Atty. Jill A. Mucerino

Atty. Jill A. Mucerino

Jill A. Mucerino is the Managing Partner of the New Jersey office of WSHB and is an accomplished litigator and appellate attorney.

Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Jill A. Mucerino at a glance

Jill A. Mucerino is a Partner based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (2010). Educated at New England Law, Boston (J.D., 2010) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 2005). Active member of Memberships •Regional Associate, Women's Construction Litigation Alliance •New Jersey State Bar Association •Defense Research Institute (DRI) •New Jersey Women Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Berkeley Heights, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jill A. Mucerino is the Managing Partner of the New Jersey office of WSHB and is an accomplished litigator and appellate attorney
  • Jill’s primary areas of practice include complex construction, including related professional malpractice claims
  • premises liability
  • hospitality law
  • and products liability
  • Her representative clients include commercial property owners, REITs, business owners, contractors/developers, design professionals, and product designers and manufacturers
  • The success of Jill’s practice is largely due to her ability to identify and develop innovative litigation strategies tailored to meet the needs of her clients and case circumstances
  • She identifies such strategies early in the litigation, executing on same with precision as she advances through discovery, up to and including the time of dispositive motion practice, mediation, and, if needed, trial
  • Jill is dedicated to getting the best results for her clients in every case and at every turn, both in State and Federal Court, and at the trial and appellate levels
  • Jill is known amongst her fellow attorneys and the judiciary to be a staunch client advocate and thought leader, all while remaining diplomatic and emphasizing the value of relationships with all stakeholders
  • Accordingly, Jill is regularly called upon to handle complex, high-stakes litigation and claims valued in to the millions involving allegations of negligence, defective product design and inadequate warnings, professional malpractice, gross negligence, recklessness, breach of contract, and fraud by past and present clients, as well as by former adversaries, who recognize the caliber of skill and enthusiasm Jill brings to the table
  • When not working, Jill can be found spending time with her family, including her husband, four children, and two dogs
  • She loves spending time outdoors with her children and routinely spends her weekends at the local ball fields and enjoying the beauty of North Jersey, visiting local parks, nature preserves, and taking her sons to find the next best fishing hole
  • Newsroom News •Major Win in New Jersey: WSHB Disqualifies Counsel Across 10 Coordinated Cases Trial Results, 4.29.26 •WSHB Secures Unanimous Expert Disqualification Victories Across New Jersey in High-Exposure Recreational Facility Litigation Trial Results, 3.3.26 •Early Summary Judgment Win Shuts Down Fatal Auto Claim Trial Results, 3.3.26 •New Jersey Legislation Tolls Statute of Limitations for Common Interest Communities Article, 3.24.22 •New Jersey on a Crash Course for Increased Auto-Insurance Litigation Article, 1.18.22 •WSHB New Jersey Client Alert: Covid-19 Virus Exclusion Newsroom, 9.8.21 •New Jersey Appellate Courts Enforce Arbitration Agreements and Allow Appointment of Substitute Arbitrator Appellate Results, 6.4.20 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •Speaker, Positive Trends in Defense Litigation and Tort Reform, CLM Annual Conference, March 26, 2026 In the News •Major Win in New Jersey: WSHB Disqualifies Counsel Across 10 Coordinated Cases •Early Summary Judgment Win Shuts Down Fatal Auto Claim •WSHB Secures Unanimous Expert Disqualification Victories Across New Jersey in High-Exposure Recreational Facility Litigation •New Jersey Office Secures Summary Judgment in Property Management Case

Practice Areas Explained

Jill A. Mucerino's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jill A. Mucerino handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Berkeley Heights 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 Jill A. Mucerino

Where is Jill A. Mucerino's law office located?
Jill A. Mucerino's law practice is located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jill A. Mucerino handle?
Jill A. Mucerino focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jill A. Mucerino practiced law?
Jill A. Mucerino has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Jill A. Mucerino go to law school?
Jill A. Mucerino earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Jill A. Mucerino for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England Law, Boston
- 2010
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2010

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