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Andrew Frank Garruto
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Biography
Andrew F. Garruto began his legal career as a judicial intern for the Honorable Stanley R. Chesler, U.S. Magistrate, (now U.S. District Court Judge), in Newark, New Jersey. He then worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable June Strelecki, Judge of the NJ Superior Court and then for the Honorable Arthur J. Blake, Judge of the NJ Superior Court.
In 1992, Andrew Garruto became a trial lawyer in an active litigation firm before practicing law on his own. His newly built office is located in his hometown of Nutley, New Jersey, and he also has an office in downtown Manhattan. Mr. Garruto concentrates his practice to personal injury claims, involving any incident where one’s negligence causes injury to another, as well as Workers’ Compensation claims.
Mr. Garruto is admitted to practice law by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the United Stated Federal District court, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association, New Jersey Association for Justice, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Board Certified Trial Attorney, and has been named in New Jersey Monthly Magazine's "Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey" every year since 2012.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
Trucking Accident
15%
Personal Injury
10%
Animal and Dog Bites
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
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Posted by Rich | October 05, 2025
Respectfully Submitted
I was referred to Andy Garruto earlier this year. He was patient, professional and kind while helping us through the process and making it less stressful with his knowledge & experience. I would highly recommend Andy Garruto to anyone!
Posted by John | November 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A competent and professional advocate...
From the moment I telephoned Mr. Garruto after my motor vehicle accident to the resolution of the legal matter, I was nothing other than quite pleased with the Law Offices of Garruto & Calabria. Andy met with me following the accident and immediately assisted me with managing my health and automob...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review of Andy Garruto's Firm - Would Highly Recommend his office
I found the office of Andy Garruto very helpful. The team was always quick to respond to any questions I had and very helpful. They were sincere and very knowledgeable. I still stay in touch with their office and my case has been settled for quite some time---that should tell you something about M...
Posted by Kimberly | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A No Frills Kind of Guy!
Andrew was the perfect lawyer for my case because going into it I was extremely terrified of the entire process. It made me anxious and I know I drove him, his staff, and my parents NUTS about it. But every SINGLE time I had a question or felt uneasy regarding an aspect of the case, Andrew was RIGHT...
Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Successful Outcome
Andrew is an excellent attorney. He explained all legal ramifications and was extremely attentive to every detail of my case. I highly recommend him.
Andrew Frank Garruto's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Garruto is an outstanding personal injury attorney. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for years and can say, without a doubt, that he is an ethical attorney, zealous advocate and compassionate practitioner. I, unequivocally, recommend him."
"I have worked with Andy on many occasions and feel he is one of the most diligent, compassionate and intelligent members of the legal profession I have come across. He is worthy of being most highly endorsed both as a lawyer and, more importantly, as a person."
"If you are looking for the best personal injury Attorney in New Jersey, Andy is your only choice. He is professional, knowledgeable, ethical, passionate and extremely effective. I have referred clients to Andy over the years and everyone loves working with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. i have sent him many liability cases which have culminated in excellent results."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a extremely experienced, highly respected and dedicated attorney. He truly cares about his clients and is caring advocate. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2015
Top 100, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
New Jersey Super Lawyer - Top 100, New Jersey Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Magazine
2008
Mille Grazie Award, Belleville Chapter of UNICO National
2008
Membership, Million Dollar Advocate Forum
2007
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2006
Outstanding Young Adult Distinguished Service Award, Nutley Jaycees
1990
Outstanding Service Award, Widener University School of Law
1990
The Dean Arthur A. Weeks Outstanding Service Award, Student Bar Association Executive Committee
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Garruto & Calabria, Attorneys at Law
1997 - Present
Lawyer, Andrew F. Garruto, Attorney at Law
1992 - 1997
Trial Attorney, Litigation Firm
1991 - 1992
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey
Associations
2014 - Present
Nutley Lawyers ClubMember
2013 - Present
Nutley Chamber of CommercePresident
2008 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2004 - Present
American Red CrossTrustee
1997 - Present
Nutley Chamber of CommerceMember
1996 - Present
Essex County Bar Association AdvocatesMember
1992 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
Nutley Lawyers ClubFounder, President
2003 - 2008
Nutley Family Service BureauTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
too many to list
Justice was served almost everytime, but you can't win them all.
Education
1990
Widener University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1987
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Proponent Federal Credit Union
How to get the most out of your Auto Insurance
2004
Old Guard
How to set up property damage and medical claims after being involved in an accident
2003
AARP
How to get your medical bills paid and lost wages compensated after being involved in an accident.
Publications
2017
Nutley Neighbors Magazine
"I have an open and shut case." Not necessarily
2016
Nutley Neighbors Magazine
Injuries at Work, and Workers Compensation
2016
Nutley Neighbors Magazine
What did they sell you? Car Insurance Pitfalls
2015
Nutley Neighbors Magazine
A Crash Course in Understanding Your Car Insurance
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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