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Biography
Michael Maggiano, the founder and senior partner of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, has specialized in all areas of motor vehicle collisions from auto to trucking and bus accidents as well as train wrecks for over 45 years now! He has worked as part of the trial team in the largest construction accident case in New Jersey and perhaps U.S. history. He was counsel in the In re Amtrak Train Disaster of 2015. He has handled high profile cases around the country in all areas from inadequate motel and hotel security cases, to mishandling of bodies and medical malpractice, achieving seven and eight-figure recoveries routinely. He was awarded the New Jersey Association for Justice Gold Medal Award. Received the Professor Clapp Lecturer Laureate by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal education. Received the “Mel” Award for achievements in Civil Litigation by the Melvin M. Belli Society. Received a Life Time Achievement Award from Chicago Kent College of Law as one of the most highly recognized alumni in its one hundred and twenty-five year history. He has been called in as lead trial counsel by many lawyers around the country as he is known to be able to try any type of personal injury successfully and has the documented track record to prove it. He is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the top trial lawyers in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. He has tried cases throughout this area as well as various other states of the United States.
I can't make the injury go away. But I can get you justice & compensation from those who'd deny you.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
30%
Personal Injury
30%
52 years
Brain Injury
10%
Trucking Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2015 2013
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 50 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 51 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C.
(888) 464-8072
Mobile
201 Columbia Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024
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930 Grand Concourse, Suite 1A, Bronx, NY, 10451
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Court Plaza South, 21 Main Street, Suite 203, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2015
Excellent Lawyer
Mr. Maggiano did very well on my case, we received 100% recovery and within a year. I highly reccommend Michael Maggiano to anyone with personal injury.
Posted by Jenny F | June 04, 2015
Outstanding Law Firm with Positive Results
I had serious car accident and was referred to this office by a friend. This was by far the best experience that resulted from my accident. They went above and beyond in accommodating my needs especially in times when I was unable to travel, you can basically say they held my hand during my entire ...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015
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 ...
Posted by Barbara | July 19, 2013
Superb Lawyer
I was extremely lucky to have Michael J. Maggiano handle my personal injury case that arose from a bad automobile accident. The compassionate treatment of me as his client and the brilliant manner in which he handled my case were equally appreciated. His communication skills kept me apprised of th...
Posted by Melissa K. | January 27, 2013
Dedicated, knowledgeable lawyer
On June 14, 2005, I was hit by a car when crossing the street to catch the bus. Michael Maggiano represented me in my suit against the individual who hit me. Through the following, arduous years, Michael remained a steady, professional source of strength during this tumultuous, ...
Michael J Maggiano's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Michael Lizzi
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
NJAJ Gold Medal for Distinguished Service, The New Jersey Association for Justice
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Trial Bar Award, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
N/A
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1989 - 1999
Principal, Michael Maggiano & Associates
1974 - 1989
Partner, Gigante & Maggiano
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Amy Walsh vs. Harrah’s Hotel & Resort
Pending
Rob Coney vs. Harrah's Casino
Pending
Young vs. North Carolina Department of Health & Human Resources
$400,000
Education
1974
Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Fairleigh Dickinson University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Boardwalk Seminar 2015
Masters of Advocacy
2014
Meadowlands Seminar 2014
Cross Examination College, Litigation at Sunrise, Lessons Learned from the Front Line
2014
Central CLEfest
Presentation of Evidence: Adding Power and Persuasion With Video
2014
Board Walk Seminar 2014
Proving Injuries in Verbal Threshold Cases
2014
67th Annual Belli Seminar
Holding the Medical Examiner Accountable: North Carolina Revolution
2013
Medicine for Lawyers
Forensic Sciences and the Trial Lawyer
2013
Meadowlands Seminar
Establishing Rules of Road and Care Standards in Depositions
2013
Meadowlands Seminar
Setting UP Your Damages in the Opening
2013
Meadowlands Seminar
Underinsured Motorist Arbitrations - Going High Tech - Thinking Out of the Box to Increase Case Values
2013
Meadowlands Seminar
Settling the Big Case - Timing is Everything: Special Tactics
2013
Injuries in the Workplace
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
2013
Boardwalk Seminar
Evaluating the Disc Injury Case
2012
Mock Civil Trial Presentation
Closing Argument Demonstration in Mock Trial
2012
Meadowlands Seminar 2012
The Closing Argument: Manner and Method
2012
Meadowlands Seminar 2012
Closing Argument Demonstration
2012
Meadowlands Seminar
Deonstrative Evidence Trends: Effectively Using Technology in the Courtroom
Publications
2008
New Jersey Law Journal
INSURANCE LAW - Automobiles - Step-Down Clauses
Languages
Italian
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG DEFECTS
17 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
Injured on a Bus? Here Are 4 Things to Consider
13 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
How to Win Your Injury Claim
13 Jan 2015