John E. Molinari was born and raised in Union City. His late father was a truck driver who managed to support 9 children and gave each the opportunity to attend parochial Grammar and High School. His mother was the primary caretaker for the family and later worked as a teacher's aide in the Union City public school system. John credits his father for teaching him discipline and a strong work ethic, while crediting his mother for teaching him patience and compassion.
John obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English, graduating cum laude from Manhattan College in 1982. He continued on to obtain his law degree from New York Law School in 1985. While in law school, he worked as a law clerk/investigator in the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office. After graduation, he became an Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor, trying numerous jury trials on behalf of the State of New Jersey.
After leaving the Prosecutor's Office in 1988, John joined a small firm in Jersey City that specialized in plaintiffs’ personal injury work, giving him his first exposure to the civil justice system. This experience helped him obtain an associate position with Blume Goldfaden in 1990. In 1997, John became the managing attorney for the firms two Hudson County offices, located in Jersey City and North Bergen. He was named a Partner in 1999. He has tried dozens of personal injury cases for the firm, and has enjoyed the respect of both the bench and the Bar. John achieved the designation of Certified Civil Trial Attorney from the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2000. His trial skills have also been recognized by his associate membership position with the American Board of Trial Advocates.
John was elected President of the Hudson County Bar Association in 2006. He is a former trustee to the North Hudson Lawyer's Club and previously served for 5 years as a member of the District VI Ethics Committee. John is a member of the American Association for Justice, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Hudson County Professionalism Committee, and, a former barrister with the Arthur T. Vanderbilt Inns of Court. He has achieved an AV Peer Review rating in Martindale-Hubbell. John annually judges the local high school mock trial competition.
Languages spoken
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Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte
26 Journal Square
Suite 603
Jersey City, NJ, 07306-4104
Blume Donnelly Fried Forte Zerres & Molinari
One Main Street
Chatham, NJ, 07928-2426
Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte
7300 Bergenline Ave.
North Bergen, NJ, 07047-5437
Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte
165 Highway 35
Red Bank, NJ, 07701
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1986 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney | Supreme Court of New Jersey | 2000 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte | 1999 - Present |
Managing Partner | Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte | 1997 - Present |
Associate | Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte | 1990 - 1997 |
Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor | Hudson County Prosecutor's Office | 1985 - 1988 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Hudson Lawyers Club | Trustee | 1997 - Present |
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey | Member | 1986 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | N/A |
Arthur T. Vanderbilt Inns of Court | Barrister | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Hudson County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee | Member | N/A |
Hudson County Bar Association | President-Elect | 2006 - 2006 |
Hudson County Bar Association | District VI Ethics Committee | 1996 - 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Manhattan College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Pedestrian Knockdown | $2,750,000 Jury Verdict |
Construction Accident | $2,000,000 Settlement |
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Edward Mcginty, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Molinari is well-known in the local legal community as a top personal injury attorney. He works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients. I highly recommend.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Edward Mcginty, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Molinari is well-known in the local legal community as a top personal injury attorney. He works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients. I highly recommend.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Stanley Pietruska, Medical malpractice Attorney on Feb 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Koles, Unknown Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Very competent, ethical, professional, people oriented, respected by other lawyers and judges.
Patrick Amoresano, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. An exceptional trial attorney and true gentlemen.
Brian Freeman, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the leading personal injury lawyers in the state.
Jacob Hudnut, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 28, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients and a terrific colleague toward his fellow attorneys.