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Joseph A Rutigliano

Real estate Attorney at North Bergen, NJ

4.9   33 reviews
  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 21 years
    New Jersey - NJ 21 years
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Joseph

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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.

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Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano, LLC
8512 Kennedy Bouelvard
Suite 2
North Bergen, NJ, 07047

Reviews

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Posted by Kaan | April 12, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Hired Joseph For My First Home Purchase
Joseph was the absolute best—if I could give more than 5 stars, I would! It was my first home purchase and first time hiring an attorney. I saw that he was rated the highest in my area and now I see why. The whole process of working with him could not have been easier! He was there every step of the way and through all the obstacles (believe me there were many). He was always on top of everything, would reach out with frequent updates from seller’s counsel, and would simplify the confusing legalese surrounding the entire process. From the custom riders to the initial sellers contract, the seamless attorney review phase, and much more, I couldn’t have asked for better than Joseph on my side. Well done, sir!
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Posted by ST | July 16, 2020
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Extremely satisfied
I received a traffic ticket in Bergen county and contacted Joseph to help me with the resolution. He is honest about my options, transparent about the process and guided me through the new zoom court process to get to a great resolution. I would not hesitate to use Joseph's services again should the need arise
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Extremely helpful
Had to appear at court and I got helped every step of the way. Very informative and on top of making things easy.
Posted by Venus | December 13, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Great and professional!
Joseph was responsive, transparent, and professional throughout the entire process. He knows what he's doing and has a great attitude; I felt that I was in good hands. Would definitely recommend!
Posted by Michael | November 13, 2019
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Responsible and reliable
I worked with Joseph in several different cases during the last few years, most recently he helped me on closing a new real estate purchase. He was very helpful in answering all the questions I had. He followed up with the other party timely. He was very clear about when do to what. I was able to close the deal a week early. Overall he’s responsible and reliable.
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Posted by Ledvir | October 23, 2019
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Excellent service
Got myself into a hit and run incident for the first time and did not know on what steps to take. Joseph fully communicated and walked me through all the steps and options that I had. Everything worked out pretty good at the end.
Posted by Nelson | June 15, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Real Estate Purchase
Joseph is an experienced and very knowledgeable Real Estate attorney. He represented me a few years back with the sale of my condo. He was the first attorney I contacted when I was pursuing the purchase of another property. He advised me on every step of the home buying process and was very thorough. I highly recommend Joseph Rutigliano for all your Real Estate legal needs.
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Posted by Alex | May 21, 2019
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I cannot thank you enough for your assistance!!
Your legal expertise and professionalism went above and beyond my expectations throughout the course of my case. I wanted to thank you for the excellent work you did as my attorney. I know you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me.
Posted by Oscar V. | May 21, 2019
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Oustanding Professional, beyond any doubt.
My wife and I have needed the service of an effective and verse professional in laws. We found in Joseph A. Rutigliano, everything that a client needs and beyond. Not to mention his empathy and kindness in provide alternatives to a case, based in his extended knowledge in the laws. Thank you, sir.
Posted by Rosa | April 9, 2019
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Automobile accident
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Joseph Rutigliano when he accepted my daughter's request to represent her in an automobile accident. Throughout the entire process, he was prompt, polite and professional. I genuinely recommend his legal services to anyone in need of them. I highly doubt that anyone would regret their decision in doing so.
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Posted by Joseph | February 1, 2019
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Our home buyer attorney
Joseph is very professional and knowledgeable about purchasing properties in NJ. He guided me through the process, help me understand documents and was available when needed. I highly recommend Joseph for you home buying or selling needs.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Great Representation
Mr Rutigliano’s representation was beyond helpful and a blessing. He went above and beyond on multiple occasions over the course of over 6 months for an incident I needed help with that involved possible license suspension and an accident in North Bergen. He was patient, prompt and honest. He even accompanied me to my DMV hearing, which was not a requirement. without him I would not have had such a positive outcome. Would not hesitate to recommend or higher Mr Ritigliano for his services. You will have great representation.
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Posted by Jackie | December 21, 2018
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So Happy
I got pulled over by a state trooper and Mr. Rutigliano had my ticket thrown out. I will definitely call him again in the future.
Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent service
Mr. Rutigliano helped me tremendously by handling all the aspects of my civil litigation case. I put all my trust in him and through his guidance the case against me was dismissed.
Posted by Karina | January 29, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Incredibly helpful and attentive
Joseph was a pleasure to work with. He represented me in a complicated case and was incredibly knowledgeable and kept me in the know ever step of the way. I would definitely recommend Joseph!
Posted by Cory | January 3, 2018
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Great Service
Hired to create wills for myself and my wife. Joe was easy to work with and very convenient to handle all via email. He offered help to answer questions if I had any after he sent the completed wills, was transparent with expectations and answered all my questions during the process. Would use again!
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017
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Excellent Lawyer
Joseph did an excellent job representing us to the Municipal Court of North Bergen. We ended up paying less penalties for our violations.
Posted by Pooja | June 30, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent and very professional.
Had a great experience although we had a difficult and time consuming closing, Joseph was very patient and guided us. Excellent and professional. We will definitely go to him again and again.
Posted by Victor | December 23, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer in Hudson county!
Reached Mr. Rutigliano after being referred to him by a Hyatt Legal Plan representative. I received a moving violation that carries points; Mr. Rutigliano was able to reduced such ticket to a minor violation without points. I didn't even have to pay surcharges to the state. Mr. Rutigliano was very professional and explained my options very clearly. The day of court he was punctual and gave me a sense of trust and confidence when talking to the judge. Clearly I made the right decision when I hired Mr. Rutigliano as my attorney.
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Posted by Melissa | October 12, 2016
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Excellent Attorney!
I obtained Attorney Rutigliano for a driving while suspended ticket I got, and then received another one in the process. We met in court to fight the first one, and I wasn't ready to agree to the terms of the prosecutor, because I felt like I obtained the ticket due to court error. We went back a second time and were able to agree to the terms. He made me feel very comfortable with his knowledge, and were able to reach an agreement the second time around. I felt like he fought for me. I had the same ticket in a different area, and the outcome was not as good. I highly recommend Attorney Rutigliano! A+ service!!
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AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • 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
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Education

  • New York Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • Jersey City State College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Legal Cases

  • Blaettler v. Township of Weehawken, et al
  • Successfully defended the Township of Weehawken

Associations

  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Hudson County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Bergen County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Serbian

Honors and Awards

  • Appreciation/Longevity Award, Rent Leveling Board (15 Years)
  • Township of Weehawken
  • 2018

Publications

  • Seminar Material. By Hon. John A. Conte, J.S.C. with assistance of Joseph A. Rutigliano
  • A Judge’s Bench Book on Motions
  • 2002

Speaking Engagements

  • 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
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (8)
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Unknown Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Litigation Attorney | Dec 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rutigliano is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
Litigation Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joseph is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
Real estate Attorney | Jan 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to those who need information or seek legal advice and representation are frank, straight-forward and helpful."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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