Joseph A Fortunato

Joseph A. Fortunato is a highly effective and dedicated attorney. His integrity, focus and knowledge are his strong suits. Mr. Fortunate is extremely patient listening to and answering client concerns. He has provided legal counsel and representation for me over the decades and has also successfully... represented friends and family, on matters both large and small.

When you're falsely arrested at 17, by a belligerent cop who's more intent on bullying youth than developing a healthy relationship with his community, it’s a formative experience. And when you witness the local system group around that cop's impulsive behavior to incriminate you as best they can—in ...complete defiance of reality as you experienced it—you’re turning 18 in a front-row lesson about systemic injustice, and the miscarriage of justice. If you’re fortunate, you find someone capable and caring. Joseph Fortunato not only offered the legal expertise that appealed and got a contrived case dismissed, on grounds that the arrest was unconstitutional, but he offered the emotional sensitivity to ensure that this teenager felt validated, and learned that the law is not a cheap tool to be hijacked by the heartless. Today, this experience is long behind me, but I still benefit from the services of Joe Fortunato at Fortunato Law. Whether I am navigating a business decision or life matter that requires an understanding of the law, Joe Fortunato's intellectual generosity has been a perpetual blessing in my life. While his lifelong commitment to social justice shows in his compassion, values, and attentiveness, it’s his considerable experience and legal prowess that ensure you’re in capable hands. This is a lawyer who cares. Besides, who doesn’t want to say that they have a lawyer who was a student of Howard Zinn?!

When you get into a situation where someone someone takes legal action against you, it's a nerve racking experience. For me, living half way across the country, it was especially challenging. I knew nothing about New Jersey law and I looked at and spoke to a lot of attorneys and when all was said a...nd done, I hired Mr. Fortunato. I am not necessarily the most patient person and I was quite nervous and upset about what was happening. I had all these things I wanted to do and say and since I was out of state, I was never able to meet him in person before we were in court, but when I did, I knew I had made the right choice. Watching him in court was like watching a composer produce a new masterpiece. He knows the law. He knows what to do. He has a calm presence. I made the right choice. I am extremely grateful for the help and time Mr. Fortunato gave me as he protected me and won my case. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of an attorney.

In my first consultation with Joseph, I almost thought it was too good to be true. He was calm, straightforward but confident and at no point did I ever get the feeling he was blowing smoke up my you-know-what. He was on top of my case every step of the way and the outcome was better than anything I ...could've ever hoped for. It's not just hindsight bias, this is a trustworthy and skilled attorney and I would hire him again in an instant.