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Salvatore J. Siciliano, Esq.

Salvatore J. Siciliano, Esq., is the managing shareholder of the law firm of Siciliano & Associates, LLC. He practices in the area of complex civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His expertise includes the preparation and trial of more than 60 cases that have gone to verdict, and he has participated as special counsel in numerous other administrative proceedings. He has served as lead trial counsel on cases tried in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, the District of Columbia, and as a member of the USAF JAG Corps in the Republic of Korea.

Mr. Siciliano was born in Camden and raised in Bellmawr, New Jersey. He attended elementary and middle school at St. Francis de Sales in Barrington, New Jersey. Mr. Siciliano attended Paul VI High School, Haddon Township, New Jersey, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and was inducted into Who’s Who of American High School Students.

Mr. Siciliano pursued his undergraduate course of study at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A member of the Dean’s List, he was also a member of a military national honor society, Scabbard and Blade. As a member of the University’s Army ROTC elite Ranger detachment, he earned his Airborne parachutist wings in 1986 at Ft Benning, GA. Mr. Siciliano declined an Army ROTC scholarship to pursue his legal studies. In June 1989, he completed his undergraduate studies at Drexel University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Economics and Finance.

The following fall, he entered Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey. While at Seton Hall, Mr. Siciliano was an active member of the Student Bar Association, Rodino Law Society, and Delta Theta Phi. Academically, he earned Best Legal Brief in the School of Law’s Appellate Advocacy Competition. Professionally, he began his legal practice with a position in the public sector. Beginning after his first year of law school, Mr. Siciliano worked as a summer associate for the Camden County Prosecutors’ Office. The following summer, he entered the private sector as an associate with Horn, Kaplan, Goldberg, Gorny & Daniels, then one of the largest firms in southern New Jersey. In the public arena, he was privileged to have served as judicial intern, first for the Honorable Daniel J. Moore, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, and then for the Honorable Nicholas H. Politan, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. In June 1992, Mr. Siciliano graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law, receiving a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

In December 1992, Mr. Siciliano was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Air Force, Judge Advocate General Corps. His first assignment was to Cannon AFB, New Mexico. While there, he served first as the Section Chief of preventive law and legal assistance and then as the Section Chief of civil law. Additionally, while at Cannon AFB, he served first as assistant trial counsel, then as lead trial counsel in 12 felony cases in a little less than a one-year period. He was also privileged to have been a member of a base legal office that was recognized as the Outstanding Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Eighth Air Force. Also, while at Cannon AFB, Mr. Siciliano was appointed by the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) to prosecute civilian crimes committed on the military installation.

In June 1994, Mr. Siciliano was transferred to Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, to serve a one-year remote combat tour. While at Kunsan AB, he served first as the Section Chief of civil law and then the Section Chief of military justice. As Section Chief of military justice, he was the lead prosecuting attorney for every trial by courts-martial during his tenure. During this time, the legal office tried four times the number of courts-martial that were tried the previous year. While stationed in Korea, he received an appointment by the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea to serve as a trial observer and monitor the Korean civil justice system on behalf of United Nations Treaty personnel.

In June 1995, Mr. Siciliano changed military duty stations, a final time, to Andrews AFB, Maryland. At Andrews AFB, he served in the Office of the Area Defense Counsel. As the Area Defense Counsel, Mr. Siciliano was the lead criminal defense attorney for every active-duty Air Force person stationed in the national capital region. An area of responsibility that included Andrews AFB, Bolling AFB, the National Security Agency, and the Pentagon. During his two-year tour of duty, he tried to verdict over 30 felony trials by court-martial.

In July 1997, Mr. Siciliano voluntarily separated from active duty with an Honorable Discharge, having achieved the rank of Captain. He continued to serve in the United States military through a position in the Air Force Reserve as a Circuit Defense Counsel. Mr. Siciliano is the recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters: the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Short), the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, and the Air Force Training Ribbon.

After separating from active duty, Mr. Siciliano returned to New Jersey and entered private practice. He initially served as a law clerk to the Honorable Louise DiRenzo Donaldson, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part in the Camden Vicinage. Thereafter, Mr. Siciliano practiced law in several law firms, both large and small, plaintiff and defense, further refining his legal skills.

In 2005, Mr. Siciliano founded the law firm of Siciliano & Associates, LLC. A multidisciplinary general practice law firm located in the Philadelphia metro area in historic Haddonfield. He represents individuals, corporations, and professional organizations with regard to local, regional, and national issues. A copy of his current Curriculum Vitae is available upon request.

