Atty. Michael D. Fioretti
Michael D. Fioretti was born in a lower middle class neighborhood in West Philadelphia.
Family Law Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Cherry Hill, NJ · 54+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Fioretti at a Glance
Michael D. Fioretti is a Member based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, practicing at Michael D. Fioretti, Esquire Family Law Mediator. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on family law and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), New Jersey (1980), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1980). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1972) and St. Joseph's University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia (Member, Family Law Section), New Jersey State and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, Thomas S, and Forkin Inn of Court (Master) New Jersey Association of Professional Mediator. Serves clients in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Fioretti
- Michael D. Fioretti was born in a lower middle class neighborhood in West Philadelphia
- He began to work at the age of 12
- He is a graduate of St. Thomas More High School in West Philadelphia
- He worked his way through college and law school by working at a grocery store
- He graduated St. Joseph’s University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, He earned his Juris Doctor Degree from University of Villanova Law School in 1972
- In 1968, as a second year law student at Villanova, he was drafted and inducted into the United States Military
- He was trained to be a Vietnamese speaking interrogator
- He served in Phu Bai in the Republic of Vietnam during the year 1970
- He translated intercepted NVA and Vietcong communications
- At the completion of his tour of duty in Vietnam, he returned to Villanova Law School
- In his early career (1973 through 1981), Mr. Fioretti was a criminal defense attorney
- He also practiced in the areas of administrative law, personal injury, wills and estate, real estate law and family law
- In 1975 he began to practice in family law
- By 1977, he was selected as one of the best lawyers in America in the Stephen Naifeh and Gregory Smith book for his work as a family law lawyer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- In 1979, he was chosen by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the “79 people to watch in 1979” for his work as a family law attorney
- In 1980, he sat for and passed the New Jersey Bar examination
- Commencing in 1976 and continuing until 1996, he was an instructor of Family Law and Criminal Law at the Mainline Paralegal Institute
- In 1979, he authored the Divorce Rules and Practice Manual which was the precursor of the Pennsylvania Bar Institutes’ Five County Practice Manual
- Commencing in 1980, he has practiced family law in the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties in the State of New Jersey
- Since 2020, Mr. Fioretti has limited his practice to Mediation Law
- At this point in his career, he is a Family Law Mediator
- Mr. Fioretti has lectured and been a presenter at the University of Pennsylvania Law School
- Villanova University Law School
- Delaware Law School at Widener
- Villanova University
- the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- the Camden County Bar Association
- and the Burlington County Bar Association
- In 1990, he received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Rating, a rating that continues until today
- The “A” signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the “V” denotes “Very High” adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence
- Mr. Fioretti has served as an Arbitrator in matrimonial matters
- Since January 2020, his practice is limited to the following areas: Family Law Mediation, Arbitration and Parent Coordinator in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- He is a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
- He is on the roster of Supreme Court Approved Family Law Mediators
- He was appointed by the New Jersey Court to be a Fee Arbitrator in 2001 through 2005 and was reappointed in 2010 for an additional four (4) year terms
- Mr. Fioretti was appointed the Chair of the District IV Fee Arbitration Committee through August 31, 2014
- A Master of the nationally recognized Thomas S. Forkin family Inn of Court (South Jersey) since September of 2000, he has served as a member of the Executive Committee from 2006 to 2018
- He has served as the Chair of Programming, the National Liaison, and Chair of the Pennsylvania/New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Credit
- He is the President Emeritus of the Thomas S. Forkin Inn commencing July of 2012 and continuing until July of 2014
- Mr. Fioretti helped to create the Nicholas J. Cipriani Inn of Court which is a Philadelphia Family Law Inn of Court
- He was a Master of that Inn of Court and served as its first Chair of Programming
- In June of 2016, the Nardi Award was presented to Mr. Fioretti
- The Nardi Award is named after the late Honorable Joseph M. Nardi, Jr., who served on the Camden County Superior Court Family Part with distinction
- The Nardi Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Thomas Forkin Inn of Court
- The award is presented to a member of the South Jersey Family Law Community whose commitment to the practice of law encourages and exemplifies civility, humility, compassion and a moral, ethical obligation to the welfare of children and families, in general
- This commitment should be further evidenced by participation in continuing legal education, whether formally or informally, and a willingness to act as an advisor/mentor to less experienced attorneys
- He is a member of the Camden County Bar Association, Family Law and Public Education Sections
- He is a member of the State of New Jersey Bar Family Law Section
- In his role in the Public Education Section, he was the Chairperson of a TV show “Legally Speaking”, which created 25 public education shows which were sponsored by the Camden County Bar Foundation
- He appeared personally on two (2) of those shows
- Michael is a life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America
- He is dedicated to the proposition that “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another”
- He is a supporter of the “Wounded Warriors Project” and “Tunnel to Towers”
- Michael D. Fioretti presently maintains his office in Cherry Hill, New Jersey where he continues to practice in the area of Family Law Mediation
- His office has a family like atmosphere
- His administrative assistant, Lisa Donoflio has worked with him for 40 years
- His associate, Philip A. Charamella, has worked with him for 38 years
- His associate, Roseanne Cavallaro Reffner, has known him for 45 years
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Fioretti's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Fioretti handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cherry Hill.
Family Law in Cherry Hill
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cherry Hill
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 Cherry Hill 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 venue, 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.
Cherry Hill Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cherry Hill-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Cherry Hill Choose Michael D. Fioretti
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael D. Fioretti's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Fioretti brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Michael D. Fioretti can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Michael D. Fioretti can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cherry Hill
A Cherry Hill-based practice means Michael D. Fioretti attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael D. Fioretti Handles in Cherry Hill
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