Skinny even got a New York trial attorney recently as co counsel with Eddie I saw (that's fact).
This is true, he has retained John Meringolo.
Also in regards to people doubting Serp, Merlino got permission from a judge to travel a while ago and most recently had an extension on his curfew from 5/14/ to 5/31. I don't see any reason for Serp to lie and it's entirely possible that he's run into Joey as NJ is one of the places he has permission to travel to.