Gina Angela Calogero

Gina Angela Calogero

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Montclair, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Animal Law, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

50 Church St, Ste 106, Montclair, NJ

About Gina

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Animal Law 20%

30 years

20%
Child Support 20%

33 years

20%
Family 20%

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Argentino Fiore Law & Advocacy

50 Church St, Ste 106, Montclair, NJ, 07042

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Gina Angela Calogero's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Nicholas | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Professional service and expertise in Animal Law!

We retained Gina to help us with our case involving our pet. She was very knowledgeable and an expert in this field. She helped us settle the case quickly with no issues. Highly recommend her for any services related to animal law! 100% plus review.

Posted by Vivian | September 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful and smart legal support

I worked with Gina when buying my ex husband out of our house. It was highly contentious, and he and I were at an impasse. I was really on the verge of losing my home because of what he was demanding. Gina took great time and patience with me to make certain I understood my options, her possible acti...ons, and the probabilities of success. She was always respectful in her communication with me, and ultimately acted on my choices. Through her communication with the ex, he finally compromised I was spared the huge expense of litigation.

Posted by Kaytee | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal!!!!!

My family had pretty much given up when we found out the town wanted to have our precious dog euthanized. I started calling lawyers, and legitimately every lawyer I talked to passed up the case and referred me to Gina. Gina is up front and honest, she tells it like it is, and she really really truly ...knows what she's doing! I can never express enough the amount of gratitude I have for what she did for our family and most of all our fur baby Bud. She saved his life. If you're looking for a great attorney, look no further. Thanks again Gina!!!!!

Posted by Joseph | July 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Ms. Calogero represented me a couple of years ago in a legal matter I had against a governmental entity. She showed concern for my situation, was very thorough and did an excellent job representing me. I would definitely recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

dog against state

My mother and I hired Gina to help get my dog back from the state after he bit another dog. Without her help my dog would have been announced potentially vicious and would have had a lot of restrictions. She has so much knowledge when it comes to animals and the law, even more than animal control. Gi...na cares a lot about her clients and will do whatever it takes to make everything fair. I am very greatful for her help and will highly recommend her to anyone.

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Gina Angela Calogero's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emerald Sheay

Animal law lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gina was my adversary in a pet custody matter. She is a strong advocate who knows the law in and out (having argued one of the only published pet custody cases in the state) and is a strong advocate for her client. Nonetheless, she works with the utmost professionalism and applies a collaborative approach to resolving matters. It was clear that Gina works to protect the best interests of her client and also the pets involved in a dispute. She is a skilled attorney and wonderful colleague."

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Jordan Yuelys

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gina is a tough but fair prosecutor. She knows the Law inside and out and uses it to her best advantage. I have recommended Gina for many matters, some involving the legal issues for pet owners as well as for matrimonial issues. Everyone I have referred to Gina has appreciated her services and called me to thank me for sending them to Gina."

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Hope Lang

Animal law lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I ever need an attorney, I will seek representation from Gina Calogero. Gina Calogero has years of litigation expertise and is one of the most effective attorney's I have ever met. She is extremely articulate and has a brilliant legal mind. She is an ardent fighter in all areas of the law that she practices. Gina has a well-earned reputation as a guru of animal law and and has been at the forefront of being an advocate for expanding animal rights. She is both professional and competent. I highly recommend Gina for her skilled, knowledgeable legal services."

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Jeffrey Bloom

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Gina for several years and find her to be a trustworthy adversary. She is knowledgeable and always prepared. Most importantly, she treats clients and adversaries with respect and understands that her job is to fight for her client, not just fight. I welcome entering a case in which Gina is involved because I know everything will be handled with the utmost professionalism."

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Priscilla Boggia

Real estate lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Gina Calogero for over 20 years. I have had numerous closings with Ms. Calogero in connection with the purchase and sale of co-op apartments where Ms. Calogero was attorney for the corporation. Every closing with Gina has been seamless. She pays particular attention to detail, is smart, professional and easy to work with. Her staff is also professional and courteous. Ms. Calogero's expertise in animal law and her advocacy on behalf of animal rights is well-known and admired. I am pleased to endorse Gina Calogero."

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Doris Lin

Animal law lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gina is a former chair of the NJ State Bar Association's Animal Law Committee and has handled groundbreaking cases in custody disputes over pets."

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Emerald Sheay

Animal law lawyer

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Jacqueline O'Donnell

Litigation lawyer

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Jeffrey Bloom

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Priscilla Boggia

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Humanitarian Award, Peter J. Rodino Society, Seton Hall Law School

Work Experience

1988 - 1990

Associate, Hannoch Weisman

1986 - 1988

Associate Attorney, Lum, Hoens, Conant & Danzis

1985 - 1986

Law Clerk, Hon. John J. Geronimo, J.S.C.

Associations

2002 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association, Animal Law Committee

Member

Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

Bergen County Bar Association, Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Committee

Member

Bergen County Bar Association, Municipal Law Section

Member

Women Lawyers in Bergen

Member

2013 - 2015

New Jersey State Bar Association, Animal Law Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Houseman v. Dare

Successful

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Education

1985

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (S.I. Newhouse Center for Law & Justice)

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Douglass College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Webinar

NJ Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dog Act

2016

Annual Meeting and Convention

Animal Law: Domestic Violence and Pets

2015

Annual Meeting and Conference

Animal Law: Police/Dog encounters

2013

Annual Meeting and Conference

Animal Law: Veterinary Malpractice

Publications

2005

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Pitfalls for Pit Bulls: the NJ Vicious Dog Act

Languages

English

French

Italian

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