Maria Blancato

Maria Blancato

also known as Maria Kostyack

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 36 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Summit, NJ
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

783 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ventura, Miesowitz, Keough & Warner, P.C

783 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ, 07901

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Maria Blancato's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Ana | December 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent, Professional, Dedicated

Maria was wonderful to work with from day 1. She paid great attention to the details of my case, and worked hard on my behalf to help me appeal a disability case. She was very professional, communicated frequently and made herself available to talk or answer my questions, and attended to my case with... intelligence and care. She was also very empathetic, and made me feel as though I had an attorney fighting to help me get the benefits I needed. I would definitely work with Maria again, and highly recommend her as an attorney!

Posted by Dawn | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very Thankful for Maria Blancato’s Representation

Maria Blancato consistently demonstrated her professionalism and complete support while representing me during my application for Disability. She made sure that I understood every step in the process, always gave me clear direction about what she needed from me and ALWAYS responded to my e mails and... messages promptly. Maria gave me the option to obtain medical, employment, etc., documents & records myself which lessened administrative costs, (to me.) Something else that I really appreciated was that Maria is very easy to talk to and I always felt very comfortable during our many, many conversations. This was as important to me as her legal work…which was outstanding. I believe that my case was a difficult one, but Maria was successful at my hearing and I am grateful to her. I count myself fortunate for her representation.

Maria Blancato

Replied last July 22, 2021

Thank you Dawn for your very kind review. I truly enjoyed working with you and was glad our mutual hard work paid off for you. Enjoy the summer and my best to your family.

Posted by John | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

5 stars without doubt

My mother was injured on the job right before COVID-19 struck, and we managed to have a perfect relationship with Maria. I'm an IT consultant by trade, and my superiors say "Set the expectation with your client!" She did that in spades. We have finally received the beginnings of our settlement,... with more to come. The courts are well backed up, and she told us that up front. She is thorough, without nonsense. Highly recommended.

Posted by Ron | June 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Workers Compensation Representation

Ms. Blancato provided consistently professional representation related to by case over the past two years. She followed through on all matters and kept me informed throughout the process. This included setting up appointments with medical professionals and thorough communication. Despite the systemic... challenges presented by the recent disease epidemic, Ms.Blancato persevered and communicated throughout the process leading to a successful professional and financial outcome for my case. I would highly recommend her and her firm overall.

Posted by Debbie | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney of the Month

Ms. Blancato is a very professional, hard working attorney. Ms. Blancato went above and beyond the call of duty on my case. She explained everything in detail about my case, and in terms that I could understand. After my consultation with Ms. Blancato I knew she was the right attorney for my case. S...he has the same morals as I do. My case was very time consuming. I was ready to give up but she didn't, she forge ahead like a steam roller. Because of her persistence the case had a favorable outcome.

Maria Blancato

Replied last February 20, 2020

Thank you so much for your kind review! I was so thrilled for you when we got the outcome we wanted and I have truly enjoyed getting to know you throughout your case!

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Maria Blancato's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacey Selem Antonucci

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on dozens of cases with Maria. She is incredibly thorough in her analysis of legal issues and passionately determined to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. It is a blessing to know her and a privilege to work with her!"

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Stacey Ryan

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I am honored to work with Maria Blancato and do not hesitate to endorse her as an extremely qualified Workers' Compensation attorney. Her work has been pivotal in obtaining favorable awards for employees in Workers' Compensation claims. She is highly professional and dedicated to her clients."

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Sean Rankin

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Maria has successfully resolved a number of cases that I have referred to her. I would gladly and readily refer all workers comp matters to her."

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Todd Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Saminski

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Maria Blancato, Esq. She is known and respected by both Judges and peers and an exceptional attorney for personal injury and workers compensation. She is relentless in protecting her client's rights while never wavering from being a true professional. Maria will always try to resolve a matter first, but will aggressively litigate a case when his client is not being fairly treated. She is thorough, attentive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking representation."

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Michelle Welsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Maria for many years and had several opportunities to work with her. I have always found her to be knowledgeable and professional."

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Michael Alvarez

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria Blancato is an exceptional attorney in both personal injury and workers compensation. She is thorough, attentive and knowledgable in all aspects of cases she handles. I would recommend her very highly to anyone seeking representation."

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Alex Schmidt

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Stacey Ryan

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

1993

Speaking Award, Business and Professional Women's Club

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Associate, Ventura, Miesowtiz, Keough & Warner

1992 - 1996

Assistant Prosecutor, Somerset County Prosecutor's Office

1990 - 1992

Associate, Law Office Of Donald Hamilton

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, Union County

Associations

2016 - Present

Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court

Chairwoman

2016 - Present

American Arbitration Association

Chairwoman

Education

1989

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Muhlenberg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court

Workers Compensation

2017

Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court

Workers compensation

2015

Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court

Workers compensation

1996

Somerset County Prosecutors Office

Juvenile Law

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