Month: February 2018

Raritan Borough, NJ – Mauro Savo is pleased to announce that firm attorney and managing partner Charles Z. Schalk has been appointed as Municipal Prosecutor for the Borough of Raritan.

Raritan Borough, a municipality of approximately 7,000 in Somerset County, is a proud and historic community situated just south of the Somerville Circle and at the center of Somerset County’s busiest transportation hub. Raritan has seen significant residential growth over the last two decades and is home to a growing commercial and light industrial base.

Charles Z. Schalk is a trial attorney and managing partner with Savo, Schalk, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher where he heads up an active litigation practice. The New Jersey Supreme Court has designated Mr. Schalk as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction achieved by only approximately 2% of all practicing attorneys in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Schalk has lectured on his practice areas in a number of different forums including several appearances on network television on panel shows and broadcast news to discuss current legal issues. In addition, his work and writings have been published in several different journals and publications. He began his criminal practice as a law clerk to the Honorable Roger Mahon, presiding judge in Hunterdon County and a well-respected criminal jurist. In the years since, Mr. Schalk has litigated virtually every type of municipal court matter, appearing in courts throughout central and northern New Jersey.

Mauro Savo is proud to add the Raritan Borough to our roster of municipal clients and looks forward to assisting the Borough in providing a smooth and efficient municipal court experience for its residents.

Somerville, NJ – Mauro Savo is pleased to announce additional municipal appointments for 2016. Our firm has been appointed conflicts counsel to the Township of Ocean (Monmouth County) Planning Board, Township of Cranford environmental counsel and Borough of Sea Bright conflicts counsel.

Mauro Savo is proud to add these three diverse communities to our roster of municipal clients and looks forward to providing each community with high quality legal representation.

East Brunswick, NJ – Mauro Savo is pleased to announce that firm attorney Alexander Fisher has been appointed as Zoning Board of Adjustment attorney in the Township of East Brunswick.

East Brunswick, a municipality of approximately 48,000 in Middlesex County, lies at the heart of one of New Jersey’s busiest transportation and commercial corridors, with both the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 18 passing through its boundaries. Just miles from Rutgers University and home of the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, East Brunswick is Middlesex County’s suburban crossroads and quite literally the center of New Jersey’s population (which, according to the 2010 census, is located a few hundred feet east of Nenninger Lane near the New Jersey Turnpike). Mauro Savo is a happy to partner with East Brunswick as it looks to address its land use challenges and foster sensible and efficient planning within its borders.

Mr. Fisher, a graduate of Rutgers University Law School in Newark, is a rising star in Land Use and Redevelopment Law, Municipal Law, Construction Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and Litigation in New Jersey. A former law clerk for the Honorable Fred Kumpf, J.S.C. and a veteran of the chambers of United States District Judges Susan D. Wigenton and Michael A. Shipp, Alex has represented a diverse array of clients in all types of litigation matters and has a burgeoning land use practice. Among other matters, he recently argued the matter of 388 Route 22 Readington Realty Holdings, LLC v. Twp. of Readington, before the New Jersey Supreme Court, a novel matter involving the parameters of a municipality’s obligation to recapture unused sewer allocation. He also recently prevailed in the matter of Hillsborough Towne Center Associates, LLC v. Board of Adjustment of the Township of Hillsborough before the New Jersey Appellate Division, another novel matter involving the interpretation of land use ordinances which include bulk restrictions as a required component of permitted principal uses. He has lectured on Land Use Law and Landlord/Tenant Law for the Somerset County Bar Association. He brings deep and broad knowledge in every facet of planning and zoning law and has guided both municipality and applicant through the complex maze of land use practice in New Jersey.

Mauro Savo is proud to add the East Brunswick Township our roster of municipal clients and looks forward to assisting the Township and working with its team of professionals in all aspect of open space acquisition and management.

Hillsborough, NJ – Mauro Savo is pleased to announce that firm attorney Christopher Corsini has been appointed as Open Space Attorney in Hillsborough Township.

Hillsborough, a municipality of approximately 38,000 in Somerset County, is one of Central New Jersey’s premier outdoor recreation communities. The home of the Sourlands Mountain Preserve and the Duke Estate and Duke Gardens, the Township currently has over 10,000 acres of preserved open space. Mauro Savo is a happy to partner with Hillsborough as it seeks to add to this acreage and to continue providing Hillsborough residents with a pristine and livable community.

Mr. Corsini, a graduate of Seton Hall University Law School in Newark, has a diverse and expanding government and public policy practice. A former law clerk for the Honorable Yolanda Ciccone, A.J.S.C., Chris has represented government entities and private clients in a diverse array of matters. Formerly a deputy county counsel for the County of Somerset and lead worker’s compensation defense attorney for the Somerset County Joint Insurance Fund, and currently deputy township attorney for Bridgewater Township, Chris has developed an expertise in navigating the labyrinth of state and local government practice in the State of New Jersey.

Mauro Savo is proud to add the Hillsborough Township to our roster of municipal clients and looks forward to assisting the Township and working with its team of professionals in all aspect of open space acquisition and management.

On October 12, 2015, Alex Fisher will be a featured speaker for the Somerset County Bar Association on the topic of “The A, B, C and D’s of Zoning – Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Appearing Before a Land Use Board But Were Afraid to Ask.”

On October 12, 2015, Charles Schalk will be a featured speaker for the Somerset County Bar Association on the topic of “Civil Mediation: Process, Perspectives and Mediator Tips for Success.”

On November 11, 2015, Rita Aquilio will be a featured speaker for the New Jersey State Bar Association on the topic of “Hot Tips in Family Law – The Road to Resolution – Trial, Arbitration, Mediation or Collaborative Law.”

Two very nice Appellate wins by Alex Fisher. We are very proud of Alex: Great Appellate Wins for Alex Fisher:

See DOCKET NO. A-1444-13T1

See DOCKET NO. A-5003-13T2

Recently, Charles Schalk obtained a $2.5 million personal injury arbitration award for his client. Another example of our firm obtaining serious results in serious cases.

Manville, NJ – Mauro Savo is pleased to announce that firm attorney Christopher Corsini has been appointed as Counsel to the Borough of Manville Board of Health.

Manville, a municipality of approximately 10,000 in Somerset County, is a borough in transition from an industrial hub to a dynamic modern municipality. Having been particularly hard hit by flooding during Hurricane Irene and winds and power outages during Hurricane Sandy, the Borough faces a series of unique health and safety challenges during this period in its history. Mauro Savo is a happy to partner with Manville as it looks to address these challenges and create a safe and healthy future for its residents.

Mr. Corsini, a graduate of Seton Hall University Law School in Newark, has a diverse and expanding government and public policy practice. A former law clerk for the Honorable Yolanda Ciccone, A.J.S.C., Chris has represented government entities and private clients in a diverse array of matters. Formerly a deputy county counsel for the County of Somerset and lead worker’s compensation defense attorney for the Somerset County Joint Insurance Fund, and currently deputy township attorney for Bridgewater Township, Chris has developed an expertise in navigating the labyrinth of state and local government practice in the State of New Jersey.

Mauro Savo is proud to add the Manville Board of Health to our roster of municipal clients and looks forward to assisting the Borough and working with its team of professionals in all aspect of health and safety policy and management.