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    Nicholas F. Pellitta

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    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a member of the firm, has substantial experience in a variety of legal areas in both federal and state courts. It is his goal to maximize efficiency for his clients by promptly analyzing their objectives, identifying necessary strategies, and implementing an appropriate course of action.

    Nick provides various litigation strategies and assistance for business clients in commercial matters, including contract review, insurance-related issues, and real property tax appeals.

    In the area of higher education, Nick has represented colleges and universities for more than 25 years in areas including tort claim defense, campus security, alcohol policies, police litigation, civil rights, and student discipline. Representative clients are Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; and Seton Hall University. Nick has represented the Rutgers Police Department and provided in-house training and advice on police-related matters.

    On the individual level, Nick assists clients in matters involving personal injury, criminal charges, juvenile delinquency, and similar offenses, both in municipal and superior courts.

    Nick served as Second Vice President in the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court; an organization designed for the continuing education of newly admitted attorneys. He has also lectured at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and on behalf of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in the area of trial practice.

    Nick has served as Chairman of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and is currently Legal Counsel to the Chamber, aiding in contract review, lease and vendor agreements, and general legal advice. He also was a member of the Board of Trustees and a Past President for Prevention Resources, an organization dedicated to promoting health and wellness and preventing substance abuse and violence in the community, and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Raritan Valley Community College Foundation.

    Areas of practice

    • Criminal Defense
    • Higher Education
    • Litigation
    • White Collar Investigations & Defense

    Education

      • New York Law School
        • J.D.
      • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers College
        • B.A.

    Professional Affiliations

      • American Bar Association
      • New Jersey State Bar Association
      • Hunterdon County Bar Association
      • National Association of College and University Attorneys
      • New Jersey Defense Association
      • Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
        • Past Chair
      • Raritan Valley Community College Foundation Board
        • Past Chair

