John J. Petriello - Newark, NJ
Attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C., Attorneys at Law
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Newark, NJ
60 Park Place 18th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 - 5504
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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48
Years
Experience
Newark Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Petriello has specialized in commercial civil litigation for over 25 years. He is a member of the Bar of the State of New Jersey and of the State of New York, as well as being admitted in the United States District Court for the State of New Jersey, and Southern and Eastern Districts of the State of New York. He has handled matters at both the trial and appellate levels in these courts.
Mr. Petriello has represented clients for numerous disputes, including collection of amounts due, breach of contracts, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, business torts, Consumer Fraud claims, secured transactions, business torts, the wrongful processing of checks and customer accounts, and breach of franchise agreements, fraud, and other claims arising from business activities.
Mr. Petriello is a R.1:40 qualified mediator included on the roster of court-approved mediators.
The varied cases in which Mr. Petriello has appeared are represented in the judicial opinions that have been selected for publication. These are listed below.
Mr. Petriello emphasizes construction law in his practice. Mr. Petriello has represented suppliers and subcontractors in numerous claims against contractors, owners, public entities, and surety companies on numerous claims arising from construction disputes. He is a member of the Construction Section of the New Jersey Bar Association. He is an associated counsel with National Lien and Bond Claim Systems, a national network of claimant's construction lawyers. He has lectured on mechanic's liens, construction liens, and bond claims. He has represented claimants on Federal projects for Miller Act claims. He has defended prevailing wage claims for public projects in New York and New Jersey. He has appeared for claimants and respondents in construction arbitrations conducted by the American Arbitration Association. He has represented claimants on residential and commercial projects made under the New Jersey Construction Lien Law, the New Jersey Municipal Lien Law, and the New York Mechanic's Lien Law.
Mr. Petriello is a graduate of Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. He earned his Juris Doctor degree at Rutgers School of Law, Camden, New Jersey.
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Law
Construction Law
Creditors Rights
Employment Law
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 1977
J.D.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 1977
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Non Legal Education
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Rutgers College Rutgers State University,
New Brunswick,
New Jersey, 1973
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Sociology
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Rutgers College Rutgers State University,
New Brunswick,
New Jersey, 1973
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner/Member
Past Positions
- Hon. Joseph Salerno, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Clerk, 1977 - 1978
Representative Cases
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Siano v. Haber
- Citation: 201 F.3d 432
- Court: 2nd Cirl
- Year: 1999
- Serial Number: 2000030448
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Accura Zeisel Machinery Corp. v. Timco, Inc.
- Citation: 305 N. J. Super. 559, 702 A.2d 1340
- Court: N.J. Super A.D.
- Year: 1997
- Serial Number: 1997234743
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Gora v. D.I.D. Acquisition Co., Inc.
- Citation: 226 A.D. 2d 425, 641 N.Y.S. 2d 59
- Court: N.Y.A. D. 2 Dept.
- Year: 1996
- Serial Number: 1996097380
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Insulation Corp. of America v. Berkowitz
- Citation: 274 N.J. Super. 337, 644 A.2d 128
- Court: N.J. Super A.D.
- Year: 1994
- Serial Number: 1994160722
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Ballantyne House Associates v. City of Newark
- Citation: 269 N. J. Super. 322, 635 A.2d 551
- Court: N.J. Super A.D.
- Year: 1993
- Serial Number: 1994036653
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Poly-Flex, Inc. v. Cape May County Mun. Utilities Authority
- Citation: 832 F. Supp. 889
- Court: D.N.J.
- Year: 1993
- Serial Number: 1993181172
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Matter of Estate of Donner
- Citation: 263 N.J. Super. 539, 623 A.2d 307
- Court: N.J. Super. A.D.
- Serial Number: 1993101674
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Rebish v. Great Gorge
- Citation: 224 N.J. Super. 619, 541 A.2d 237
- Court: N.J. A.D.
- Year: 1988
- Serial Number: 1988067967
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Progress Capitol, Inc. v. Ampower Semiconductor Corp.
- Citation: 112 A.D. 2d 925, 492 N.Y.S. 2d 443
- Court: Dept.
- Year: 1985
- Serial Number: 1985140472
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Robsac Industries, Inc. v.Chartpak
- Citation: 204 N.J. Super. 149, 497 A.2d 1267
- Court: N.J. Super. A.D.
- Year: 1985
- Serial Number: 1985149474
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1978
- New York, 1980
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1980
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1982
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1999
Other Affiliations
- New Jersey Bar Association, Construction Law Section
- New Jersey Bar Association, Business Law Section
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