Michael Fernandes

Michael Fernandes

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Michael Fernandes graduated from Seton Hall University’s School of Law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Michael began his legal career as a summer intern at Newark’s Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. After finishing the internship, Michael accepted the law clerk position at the prestigious law firm of Aiello, Harris. As a law clerk, he was tasked with researching complex legal issues and assisted the attorneys by writing briefs helped persuade various judges in cases. Michael has passed both, the New Jersey and New York bars, and has been hired as an associate for the law firm of Aiello, Harris. As an associate, Michael has authored briefs that have come before the Appellate Court and Superior Court of New Jersey. He has defended individuals in Municipal Court and fought for his clients’ interests before the Worker’s Compensation courts. Growing up in the heart of Newark’s Ironbound section, Michael was exposed to a diverse community of individuals and for this reason, he is able to speak both Spanish and Portuguese. He believes that an attorney is most effective when a client is able to freely communicate with his attorney and have an understanding of how the legal system works.

Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. (2014)
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A.
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Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar  # 100592014
Member
Current
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Practice Areas
Municipal Law
Workers' Compensation
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Portuguese: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Criminal Lawyers In New Jersey
Blog
Personal Injury Lawyers In New Jersey
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Employment Lawyers In New Jersey
Contact & Map
501 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069
Telephone: (908) 561-5577