. In criminal defense, Mr. Faugno has handled serious and high-profile matters, including white collar cases, violent crime allegations, homicide-related charges, and sexual assault defense. In personal injury matters, he has represented clients in complex cases involving significant damages and has obtained several multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.
Mr. Faugno’s practice is defined by trial preparation, courtroom experience, and strong advocacy for clients facing serious legal matters.
Craig R. Weis is the Managing Partner of FWDR Attorneys / Abogados. He brings nearly three decades of legal experience, with a strong background in criminal defense, civil matters, commercial real estate, and business-related legal issues.
Before leading the firm, Mr. Weis operated his own law practice in Bergen County, where he handled a wide range of legal matters for individuals, business owners, and companies. His experience allows him to guide clients through legal challenges involving criminal allegations, civil disputes, real estate concerns, and commercial or business matters.
Mr. Weis began his legal career at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, giving him valuable insight into criminal law, courtroom procedure, and the legal system. His leadership, practical judgment, and litigation experience make him an important part of FWDR Counsellors at Law’s legal team.
Missy Duarte has more than a decade of experience advocating for injured individuals and families. She is known for her strategic approach to litigation, careful preparation, and commitment to helping clients understand each stage of the legal process.
In addition to her personal injury work, Missy has experience in criminal defense and public defense. She currently serves as an Assistant Public Defender for the City of Hackensack and previously served as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida, representing clients in juvenile, county, and circuit courts.
She is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate clearly with clients from diverse backgrounds and ensure that language is not a barrier to quality legal representation.
Key Focus Areas:
Civil Law / Personal Injury — Criminal Law — Public Defense — Motor Vehicle Accidents — Premises Liability — Catastrophic Injuries — Wrongful Death — Negligence Claims — Complex Negligence Matters — Bilingual Legal Support
SILVANA D. RASO, ESQ.
Partner | Family Law and Matrimonial Attorney
Silvana D. Raso is a partner at Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC and one of New Jersey’s highly accomplished family law attorneys, with more than 30 years of experience guiding clients through complex matrimonial and custody matters. She is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a distinction awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys statewide.
Her practice focuses on high-stakes family and matrimonial matters, including complex divorce litigation, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony, child support, domestic violence matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, post-judgment applications, high-net-worth divorce, and family law appeals. She is known for providing clear guidance, strong advocacy, and practical legal strategies during emotionally difficult legal situations.
Silvana has built a strong reputation for handling sophisticated family law matters involving complex financial issues, business valuations, professional practices, executive compensation, and high-value marital estates. Her ability to address both the legal and personal sides of these cases allows her to guide clients with discretion, preparation, and a steady approach.
In addition to her litigation experience, Silvana has served as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in select family law matters, making recommendations to the court on issues affecting the best interests of children. She is also a court-qualified family law mediator and parenting coordinator, giving her a valuable perspective in both contested and resolution-focused matters.
Her professional recognition includes selection to New Jersey Super Lawyers, inclusion among the Top 50 Women Lawyers by New Jersey Super Lawyers, recognition in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, and Best of Bergen Top Lawyers in Family Law and Custody. As part of Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC, Silvana brings experience, discretion, and strategic leadership to clients facing serious family law matters.
Key Focus Areas:
Family Law — Matrimonial Law — Complex Divorce Litigation — Child Custody — Parenting Time — Alimony — Child Support — Domestic Violence Matters — Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements — Post-Judgment Applications — High-Net-Worth Divorce — Family Law Appeals — Mediation — Guardian ad Litem Matters — Parenting Coordination
Robert Biagiotti is a distinguished criminal defense attorney with decades of experience representing clients in serious criminal matters. Since 1974, he has served clients in Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County, and United States Federal Courts, building a strong reputation for professional, effective, and committed legal representation.
His practice is focused exclusively on criminal law and criminal defense, allowing him to bring deep knowledge, courtroom experience, and strategic advocacy to clients facing criminal allegations. Mr. Biagiotti’s work is centered on protecting the rights, interests, and future of individuals involved in complex criminal matters.
With nearly five decades of experience, Robert Biagiotti remains a trusted advocate for clients who need strong criminal defense representation in state and federal courts.
Key Focus Areas:
Criminal Law — Criminal Defense — State Court Criminal Matters — Bergen County Criminal Defense — Hudson County Criminal Defense — Passaic County Criminal Defense — Federal Court Representation
Real Estate and Commercial Attorney
Daniel E. Serata is an experienced real estate and commercial attorney with four decades of legal experience in real estate transactions, commercial matters, litigation, contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and business-related legal matters.
