Todd M. Galante - Nutley, NJ
Attorney at Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC
Complex Commercial, Business, Franchise, Professional Malpractice & Employment Litigation Lawyers in Nutley, NJ
360 Passaic Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
40
Years
Experience
Nutley Complex Commercial, Business, Franchise, Professional Malpractice & Employment Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex Commercial, Business, Franchise, Professional Malpractice & Employment Litigation 50%
- Creditors' Rights/Business Bankruptcy & Foreclosure and Related Litigation 20%
- Consumer Fraud/Construction Litigation 20%
- Mediation/Arbitration/Attorney Ethics 10%
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
TODD M. GALANTE, a Principal/Partner at Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC, heads the firm's Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights Department and is part of the firm’s Employment and Commercial Litigation team. Mr. Galante’s experience includes, but is not limited to, complex business litigation, business restructuring/loan workouts, bankruptcy (reorganization/insolvency), bankruptcy litigation, non-dischargeability litigation, fraud/embezzlement matters, real estate litigation, commercial and residential foreclosure, lender liability defense, franchise litigation, business entity/member dispute/breakup litigation, consumer fraud and general equity litigation. He also represents several auto dealerships, banks, lenders, commercial landlords and served as “Special Counsel" to Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ and currently certain insurance companies.
Mr. Galante is a seasoned certified arbitrator and mediator serving in both private and court appointed matters from state and federal courts. Mr. Galante has been recognized as among America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%, selected as among the Best Lawyers in America (2009 thru 2025), Top Lawyers (for the years 2008 thru 2025), and NJ Super Lawyers (for the years 2009 - 2015 and 2018 - 2025). He also enjoys an "AV" Peer Review Rating (highest rating) as published in Martindale Hubbell.
Mr. Galante serves as an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University – Newark (2012 to present) and also taught Bankruptcy Law Remedies as an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University School of Law (SHLS). Todd has been a frequent lecturer for National Business Institute (NBI), NJICLE and other legal organizations. He has published many articles and other materials on various legal topics. He has also served as an expert on bankruptcy and other legal issues.
Todd and his wife have established endowed scholarships for talented students at the high school, college and graduate degree levels. He has served on various bank, business and political advisory boards, and served as Chairman of The Salvation Army Morristown Corps Advisory Board (2015 – 2018), and Board Member of CIANJ (2017 to present). Mr. Galante has also served on the New Jersey Supreme Court Committees on Character and Fitness, Attorney Ethics and Fee Arbitration.
Todd served as Law Clerk to the late Vincent J. Commisa, then Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (1986-1987), Intern for John W. Bissell, USDC-NJ (1986) and was elected to public office and served as a Councilman-At-Large of the City of Orange Township, NJ in 1988 where he also served as Council President from 1991-1992. Todd also served on the City of Orange Board of School Estimate and Planning Board.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Peer Review Rating in Martindale Hubbell
- America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%
- Best Lawyers in America
- New Jersey Super Lawyers
- Top Lawyers
- Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Recipient of The Rutgers University – Newark, College of Arts and Sciences, Distinguished Alumni Service Award
- Recipient of SHLS Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Society Humanitarian Achievement Award
Other Sources of Feedback About Todd M. Galante
Included on the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 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
- 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2010 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2009 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
-
Legal Education
-
Seton Hall University School of Law,
Newark,
New Jersey
J.D.
-
Seton Hall University School of Law,
Newark,
New Jersey
-
Non Legal Education
-
Rutgers University
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
-
Rutgers University
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Principal
Past Positions
- LeClairRyan, Newark, New Jersey, Shareholder, 2007 - 2017
- Robinson, St. John & Wayne/Seiden Wayne, Newark, New Jersey. Merger with LeClairRyan, Member of Firm/Partner, 1995 to 2007, Member of Firm/Partner, 1995 - 2007
- McCarter & English, Newark, New Jersey, Senior Associate, 1990 - 1994
- Clapp & Eisenberg, Newark, New Jersey, Associate, 1987 - 1989
- Hon. Vincent J. Commisa, Chief Bankruptcy Judge (USDNJ), Law Clerk, 1986 - 1987
- Hon. John W. Bissell, Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of NJ (Intern, Spring 1986)
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1986
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- The American Bar Association
- The New Jersey State Bar Association
- The American Trial Lawyers Association (Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Committees)
- The American Bankruptcy Institute
- Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, Member Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Financial & Business Strategies Forum
- Seton Hall University School of Law (Board of Visitors)
- Rutgers University – Newark College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Cabinet
Fraternities and Sororities
- Pi Sigma Alpha
- Phi Alpha Delta
Reviews
Highlights
-
5.0 Value
-
5.0 Quality of Service
-
5.0 Professional Competence
-
Consulted Attorney 2021Attorney Todd Galante is a very kind caring professional. He is one of a kind. His expertise is unparalleled. He is very professional and courteous. His pleasant demeanor is delightful. He comes recommend highly recommended!
Photo
Contact
360 Passaic Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: 973-542-2766
Fax: 973-661-5157
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.pirozinnalaw.com/
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
Disclosure: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Please visit the 'Super Lawyers Selection Process' for a detailed description of the Super Lawyers selection methodology.
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.