Michael L Pescatore
About Michael
Biography
With more than 25 years of successful legal experience, Michael Pescatore, Esq. provides high-quality legal advocacy to clients throughout New Jersey facing hardship through
Motor Vehicle, Motorcycle and Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents,
Accidents Involving Big Trucks,
Hit & Run and Uninsured Motorist Claims,
Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents,
Medical Malpractice,
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks as well as
Injuries to Children
Mr. Pescatore is also a skilled criminal defense attorney, aggressively defending people arrested on criminal offenses, DWI and municipal court. Our offices also handle complex matters No matter what your needs, our law firm aggressively pursues the positive results you need.
When you require skilled legal help in New Jersey no matter what the issues or challenges are......― we deliver local, personalized representation to help you get your life back on track. 24/7
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Michael Pescatore
150 Airport Road Suite 600, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
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Michael L Pescatore's Reviews
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Posted by Maureen | June 22, 2014
Feeling Potected
Michael Pescatore enabled me to finally feel protected when he represented me in a Civil Construction Law Suit. He took over the case after I had a bad experience with two other firms. Mike did an amazing job as he was knowledgeable, conscientious, and thorough , along with many other professional qu...
Posted by Mark | February 8, 2014
Skilled Litigator
I retained Mike Pescatore for a case that I was personally involved in last year. I needed an attorney that had experience in commercial litigation and could handle a file through trial, should the case not settle. As an attorney myself, I was pleased to receive status reports on a weekly basis and ...
Posted by Cheryl | January 25, 2014
Outstanding attorney
Mike is an excellent attorney and always kept me informed as to the status of my case. His presentation to the Court was flawless and we got an excellent outcome based on his knowledge of the law and his courtroom skills. I would highly recommend him, especially for municipal cases.
Michael L Pescatore's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Board Certified - Civil Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
2004
Rising Stars, Superlawyers
2000
Board of Governors, ATLA -NJ
1988
Law Review - Notes Editor, Seton Hall Law School
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney-at-Law, Law Office of Michael Pescatore
1988 - 1989
Law Clerk to The Honorable John J. Hopkins, J.T.C., Tax Court Of New Jersey
Associations
2000 - 2005
American Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
not guilty
not guilty
not guilty
$525,000
$1,900,000
$2,000,000
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Commercual Law and Small Business Formation in New Jersey
2014
The Legal Effects of Provisions within Standard New Jersey Life Inaurance Policies
2004
Obtaining the right insurance coverages for your business; workers' compensation, health, premises and commercial auto
Publications
1988
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can you do a K-Turn over a double yellow line on a two way street on a busy main street? (NJ) No Signage post anywhere.
28 Jun 2019
What slould I do about a ticket for failure to maintain lane on a two lane road in NJ. There was no traffi
20 Jun 2019
What will happen, when my lawyer, holding my entire recovery money in escrow, threatens to put it with the court?
10 Jun 2019
Legal Guides
PESCATORE LEGAL TIP 2/10/2014; DWI Penalties in New Jersey Are Severe....Hire an Attorney!!
10 Feb 2014
PESCATORE LEGAL TIP 2/8/2014; New Jersey Collection Law & NJ Businesses - Accounts Receivable
08 Feb 2014
PESCATORE LEGAL TIP 2/7/2014; Legal Issues for New Jersey Businesses, Big & Small.........
07 Feb 2014