Bonnie Mohr Jan
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Bonnie Mohr Jan
You won't find Bonnie in the dojo any longer. Now she has all of her battles in the courtroom or in negotiations or with her two young toddlers. You'll also find Bonnie working with clients to resolve cases through mediation as a mediator, a consultation attorney (helps you during the mediation process) or a review attorney (helps you after you agreed to terms reached in mediation and before you sign the settlement agreement).
Bonnie is a 2003 graduate of New York Law School and a member of the New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Queens County Bar Association, New York Women's Bar Association and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Bonnie has served as a circle leader with the matrimonial/family law Mentoring Circle with the City Bar, the Matrimonial Committee with the City Bar and the Civil Practice Law and Rules Committee with the State Bar Association. Bonnie has presented at the Greater New York Dental Convention and the Attorney Accountant Networking Group. Bonnie also authored chapters in Onward and Upward: Guide for Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law Issues. Bonnie has been recognized as a Superlawyer in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. You can also find Bonnie on LinkedIn, FaceBook, BBB and Nolo.
ADMISSIONS
State of New York 2004
States of New Jersey 2004
State of Pennsylvania 2008
Southern District of the State of New York
Eastern District of the State of New York
US District Court of the State of New Jersey
Bonnie is a 2003 graduate of New York Law School and a member of the New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Queens County Bar Association, New York Women's Bar Association and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Bonnie has served as a circle leader with the matrimonial/family law Mentoring Circle with the City Bar, the Matrimonial Committee with the City Bar and the Civil Practice Law and Rules Committee with the State Bar Association. Bonnie has presented at the Greater New York Dental Convention and the Attorney Accountant Networking Group. Bonnie also authored chapters in Onward and Upward: Guide for Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law Issues. Bonnie has been recognized as a Superlawyer in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. You can also find Bonnie on LinkedIn, FaceBook, BBB and Nolo.
ADMISSIONS
State of New York 2004
States of New Jersey 2004
State of Pennsylvania 2008
Southern District of the State of New York
Eastern District of the State of New York
US District Court of the State of New Jersey
Jason W. Cohen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Associate Attorney
Jason W. Cohen, Esq. has recently joined the firm! Jason’s legal experiences have focused on matrimonial and family law matters in both private and non-profit sectors, including serving as a staff attorney at Sanctuary for Families, New York’s largest agency supporting victims of gender-based abuse. While in law school, Jason served as an extern in the chambers of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein, Matrimonial Supervisor of Nassau County. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jason established himself as a media executive, managing multi-million-dollar projects that were produced throughout the world.
Having experienced his own divorce, Jason naturally connects to his clients with empathy and respect. Jason blends his unique corporate and legal skills, along with his life experiences, to help clients achieve their legal goals, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
Licensed: New York, New Jersey, Arizona, United States District Court (Eastern District of New York)
Certified in Divorce Mediation from the N.Y. Center of Mediation and Training
Licensed N.Y. Real Estate Broker
Notary Public
Having experienced his own divorce, Jason naturally connects to his clients with empathy and respect. Jason blends his unique corporate and legal skills, along with his life experiences, to help clients achieve their legal goals, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
Licensed: New York, New Jersey, Arizona, United States District Court (Eastern District of New York)
Certified in Divorce Mediation from the N.Y. Center of Mediation and Training
Licensed N.Y. Real Estate Broker
Notary Public
Kenyon Leggett
Of Counsel Attorney
Of Counsel Attorney
Kenyon Leggett received his law degree from the City University of New York. Before becoming a lawyer, Kenyon had a career with the NYPD as a police officer and was promoted to Lieutenant in the Forensics Laboratory. Kenyon brings his passions for families, perspective from his NYPD experience and attention to procedure and detail to represent changing families in and out of the courtroom. Kenyon is admitted to practice in the State of New York.
Celene Cardenas
Case Manager
Case Manager
We're thrilled to introduce Celene Cardenas, our latest addition to the firm serving as our case manager. Celene is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science at Hofstra University, with aspirations of furthering her education in law. Her acute attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and positive approach significantly enrich our team dynamics.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, Celene aids in the meticulous gathering of documentation, conducts thorough document reviews, skillfully tracks down crucial information, coordinates meetings and court dates, handles filing processes with the court, and proficiently organizes exhibits. Celene embodies a true team player and compassionate individual, ensuring a supportive and efficient experience for our clients.
To boil it all down, Celene is here to help hold your hand to get you through this.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, Celene aids in the meticulous gathering of documentation, conducts thorough document reviews, skillfully tracks down crucial information, coordinates meetings and court dates, handles filing processes with the court, and proficiently organizes exhibits. Celene embodies a true team player and compassionate individual, ensuring a supportive and efficient experience for our clients.
To boil it all down, Celene is here to help hold your hand to get you through this.
Jonathan David Cruz
Legal Assistant
We’re excited to have Jonathan Cruz join our team. Jonathan brings excellent customer service, computer, and communication skills to our firm. Jonathan will be using his experience to improve our client journey at BMJ Law.
While this is Jonathan’s first foray in the field of law, he has risen to the challenge; both in adapting his skills in a new environment and as a team player at our fast-paced, client-focused law firm.
In his leisure hours, Jonathan's favorite pastimes movie marathons and competitive gaming. Before joining our team, he garnered valuable experience as a customer service representative and roadside assistance, experiences that have endowed him with the adaptability and adept problem-solving skills that will unquestionably prove advantageous to our clients here at BMJ Law.
While this is Jonathan’s first foray in the field of law, he has risen to the challenge; both in adapting his skills in a new environment and as a team player at our fast-paced, client-focused law firm.
In his leisure hours, Jonathan's favorite pastimes movie marathons and competitive gaming. Before joining our team, he garnered valuable experience as a customer service representative and roadside assistance, experiences that have endowed him with the adaptability and adept problem-solving skills that will unquestionably prove advantageous to our clients here at BMJ Law.
Jacy Mae Samaniego
Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
We are delighted to welcome Jacy Mae Samaniego as our new Legal Assistant. With a strong background in customer service and leadership experience as a Team Leader, Jacy excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving. She is highly skilled in managing administrative tasks such as inbox organization, calendar coordination, and file organization, ensuring efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Her leadership skills and passion for fostering collaboration make her an invaluable asset to our team.
Outside of work, Jacy enjoys cooking and baking, finding joy in creating and sharing meals with loved ones. Her warmth, creativity, and attention to detail shine both in the kitchen and in her professional role.
We’re thrilled to have Jacy on board and look forward to her contributions to our team and clients.
Outside of work, Jacy enjoys cooking and baking, finding joy in creating and sharing meals with loved ones. Her warmth, creativity, and attention to detail shine both in the kitchen and in her professional role.
We’re thrilled to have Jacy on board and look forward to her contributions to our team and clients.