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Joseph R. Mariniello, Sr., Esq.
Member
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201-947-6600
F:
201-947-6605
E:
jrmariniello@mariniellolaw.com
Joseph R. Mariniello has practiced
law in the State of New Jersey since 1968. He founded the firm in
1974 and has been its driving force ever since.
Known throughout the state for his
landmark cases in the areas of Franchising , Zoning,
Election and Constitutional Law , his private practice
has complimented his interests and participation in the public
sector. Over the years he has represented such public entities as
the cities and towns of North Bergen, Cresskill, North Arlington,
West New York and Ridgefield as
lead municipal counsel and he currently represents the Borough of Palisades
as borough attorney. He has over 35 years experience as a municipal
attorney.
In the area of zoning he has
represented such major developers as Murdoch Developers, Century
City, the Japanese leading developer Haseko and Storage U.S.A. His
representation includes advice, local approvals and litigation,
including low and moderate development. His efforts have helped
develop Fort Lee, New Jersey high rise residential section.
On the public side of development
he has represented the zoning or planning boards of the Boroughs of
Bergenfield, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Cresskill and Englewood Cliffs.
Joseph Mariniello's initial
interest in franchising resulted from his personal involvement in
unfair termination of gasoline retailers by the major international
suppliers. Undaunted by the lack of reported law and initial lack of
support he attacked such companies as Shell , Exxon ,
and Mobil to validate the small franchiser's right to fair
treatment under the law. His efforts both in court and before the
U.S. Congress validated the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act and
moved forward the Federal Gasoline Dealers Franchise Protection Act.
Today many of his clients include
franchisers still fighting to protect their businesses from the
"mailed fist in the velvet glove" of big business.
Characteristic of Joseph
Mariniello's resolve to use the law to promote fairness in his
involvement in the Cemetery industry. Driven by a desire to stop
unscrupulous cemeteries operators from taking unfair advantage of
their fiduciary duties to the deceased, he was instrumental in the
enactment and amendments to the New Jersey Cemetery Act, a law
guaranteeing rights to the deceased for their perpetual care and
guaranteed maintenance of cemeteries in New Jersey. Today he is
often consulted by many in this industry and currently represents
Flower Hill Cemetery.
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Education
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Seton
Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey, 1968 J.D.
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Bonaventure University, Olean, New York, 1965 B.A., Bachelor of
Arts
Bar Admissions
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New Jersey, 1968
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U.S. Court of
Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1972
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U.S. District
Court District of New Jersey, 1968
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U.S. Supreme
Court, 1971
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