Mr. Siciliano is a member in good standing of the American Bar Association, New Jersey Association for Justice, New Jersey State Bar Association, Camden County Bar Association (Member Civil Practice, Law Day and Immigration & Naturalization Committees). He has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

He is a past member of the Rotary Club of Haddonfield, the Haddonfield Celebrations Association, a current member of Tavistock Country Club, and the American Legion Post 38. Mr. Siciliano served on the Board of Trustees of Genesis Counseling Center, a treatment center offering addiction and mental health services. He is married to the former Nancy Megan Morris of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They and their three children reside in Haddonfield, New Jersey. 

Curriculum Vitae

Mr. Siciliano is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He practices in the areas of complex civil litigation, local governmental law, and administrative and military law. In that capacity, he has represented individuals, corporations, and organizations with regard to civil, criminal, and governmental issues. He has represented public entities serving as municipal solicitor, planning board solicitor, zoning board of adjustment solicitor, municipal prosecutor, and municipal public defender. A decorated military veteran, his legal career began as a member of the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. He served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Department of Justice. As a member of the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Republic of Korea, he represented the United States government with respect to international governmental relations. His litigation expertise includes trials of more than sixty (60) cases.

Office Address:

2 Kings Highway West

Haddonfield, New Jersey

Phone: (856) 795-0500 (Main)

Fax: (856) 795-5515

Cell: (609) 682-0854

Email: sjs@Sicilianolaw.com

Bar Admissions:

New Jersey-December 1992

Pennsylvania-November 1992

Admitted to Practice Before The Following Courts:

Supreme Court of the United States of America

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Bar Associations:

American Bar Association

New Jersey State Bar Association

American Association for Justice – New Jersey

The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey

Camden County Bar Association

Burlington County Bar Association

New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys

Professional Experience

SICILIANO & ASSOCIATES LLC

Managing Shareholder December 2005 to Present

Founder and managing shareholder of a multidisciplinary general practice firm. Solicitor for municipal government. Litigator handling complex civil litigation. Practice in the areas of negligence, torts, employment practices, and premises liability. Represent clients in all phases of litigation from pre-trial, depositions, arbitration, mediation, through trial in both state and federal courts. Criminal defense litigation includes federal, state, and municipal court matters. Supervise counsel, junior associates, and paralegals.

SHIMBERG & SZUHAJ

Of Counsel/Partner

February 2004 to November 2005

Civil litigator in a small general practice handling civil litigation. Practiced primarily in the areas of negligence, torts, and premises liability. Represented clients in all phases of litigation in both state and federal court. Criminal defense litigation included federal, state, and municipal court matters. Supervised junior associates and paralegals.

LITCHFIELD CAVO

Of Counsel

February 2004 to May 2005

Civil litigator in a regional, Chicago, Illinois-based defense practice. Handled complex civil litigation. Practiced primarily in the areas of negligence, torts, and premises liability. Represented clients in all phases of litigation trials in both state and federal court.

STARK & STARK

Associate

May 2003 to February 2004

Civil litigator in a large plaintiff-based practice handling complex civil litigation. Practiced primarily in the areas of negligence, torts, products, and premises liability. Represented clients in all phases of litigation from initial assignments, depositions, arbitration, mediation, through trial in both state and federal court. Criminal defense litigation includes federal, state, and municipal court matters. Supervised junior associates and paralegals.

TOMAR, O’BRIEN, KAPLAN, JACOBY & GRAZIANO

Associate

November 2000 to May 2003

Member of a regional firm focused on a plaintiff-based practice. Experience concentrated in the area of negligence and general litigation. Tried to conclude civil jury trials and served as appellate counsel in a reported decision. Bieker vs. Community House of Moorestown, 327 N.J. Super. 467 (App. Div. 2000).

SPEZIALI, GREENWALD, GOLDSTEIN & HAWKINS

Associate

April 1999 to November 2000

Member of a six-attorney suburban firm. Practice specializes in the areas of liability defense litigation, products liability, toxic torts, and commercial and civil litigation. Represented a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 corporations with local, regional, and national needs.

TOMAR, SIMONOFF, ADOURIAN, O’BRIEN, KAPLAN, JACOBY & GRAZANO

Associate

September 1998 to April 1999

See above for description of responsibilities.

