Attorney and Staff Profiles

Alan L. Augulis founded his Warren, New Jersey law firm so that he could focus his practice in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Mr. Augulis has invested considerable time and energy helping to educate others on the topic of estate planning and has become a sought-after speaker in the estate planning and elder law arena because of his informative and entertaining seminars. Mr. Augulis works closely with other financial professionals in coordinating his clients’ financial plans, investments and tax planning with their estate plans. He is also certified by the State of New Jersey to teach Continuing Education courses to Financial Planners and Insurance Agents. In 2017 he co-authored the book The Ultimate Road Map to Estate and Legacy Planning.

Mr. Augulis obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting and business administration from Seton Hall University, graduating magna cum laude and selected for membership in the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Psi honor societies for business and accounting. He was awarded his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law. Mr. Augulis went on to pursue graduate legal studies in tax laws, and holds a Master of Laws degree from New York University.

Mr. Augulis is an active member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the New Jersey State Bar Association, including its tax, probate and estates, and elder law sections. Mr. Augulis is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Mr. Swinton is an experienced estate planning and elder law attorney. He received his J.D. law degree at Pace University School of Law from which he graduated Cum Laude, as a Ranking Scholar and winner of the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Wills and Trusts.

Mr. Swinton is a contributing author of two estate planning books: “Generations – Planning Your Legacy” (Esperti Peterson Institute 1999) and “Strictly Business” (Quantum Press 2002).

In addition to his membership in the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Mr. Swinton is a member of the American Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Khatuna Paichadze is the Social Media Manager at Augulis Law Firm, where she supports the firm’s public presence through thoughtful content strategy, messaging, and audience engagement. With a background in journalism and government communications, she brings a strong command of narrative, accuracy, and discretion to her work.

Khatuna has spent more than two decades working in media relations, investigative reporting, and high-level public communications, including serving as a spokesperson within government agencies. Her experience managing sensitive information and shaping clear, responsible messaging allows her to communicate complex topics in a way that is approachable and trustworthy.

At Augulis Law Firm, Khatuna focuses on maintaining consistent brand voice across digital platforms while supporting educational outreach and community engagement efforts. She approaches her work with professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong respect for the firm’s mission and clients.

Khatuna holds a Master’s degree in Georgian Philology and is fluent in Georgian, Russian, and English.

Allie Serio serves as a Legal Assistant at Augulis Law Firm, where she works closely with attorneys and clients on trust funding and estate administration matters. She takes pride in making what can feel like an overwhelming process easier for clients. She coordinates documents, answers questions, and meets with clients to guide them through transferring assets into their trust. Valuing clear, responsive communication, she strives to ensure clients feel supported every step of the way.

Allie earned her bachelor’s degree with a double major from Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating cum laude, and held leadership roles both in academics and extracurricular activities.