His practice includes residential and commercial real estate transactions, contract negotiations, closings, condominium conversions, commercial lease disputes, lien removal, partition actions, and development support. He also assists with business matters involving startups, business sales, liquor license transfers, SBA loans, financing, and commercial real estate developments.
Mr. Serata’s civil litigation experience includes contract litigation, AAA and FINRA arbitration, mediation, declaratory judgment actions, environmental disputes, estate-related matters, wills, and landlord-tenant litigation. His broad background allows him to provide practical legal guidance across complex real estate, commercial, and civil matters.
Key Focus Areas:
Real Estate Law — Commercial Transactions — Contract Negotiations — Closings — Condominium Conversions — Commercial Lease Litigation — Lien Removal — Partition Actions — Business Startups — Business Sales — Liquor License Transfers — SBA Loans — Civil Litigation — Arbitration — Mediation — Environmental Disputes — Estate Law — Wills — Landlord-Tenant Law
Luke Faugno is an associate attorney at FWDR Attorneys / Abogados, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation and criminal defense. Before joining the firm, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Marc D. Ramundo, J.S.C., in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County.
During his clerkship, Mr. Faugno gained valuable experience in criminal matters, legal research, motion practice, courtroom proceedings, and case preparation. This background supports his work in litigation-focused matters and allows him to approach each case with careful analysis and strong preparation.
Mr. Faugno brings a focused understanding of court procedure, criminal defense, and personal injury litigation to his role at the firm.
Key Focus Areas:
Personal Injury Litigation — Criminal Defense — Civil Law — Criminal Law — Legal Research — Motion Practice — Courtroom Proceedings — Case Preparation — New Jersey Legal Practice
PAUL FAUGNO
CRAIG R. WEIS
MISSY DUARTE
SILVANA D. RASO
ROBERT BIAGIOTTI
DANIEL E. SERATA
LUKE FAUGNO
Paul Faugno is an experienced trial attorney with more than 25 years of legal practice. His work focuses on criminal law and civil law / personal injury, with a strong background in complex personal injury matters and criminal defense litigation.
He has extensive experience litigating cases before juries in both state and federal courts. In criminal defense, Mr. Faugno has handled serious and high-profile matters, including white collar cases, violent crime allegations, homicide-related charges, and sexual assault defense. In personal injury matters, he has represented clients in complex cases involving significant damages and has obtained several multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.
Mr. Faugno’s practice is defined by trial preparation, courtroom experience, and strong advocacy for clients facing serious legal matters.
Craig R. Weis is the Managing Partner of FWDR Attorneys / Abogados. He brings nearly three decades of legal experience, with a strong background in criminal defense, civil matters, commercial real estate, and business-related legal issues.
Before leading the firm, Mr. Weis operated his own law practice in Bergen County, where he handled a wide range of legal matters for individuals, business owners, and companies. His experience allows him to guide clients through legal challenges involving criminal allegations, civil disputes, real estate concerns, and commercial or business matters.
Mr. Weis began his legal career at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, giving him valuable insight into criminal law, courtroom procedure, and the legal system. His leadership, practical judgment, and litigation experience make him an important part of FWDR Counsellors at Law’s legal team.
Missy Duarte has more than a decade of experience advocating for injured individuals and families. She is known for her strategic approach to litigation, careful preparation, and commitment to helping clients understand each stage of the legal process.
In addition to her personal injury work, Missy has experience in criminal defense and public defense. She currently serves as an Assistant Public Defender for the City of Hackensack and previously served as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida, representing clients in juvenile, county, and circuit courts.
She is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate clearly with clients from diverse backgrounds and ensure that language is not a barrier to quality legal representation.
Key Focus Areas:
Civil Law / Personal Injury — Criminal Law — Public Defense — Motor Vehicle Accidents — Premises Liability — Catastrophic Injuries — Wrongful Death — Negligence Claims — Complex Negligence Matters — Bilingual Legal Support
SILVANA D. RASO, ESQ.
Partner | Family Law and Matrimonial Attorney
Silvana D. Raso is a partner at Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC and one of New Jersey’s highly accomplished family law attorneys, with more than 30 years of experience guiding clients through complex matrimonial and custody matters. She is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a distinction awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys statewide.
