John Joseph Caleca
Serving Clients with Expertise and Dedication in NJ, NY and PAWhen you are looking for the best in legal representation, the Law Offices of John J. Caleca III, is the firm for you. For over 19 years, Attorney Caleca has shown a loyalty to providing exceptional representation to his clients. Although he is well versed in many areas of the law, Attorney Caleca specializes and has proven to be successful, time and time again in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Estate Planning and Traffic Law. As a small firm, clients are given the satisfaction of knowing that Attorney Caleca makes it his mission to give each and every case the personal and focused attention it deserves. Born and raised in Phillipsburg, NJ and now residing in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, Attorney Caleca is pleased to represent his clients in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- DUI & DWI
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Attorney/Solo Practicioner
- Law Offices of John J. Caleca, III., ESQ.
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- Started solo practice in Phillipsburg , NJ serving the areas of NJ and NY and eventually PA (in 2010). General Practice Attorney specializing in Personal Injury, Workers Comp, Estate Panning and Municipal Criminal Law
- Lobbyist
- First Energy Corp/JCP&L
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- Met with legislators, regulators and their staffs to discuss possible legislation and issues affecting the company. Reviewed and analyzed pending bills and regulations and advised company personnel of their potential impacts.
- Chief of Staff
- NJ Board of Public Utilities under Honorable Frederick F. Butler, Commisioner
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- Managed Commissioner Butler's staff and office. Analyzed and reviewed policies, dockets and complex technical and financial utility issues involving energy, telecommunications, fable and water/waste water industries. Conferred with top-level industry representatives and in-house.outside legal counsel regarding regulatory issues and concerns. Acted as a liaison to other Board Commissioners, their staff, Board staff, and various legislative, state and federal agency staffs.
- Associate Attorney
- Gold & Albanese
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- Primary Practice was in insurance defense with exposure to real estate and other matters. Responsible for all aspects of file and case maintenance including; case arbitration, settlements, case management conferences, trial calls, closings and depositions.
- Associate Attorney
- Office of Stephen Steinberg, P.C.
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- Prepared various court documents, such as: motions, interrogatories and depositions, attended oral arguments and performed legal research.
- Legal Intern
- Honorable Kenith D. Nloom, JSC, ESSEX COUNTY, Civil Part
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- Reviewed, briefed and made recommendations on pre-trial motions, observed various court proceedings, and conducted legal research.
- Administrative/Reserve/Active
- US Marine Corps
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- Reservist in Allentown, PA and Lansing, MI Recruit Training in Paris Island Combat Training at Camp Lejeune Admin Training at Camp Johnson Recruiting Office in Allentown,PA
- Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D. (1999) | Law
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. (1992) | Criminal Justice; Sociology
- Activities: Sigma Pi Fraternity - Treasurer
- Pennsylvania State Bar
- Member
- - Current
- New York State Bar  # 3056207
- Member
- - Current
- New Jersey State Bar
- Member
- - Current