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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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Practice Areas
17
Practice Areas
Appeals
6%
Car Accident
6%
Criminal Defense
6%
Elder Law
6%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2015
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano, LLC
(201) 850-1101
Fax
8512 Kennedy Bouelvard, Suite 2, North Bergen, NJ, 07047
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Practice Areas
Real Estate (7)
Residential (5)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (5)
Car Accidents (3)
Lawsuits & Disputes (3)
Wills & Living Wills (3)
Tax (2)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Business (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Kaan | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential
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 ...
Posted by Ledvir | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
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 Alex | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 Karina | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Melissa | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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 sec...
Joseph A Rutigliano's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rutigliano is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"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."
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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."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Appreciation/Longevity Award, Rent Leveling Board (15 Years), Township of Weehawken
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano, LLC
2005 - Present
Assistant Counsel, Township of Weehawken
1900 - Present
Member, The Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano, L.L.C.
2009 - 2012
Partner, Law Offices of Kovic & Rutigliano, LLP
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Chasan Leyner & Lamparello
2002 - 2005
Attorney, GEICO Staff Counsel
2001 - 2002
Judicial Clerk to Hon. John A. Conte, J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court
Associations
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Hudson County Bar Association
Member
Bergen County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Blaettler v. Township of Weehawken, et al
Successfully defended the Township of Weehawken
Education
2001
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Jersey City State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Hudson County School Boards Association, Board Presidents and Vice Presidents Roundtable
Avoiding Costly Litigation
2007
Hudson County School Boards Association, Board Presidents and Vice Presidents Roundtable
Current Legal Issues in Education Law
2004
GEICO Claims Managers Meeting
Current Issues in New Jersey Automobile Liability Law
2002
GEICO Claims Managers Meeting
New Jersey Statutory PIP Coverage
Publications
2002
Seminar Material. By Hon. John A. Conte, J.S.C. with assistance of Joseph A. Rutigliano
A Judge’s Bench Book on Motions
Languages
English
Serbian
Croatian
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Representing myself Pro Se in a Real Estate transaction, do I have all the rights of an Attorney during the Attny Review period?
08 Sep 2020
Q&A
A two-family dwelling currently occupied with leases in place. Owner does not occupy one of the units.
20 Jul 2020
Q&A
What should I do? My contractor left the bathroom as a mess and can not be reached
13 Jul 2020