Atty. Michael Anthony Cerrato

Atty. Michael Anthony Cerrato

Michael Anthony Cerrato is a lawyer practicing family, landlord & tenant, wills & living wills and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Westville Westville 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Michael Anthony Cerrato at a glance

Michael Anthony Cerrato is a personal injury, family law, poa, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Westville, New Jersey. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1994), U.S. Supreme Court (1999), and New Jersey (2000). Educated at Temple University School of Law (LL.M. Trial, 1999) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Westville, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Anthony Cerrato is a lawyer practicing family, landlord & tenant, wills & living wills and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Westville, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Anthony Cerrato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Anthony Cerrato 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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Michael Anthony Cerrato is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Jersey →

Power of Attorney

Michael Anthony Cerrato is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New Jersey →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Michael Anthony Cerrato is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Westville 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 Michael Anthony Cerrato

Where is Michael Anthony Cerrato's law office located?
Michael Anthony Cerrato's law practice is located in Westville, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Anthony Cerrato handle?
Michael Anthony Cerrato focuses on personal injury, family law, poa, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Michael Anthony Cerrato practiced law?
Michael Anthony Cerrato has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael Anthony Cerrato go to law school?
Michael Anthony Cerrato earned their education at (LL.M. Trial, 1999); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael Anthony Cerrato for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Trial
Temple University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
New Jersey
Admitted: 2000

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