Our Paralegals

Lizet Vazquez

Lizet Vazquez is a paralegal with more than three decades of experience who believes in helping good people overcome bad situations. At Bhatt Law Group she assists attorneys with criminal defense and family law matters.

Lizet applies a detailed understanding of the legal process — from start to finish — to each client’s case and is very familiar with the local courts. She understands that facing a criminal offense or family issues can be stressful and traumatic and she strives to alleviate clients’ concerns and frustrations and to be there for them each step of the way.

She is a native of Hudson County, where she was raised in a family that taught her to work hard, speak out, and fight for justice. When she’s not working on behalf of clients, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Daniel Perfeito

Daniel Perfeito is a professional paralegal with a paralegal certificate from Montclair University and over two decades of practical experience in New Jersey. He focuses his work at Bhatt Law Group on personal injury cases, and enjoys using his education and skills to help people who have been injured by the actions of others.

As a paralegal he is passionate about helping injured people on their path to recovery. He understands that a serious injury can be life-changing and values his ability to advocate for them and to help improve their lives after an accident.

His passion for advocacy has been strengthened by his personal experiences fighting to get services for his child, who was diagnosed on the Autism spectrum at age 2. In view of his work to obtain needed services for his child, he understands why it’s so important for his clients to have someone in their corner fighting for the best outcome to their case.

Daniel grew up in Harrison, New Jersey, in a Portuguese family that taught him the importance of respect, compassion, and hard work. These are values he applies to his work with injured clients each day at Bhatt Law Group.

Monica Susaye

Monica Susaye is a paralegal at Bhatt Law Group that focuses her work on family and criminal law. She brings years of legal experience and office management to the team. She has a genuine passion for helping clients and is always willing to go above and beyond to provide them with an exceptional experience.

Monica was born in Uruguay and immigrated to the United States at age 15. Her family came to the United States for a better future and the experience provides her with a unique perspective on struggles faced by immigrants.

Monica is currently enrolled in a 3+3 Law Program B.A./JD Dual Degree at Rutgers University. Through this program, she is studying to become an attorney. She is a public notary and a NALA member (paralegal association).

Monica is an advocate for animal rights and volunteers at the local shelter to assist with the adoption process. In her free time she likes to read a good novel and travel to learn about other cultures.

Katherine Portugal

As a highly accomplished Professional Paralegal with a certificate from Ashworth College and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Katherine is a true asset to the field. She is an individual who is driven by a desire to continue learning and sharing her knowledge with others, particularly by educating injured individuals on their legal rights and guiding them through the complexities of the personal injury process.

With a natural talent for problem-solving and a deep understanding of the impact that an injury can have on a person’s personal and professional life, Katherine is dedicated to providing her clients with the support and guidance they need to focus on their recovery and treatment. Her role as a single mother of three children has given her a unique appreciation for the challenges that life can bring, and she is committed to making the process of a personal injury claim as stress-free as possible for her clients.

Katherine’s exceptional communication skills and dedication to helping others are what set her apart from others in the field. She is an advocate for those who may not be aware of their legal rights and is always looking for ways to educate and empower her clients. Her focus on education, positivity, and open communication, as well as her experience as a public notary, is what makes her a trusted ally for those going through one of the toughest moments of their lives.