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Michael J Cicala
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Biography
Michael J. Cicala earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2003. Upon completion of Seton Hall, Mr. Cicala served a judicial clerkship with Daniel P. Mecca, P.J.S.C. in Bergen County for the 2003 - 2004 court year. Mr. Cicala soon joined the boutique firm of Sodini and Spina, primarily representing banking clients. He then proceeded to Wilson Elser in Newark, continuing to represent commercial clients in all aspects of their business.
After a number of years and seeking to diversify his practice, Mr. Cicala started his own firm. In starting that practice, Mr. Cicala sought to represent clients on a wider variety of issues and give each client the individual attention that is lacking at larger firms. Mr. Cicala has gained experience in litigating all aspects of family matters, commercial litigation, landlord / tenant issues, municipal court, and traffic matters. He has also developed experience in transactional work, including residential real estate closings and estate planning.
Mr. Cicala is a member of the Warren County Bar Association and is currently an adjunct professor of Legal Studies at Sussex County Community College.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Michael J. Cicala, LLC
55 Wanaque Avenue, Suite 329, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442
Freeman Law Center, LLC
26 Journal Square, Suite 1207, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (5)
Divorce & Separation (4)
Residential (3)
Child Custody (2)
Domestic Violence (2)
Real Estate (2)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2)
Wills & Living Wills (2)
Car Accidents (1)
Child Abuse (1)
Child Support (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Family (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not hire
Just took my money and did nothing to defend me. Did not return my calls in time and asked me to consent to the opposing side at trial. Asked me to get police report instead of requesting it himself. Misled me. Waste money and time. Just used me. I regret hiring him.
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Experience
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Freeman Law Center, LLC
2005 - 2006
, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
2004 - 2005
, Sodini & Spina, LLC
2003 - 2004
, The Honorable Daniel P. Mecca, JSC
Associations
2008 - 2014
Warren County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
N.J. D.Y.F.S. v. L.S. & K.H.
Reversed on Appeal
N.J. D.Y.F.S. v. F.M. & L.M.
Reversed on Appeal
N.J. D.Y.F.S. v. L.J., et al.
Reversed on Appeal
Education
2003
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D.
2000
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Sussex County Community College
Estates & Trusts
Publications
2002
Seton Hall Legislative Journal
Removal of the White Collar Exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I recover a loan that someone is using as a 2nd mortgage?
13 Feb 2025
Q&A
Can a mortgage servicer change the terms of a modified mortgage?
20 Oct 2022
Q&A
How do I get my old discovery?
03 Aug 2022