Atty. John M. Agnello

Atty. John M. Agnello

Special Counsel: Township of Lyndhurst, 2006—; UFCW Local 464A Pension and Welfare Funds, 1990—; Local 102 Building Corp., 2007—; Lyndhurst Board of Education, 1993—. Counsel to LB E.W.: Local 1158 Pension Funds (NJ and PA), 2004—; Local 1158 Welfare Fund, 2004—.

Roseland Roseland 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Agnello at a glance

John M. Agnello is a Partner based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein Brody & Agnello, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and New York (1988). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1979) and Stevens Institute of Technology (B.E., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Essex County, Bergen County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey. Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Special Counsel

  • Township of Lyndhurst, 2006—
  • UFCW Local 464A Pension and Welfare Funds, 1990—
  • Local 102 Building Corp., 2007—
  • Lyndhurst Board of Education, 1993—
  • Counsel to LB E.W.: Local 1158 Pension Funds (NJ and PA), 2004—
  • Local 1158 Welfare Fund, 2004—
  • Outside Insurance Coverage Counsel, Handy & Harman, 2008—
  • Counsel to Mid-Atlantic Dyers Vacation and Welfare Fund, 1987—

Employer Trustee

  • Textile Workers Pension Fund, 1990-2005
  • UNITE HERE Workers Pension Fund, 2005-2007
  • UNITE HERE National Retirement Fund, 2007—
  • Counsel to Lyndhurst Board of Education, 1986-1993

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Agnello's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Agnello handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Construction Law

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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 Roseland 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 John M. Agnello

Where is John M. Agnello's law office located?
John M. Agnello's law practice is located in Roseland, New Jersey. The firm is Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein Brody & Agnello, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Agnello handle?
John M. Agnello focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John M. Agnello practiced law?
John M. Agnello has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John M. Agnello go to law school?
John M. Agnello earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.E., 1975).
How can I contact John M. Agnello for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John M. Agnello received?
John M. Agnello's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1979
B.E.
Stevens Institute of Technology
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2010

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