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Joseph Albano

Joseph Albano

Associate
Location:
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Phone:
201-444-4000
Fax:
201-444-7717

Joseph Albano received his B.S. degree in Public Service: Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1984 and a law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1987. Mr. Albano served as a law clerk for the Honorable Ralph V. Martin, J.S.C., Passaic County Superior Court, Paterson, New Jersey. Mr. Albano has over 16 years of experience in personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs and as defense counsel for various insurance companies including State Farm, Clarendon National Insurance Company, High Point Insurance Company and Palisades Safety Insurance Company. He completed the Justice Robert L. Clifford American Inn of Court Program in 1997 and served in a Pro Bono capacity as a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court's District Fee Arbitration Committee from 1996 - 2000. Mr. Albano has served as both Mayor and as a Councilman for the Township of Wayne as well as serving as a member to the Township of Wayne Planning Board.

Areas of Practice

  • 100% Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1987
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2003

Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
    • J.D. - 1987
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts
    • B.S.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • New Jersey Supreme Court, Member, District Fee Arbitration Committee, 1996 - 2000
  • Township of Wayne Planning Board, Member

Past Employment Positions

  • Hon. Ralph V. Martin, J.S.C., Passaic County Superior Court, Paterson, New Jersey, Law Clerk
Results

Top 3 Case Results

  • $8,000,000 jury verdict in medical malpractice
  • $7,900,000 settlement in premises liability
  • $4,400,000 settlement in medical malpractice

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Client Testimonials
  • "Although the other driver claimed I drove through a red light causing the accident, Jonas K. Seigel believed me when I told him my light was green. He not only believed me but he convinced a Bergen County Jury which found the defendant 100% at fault. God bless him."

    Elvira Butch, Oradell
  • "We are writing as an expression of our gratitude for your expertise in the matters that were presented to you for litigation regarding our accident. You have exhibited kindness and concern that is authentic and confirmed by your actions which will always be remembered...."

    Brian and Lisa Walton, Paterson
  • "Mr. Seigel is treated like family in the Cirssian community because he treats all of us like family when we come to him."

    Nart Hapatsha, Haledon
  • "My first lawyer recommended a settlement of $100,000. Mr. Seigel took on my case, aggressively prosecuted my claim, and two years later the Court approved a settlement of $550,000."

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  • "I am extremely pleased with the preparation of my case by my attorneys. Not only did they spare no expense in handling my case but Mr. Seigel's office arranged for my medical care when I was without insurance by convincing doctors to treat me...."

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  • "I am very pleased with the personal attention Mr. Seigel gives not only to my case but to all of the cases I refer to him from the Albanian community."

    Cenan Emini, Garfield
  • "When I was 14 I was electrocuted and suffered very bad burns. I was hurt and despondent. Mr. Seigel represented me and recovered a guaranteed payment of $7.9 million over my lifetime. I will be forever grateful."

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  • "I have had two cases with Seigel Law Firm. One large, one small. The firm and the staff worked just as hard on the small case as the large one."

    Carmen Araujo, Paterson
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