    Bar Admissions

      • New Jersey
      • U.S. District Court
        • District of New Jersey
    • Successfully argued a case before the NJ Supreme Court on behalf of a major NJ university in connection with an interpretation of the NJ Tort Claims Act. The case is now cited in numerous trial and Appellate decisions that address the procedural requirements for filing a timely notice of claim with a public entity.
    • Obtained Summary Judgment on behalf of a university based on the NJ Charitable Immunity Act. The case involved an assault on campus, and the allegation against the university focused on a lack of security and inadequate supervision in a residence hall. After approximately two years of litigation, the court dismissed all claims against the university based on the statutory immunity.
    May 20, 2021
    Nick Pellitta Speaks to Hoboken Charter School on Social Justice and Hate Crimes in New Jersey
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., presented “Social Justice and Hate Crimes in New Jersey” virtually to eleventh and twelfth graders at Hoboken Charter School on May 17. “Statistics demonstrate that Bias incidents in New Jersey, including crimes motivated by a victim’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion, increased dramatically...
    April 30, 2021
    Norris McLaughlin Assists Summit Drilling to Take on Partners to Support Aggressive Growth
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is proud to announce that its client, Summit Drilling, a leading provider of environmental drilling services, has partnered with a group of strategically aligned investors to recapitalize the business. Jeffrey K. Cassin and Nicholas F. Pellitta, Members of the firm, were the working attorneys and lead counsel on...
    November 8, 2019
    Nick Pellitta to Speak on College Sexual Harassment and Assault Cases
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will join a panel of attorneys discussing “College Disciplinary Hearings Involving Sexual Harassment and Assault - What Is the Latest?” on Wednesday, November 13, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. The program is being presented in cooperation...
    December 11, 2017
    Nicholas Pellitta Honored by Boy Scouts of America
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., received The Boy Scouts of America Toast to Scouting Award at the Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s 2017 Toast to Scouting Awards Dinner at the Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater on November 30. Recipients of the...
    April 8, 2014
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Selected as Counsel for Flemington Business Improvement District
    Bridgewater, NJ (April 8, 2014) – The Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been selected as counsel for the Flemington Business Improvement District. Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the firm, will provide legal services and guidance to the Board of Directors as they work towards the FBID’s mission of recruiting, revitalizing and retaining...
    March 13, 2014
    Nicholas Pellitta Receives the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Award
    Bridgewater, NJ (March 12, 2014) – On February 28, Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., received the 2013 Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) President’s Award at the Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that are engaged in and supportive of the...
    October 11, 2013
    Nicholas Pellitta Appointed Chair of the Board of Raritan Valley Community College Foundation
    Nicholas Pellitta Appointed Chair of the Board of Raritan Valley Community College Foundation Bridgewater, NJ (October 11, 2013) – Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Raritan Valley Community College Foundation. “It is my pleasure to continue to serve...
    March 15, 2013
    Nicholas Pellitta Wins Reversal for Rutgers before New Jersey Supreme Court
      March 15, 2013 Norris McLaughlin, P.A.721 Route 202-206P.O. Box 5933Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr.Chief Marketing Officer(908) 722-0700 x4224ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Nicholas Pellitta Wins Reversal for Rutgers before New Jersey Supreme Court  Bridgewater, NJ (March 15, 2013) – Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., successfully argued before...
    February 22, 2012
    Nicholas F. Pellitta Featured on RVCC Fever Cable Program
    February 22, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Nicholas F. Pellitta Featured on RVCC Fever Cable Program Bridgewater, NJ (February 22, 2012) – Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin,...
    March 22, 2011
    Nicholas F. Pellitta Named a Member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys
    March 22, 2011 Norris McLaughlin, P.A.721 Route 202-206P.O. Box 5933Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr.Chief Marketing Officer(908) 722-0700 x4224ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Nicholas F. Pellitta Named a Member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys Bridgewater, NJ (March 22, 2011) – Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,...
    February 28, 2011
    Nicholas Pellitta Named Chairman of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
    February 28, 2011 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Nicholas Pellitta Named Chairman of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Bridgewater, NJ (February 8, 2011)– Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm...
    October 20, 2010
    Nicholas Pellitta Lectured Law Students on Intensive Deposition Advocacy
    October 20, 2010 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Bridgewater, NJ (October 20, 2010)– Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., participated in a three-day program entitled “Deposition Skills Program:...
    February 2, 2010
    Nicholas Pellitta Lectured for the NJ Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., spoke on trial advocacy as a faculty member of the Fundamental Investigative Techniques for Assistant Prosecutors, Criminal Trial Advocacy Skills Program, for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute. The event was held on Thursday, January 13, 2010, at the Essex...
    January 12, 2010
    Nicholas Pellitta Named President of Hunterdon Prevention Resources Board of Trustees
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been named President of Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) Board of Trustees. He will serve a two year term. Hunterdon Prevention Resources is a non-profit organization affiliated with the New Jersey Prevention Network and is funded through New Jersey's Department of...
    April 28, 2009
    Nicholas Pellitta Speaks At Hunterdon County Town Hall Meeting
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will sit on a panel at Hunterdon County Town Hall Meeting to address youth substance abuse in the county. The event, hosted by Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) in collaboration with Hunterdon County Municipal Alliances, will be held on Wednesday, April 29,...
    March 8, 2009
    Nicholas Pellitta Lectured For The NJ Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., spoke on trial advocacy as a faculty member of the Fundamental Investigative Techniques for Assistant Prosecutors, Criminal Trial Advocacy Skills Program, for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute. The event was held on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the New...
    February 6, 2009
    Nicholas Pellitta Recognized By The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a Member of the Bridgewater law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was presented with the Chairman’s Award for Excellence from the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) at the Island Paradise Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance on Friday, January 23, 2009, at the Grand Colonial in Perryville, New Jersey. The award was...
    December 3, 2008
    Nicholas Pellitta Speaks As Faculty Member for NJ Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute
    Nicholas F. Pellitta,a Member of the Bridgewater law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will be speaking on trial advocacy as a faculty member of the Fundamental Investigative Techniques for Assistant Prosecutors, Criminal Trial Advocacy Skills Program, for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at...
    May 28, 2008
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Member Honored by Hunterdon Central Regional High School
    Nicholas F. Pellitta, a member of the Somerville law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently honored with the Golden Rule Award by the Character Education Committee of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Pellitta received this award for his commitment to community service and his work on numerous community boards. The award dinner was held...
    April 1, 2008
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Members Honored by Rutgers Department of Public Safety
    Edward G. Sponzilli and Nicholas F. Pellitta, members of the Somerville law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., were recently honored by the Rutgers University Department of Public Safety for 30 years of service to the Rutgers Police Department as the Rutgers Assistant Prosecutors, Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Sponzilli and Pellitta were presented with a plaque...
    December 11, 2007
    NMM Members to Speak Before the NJ Attorney General’s Office
    Edward G. Sponzilli and Nicholas F. Pellitta, members of the Somerville law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will be part of the faculty of the Division of Criminal Justice, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, for Trial Advocacy training for deputy attorney generals. The program will be held during the week of December 17, 2007 at the...

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