As we approach summer, and the end of my term as President of this organization, I would like to thank everyone who helped make this past year a success – our committee chairs, board members, sponsors, and incoming President and President-Elect, Rob Cook and Kate Lyons. Most of all thank you to our Executive Director Maryanne Steedle, of course.
I hope to see many of you at our 60th Annual Convention in Boston from June 25th to June 28th. Until then, please take a moment to read the excellent articles we have in this issue of our magazine, which include topics such as the recent Tenenbaum decision on the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act, the science behind helmet safety, and an update on the new rules for amicus briefing. Speaking of amicus briefing, also included is an article on the very important new ruling in the Murray case regarding future medical expenses within available PIP limits not being boardable. I am proud to congratulate past NJDA President, Steve Foley who represented the respondent and Rob Capuzzo who participated as amicus counsel on behalf of the NJDA for their hard work and excellent result in this case. This highlights the important work the NJDA does on behalf of its members not only through education and advocacy, but also in the amicus curiae work we do.
Thank you again for the privilege of serving as President of this organization and I look forward to continuing to serve this organization in the future in any way possible. Have a great summer.
Juliann M. Alicino, Esq.
Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas, LLP
40 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 545-4717
president@njdefenseassociation.com
Past NJDA Presidents
2024-2025
Katelyn E. Cutinello, Esq.
Morristown, NJ
2023-2024
C. Robert Luthman, Esq.
Ewing, NJ
2022-2023
Michelle M. O’Brien, Esq.
Bernardsville, NJ
2021-2022
Ryan A. Richman, Esq.
Newark, NJ
2020-2021
John V. Mallon, Esq.
Secaucus, NJ
2019-2020
Michael A. Malia, Esq.
Sea Girt, NJ
2018-2019
Aldo J. Russo, Esq.
Secaucus, NJ
2017-2018
Natalie H. Mantell, Esq.
Newark, NJ
2016-2017
Chad M. Moore, Esq.
New Brunswick, NJ
2015-2016
Gregory F. McGroarty, Esq.
Warren, NJ
2014-2015
Mario J. Delano, Esq.
Asbury Park, NJ
2013-2014
Michele G. Haas, Esq.
New Brunswick, NJ
2012-2013
Mark A. Saloman, Esq.
Newark, NJ
2011-2012
Edward J. Fanning, Jr., Esq.
Newark, NJ
2010-2011
Joseph J. Garvey, Esq.
Toms River, NJ
2008-2009
Kevin J. DeCoursey, Esq.
Whippany, NJ
2008-2009
Kevin J. DeCoursey, Esq.
Whippany, NJ
2007-2008
Michael J. Leegan, Esq.
Florham Park, NJ
2006-2007
Arthur F. Leyden, III, Esq.
Toms River, NJ
2005-2006
Linda Pissott Reig, Esq.
Morristown, NJ
2004-2005
Philip R. Lezenby, Jr., Esq.
Cherry Hill, NJ
2003-2004
Thomas B. Hight, Esq.
Bloomfield, NJ
2002-2003
Heidi Willis Currier, Esq.
Roseland, NJ
2001-2002
Brian R. O’Toole, Esq.
Whippany, NJ
2000-2001
George Sesso, Esq.
Parsippany, NJ
1999-2000
Bruce E. Helies, Esq.
Manasquan, NJ
1998-1999
Charles P. Hopkins, II, Esq.
Shrewsbury, NJ
1997-1998
Stephen J. Foley, Jr., Esq.
Asbury Park, NJ
1996-1997
Marie A. Carey, Esq.
Roseland, NJ
1995-1996
Edward H. Herman, Esq.
Princeton, NJ
1994-1995
James F. Ferguson, Esq.
Absecon, NJ
1993-1994
John R. Gercke, Esq.
Cherry Hill, NJ
1992-1993
John L. White, Esq.
Woodbury, NJ
1991-1992
Steven H. Isaacson, Esq.
Roseland, NJ
1990-1991
Thomas T. Chappell, Esq.
Montclair, NJ
1989-1990
Nicholas M. Briante
Fanwood, NJ
1988-1989
R. Scott Conant
Parsippany, NJ
1987-1988
Leon B. Piechta, Esq.
West Orange, NJ
1987-1987
J. Lee Kimbrell, Esq.
West Orange, NJ
1986-1987
J.R. Peter Wilson, Esq.
Denville, NJ
1985-1986
William E. Frese, Esq.
Newark, NJ
1984-1985
Edward F. Garvey
Voorhees, NJ
1983-1984
William R. Powers, Jr., Esq.
Moorestown, NJ
1982-1983
Roger C. Steedle, Esq.
Absecon, NJ
1981-1982
Francis H. Wolff, Esq.
Red Bank, NJ
1980-1981
Robert H. Westphal
Orange, NJ
1979-1980
John J. O’Donnell, Esq.
Morristown, NJ
1978-1979
George B. Meyers
Newark, NJ
1977-1978
John J. Nooney, Esq.
Branchville, NJ
1976-1977
Michael J. Cernigliaro, Esq.
Asbury Park, NJ
1975-1976
Bernard M. Powell, Esq.
Moorestown, NJ
1974-1975
Alfred G. Morse
Orange, NJ
1973-1974
Gerald M. Gorrin, Esq.
East Orange, NJ
1972-1973
David A. Parker, Esq.
Mt. Holly, NJ
1971-1972
James W. Hurley, Esq.
Plainfield, NJ
1970-1971
Lewis P. Dolan, Jr., Esq.
Newton, NJ
1969-1970
James L. Cooper, Esq.
Atlantic City, NJ
1968-1969
Harry Lane, Jr., Esq.
Runnemede, NJ
1966-1968
Fred W. Jung, Jr., Esq.
Chatham, NJ
