About John

Biography

Practice Areas

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. Criminal dense experience includes representation of clients in the defense of more than 600 Grand Jury Indictments, including jury trials to verdict in approximately 85 cases, representation of clients in more than approximately 130 municipal court matters, appellate work, and petitions for post-conviction relief. Have tried to conclusion three (3) murder cases, one involving a quadruple homicide that lasted 3 months.

47 years | 730 cases

70%

Personal Injury 15%

Highlight of civil litigation practice is successful opposition to appeals by adversary at every level up to the United States Supreme Court of (Petition for Certiorari denied) of an almost $400,000.00 Judgment obtained against adversary on a Counterclaim, after obtaining a dismissal at the trial level of the the Complaint against client. Also obtained a Judgment of $15,000,000.00 against a private individual who assaulted a client with a battle axe causing client to become permanently disabled.

47 years | 150 cases

15%

Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

Handling of voluntary bankruptcy filings under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Also, defending against Adversary Complaints filed by Creditors against clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court.

47 years | 100 cases

Estate Planning 5%

Have prepared several hundreds of Wills, together with Living Trusts, Living Wills, and and Powers of Attorney.

47 years | 350 cases

Real Estate 5%

Have represented clients in both commerclal and residential real estate transactions. Highlight was the representation of a client who was selling a 10 acre tract earmarked for the development of 64 townhome units.

47 years | 100 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

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$0 first 30 minutes

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 47 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 7 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2018

Inactive

No misconduct found

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John P. Pieroni

54 N Taylor St, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621-2141

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John P Pieroni's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Katlyne | June 15, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

This lawyer assisted my son with a moving violation ticket.

He was extremely thoughtful and caring towards my son, accompanied him to the DMV and was able to lessen the charges, thus preventing him from having points on his license. We are very grateful towards Mr. Pieroni for his caring and assistance.

Posted by Ali | June 11, 2015 | Personal Injury

excellent, caring and professional

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Pieroni represent me for various phases of litigation due to a major automobile accident I was involved with, which left me totally disabled. He always guided me through ever step of the way in an extremely compassionate manner, treating me as his number one priorit...y! Due to his extensive expertise with the law profession and highly regarded reputation in the Bergen County area of New Jersey , he was always able to achieve the highest settlements on my behalf, in a short time frame. Since I felt so confident in his skills, when my husband's company needed an attorney to sue another business for monies owed, I was assured that Mr. Pieroni would be able to achieve the highest level of satisfaction. My thinking was 100% correct, as my husband's business was awarded every penny due thanks to Mr. Pieroni's quick action. I have nothing but praise for Mr. John P. Pieroni and assure you that you will not only gain a valuable asset when hiring him for your legal matters, but also gain a loyal trusted confidant.

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Posted by ali | June 11, 2015 | Personal Injury

excellent, caring and professional

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Pieroni represent me for various phases of litigation due to a major automobile accident I was involved with, which left me totally disabled. He always guided me through ever step of the way in an extremely compassionate manner, treating me as his number one priority!... Due to his extensive expertise with the law profession and highly regarded reputation in the Bergen County area of New Jersey , he was always able to achieve the highest settlements on my behalf, in a short time frame. Since I felt so confident in his skills, when my husband's company needed an attorney to sue another business for monies owed, I was assured that Mr. Pieroni would be able to achieve the highest level of satisfaction. My thinking was 100% correct, as my husband's business was awarded every penny due thanks to Mr. Pieroni's quick action. I have nothing but praise for Mr. John P. Pieroni and assure you that you will not only gain a valuable asset when hiring him for your legal matters, but also gain a loyal trusted confidant.

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Experience

Rating: 7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

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Work Experience

1978 - Present

Owner, JOHN P. PIERONI, ESQ.

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Associations

1978 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

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Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. Pleasant

VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY AS TO ROBBERY, CLIENT WAS CONVICTED OF A DISORDERLY PERSONS OFFENSE OF THEFT.

State vs. John Patteson

JURY VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

State vs. Arturo Whyte

ON APPEAL, THE APPELLATE COURT ENTERED JUDGMENTS OF ACQUITTAL, AND EXPANDED THE HOLDINGS IN STATE VS. SHIPP AND STATE VS. CALVENTE

State vs. Benigno Rosario

Appellate Court vacated the guilty verdicts

State vs. Benigno Rosario