HONORABLE LOUISE DIRENZO DONALDSON

Superior Court of New Jersey

Law Clerk, Camden Vicinage

September 1997 to August 1998

Administrative assistant to trial court judge in the Chancery Division, Family Part. Primary responsibility was the organization and disposition of approximately thirty (30) motions per week. Performed legal research, drafted and edited correspondence. Attended conferences with counsel, performed assigned related duties in all the areas of divorce, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, child support, foster care, adoption, custody and visitation. Certified trained mediator. Supervised student intern.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY

Area Defense Counsel

June 1995 to July 1997

Chief criminal defense counsel for twenty-four thousand (24,000) United States Air Force personnel stationed in the National/Capitol region. Furnished legal services to clients in all phases of trials by courts-martial for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Represented clients in thirty (30) cases from intake through trial by jury, sentencing, and post-trial. Matters routinely involved drugs, sexual offenses, assaults, and other military-specific crimes. Served as respondent’s counsel in other non-judicial adversarial proceedings, such as a physician’s medical credentials, parole revocation, and administrative discharge hearings. Managed defense counsel office. Supervised and trained a defense paralegal.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 8TH FIGHTER WING

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate – Chief Military Justice

June 1994 to June 1995

Lead prosecutor for overseas base level legal office. Direct advisor to all base commanders for criminal justice issues. Drafted all charges and prosecuted ten (10) trials by courts-martial. Provided general legal assistance to military personnel in the areas of family law, domestic relations, wills estates and trusts. Authored opinions regarding wartime operational law issues. Served as Liaison counsel among military law enforcement agencies, Korean prosecutors and local community leaders. Supervised three (3) paralegals.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO

Special Assistant United States Attorney – SAUSA

May 1993 to June 1994

Appointed as Special Assistant United States Attorney to prosecute in United States District Court, civilian misdemeanor offenses committed on the installation. Routinely prosecuted thirty-five (35) cases per month.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

27TH FIGHTER WING

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate – Chief Civil Law

December 1992 to June 1994

Staff attorney in a base-level legal office. As government trial counsel, prosecuted ten (10) criminal trials by courts-martial. Guided military commanders regarding juvenile misconduct cases. Provided general legal assistance to military personnel by preparing federal and state income tax returns, reviewing contracts, divorce pleadings, child custody, and support agreements. Advised commanders regarding environmental compliance issues with federal and state regulators.

HONORABLE NICHOLAS H. POLITAN, U.S.D.J. 

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey 

Judicial Intern 

January to June 1992

Assisted law clerks in their daily duties in chambers. Researched and drafted legal memoranda for the motion calendar, also drafted an extensive Habeas Corpus memorandum. Extensive interaction with the District Court Judge. Actively encouraged to observe courtroom proceedings.

ESSEX-NEWARK LEGAL SERVICES

Family Law Clinic, Newark, New Jersey

Intern

January 1991 to June 1992

Interviewed clients, drafted complaints and appeared in court proceedings representing clients in a variety of family law issues including divorce, adoptions and interstate child support enforcement actions.

HORN, KAPLAN, GOLDBERG, GORNY & DANIELS

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Summer Associate

June to August 1991

Drafted legal memoranda, summary judgment motions, and trial briefs. Conducted legal research in the areas of bankruptcy, arson, contracts, torts, evidence, insurance, and constitutional law. Attended depositions, arbitrations, settlement panels, and court proceedings. Drafted a presentation delivered at the International Association of Arson Investigators Seminar in September 1991.

HONORABLE DANIEL J. MOORE, U.S.B.J.

United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey

Judicial Intern

Spring 1991

Assisted in the preparation of the weekly motion calendar. Read, summarized, and coordinated approximately thirty (30) motions per week. Prepared an extensive opinion on the interaction of the United States Bankruptcy Code and Michigan law to determine the validity of a creditor's claim.

GOLDMAN & GOLDMAN

West Orange, New Jersey

Law Clerk

Researched and wrote memoranda of law in the areas of corporations, contracts, and torts. Drafted motions and interrogatories. Attended and summarized depositions. Extensive client contact.

CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

Camden, New Jersey

Summer Associate 

Researched and analyzed criminal law issues. Drafted appellate briefs, pretrial motions, and interoffice memoranda. Participated in trial strategy meetings and witness preparation sessions. I interviewed law enforcement officers. Obtained courtroom exposure.

Appointments

Supreme Court of New Jersey

District IV Ethics Committee Member/Investigation/Hearing Panel Chair

September 2008 to August 2016

District IV Fee Arbitration Committee Chair

September 2021 to Present

Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Camden County Board of Ethics Vice-Chair

December 2006 to September 2012

Camden County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (JIF)