Her practice focuses on high-stakes family and matrimonial matters, including complex divorce litigation, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony, child support, domestic violence matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, post-judgment applications, high-net-worth divorce, and family law appeals. She is known for providing clear guidance, strong advocacy, and practical legal strategies during emotionally difficult legal situations.
Silvana has built a strong reputation for handling sophisticated family law matters involving complex financial issues, business valuations, professional practices, executive compensation, and high-value marital estates. Her ability to address both the legal and personal sides of these cases allows her to guide clients with discretion, preparation, and a steady approach.
In addition to her litigation experience, Silvana has served as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in select family law matters, making recommendations to the court on issues affecting the best interests of children. She is also a court-qualified family law mediator and parenting coordinator, giving her a valuable perspective in both contested and resolution-focused matters.
Her professional recognition includes selection to New Jersey Super Lawyers, inclusion among the Top 50 Women Lawyers by New Jersey Super Lawyers, recognition in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, and Best of Bergen Top Lawyers in Family Law and Custody. As part of Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC, Silvana brings experience, discretion, and strategic leadership to clients facing serious family law matters.
Key Focus Areas:
Family Law — Matrimonial Law — Complex Divorce Litigation — Child Custody — Parenting Time — Alimony — Child Support — Domestic Violence Matters — Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements — Post-Judgment Applications — High-Net-Worth Divorce — Family Law Appeals — Mediation — Guardian ad Litem Matters — Parenting Coordination
Robert Biagiotti is a distinguished criminal defense attorney with decades of experience representing clients in serious criminal matters. Since 1974, he has served clients in Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County, and United States Federal Courts, building a strong reputation for professional, effective, and committed legal representation.
His practice is focused exclusively on criminal law and criminal defense, allowing him to bring deep knowledge, courtroom experience, and strategic advocacy to clients facing criminal allegations. Mr. Biagiotti’s work is centered on protecting the rights, interests, and future of individuals involved in complex criminal matters.
With nearly five decades of experience, Robert Biagiotti remains a trusted advocate for clients who need strong criminal defense representation in state and federal courts.
Key Focus Areas:
Criminal Law — Criminal Defense — State Court Criminal Matters — Bergen County Criminal Defense — Hudson County Criminal Defense — Passaic County Criminal Defense — Federal Court Representation
Real Estate and Commercial Attorney
Daniel E. Serata is an experienced real estate and commercial attorney with four decades of legal experience in real estate transactions, commercial matters, litigation, contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and business-related legal matters.
His practice includes residential and commercial real estate transactions, contract negotiations, closings, condominium conversions, commercial lease disputes, lien removal, partition actions, and development support. He also assists with business matters involving startups, business sales, liquor license transfers, SBA loans, financing, and commercial real estate developments.
Mr. Serata’s civil litigation experience includes contract litigation, AAA and FINRA arbitration, mediation, declaratory judgment actions, environmental disputes, estate-related matters, wills, and landlord-tenant litigation. His broad background allows him to provide practical legal guidance across complex real estate, commercial, and civil matters.
Key Focus Areas:
Real Estate Law — Commercial Transactions — Contract Negotiations — Closings — Condominium Conversions — Commercial Lease Litigation — Lien Removal — Partition Actions — Business Startups — Business Sales — Liquor License Transfers — SBA Loans — Civil Litigation — Arbitration — Mediation — Environmental Disputes — Estate Law — Wills — Landlord-Tenant Law
Luke Faugno is an associate attorney at FWDR Attorneys / Abogados, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation and criminal defense. Before joining the firm, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Marc D. Ramundo, J.S.C., in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County.
During his clerkship, Mr. Faugno gained valuable experience in criminal matters, legal research, motion practice, courtroom proceedings, and case preparation. This background supports his work in litigation-focused matters and allows him to approach each case with careful analysis and strong preparation.
Mr. Faugno brings a focused understanding of court procedure, criminal defense, and personal injury litigation to his role at the firm.
Key Focus Areas:
Personal Injury Litigation — Criminal Defense — Civil Law — Criminal Law — Legal Research — Motion Practice — Courtroom Proceedings — Case Preparation — New Jersey Legal Practice
Awards
The above awards may apply to some or all of the firm’s attorneys.
Experience That Matters
Faugno Weis Duarte Raso, LLC handles high-stakes legal matters, including personal injury claims, family and matrimonial matters, commercial disputes, real estate litigation, civil litigation, and criminal defense. The firm combines proven results, strategic preparation, and courtroom experience to help clients move forward with confidence.
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