Atty. Joseph C. Defazio

Atty. Joseph C. Defazio

Joseph C. Defazio is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, negligence law, real estate law and 1 other area of law.

Edison Edison 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Joseph C. Defazio at a glance

Joseph C. Defazio is a Member based in Edison, New Jersey, practicing at Michals, Wahl, Silver & Leitner A Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976) and New York (1984). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1976) and St. Peter's College (B.A., 1973). Active member of New Jersey State (Member, Worker's Compensation Section) and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Edison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph C. Defazio is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, negligence law, real estate law and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from St. Peter's College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Joseph practices at Michals, Wahl, Silver & Leitner A Professional Corporation in Edison, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph C. Defazio's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph C. Defazio 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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Real Estate Law

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

Joseph C. Defazio is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joseph C. Defazio is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Edison 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 Joseph C. Defazio

Where is Joseph C. Defazio's law office located?
Joseph C. Defazio's law practice is located in Edison, New Jersey. The firm is Michals, Wahl, Silver & Leitner A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph C. Defazio handle?
Joseph C. Defazio focuses on personal injury, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Joseph C. Defazio practiced law?
Joseph C. Defazio has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Joseph C. Defazio go to law school?
Joseph C. Defazio earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Joseph C. Defazio for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1976
B.A.
St. Peter's College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1976
New York
Admitted: 1984

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