Defense Attorney

January 2005 to Present

Office of Camden County Counsel

Special, Conflict & Labor Counsel

January 2005 to Present

Office of Burlington County Solicitor

Labor & Employment- Conflict & Special Defense Counsel

January 2015 to Present

Cumberland County Department of Planning

Planning Board Solicitor

January 2013 to December 2015

Office of Cumberland County Counsel

Litigation, Criminal Defense & Labor Counsel

January 2013 to January 2020

Borough of Audubon

Solicitor

May 2009 to Present

Township of Edgewater Park

Solicitor

January 2018 to December 2021

Audubon Free Public Library

Solicitor

January 2015 to Present

Borough of Lindenwold

Solicitor

January 2011 to December 2012

Borough of Haddonfield

Solicitor

September 2021 to Present

Township of Pemberton

Special Conflicts Counsel

January 2011 to December 2015

Burlington City 

Special Projects, Special Self-Insured Litigation & Labor Counsel 

January 2013 to December 2014

January 2018 to Present

Riverside Township

Labor Counsel

January 2013 to December 2016

Riverside Water Reclamation Authority

Labor Counsel

January 2013 to December 2016

Fairfield Township Land Use Board

Solicitor

January 2013 to December 2017

Borough of Magnolia

Solicitor

January 2006 to May 2011

Borough of Haddon Heights

Solicitor

January 2008 to December 2008

Delran Township Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustment

Solicitor

July 2008 to February 2022

Beverly City Planning Board of Adjustment

Solicitor

January 2011 to December 2013

Edgewater Park Township

Municipal Public Defender

January 2008 to December 2017

Borough of Medford Lakes

Municipal Public Defender

January 2012 to December 2013

Township of Winslow

Municipal Public Defender

January 2007 to May 2007

Township of Winslow Zoning Board of Adjustment

Conflict Solicitor

January 2007 to December 2007

Voorhees Township Zoning Board of Adjustment

Solicitor (Acting)

Pemberton Township Planning Board

Solicitor (Acting) 

February 2004 to December 2005

Borough of Mt. Ephraim 

Municipal Prosecutor

May 2003 to May 2005

United States Air Force 

Commissioned Officer, 1992

United States Department of Defense

United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Trial Observer and Monitor, 1994

United States Department of State

United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Special Assistant United States Attorney, 1994

United States Department of Justice

Office of the Surrogate-Camden County

Guardianship Monitor, 1999

Military Service/Assignments

United States Air Force

Department of Judge Advocate General

Bolling AFB, Washington DC

1997 - 1999

Eastern Circuit Defense Counsel (Reserve)

Andrews AFB, Maryland

1995 – 1997

Area Defense Counsel

Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea

1994 – 1995

Section Chief/Military Justice

Section Chief/Civil Law

Cannon AFB, New Mexico

1992 – 1994

Section Chief/Preventive Law

United States Army

Reserve Officer Training Corps-Drexel University

Ft. Benning, GA

June 1986 

Airborne Paratrooper Qualification Course

Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

August 1986

United States Army Ranger Qualification Course

Rank/Dates of Promotion

Captain (6 June 93)

First Lieutenant (3 December 92)

Security Clearance

Top Secret (TS)

Top Secret, (Case Specific)

Special Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI)

Awards & Honors

United States Air Force Commendation Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters 

United States Air Force Organizational Excellence Award 

National Defense Service Medal 

United States Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Short) 

United States Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon 

United States Air Force Training Ribbon 

Outstanding Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Eighth Air Force (1993) 

Department of the Air Force Certificate of Competency–Trial and Defense Counsel 

“Outstanding Performer” Intelligence Officer Wartime Tasking 

Department of the Air Force Certificate of Designation – Judge Advocate 

Seton Hall University School of Law Appellate Advocacy Competition, Best Brief 

Seton Hall Family Law Clinic, Certificate of Recognition 

Elizabeth F. Defeis Scholarship Recipient 

Dean’s List – Drexel University 

United States Army ROTC Scholarship Recipient 

Scabbard & Blade Military National Honor Society 

Military Order of World Wars, ROTC Award of Merit 

Certificate of Achievement, Drexel University ROTC Ranger Company

Graduate United States Army ROTC Alpha Company First Sergeant

Who’s Who of American High School Students

Home Address

20 Oak Ridge Drive

Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033

Biographical Information

Birth Date: March 1967

Place of Birth: Camden, New Jersey

Marital Status: Married

Language: Proficient in Italian; Conversant in Spanish

Education

Community Service Organizations/Clubs

Jennifer McPeak, Esq.

Ms. McPeak is an associate at Siciliano and Associates and specializes in numerous areas such as municipal law, personal injury, property litigation, contract litigation, and estate law.

In 2016, Ms. McPeak earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor Degree at Rutgers Law School, Camden in 2019. She has been a member of the New Jersey State Bar since 2019. She has also been admitted to practice in the District of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

While in law school, she was a member of the Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion, the Women’s Law Caucus, and the Domestic Violence Project. Ms. McPeak interned for the Honorable David M. Ragonese in Camden County Superior Court, Family Division, during the summer of 2017. In the summer of 2020, she interned at Siciliano and Associates, LLC. After graduation, she clerked for the Honorable Samuel J. Ragonese in Gloucester County Superior Court, Civil Division during the 2019 2020 term. After her clerkship ended, she returned to Siciliano & Associates, LLC, where she is currently an associate.