REPRESENTATIVE CASES

• Nally v. Shyshka, A-2179-13, Matter dismissed on Summary Judgment, which was reversed by unanimous decision in the Appellate Division, ultimately settled prior to trial.
• O’Donnell v. N.J. Turnpike Authority, 236 NJ 335 (2019), Supreme Court decision expanding NJ Tort Claims Act to include a late Notice of Claim when one has already been timely served by a co-plaintiff with the same theory of liability. 

• Huggins v. Aquilar, 246 NJ 75 (2021), Plaintiff injured by defendant while operating a loaner vehicle, matter involving novel issue of coverage afforded by garage policy. Matter argued successfully before the New Jersey Supreme Court, changing NJ case law on coverage afforded to dealer loaner vehicles. 

NOTABLE JURY VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS

• $1,700,000 jury verdict. Plaintiff injured in rear end auto accident. Neck and back herniations without surgery. “No pay” by defendant insurance carrier prior to trial on limited tort defense. 
• $1,000,000 settlement for Plaintiff injured by a speeding police vehicle.
• $460,000 jury verdict. Plaintiff injured in rear end auto accident. Neck and back complaints with a prior accident and preexisting pathology. $1,500 offer prior to trial. 
• $500,000 full policy recovery for hit-and-run wrongful death action.
• $350,000 settlement for dog bite injuries to plaintiff. 
• $975,000 settlement for rear end collision with lost wages. 
• $950,000 settlement for client who tripped and fell on broken sidewalk.
• Scores of settlements of $250,000 or more.

*each matter is unique and prior results do not guarantee the same or similar recovery in any other action

I hired Mr. Siclari to represent me as my attorney for an auto accident that I unfortunately was injured in. Soon after I reached out to him I was glad that I did. Joseph began by providing detailed explanations of the process that we would be undertaking and was patient when I needed to pause and ask questions. Sometimes the legal verbiage that is used can seem daunting and confusing to people and, in this regard, I was no exception. Joe excels at breaking this language down into something that individuals not involved in the legal industry can process and understand. This was extraordinarily appreciated as it took some of the fear out of what seemed like a daunting task. During my time working with Joe he provided me counsel regarding all aspects of my case and guided me through the complicated task of dealing with medical and insurance providers. Of course, this is the whole purpose of lawyers but Joe is a bit different. While things proceeded I always felt that I wasn't alone had someone looking out for my best interest that would be honest with me regardless of the situation. If it wasn't for him I can say for certain that my situation wouldn't have gone as well as it did. There are many reasons people hire legal representation but to me the trust Joe established was an important aspect of why I would also recommend Joe to anyone in need of an attorney in the future. – C.K.

After a difficult time with a firm that was dishonest, I hired Joseph and had a completely different experience. He was easy to reach, always answered questions thoroughly, and was upfront about the entire personal injury legal process. He was honest from the beginning about all of the possible outcomes, and I found him to be trustworthy and genuinely concerned about me. In the end, he secured a settlement more than I had ever imagined. I strongly recommend him because of his legal abilities, his work ethic, and his trustworthiness. – P.M.

I was fortunate to be paired up with Joe due to a friend’s reference, and I'm extremely glad I was. Having never been through an experience like I went through, I was a bit nervous. Joe was available every step of the way to answer questions, keep me updated, and give me advice. He was never pushy, always understanding, and great at explaining why it was best to proceed a certain way when making suggestions or detailing how he was working behind the scenes. His knowledge and experience ultimately led to a positive outcome in relatively short order, and from very early on knowing he was on my side removed almost all of the stress from the situation. Honestly, can't recommend him highly enough based on my experience. If you find yourself in a situation where someone like Joe is needed, do yourself a favor: give him a call and just talk over your situation with him. I think if you do he'll be the last call you make, and you'll likely end up as pleased as I was with my results. – J.M.