Partner
Phone: (908) 852-2600
Fax: (908) 852-8225
James Moscagiuri a partner in the firm's litigation group, with a diverse practice that includes personal injury, workers' compensation, estate litigation, business disputes, municipal law, and community association representation. He is an experienced personal injury attorney, handling cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death resulting from motorcycle, automobile, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents, as well as workplace and construction site accidents. James has secured millions of dollars for his clients, including a $3.6 million recovery and a key role in a $2.25 million settlement.
James is also a skilled workers' compensation attorney, helping clients recover benefits for workplace injuries. His dedication to vigorously pursuing clients' legal rights has resulted in significant compensation for many individuals.
In addition to his work in personal injury and workers' compensation, James is an experienced estate litigator. He has been appointed by the court as an administrator on numerous occasions to handle complex, disputed estates. His decades of litigation experience ensure that his clients receive top-tier representation in often difficult and contentious cases.
James also handles a wide range of complex business disputes, including shareholder and contractual issues, business torts, and emergent applications to protect his clients' interests. Notable successes include the dismissal of a $12 million portfolio claim against a banking client and the defense of a New Jersey municipality in a $4.1 million contract dispute.
With years of experience in traffic matters and DWI cases, James has tried dozens of cases, including as a municipal prosecutor. He regularly defends clients throughout Warren, Sussex and Morris County in municipal court who have been charged with DWI or other traffic offenses. He also serves as a municipal attorney, representing local governments in various legal matters. Additionally, James provides legal counsel to community associations, ensuring smooth and effective operations for these organizations.
James is deeply involved in his community, having served as President of the Warren County Bar Association, an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Centenary University, and a volunteer coach and board member for local organizations like Literacy Volunteers of Sussex County.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Workers' Compensation
- Estate/Probate Litigation (Court-Appointed Administrator)
- Business Litigation
- Municipal Court & Traffic Matters
- DWI Defense
- Community Association Law
EDUCATION
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Rowan University
- B.A., Law/Justice, 1998
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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New England School of Law
- Juris Doctorate, 2001
- Honors: Dean's List
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Warren County Bar Association
- Member, 2002 to Present
- President, 2018-2019
New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, 2002 to Present
CIVIC/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Hopatcong Junior Chiefs Wrestling
- Volunteer Coach
Literacy Volunteers of Sussex County
- Board of Directors
Georgian Townhome Association
- Board of Trustees
Oak Hill at Independence Master Association
- Board of Directors
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Super Lawyers “Rising Star”
- 2012 to 2015
- This distinction is awarded to only 2.5% of lawyers in New Jersey
Super Lawyers “Super Lawyer”
- 2016 to 2019
- This distinction is awarded to only 5% of lawyers in New Jersey