Christopher G. Aiello Esq.

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Avvo Top Attorney In Criminal Defense—Avvo can be seen as Yelp for attorneys. Former clients can leave reviews and rate the performance of their attorneys. The following award is for criminal defense.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected for AVVO’s –top attorney criminal defense list. The top attorney criminal defense list is issued by AVVO. A description of the methodology selection can be found at https://support.avvo.com/hc/en-us/articles/208478156-What-is-the-Avvo-Rating. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

Avvo Top Attorney In Personal Injury – Avvo is a website where former clients review and rate the attorney’s performance. The ratings are scaled from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest score. Not many attorneys can receive a perfect score, but when they put clients’ needs first, it’s not surprising when they do.  The following award is for personal injury.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected for AVVO’s –top attorney personal injury list. The top attorney criminal defense list, is issued by AVVO. A description of the methodology selection can be found at https://support.avvo.com/hc/en-us/articles/208478156-What-is-the-Avvo-Rating. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

Avvo Top Attorney in Workers Compensation—Avvo is a review site that allows former clients to review and rate their attorney’s performance. The following award is for workers’ compensation.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected for AVVO’s –top attorney workers compensation list. The top attorney criminal defense list, is issued by AVVO. A description of the methodology selection can be found at https://support.avvo.com/hc/en-us/articles/208478156-What-is-the-Avvo-Rating. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

The Americas Institute of Legal Counsel is an impartial third-party attorney rating organization comprised of 13 divisions: Bankruptcy, Criminal, DUI/DWI, Personal Injury, Family Law, Litigation, Lawsuits and disputes, Immigration, Workers’ Compensation, Employment and Labor Law, Estate Planning, Military Law, Elder Law, and the Social Security and Disability Law Division.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected for the Americas Institute of Legal Counsel’s Top Ten Attorneys in DUI law. The list is issued by the Americas Institute of Legal Counsel. A description of the selection process can be found at http://www.aiduia.org/about-us-2/. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

NAOPIUA – The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, established in 2013, is a professional organization championing those who practice personal injury law. By equipping highly qualified Personal Injury attorneys with the most current continuing education opportunities and providing the public with the most accurate, up-to-date listings of top-ranked attorneys in their states, the NAOPIA helps ensure quality representation for those needing a personal injury attorney.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected for The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys’ Top Ten attorneys for Southern NJ in personal injury law. The list is issued by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. A description of the selection process can be found at http://www.naopia.com/selection-process. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

Super Lawyers—Super Lawyers is a website that lists lawyers who have been nominated by their peers and third-party feedback. These attorneys have gone through peer evaluation and final selection. A representative small number of attorneys and firms are selected from the initial nominations to participate in Super Lawyers.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected for Thomas Reuters’s Super Lawyers list, which is issued by Thomas Reuters. A description of the selection process can be found at http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

The National Trial Lawyers—Top 100 Trial Lawyers—The National Trial Lawyers: The top 100 trial lawyers are composed of the top trial attorneys in the state. The organization hand-picks each attorney after meeting stringent qualifications. Not every attorney has this prestigious title.

Christopher G. Aiello was selected to The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers list. The National Trial Lawyers issue the Top 100 Trial Lawyers list. A description of the methodology selection can be found at http://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/ntl-groups/top-100-trial-lawyers/. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has approved no aspect of this advertisement.

Mr. Aiello has been engaged in litigation throughout his career, which began in 1983. He has been honored with the Top 100 Trial Attorney award in New Jersey by the National Trial Lawyers. He has achieved a 10.0 superb rating by Avvo a leading lawyer rating agency. His firm has been awarded a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating by Martindale Hubbell, another leading lawyer rating group. He has appeared in dozens of televised, print, and internet media, including the New York Post, New York Daily News, the Newark Star-Ledger, the Bergen Record, the Philadelphia Inquirer, NJ.com, News 12 New Jersey, ABC, NBC, CBS, CBS Radio, 101.5 FM, WINS Radio New York, etc. He initially worked a well-known insurance defense firm where he served as defense counsel for insurance companies and large corporations including the Chrysler Corporation, the Hertz Corporation, Mitsubishi motors, Stanley tools, and medical professionals involved in medical malpractice cases. Mr. Aiello then took this intensive background and training and began representing people as plaintiffs in personal injury and employment litigation matters. He also, since he was a former municipal prosecutor, represented people in need of criminal defense. He and his team of attorneys have achieved substantial results for their clients.

