Gerald R. Salerno

Mr. Salerno was born in New York, on June 10, 1960. He was admitted to the Bar in 1985, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.

Education: Mr. Salerno received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University (B.A., Magna Cum Laude) in 1982. He obtained his law degree from Georgetown University (J.D.) in 1985. He served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Charles R. DiGisi, Superior Court, from 1985 to 1986.

Appointments: Mr. Salerno has served as Prosecutor for the Borough of Wood-Ridge as well as for the Borough of Oradell. He has been the acting Public Defender for the Borough of Montvale since 1989 and the Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney for the Borough of Upper Saddle River since 2000. In addition he has represented the Borough of Lodi as Special Planning Board Counsel in complex redevelopment matters.

Member: Mr. Salerno is a trustee and treasurer of the Bergen County Bar Association, a member of the New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).

Reported Cases: E.B. v. Poritz, 914 F. Supp.85 (D.N.J. 1996); E.B. v. Verniero, 119 F.2d1077 (3rd Cir.,1997); In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by P.S. and J.S., 315 N.J. Super. 91 (App. Div 1998); State v. Doriguzzi 334 N.J. Super. 530 (App. Div. 2000); Torres v. Travelers Indemnity Corp. 171 N.J. 147 (2002).

Practice Areas: Mr. Salerno primarily focuses in the areas of Complex Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Municipal Law, Zoning, Land Use, and Commercial Real Estate Transactions. He recently obtained 2 successful jury verdicts in excess of 2 million dollars on behalf of commercial clients.
 

Email- Gerald@aronsohnweinersalerno.com