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  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Licensed for 39 years
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About John

Mr. Morelli concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, commercial transactions and real estate transactions. He is an experienced trial attorney who has been actively appearing before juries since he was admitted to the bar in 1981. The Supreme Court has Certified Mr. Morelli as a Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction that less than 2% of attorneys achieve.

Mr. Morelli is a 1981 graduate of Rutgers University Law School. He holds a B.A. degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. While an undergraduate, Mr. Morelli was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society. He graduated cum laude, with honors in his major in 1978.

He is admitted to practice in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California as well as the United States District Courts for New Jersey, the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the Southern District of California, the United States Claims Court and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Camden County Bar Association the California Bar Association and the New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Morelli served as the Municipal Court Judge for the Waterford and Voorhees Townships. He is currently the Judge for the Borough of Stratford. Mr. Morelli serves as a member of the Municipal Court Practice Committees for the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Camden County Bar Association. He has authored an article on The History of the Municipal Courts which appeared in New Jersey Lawyer magazine. Mr. Morelli has also been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the District IV Ethics Committee and the Municipal Court Practice Committee.He recently completed his duties as Vice Chair, then as Chair of the District IV Ethics Committee.

Practice areas

OtherBusinessPersonal injuryMotorcycle accidentCar accident
  1. Car accident: 14%

    40 years

  2. Motorcycle accident: 14%

    40 years

  3. Personal injury: 14%

    John Morelli has tried over 100 jury trials involving serious personal injury matters for Plaintiffs. He also has represented public entities in the defense of personal injury claims and has tried cases in both state and federal courts for public entities.

    40 years

  4. Business: 14%

    40 years

  1. Animal and dog bites: 13%

  2. Slip and fall accident: 13%

    40 years

  3. Trucking accident: 13%

    40 years

  4. Spinal cord injury: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

10 Melrose Avenue
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10 Melrose Avenue
Suite 340A
Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003

New Jersey Office
California Office

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200910/28/2020
NJActive198112/28/2020
PAActive198101/02/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers166
Legal guides12
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Outstanding Recognition for Internship ServiceRowan University Phi Sigma Chi2011
Certified Attorney- Recertified 2011New Jersey Supreme Court2011
Certified Civil Trial AttorneyNew Jersey Supreme Court2005
Pro Bono Legal Services AwardNJ Supreme Court (Chief Justice Wilentz Commendation)1983
Pi Gamma Mu National Honor SocietyPi Gamma Mu1977
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Woodlynne Borough Municipal Court Judge2010 - Present
Borough of Stratford Municipal Court Judge2006 - Present
The Law Offices of John Morelli1989 - Present
Waterford Township Municipal Court Judge2005 - 2009
Township of Voorhees Municipal Court Judge1987 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of CaliforniaN/A2009 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeN/A1983 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationN/A1981 - Present
Camden County Bar AssociationN/A1981 - Present
New Jersey Supreme Court Municipal Court CommitteeN/A2006 - 2009
District IV Ethics CommitteeChair2002 - 2005
District IV Ethics CommitteeVice Chair2001 - 2002
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The BarristerWhat Happens if You Did or Become Disabled?2010
The BarristerAbraham Lincoln: Lawyer- Part II2009
The BarristerAbraham Lincoln: Lawyer2009
New Jersey Lawyer MagazineA History of the Municipal Courts1997
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Rutgers University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1981
Le Moyne CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1978
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Gloucester County Bar Association, CLE CommitteeDriving on the Revoked List and other Updates in Municipal Court Practice2016
NJ Institute for Legal EducationTrial Practice: Abraham Lincoln and the Use of Humor and Anecdotes2016
Municpal Court 102Muncipal Court2012
Gloucester County Bar AssociationEthics- What Did Lincoln Do2011
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal EducationMunicipal Court 1022011
Gloucester County Education FoundationProtecting Your Practice if You Die or Become Disabled2010
Gloucester County Legal Education AssociationLegal Ethics: What would Lincoln Do?2010
Gloucester County Education FoundationEthics for Trial Attorneys2009
Whole Health Chiropractic NetworkChiropractic and the Law1996
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Kaur v. Assured LendingSettlement approved on appeal
State v. MahoneyConviction reversed
Day v. City of TrentonSummary Judgment granted
Fisch v. BelshottNJ Supreme Court decision
State v. RGDNew Jersey Supreme Court decision

