Atty. Herbert J. Stern

Atty. Herbert J. Stern

Assistant District Attorney, New York County, Homicide Bureau, 1962-1965. Trial Attorney, Organized Crime and Racketeering Section of the U.S.

Florham Park Florham Park 65 J. Erfahrung 65 year
Call (862) 746-5040 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Herbert J. Stern at a glance

Herbert J. Stern is a Member based in Florham Park, New Jersey, practicing at Stern, Kilcullen & Rufolo, LLC. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1961) and New Jersey (1971). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1961) and Hobart College (B.A., 1958). Active member of President, 1971-1972, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Association of the Federal Bar of the District of New Jersey. Serands clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Assistant District Attorney, New York County, Homicide Bureau, 1962-1965
  • Trial Attorney, Organized Crime and Racketeering Section of the U.S
  • Department of Justice, 1965-1969
  • Chief Assistant, U.S
  • Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, 1969
  • Acting United States Attorney, 1970-1971
  • United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, 1971-1974
  • United States District Judge, District of New Jersey, 1974-1987
  • United States Judge for Berlin, 1979
  • Co-Director, Advocacy Institute, University of Virginia School of Law, 1980-

Adjunct Professor

  • Seton Hall Law School, 1976-1986
  • Rutgers School of Law, 1980-1986

Recipient

  • Honorary Doctor of Law, Seton Hall Law School, 1973
  • Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Newark State College, 1973
  • Honorary Doctor of Letters, Montclair State College, 1973
  • Honorary Doctor of Civil Laws, Bloomfield College, 1973
  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Hobart College, 1974
  • Dean's Award for Exceptional Public Service
  • Akron University School of Law, 1986
  • Schwartzer

Practice Areas Explained

Herbert J. Stern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Herbert J. Stern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Florham Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Herbert J. Stern

Where is Herbert J. Stern's law office located?
Herbert J. Stern's law practice is located in Florham Park, New Jersey. The firm is Stern, Kilcullen & Rufolo, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Herbert J. Stern handle?
Herbert J. Stern focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Herbert J. Stern practiced law?
Herbert J. Stern has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Herbert J. Stern go to law school?
Herbert J. Stern earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1961
B.A.
Hobart College
- 1958

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961
New Jersey
Admitted: 1971

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