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
40 years
40 years
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
40 years
Languages spoken
English
10 Melrose Avenue
Suite 340A
Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 10/28/2020 |
NJ | Active | 1981 | 12/28/2020 |
PA | Active | 1981 | 01/02/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Outstanding Recognition for Internship Service | Rowan University Phi Sigma Chi | 2011 |
Certified Attorney- Recertified 2011 | New Jersey Supreme Court | 2011 |
Certified Civil Trial Attorney | New Jersey Supreme Court | 2005 |
Pro Bono Legal Services Award | NJ Supreme Court (Chief Justice Wilentz Commendation) | 1983 |
Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society | Pi Gamma Mu | 1977 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Woodlynne Borough Municipal Court Judge | 2010 - Present | |
Borough of Stratford Municipal Court Judge | 2006 - Present | |
The Law Offices of John Morelli | 1989 - Present | |
Waterford Township Municipal Court Judge | 2005 - 2009 | |
Township of Voorhees Municipal Court Judge | 1987 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | N/A | 2009 - Present |
New Jersey Association for Justice | N/A | 1983 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | N/A | 1981 - Present |
Camden County Bar Association | N/A | 1981 - Present |
New Jersey Supreme Court Municipal Court Committee | N/A | 2006 - 2009 |
District IV Ethics Committee | Chair | 2002 - 2005 |
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District IV Ethics Committee | Vice Chair | 2001 - 2002 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Barrister | What Happens if You Did or Become Disabled? | 2010 |
The Barrister | Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer- Part II | 2009 |
The Barrister | Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer | 2009 |
New Jersey Lawyer Magazine | A History of the Municipal Courts | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Le Moyne College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Gloucester County Bar Association, CLE Committee | Driving on the Revoked List and other Updates in Municipal Court Practice | 2016 |
NJ Institute for Legal Education | Trial Practice: Abraham Lincoln and the Use of Humor and Anecdotes | 2016 |
Municpal Court 102 | Muncipal Court | 2012 |
Gloucester County Bar Association | Ethics- What Did Lincoln Do | 2011 |
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Municipal Court 102 | 2011 |
Gloucester County Education Foundation | Protecting Your Practice if You Die or Become Disabled | 2010 |
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Gloucester County Legal Education Association | Legal Ethics: What would Lincoln Do? | 2010 |
Gloucester County Education Foundation | Ethics for Trial Attorneys | 2009 |
Whole Health Chiropractic Network | Chiropractic and the Law | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Kaur v. Assured Lending | Settlement approved on appeal |
State v. Mahoney | Conviction reversed |
Day v. City of Trenton | Summary Judgment granted |
Fisch v. Belshott | NJ Supreme Court decision |
State v. RGD | New Jersey Supreme Court decision |
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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.
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.
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.