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Morton R Covitz

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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“A Very Good Lawyer”

Posted by: a Litigation client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Morton Covitz has handled all of my New Jersey real estate, leasing, business matters and litigation. He is very thorough and has obtained excellent... more
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“Mr. Covitz is my family lawyer for 20 years.”

Posted by: a client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: He is a great man. His many awards from the bar associations are well known. He has done many great things for me and my family in business, real... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


David Edelberg

I endorse this lawyer for his professionalism, high ethical standards and quality work product.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Edelberg , Hackensack (NJ), About 1 year ago
Charles J Kahwaty

I endorse this lawyer. MR. COVITZ WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE BERGEN COUNTY (NEW JERSEY) BAR ASSOCIATION'S PROFESSIONALISM AWARD, AND CHAIRED OUR... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Kahwaty , Ridgewood (NJ), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

50 years since Morton R Covitz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1963 07/15/2009
New York Delinquent 1985 05/21/2011
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Secretary Dist.II Ethics Committees at Supreme Court of New Jersey 1980–2009
Prosecutor at Borough of Northvale, NJ 1973–1988
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Boston College Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1962
Boston University Busiiness BS 1959

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Professionalism Award New Jersey State Bar Association 2009
Professional Lawyer of the Year Bergen County Bar Associaton 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
New Jersey State Bar Association 1964-present
American Bar Association 1963-present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 14 Legal Answers
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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Products Liability: The Rise and Fall of Privity Boston College Law Review 1961