Atty. James J. Cerbone

Atty. James J. Cerbone

James "Jim" Cerbone has practiced law in New Jersey for more than 25 years. He focuses his work on helping people and families through financially stressful situations, including bankruptcy, debt relief, foreclosure defense, tax relief, real estate matters, and estate planning.

Wall Township Wall Township 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Cerbone at a glance

James J. Cerbone is an Attorney, Firm Director based in Wall Township, New Jersey, practicing at Cerbone Law Firm. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, and debt settlement. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1994), and New Jersey (1995). Educated at Temple University LL.M. University of San Diego School of Law J.D. (—) and California State University B.S. (—). Active member of Monmouth County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Commercial Law League. Serands clients in Wall Township, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James "Jim" Cerbone has practiced law in New Jersey for more than 25 years
  • He focuses his work on helping people and families through financially stressful situations, including bankruptcy, debt relief, foreclosure defense, tax relief, real estate matters, and estate planning
  • Jim earned his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law and later completed an advanced Master of Laws at Temple University
  • A New Jersey native, he was born in Montclair and raised in Englishtown, and he has built his practice around serving the same communities he calls home
  • In 2001, Jim became Board Certified in Bankruptcy Law, reflecting a deep commitment to this area of practice
  • Over the course of his career, he has helped well over 5,000 clients deal with debt, lawsuits, and other financial challenges
  • Clients often say they feel comfortable talking with him, without judgment or pressure
  • Jim’s guiding belief is simple, this is his community too and he works to help people find a clear way forward

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Cerbone's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James J. Cerbone is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James J. Cerbone is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James J. Cerbone is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James J. Cerbone is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Debt Settlement

James J. Cerbone is one of 2,543 debt settlement attorneys indexed nationally. Browse debt settlement attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Wall Township 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 James J. Cerbone

Where is James J. Cerbone's law office located?
James J. Cerbone's law practice is located in Wall Township, New Jersey. The firm is Cerbone Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Cerbone handle?
James J. Cerbone focuses on estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, debt settlement. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James J. Cerbone practiced law?
James J. Cerbone has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James J. Cerbone go to law school?
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Education

Temple University LL.M. University of San Diego School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
California State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
New Jersey
Admitted: 1995

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