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Angelo Sarno is the founding and managing partner of the law firm of Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri da Costa LLC. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial attorney.
Mr. Sarno is a distinguished family law attorney, representing clients in various complex matrimonial cases throughout New Jersey. In 2014, Mr. Sarno received national recognition for his involvement in representing the parents in the matter Rachel Canning vs. Sean and Elizabeth Canning, a case that involved a lawsuit between a daughter and her parents. In addition, on September 25, 2014, Mr. Sarno’s successful arguments before the State Supreme Court in Maeker v. Ross established a legal precedent for the matrimonial law community. The unanimous Supreme Court, agreeing with Mr. Sarno’s arguments, ruled that oral palimony agreements entered into prior to the New Jersey Legislature’s amendment to the Statute of Frauds remain enforceable. In addition, Mr. Sarno co-authored a book titled New Jersey Family Law Forms for the New Jersey Law Journal.
In addition to his accomplishments and accolades, Mr. Sarno is an active member of the community. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and United States District Court for the state of New Jersey. Mr. Sarno is a member of the NJ State Bar, Morris, Somerset, and Essex County Bar Associations, Board on Attorney Certification and Matrimonial Certification Committee, Essex County Bar Association Due Diligence Committee, and sits on the Essex County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee.
Mr. Sarno volunteers time to the Morris County Battered Women Legal Advocacy Program, where he represents victims of domestic abuse. He has lectured and presented seminars for the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys, the New Jersey Association for Justice (formerly ATLA – NJ Educational Foundation), and the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Mr. Sarno has also taught the Family Law Paralegal Program course at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has also provided legal commentary with a panel of experts on the O.J. Simpson custody case for the NJ8 News with Lynn Doyle. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Seton Hall University and his J.D. Degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.
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Languages spoken
Italian, English
Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC
425 Eagle Rock Avenue
Suite 202
Roseland, NJ, 07068
Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC
401 Hackensack Avenue
Suite 706
Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC
One Grand Commons
440 Route 22 East, Suite 170
Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1995 | 02/28/2022 |
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Listed | Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America | 2022 |
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Listed | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
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Listed | Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
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Top 100 Super Lawyer | New Jersey Super Lawyer | 2009 |
Listed | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
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Listed | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Top 10 New Jersey Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyer under 45 | Ten Leaders | 2003 |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award in Matrimonial Law | American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys | 1995 |
cum laude | Seton Hall University | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate then Partner | Weinstein Snyder Lindemann Sarno, P.C. | 1997 - 2009 |
Judicial law clerk | Essex for The Honorable Thomas P. Zampino | 1995 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey | Member | N/A |
Somerset County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Essex County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Morris County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Morris County Battered Women Legal Advocacy Program | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
Seton Hall Family Law Clinic | 1994 - 1995 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Republished in the Matrimonial Strategist | Computer Hard Drive Analysis - Next Generation Discovery? | 2003 |
New Jersey Law Journal | Computer Hard Drive Analysis - Next Generation Discovery? | 2002 |
ICLE | Co-Author, Jeffrey P. Weinstein: Can A Payor Really Retire at Age 65 | 2001 |
New Jersey Lawyer Magazine | Co-Author, with Edward S. Snyder: Giving Premarital Agreements Some Needed Bite: The Use of Forfeiture Clauses | 2000 |
NJ Fam. Law | How to Properly Prepare and Present Your Case | 1998 |
N.J. Fam. Law | Saving/Investing as a Component in Awarding Spousal Support | 1997 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Co-Author, with Jeffrey P. Weinstein: Commencing and Defending An Initial Custody Proceeding | 1997 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Co-Author, with Jeffrey P. Weinstein: Appointed Counsel and Guardian Ad Litem | 1997 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Co-Author, with Jeffrey P. Weinstein: Trial Issues | 1997 |
NJFL | Spousal Support | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1995 |
Seton Hall University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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ATLA | Tips for Using Pleadings Persuasively | 2002 |
ICLE | Vital Legal Issues Arising from Military Mobilization | 2002 |
ICLE | Next Generation Discovery Techniques | 2001 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University | Matrimonial Law for Paralegals | 2001 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University | Matrimonial Law for Paralegals | 1999 |
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and The Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Matrimonial Law Clerk Boot Camp | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Legal Commentator, O.J. Simpson Custody Case | |
Maeker v. Ross |
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Robert Ricci, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 19, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank LaRocca, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Angelo is a respected adversary and a master in family law. He is ethical, prepared and skillful in strategy and negotiation. If you need a lawyer to resolve a matter amicably, he is superb. In addition, if you need a pit bull to try a case, Angelo is the man. One of very few attorneys who can advocate peacefully and back it up with strong representation if the matter is litigated.
Robert Ricci, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 19, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank LaRocca, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Angelo is a respected adversary and a master in family law. He is ethical, prepared and skillful in strategy and negotiation. If you need a lawyer to resolve a matter amicably, he is superb. In addition, if you need a pit bull to try a case, Angelo is the man. One of very few attorneys who can advocate peacefully and back it up with strong representation if the matter is litigated.
Edward Fradkin, Family Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Angelo is an excellent attorney who not only is knowledgeable of the law, but also is practical when it comes to being able to settle cases.
Nicholas DeMetro, Family Attorney on Apr 8, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Angelo knows the law and provides quality work for his clients. He is tough, hard working and champions his clients' position.