Atty. Stephen J. Pagano
Stephen J. Pagano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates.
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Stephen J. Pagano is a trusts attorney based in Madison, New Jersey, practicing at Riker Danzig LLP. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Madison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen J. Pagano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
- Stephen J., who practices law in Madison, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 Madison 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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