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Michael Maggiano is a founder and senior partner of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, Trial Attorneys. For over 35 years he has specialized in personal injury litigation.
He is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the top trial lawyers in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. Rival attorneys say Maggiano consistently displays a depth of knowledge and understanding of medical and complex legal issues that makes him an effective force in any courtroom. He has tried cases throughout the NY/NJ Metro area as well as in various states of the United States.
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Acquired: 1976
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1974
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201 Columbia Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024
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Posted by Sophie | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
In an instant my life was turned upside down
One Saturday in April my mother and I were driving to a relaxing afternoon lunch from our home. A careless driver ran a stop sign and smashed our vehicle across the road. My mom and I were badly injured and taken to Hackensack Medical Center for emergency treatment. From there our lives were fille...
Posted by Estela V. | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Outstanding laywer!
Mr. Maggiano is an excellent attorney along with his generous staff. I'm astonished of how quick my case was solved. I felt very comfortable in his office and even though Spanish is my primary language, he was very patient and understanding. Without hesitation, I would recommend him to anyone that i...
Posted by Beatriz | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A Courteous and Professional Attorney
My normal and active lifestyle was shattered when I was hit by a car while crossing the street. I was hospitalized for three days and left with permanent injuries and long and painful therapies to recover some semblance of how I used to be. At the moment I was at my most vulnerable and in extreme p...
Posted by MrsT&me | June 17, 2015 | Personal Injury
Felt like I was dealing with family
I recently had the misfortune to need the services of a personal injury lawyer. After checking with another trusted attorney we know we were directed to Michael Maggiano as the only attorney he would seek out in our situation . We contacted the office and met with Mr. Maggiano and were advised on h...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice case results in sizable settlement
Choosing Michael Maggiano and his firm was the best decision my husband and I made at a most horrific time in our lives. Multiple doctors, with whom we had trusting relationships, were confidently telling me that nothing was wrong when, in fact, that was not the case; allowing a cancer to grow over ...
"Mike Maggiano is one of the best medical malpractice lawyers in New Jersey. He works tirelessly for his clients, and is sensitive to their needs. He generously gives of his time to other lawyers in New Jersey, one on one and by teaching other lawyers at seminars. Mike is sought after around the country by people who have been victims of medical malpractice. I can't recommend Mike highly enough."
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2018
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Bergen's Top Lawyers 2015, 201 magazine
2018
Best Law Firms 2015, U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers
2018
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top 100: 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in the New York Area, New York Monthly Magazine
2018
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Top Lawyers in New Jersey, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Reports
2018
Best Lawyers, Newsweek
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
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2015
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2014
NJAJ Gold Medal for Distinguished Service, The New Jersey Association for Justice
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
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2013
125 Alumni of Distinction, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
2013
Alfred C. Clapp Award for Excellence in Legal Education, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
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Trial Bar Award, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
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Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1989 - 1999
Principal, Michael Maggiano & Associates
1974 - 1989
Partner, Gigante & Maggiano
2010 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2005 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2004 - Present
Trial Attorneys of New JerseyMember
2000 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Leadership ForumMember
2000 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
1995 - Present
Morris Pashman American Inn of CourtMember
1980 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
Melvin M. Belli SocietyPresident
1991 - 1998
Arthur T. Vanderbilt American Inn of CourtMaster
1990 - 1992
Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Political Action CommitteeTreasurer
1989 - 1990
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (New Jersey chapter)President
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$400,000
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Forensic Sciences and the Trial Lawyer
2013
Establishing Rules of Road and Care Standards in Depositions
2013
Setting UP Your Damages in the Opening
2013
Underinsured Motorist Arbitrations - Going High Tech - Thinking Out of the Box to Increase Case Values
2013
Settling the Big Case - Timing is Everything: Special Tactics
2013
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
2013
Evaluating the Disc Injury Case
2012
Closing Argument Demonstration in Mock Trial
2012
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Deonstrative Evidence Trends: Effectively Using Technology in the Courtroom
2008
Italian
Spanish
English
Legal Guides
PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG DEFECTS
17 Jan 2015
Injured on a Bus? Here Are 4 Things to Consider
13 Jan 2015
How to Win Your Injury Claim
13 Jan 2015