Joseph has extensive experience with complex civil litigation, property tax, governmental and municipal law. He has represented individuals, municipalities, counties, authorities, and school boards in a range of litigation and compliance matters. He is regularly involved in civil defense litigation and represents clients in matters involving the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (Title 59), Tax Appeal matters and municipal and governmental planning matters. He also handles personal injury, property transfers/closings, traffic, municipal court and criminal matters, debt defense matters and consumer bankruptcy matters. Joseph currently serves as Assistant Counsel to the Township of Weehawken where he defends all county-level property tax appeals filed against Weehawken Township, drafts Township responses to Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, is involved in matters relating to New Jersey's Pay to Play laws and in involved with litigation involving the Township.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English, Serbian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2002 | 03/16/2021 |
NJ | Active | 2001 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 90 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Appreciation/Longevity Award, Rent Leveling Board (15 Years) | Township of Weehawken | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano, LLC | 2012 - Present |
Assistant Counsel | Township of Weehawken | 2005 - Present |
Partner | Law Offices of Kovic & Rutigliano, LLP | 2009 - 2012 |
Attorney | Chasan Leyner & Lamparello | 2005 - 2009 |
Attorney | GEICO Staff Counsel | 2002 - 2005 |
Judicial Clerk to Hon. John A. Conte, J.S.C. | New Jersey Superior Court | 2001 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Hudson County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Bergen County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Seminar Material. By Hon. John A. Conte, J.S.C. with assistance of Joseph A. Rutigliano | A Judge’s Bench Book on Motions | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
Jersey City State College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Hudson County School Boards Association, Board Presidents and Vice Presidents Roundtable | Avoiding Costly Litigation | 2008 |
Hudson County School Boards Association, Board Presidents and Vice Presidents Roundtable | Current Legal Issues in Education Law | 2007 |
GEICO Claims Managers Meeting | Current Issues in New Jersey Automobile Liability Law | 2004 |
GEICO Claims Managers Meeting | New Jersey Statutory PIP Coverage | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Blaettler v. Township of Weehawken, et al | Successfully defended the Township of Weehawken |
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Raphael Strzelecki, Unknown Attorney on Jan 8, 2020
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Mr. Rutigliano is an aggressive litigator. He is a knowledgeable and determined attorney, which makes him a strong advocate for his clients. I would definitely recommend him in the area of personal injury.
Leonard Boyer, Litigation Attorney on Dec 14, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rutigliano is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.
Raphael Strzelecki, Unknown Attorney on Jan 8, 2020
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Mr. Rutigliano is an aggressive litigator. He is a knowledgeable and determined attorney, which makes him a strong advocate for his clients. I would definitely recommend him in the area of personal injury.
Leonard Boyer, Litigation Attorney on Dec 14, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rutigliano is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.
Ronald LeVine, Litigation Attorney on Nov 15, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is s very compassionate lawyer who is also competent and ethical. In the matters we worked on together he demonstrated a strong knowledge of the law while always looking out for the client's interests.
Walter Hnot,, Litigation Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
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Joseph is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Gregory Cade, Real estate Attorney on Jan 26, 2017
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I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Joseph among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.
Richard Weaver, Real estate Attorney on Oct 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. His answers to those who need information or seek legal advice and representation are frank, straight-forward and helpful.
Peter MacIsaac, Litigation Attorney on Jun 16, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
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I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.