Michael J Maggiano

Michael J Maggiano

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Fort Lee, NJ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents

201 Columbia Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

I handle all types of motor vehicle accident cases ranging from passenger cars and motorcycles to semi trucks and even school buses. I have been recognized as the best in my field year after year and have many years of experience handling accidents

50%
Personal Injury 50%

As the name implies, personal injury lawsuits deal with some sort of physical injury caused by the negligence of another. An individual can be found liable for your injuries if he or she displayed careless conduct or failed to act when a reasonable person would have acted. Regardless of intent, if someone acts—or fails to act—outside the standard of care of a reasonable person, he or she could be found liable for your injuries.

52 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 50 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1976

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 51 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, PC

201 Columbia Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

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Michael J Maggiano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by carmelo | January 25, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

may 8 08

Michael is a true professional, knowledgeable and meticulous in his approach to the case on hand. I had the privilege to be represented by him, a couple of years ago, and the outcome was favorable to me. I highly recommend Michael to anyone who requires a top caliber lawyer

Posted by Carolynn | January 22, 2013 | Personal Injury

I Wouldn't Choose Any Other Attorney

I retained Mr. Maggiano after an auto accident. I found him to be well informed as to legal issues involved with the courts as well as very responsive to my questions and needs. He is also extremely knowledgeable when dealing with the many doctors and specialists I needed to visit during my recover...y. I would highly recommend Mr. Maggiano to my family, friends and business acquaintances. I was very impressed with his services.

Posted by Jack | January 20, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Michael Maggiano, Best lawyer in New Jersey

Michael Maggiano has represented me at a critical time in my life with respect, integrity, professional, and compassion. He accepted my case and agreed that he would take it to a jury verdict and did so where other attorneys I interviewed wanted to take the case for settlement at a far lower value t...han demanded. Mr. Maggiano demanded much more and won a jury verdict. He is an accomplished lawyer, very persistent and very effective in the courtroom. I experienced this all first hand in my two week trial. He will get the best results possible and will take every step through the legal process to get justice.

Posted by Julio | January 20, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would recommend without reservation!

Michael Maggiano and his entire staff is top-notch. I was newly married and had a new baby on the way at the time of my accident and I don't know where we would be now if it wasn't for Mr. Maggiano and his team. From our very first meeting he was kind, compassionate and clear. He took the time to e...xplain the process thoroughly to my wife and me and in a way that did not leave us feeling overwhelmed or scared. He let us know that he was in our corner and led us every step of the way. Also, he was always accessible to answer our questions and that was very comforting because I had never been through anything like this before. He even took the steps of having toys for my newborn son at his office when we met. He's so intelligent and so experienced, but best of all - he truly care about his clients and it shows.

Posted by Edward | January 20, 2013 | Litigation

The Best Attorney In The Business!!

I retained Mr. Michael Maggiano in September of 2008 for a case. My case has involved multiple witnesses and is a complicated case with many issues. Mr. Michael Maggiano took on this case and has worked tirelessly with me and my involved family members. I am in Law Enforcement and I have worked a...nd retained Lawyers many times in the past, some of the things that impressed me the most about Michael Maggiano, is his passion and devotion to each case that he takes on. He does not take on a big case load, specifically due to the fact that he dedicates so much of his time to the cases which he has at that specific time. I can tell you that I have seen him working in his office and devoting significant amounts of time to his clients cases. I can also tell you that he is usually the first person in his office each day and the last person to leave his office every day. He has worked on my case on Weekends and Holidays. I can tell you that I was shocked when I received phone calls from Mr. Maggiano on Thanksgiving, Easter, and New Years Day, and tell me that he was in his office working on my case and needed me to answer a few questions. If you have ever worked with an attorney or retained an attorney, we all know that most of the time attorneys sometimes are very hard to get in touch with. However, Michael Maggiano, has always provided me with his cellular phone number, has always responded to my emails in a timely manner, and has always assisted me anytime I had a question or a concern. Michael Maggiano has a great staff at his law firm. I have worked with his Paralegal’s and office employees multiple times and they are extremely professional and in my opinion are the backbone of this law-firm. One of the things that has impressed me most, is the preparation that Michael Maggiano and his law firm dedicate into each case. I can tell you that my particular case has involved the taking of multiple depositions. Michael Maggiano introduces a videographer in the taking of each deposition which is extremely powerful because instead of not only reading a deposition in court, the judge, jury or fact finder, can actually see the emotion of the person being deposed rather than reading it on paper. There are so many things that I can write as to why you would bring your case to this Law Firm. Too many to list. I can tell you that if you are fortunate enough that if Michael Maggiano takes on your case, then you have STRUCK GOLD in an attorney representing you. Good Luck with your case and may this message find you in good health.

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Michael J Maggiano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Gorman

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Michael Lizzi

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Lawyers

Fellow

2005 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

2004 - Present

Trial Attorneys of New Jersey

Member

2000 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Leadership Forum

Member

2000 - Present

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Member

1995 - Present

Morris Pashman American Inn of Court

Member

1980 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

Melvin M. Belli Society

President

1991 - 1998

Arthur T. Vanderbilt American Inn of Court

Master

1990 - 1992

Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Political Action Committee

Treasurer

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

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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

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

Languages

Italian

Spanish

English

Activity

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