Monica Chris-Luca
Legal Assistant
Monica was born in Romania. She came to the United States in 1990 after the Romanian Revolution. Monica is born of humble means but she and hard-working family continue to thrive with positive determination. Monica is a graduate of Mercer County Community College, 2004 and thereafter began a career in Medical Billing and Coding for over 10 years. She works at Burnham Douglass as a Legal Assistant, a position which she values as a daily learning experience. Monica is grateful and excited, as she puts it, “to be part of a such a wonderful team with great values.” Monica can regularly be seen with a smile on her face and extends a helping hand to those clients who reach out to us for support and guidance.
Monica is married to her husband and they have a beautiful daughter. She is an avid runner and movie fan. Monica’s favorite expression is “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
What Sets Our Firm Apart?
The Difference is Clear-
Care
We approach each client with compassion, empathy and care.
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Experience
We have an in-depth understanding of the law and how it relates to your unique case.
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Personal Attention
We will provide you with the personal attention your case deserves.
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Flexible
We offer video, after hour and weekend appointments for your convenience.
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High-Quality Representation
We deliver high-quality legal work because we handle select cases.
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Dedication
We have been serving the needs of our clients for over 30 years and are dedicated to your success.
The Stories That Matter
See What Our Valued Clients Have to Say
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I am forever thankful for the legal help Ms. Michelle and Mr. Burnham did for my case.
“I am forever thankful for the legal help Ms. Michelle and Mr. Burnham did for my case. They brought light to a pregnancy discrimination case that could have been rejected by another legal team. Both, ...”
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Michelle and Phil are excellent attorneys.
“Michelle and Phil are excellent attorneys. They take the time to listen, and it is evident that they truly care about their clients. They are very knowledgeable in their practice areas. I felt that I ...”
- Paige B. -
I am forever thankful for the legal help Ms. Michelle and Mr. Burnham did for my case.
“I am forever thankful for the legal help Ms. Michelle and Mr. Burnham did for my case. They brought light to a pregnancy discrimination case that could have been rejected by another legal team. Both, ...”
- S.V. -
I could not have been more pleased with the firm or our result.
“From the first meeting with Michelle Douglass and Philip Burnham, I knew they were the skilled lawyers I needed. After a bad employment experience, I felt betrayed and hurt but Michelle, Phil, ...”
- Michelle M.C. -
Both Michelle and Phil made me feel like I was a family member they were representing.
“This testimonial will be the most honest you have ever read. My journey is incredible..my case was actually dismissed in summary judgment due to fact I had incompetent counsel previously. Michelle ...”
- Robert K. Petroski -
After meeting Michelle, she gave me the confidence I needed to fight for what I deserved.
“When I first met Michelle, I had so many fears about filing a lawsuit. I was afraid of actually filing against Atlantic City Board of Education simply because what I had gone through was torture. I ...”
- Maria Marino -
I never knew compassion, value and honesty could exist in an attorney until I met Philip.
“I'm hoping there's enough space to comment on my experience with Philip as he assisted me on a very personal matter... I was recommended by two different sources, so I hoped & prayed this would be my ...”
- Dan -
She was always very prompt in her follow-up and developed a winning strategy for me.
“I am very grateful Mrs. Michelle J. Douglass took my case. You demonstrated to me great expertise. She was always very prompt in her follow-up and developed a winning strategy for me. Working with ...”
- James Runyon -
Michelle Douglass is a straight shooter and fights for your rights.
“The firm handled my case in a dedicated and professional manner. Michelle Douglass is a straight shooter and fights for your rights. Her tenaciousness and no nonsense approach quickly set the tone and ...”
- Dave Daniels -
Phil's service exceeded my expectations and I found him to be more responsive and sensitive to my situation than the previous lawyer I had used.
“Phil Burnham is an excellent divorce lawyer! Phil's service exceeded my expectations and I found him to be more responsive and sensitive to my situation than the previous lawyer I had used. He was ...”
- Abby
