Attorney Profiles

Bio of David S. DeWeese, Esq.

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30 years of experience in New Jersey handling civil litigation and criminal defense

David S. DeWeese, Esq., first began practicing law in New Jersey in 1983. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has successfully represented clients in matters ranging from traffic violations to serious criminal offenses, from business formation to complex insurance litigation. In every case, he provides efficient and effective representation, and he is readily accessible to clients throughout his representation in their matter.

As the fund solicitor for three municipal joint insurance funds, David S. DeWeese supervises the defense of litigation for 104 South Jersey municipalities. His particular strength lies in his ability to identify the pertinent issues in the early stages of litigation, and pursue an expeditious conclusion to the litigation.

David takes a results-oriented approach to resolving the legal issues of his clients. He recognizes that success is not always about winning or losing the litigation—it’s about finding the best resolution to a legal problem. David S. DeWeese has an outstanding and proven track record, and the results and his clients’ accolades speak for themselves.

Resume of David S. DeWeese, Esq.

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, B.A. — 1980
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D. — 1983
Admitted to New Jersey Bar — 1983
Admitted to U.S. District Court for District of New Jersey — 198320
Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court — 1991
Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit — 1999

EXPERIENCE

Prosecutor
City of North Wildwood — 1987 to 1989
Borough of Stone Harbor — 1989

Solicitor
Assistant Solicitor, City of North Wildwood — 1986 to 1987
Solicitor, City of North Wildwood — 1987 to 1993

Municipal Court Judge
Borough of West Wildwood — 1989 to 1997
City of Wildwood — 1989 to 2010
Township of Lower — 2002 to 2010
Boroughs of West Cape May and Cape May Point — 2005 to 2010

Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Defense Panel Member — 1992 to 2004
Fund Solicitor – 2005 to present
Subrogation Attorney — 2005 to present

Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland Counties Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Fund Solicitor — 2009 to present
Subrogation Attorney — 2009 to present

Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Fund Solicitor — 2015 to present
Subrogation Attorney — 2015 to present

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

The DeWeese Law Firm — 2012 to present
Stagliano, DeWeese and Fuscellaro, P.A. — 2008 to 2012, partner
Stagliano and DeWeese, P.A. — 1989 to 2008, partner
Cafiero, Balliette and Balliette, P.A. — 1982 to 1989, associate
Cape May County Bar Association — member 1983 to present, officer 1986 to 1990, president 1990 to 1991

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

David has volunteered to help mold the youth of the community through sports since 1983. He’s been a team manager and president of the Greater Wildwood Little League, and is head coach of Wildwood Catholic High School Boys Basketball.

The benefits of coaching sports carry over into David’s work. “The concepts of competitiveness, focus and teamwork,” he says,”are all beneficial in the practice of law.”

Bio of Scott DeWeese, Esq.

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D. Scott DeWeese II, Esquire, was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in December 2014. Scott DeWeese is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he received a bachelor’s degree for his extensive studies in Criminology & Criminal Justice. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Scott attended the Widener University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude. During his time at Widener, Scott received academic honors and received multiple awards, including Certificates of Achievement in Insurance Law and Sales and Leases.

While attending Law School, Scott served as Judicial Intern at in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, Criminal Division. Upon graduation from the Widener University School of Law, Scott held the position of Judicial Clerk, serving as law clerk to the Honorable Mark H. Sandson, J.S.C., in the Atlantic County Criminal Division. Scott’s time serving as both a Judicial Intern and Judicial Clerk allowed him to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the practice of Criminal Law.

Since joining The DeWeese Law Firm, P.C., Scott has worked on a wide range of legal matters spanning numerous areas of practice, including: Criminal Law; Insurance Law; Family Law; Municipal Law; Real Estate Law; and Condominium Law.

Bio of John Amenhauser

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John has been practicing law in New Jersey since 2014. He handles all aspects of civil litigation, real estate transactions, municipal zoning and land use law, municipal court and municipal government practice.

Resume Of John P. Amenhauser, Esquire

EDUCATION

Montclair State University, B.A. – 2010
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, J.D. – 2014
Admitted to New Jersey Bar – 2014
Admitted to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bar – 2014
Admitted to U.S. District Court for District of New Jersey – 2015

EXPERIENCE

Prosecutor
City of Cape May 2017-2018

Solicitor

Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority – 2020 to Present
Borough of Cape May Point – 2021 to Present

Special Counsel

United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew – 2018 to 2019.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Kurkowski Law, LLC – 2014 to 2016
The Sutherland Law Firm, P.C. – 2016 to 2017
Monzo Catanese Hillegass, P.C. – 2017 to 2021
The DeWeese Law Firm – 2021 to Present

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

John is a volunteer member of the Cape Assist Board of Trustees, a local substance abuse treatment and prevention organization that provides assistance to community members through education, advocacy, counseling and community collaboration. John is also a volunteer member of the South Jersey Legal Services Board of Trustees, a non-profit organization created to provide quality legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals throughout southern New Jersey.