The Cifelli Law Firm, based in Short Hills, New Jersey, provides concierge legal services and peace of mind to a variety of both personal and business clients throughout New Jersey.
Michael A. Cifelli is an accomplished litigation and trial attorney with more than three decades of experience representing private businesses, public entities, and government agencies in complex civil matters.
His practice spans commercial litigation, insurance coverage disputes, labor and employment issues, regulatory compliance, and constitutional and civil rights claims.
He is widely recognized for his strategic judgment, meticulous preparation, and ability to guide clients through high-stakes litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
Areas of Practice
Business Law
Business formation and structure, contracts and agreements, business disputes, regulatory and compliance.
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Breach of contract, commercial and partnership disputes, employment litigation, regulatory and administrative action, risk assessment, pre-litigation strategy.
DWI Defense
Was the traffic stop was legal, were testing procedures were followed properly, calibration and accuracy of the Alcotest, medical conditions affecting test results, inconsistencies in police reports,violations of your rights during the stop.
Insurance Coverage / Policy Disputes
Commercial property damage, business interruption claims, general liability and third party defense, director and officer professional liability, bad faith insurance practices.
Municipal Court
Traffic violations, speeding, reckless driving, cell phone tickets, DWI / DUI, disorderly persons offenses, local ordinance violations, fish & game violations, parking matters.
New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control - ABC
- Liquor License Transfers & Acquisitions (Person-to-Person & Place-to-Place)
- ABC Administrative Violation Defense (State Division & Municipal Committees)
- Expansion of Premises & Outdoor Dining Permits
- Craft Beverage & Manufacturing Licensing (Breweries, Distilleries, Cideries)
- Annual License Renewals & E-A-R-S Application Filings
- Proactive Compliance Auditing & Regulatory Recordkeeping
Zoning and Land Use
- "C" Variances (Bulk Variances): Setbacks, lot coverage, and height requirements.
- "D" Variances (Use Variances): Proposing a use not currently permitted in a zone.
- Site Plan Approvals: New commercial construction or business expansions.
- Subdivisions: Dividing property into smaller, compliant lots.
- Historic Preservation: Navigating unique regulatory hurdles for historic properties.
- Board Objectors: Representing neighbors challenging a proposed development.
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