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Edward Francis Mcginty
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Biography
Mr. McGinty has had a few distinguished careers prior to becoming an attorney. He joined the US Navy after high school. He got through one of the toughest schools in the military, and became a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. He was stationed in Japan and traveled all over the world.
After serving his country he put himself through college. He worked full-time while going to school full-time. He graduated cum laude with a bachelors degree in finance.
He then joined IBM where he became a Forensic Financial Analyst. Within 3 years he was managing over 30 analysts, and helped some of IBM’s largest clients become more efficient and profitable.
However, the boyhood dream of becoming a lawyer never left him. He decided to make his dream a reality. His first clients came by way of a Child Advocacy Clinic in LawSchool where he represented children in foster care. He found that he had limitless energy and zeal when it came to fighting for his client's rights. It was then that he knew he had made the right life choice, and his final career change.
Today, he has chosen areas of the law that make people's lives better. In representing people who have been victims of investment fraud, he has found a way to get his client's hard-earned money back. With Immigration, he has literally changed the course of his client's lives; he had the privilege of representing a client from the Darfur region of Sudan who was seeking asylum from the horrible genocide taking place there. In representing parents who have had their children placed in foster care, he not only advocates on their behalf legally, he helps them personally to change the circumstances that led to their children being removed from their care; there are dozens of reunited families in NJ who spent Christmas morning together because of his advocacy. Being of service to his clients gives his life passion and purpose. It's not a job for Mr. McGinty, it's a calling.
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Edward F. Mcginty P.A.
314 3rd St., Suite 1, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Immigration
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Bad experience
Scam , if he took your, never answer your calls again. Destroying immigrant future. No experience and lazy, I will never recommend this lawyer to anybody even free of charge. Never again.
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2019 | Immigration
Brief Immigration consult
Had a very brief ~5-10 minute consult regarding my EAD/AP renewal related to an EB1A petition with pending Adjustment of Status application. I found Ed to be very helpful and direct in his approach which I greatly appreciate.
Posted by Janille | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Compassionate and dedicated Attorney
I went into Mr. McGinty’s office for a free consultation after my husband was held by ice. After learning the details about my husbands case, Mr. McGinty gave me feedback and felt confident about his ability to get my husband out of ice custody and took us on as a case. I'm happy to report that Mr. M...
Posted by Laura | October 06, 2014 | Immigration
Legal Custody Case
I came to Mr. McGinty for help gaining legal custody of a child I was bringing over from India. I had no knowledge on how to proceed or what I needed in order to get her here. He spent a lot of time figuring out what needed to be done and what would work best for our situation. In the end, his hard w...
Posted by Merz | September 23, 2013 | Immigration
Excellent Lawyer. Invaluable service :)
Mr. Edward McGity is a very dedicated, smart, and hard worker lawyer. He puts all his effort for the clients and he is so benevolent. I liked him because he understands his clients very well, and he fights bravely with all his power. His rates are very reasonable and he normally works much more tha...
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Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Mar 30
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"I have known this lawyer for many years and do not hesitate to endorse him in the practice area of Securities and Investment Fraud. I know that he is also well versed in FINRA arbitration."
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"Ed is a terrific attorney and individual. He gets results for his clients and he conducts his business with professionalism and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Edward is an excellent immigration lawyer. Highly recommended."
"Mr. McGinty truly cares about his clients and is willing to go the extra mile in representing them strongly and effectively. I highly recommend."
"Ed is very respected and known as a top criminal defense attorney by his colleagues, adversaries and judges in the legal community. Ed has proven that he possesses the required traits of being a fervent attorney representing his clients' interests. He is passionate, determined, and knowledgeable in criminal law and the rules of evidence. I highly recommend."
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"It is a pleasure to endorse my colleague, Ed McGinty, Esq.; a valued professional. He is an asset to the New Jersey community."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2007
Academic Scholarship, Hudson County Bar Association
2003
Service Award, Middlesex County Correctional Facility
2002
Performance Award, IBM
2001
Performance Award, IBM
2000
Cum Laude, Rutgers University
1998
Academic Scholarship, Rutgers University
1997
Golden Key National Honor Society Recipient, Golden Key National Honor Society
1997
Phi Theta Kappa Academic Membership, Phi Theta Kappa
1992
Silver Pro Award, US Navy
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Edward F McGinty P.A.
2008 - 2008
Legal Associate, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Lomurro, Davison, Eastman, & Munoz, PA
2008 - 2009
Child Advocacy Clinic, Rutgers Law School
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Hudson County Prosecutor
2000 - 2006
Lead Forensic Financial Analyst, IBM
1990 - 1995
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, US Navy
Associations
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Union County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Le Tip InternationalReferral Coordinator
Sample of Legal Cases
DCPP v. F.G.
Not guilty of child abuse
DYFS v. G.C.F.
Clients parental rights were reinstated
State v. R.K.
Armed-Robbery Charges Dismissed
Education
2009
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Hoboken Chapter of Le Tip International
DUI Litigation Overview
2012
Hoboken Chapter of Le Tip International
Contract Law, The Basics
Languages
English
Farsi
Arabic
Mandarin
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
I was ill advised by my financial planner regarding my Annuity. The Financial planner advised it is his fault.
25 Aug 2015
Q&A
Can I request to have my DCFS hearing heard sooner
09 Aug 2015
Q&A
Character witness in fro hearing helpful?
11 Aug 2015