Employment Law Case Examples:

•  A $300,000 settlement for a person who was a whistleblower
•  A $450,000 settlement when a woman was sexually harassed
• A $935,000 CEPA – Whistleblower Case
• A $1,400,000 Race Discrimination
• A $3,547,414 PA Structured Settlement

Personal Injury Case Examples:

• Murray vs. Orleans Construction. 7.4 million structured settlement for a wrongful death of a child and an emotional distress claim for the mother and sister.
• Kondratyk vs. Holiday Inn. $1.4 million settlement for wrongful death suit as a result of excessive force and negligence at a hotel.
• A $900,000 settlement when a man suffered a cervical fusion when he was involved in a car accident.
• Jacobson vs. Lake Mohawk. $2.2 million settlement. Diving accident and medical malpractice.
• Kelly vs. Sands Hotel and Casino. $750,000. Fall down on wet floor resulting in injuries.
• Russo vs. Morgan. $900,000
• Hernandez vs. Jones. $450,000

Criminal Law Case Examples:

• Police charge the defendant with possession of a handgun and purchasing drugs. If the defendant is found guilty, the state prison sentence is automatic. He filed a motion to suppress due to an illegal search and seizure by the police, resulting in all criminal charges being dismissed.

• Third-offense DUI: found not guilty. Mr. Aiello proved that although the vehicle was running, the defendant did not have the requisite intent to operate a motor vehicle. Mr. Aiello’s efforts resulted in the defendant avoiding 180 days in jail and 10 years of loss of driving privileges.

• The young man was denied the Pre-trial intervention program. The allegations were that the defendant was dealing drugs with undercover officers. The trial judge agreed with Mr. Aiello and admitted the defendant into the program. The prosecutor appealed the decision to the Appellate Division. Mr. Aiello wrote a brief in opposition, and the Appellate Division agreed with his position. Again, the prosecutor appealed to the Supreme Court, and once again, the Supreme Court agreed with the defendants and Mr. Aiello’s position, and he was admitted into the program.

• The defendant had a gun and committed a first-degree robbery. He could have received a prison sentence between 10 to 20 years while serving 85% of the time under (the NERA No Early Release Act. The plea offer was originally 12 years. Mr. Aiello negotiated with the prosecutor, resulting in a second-degree sentence of five years. He then motioned to the sentencing judge to treat the defendant as a 3rd-degree offender, not a 2nd-degree offender. That motion was granted, and the defendant’s sentence was reduced to three years. If you are charged with a crime, don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Aiello and his team of criminal trial attorneys.

Regarding criminal law, motions to dismiss resulting in acquittals for the defendant, motions to suppress resulting in acquittals for the defendant, negotiating excellent plea-bargain for defendants and wins at the appellate division for criminal defendants.

If you need experienced and tough litigators, contact Mr. Aiello and his team of attorneys.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Law
• Personal Injury
• Employment Law

He practices in the Superior Court of New Jersey in both the trial court section and the appellate divisions, the Workers’ Compensation Court, and Municipal Courts.

Bar Admissions

• Connecticut, 1985
• New Jersey, 1984
• Pennsylvania, 1983
• U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1984

Education

• Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • J.D – 1982
  • Honors: With Honors
• Fordham University, New York, New York
  • B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) – 1978
  • Major: History and Political Science

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Association of Justice
• American Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Reported cases

• Murray vs. Orleans Construction. $7.4 million. Structured settlement.
• Jacobson vs. Lake Mohawk. $2.2 million settlement. Diving accident and medical malpractice.
• Kondratyk vs. Holiday Inn. $1.4 million. Wrongful death negligence with excessive force.
• Kelly vs. Sands Hotel and Casino. $750,000. Fall down on wet floor resulting in injuries.
• Russo vs. Morgan. $900,000 (details)
• Hernandez vs. Jones. $450,000 (details)

Publications

• The Glenn Section 1 Condominium Association vs. Glenn Developers. $1.2 million Appellate Division.
• Richard T. Ruffino vs. State of New Jersey. Former policeman fights for his pension against State of New Jersey Appellate Division.
• A Historical Review of Workers’ Compensation, Temple University.
• The Care and Rights of the Mentally Retarded in the Pennhurst Case, Temple University

Community involvement

• Out of the Darkness. Fundraising for this charitable organization
• USTA, New Jersey District. Chairman, Grievance Committee
• USTA Adult and Junior teams, Former Coach and Captain