Atty. Nicholas Celso

Atty. Nicholas Celso

Nicholas Celso is a lawyer practicing education, labor law, administrative law. Nicholas received a M.Ed. degree from Rutgers University in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Whippany Whippany 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (908) 484-9198

Profile Summary

About Nicholas Celso at a glance

Nicholas Celso is a Member based in Whippany, New Jersey, practicing at Schwartz Edelstein Law Group LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, education, and government. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1984), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Rutgers University (M.Ed. Rutgers, 1973). Serves clients in Whippany, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicholas Celso is a lawyer practicing education, labor law, administrative law
  • Nicholas received a M.Ed. degree from Rutgers University in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Nicholas practices at Schwartz Edelstein Law Group LLC in Whippany, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Celso's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Celso 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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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Nicholas Celso is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New Jersey →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Whippany 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas Celso

Where is Nicholas Celso's law office located?
Nicholas Celso's law practice is located in Whippany, New Jersey. The firm is Schwartz Edelstein Law Group LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Celso handle?
Nicholas Celso focuses on employment, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Nicholas Celso practiced law?
Nicholas Celso has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Nicholas Celso go to law school?
Nicholas Celso earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.Ed. Rutgers, 1973).
How can I contact Nicholas Celso for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1984
M.Ed. Rutgers
Rutgers University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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