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Great Guy

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John was extremely helpful. Took the time to listen to all ofy concerns and by chance was able to refer me someone who had more experience in what I needed! Would definitely recommend him!
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One of a kind attorney:John Morelli

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John Morelli is an amazing,honest,hard working,and caring attorney. He always keeps you informed on whats going on with your case,through himself or through his wonderful and professional staff.I have known John since 1997 ,when I first hired him for my my motor vehicle accident. He has always been patient,caring,concerned and always had my best interest at heart. He,now,is working on a slip and fall case case that occurred in Dec. 2010. John is not just an attorney to me,he is a very dear friend. I love him and his whole staff,for taking the time to care about me!!

I am one very happy client.

Posted by

I would just like to say John Morelli is a wonderful person. He took my case when no one else wanted to help me. I won the case because of John. I have already recommended him to a friend. Thank you again John.

Excellent Attorney for Businesses

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Excellent communication skills; Returns every call promptly; I have always been satisfied with the results

Honest, hardworking and the most knowledgeable lawyer I ever had

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I have used Mr. Morelli as an attorney for several years now, as I know whenever I have a legal matter that this is the man to turn to. He has helped me when I got into a car accident in Sep 08' and again when I sold my business earlier this year. Both instances were very positive, as when you actually talk to Mr. Morelli you see that his knowledge and understanding of the law is enormously vast. Most importantly he treats his clients with the utmost respect and humanity, something that is rare to find these days and for I give him an A+

High Ethics Brilliant Mind

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I found Mr. Morelli to be highly ethical, very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. He genuinely cares.

Attorney endorsements

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Jeffrey Simons, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 10, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

John Morelli is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in South Jersey, and anyone who has been injured in an accident would be lucky to have him as his or her attorney.

Ross Gigliotti, Litigation Attorney on Jul 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John Morelli is an outstanding attorney. I have been referring clients to him for nearly 15 years. When I needed an attorney John was my first pick. John' knowledge of the law and his skills in the courtroom allow him to achieve extraordinary results. I wholeheatredly endorse John Morelli

Tomas Ross, Car accident Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Malosack Berjis, Car accident Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Ballerini, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend him as a lawyer of integrity and action.

Nicholas Loncar, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Morelli is a talented attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience in personal injury cases. I endorse this lawyer.

Allan Richardson

I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for longer than either one of us wants to admit and recommend him as a skilled and diligent attorney.

Robert Gleaner, Business Attorney on Oct 1, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

John is the Municipal Court Judge in Stratford Borough and I served as his Prosecutor there for several years. John's demeanor on the bench is sensitive and understanding. His judgment in all matters is excellent. Those skills that he shows on the bench extend to his private practice as a lawyer. His insight into client matters serve them well in all of his areas of practice. Those with legal issues cannot find a better attorney.

Christian Lassen

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael McKenna, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known john for 30+ years and can endorse him without reervation. he has a keen intellect and the highest ethical standards.john chaired our bar association ethics committee for years and served with distinction on many other important projects.I have litigated a number of cases alongside john,who possesses that rare combination of a gentle touch with clients but a fierce aggression with adversaries.

Jeffrey Reiff, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 8, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer's work.John is an outstanding lawyer who is deeply comitted to the causes of his clients.John is a tenacious fighter determined to maximize the value of each client's claims.I have witnessed his legal capacities and work ethic first hand on a number of cases when I was priviliged to work with him as co counsel.Many lawyers talk a good game,but John is the real deal.An expert advocate not afraid to get into the trenches with his client and fight like hell on their behalf.

Elizabeth Hallowell, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 4, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. John Morelli is an honorable person. I cannot think of a higher accolade.

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