MICHAEL A. CRETELLA

Areas of Practice:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Foreclosures
  • Landlord/Tenant disputes
  • Estate Litigation/Will Contests
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Appeals

Education:

  • J.D. University of Akron School of Law
  • B.A. University of Notre Dame – Double Major: history and government

Bar Admission:

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio

Court Admission:

  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Morris County Bar Association

Civic Activities:

  • Notre Dame Club of Northern New Jersey

1600 Route 208 North
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Telephone: 973-636-9770 x110
Facsimile: 973-636-9777
EMAIL:
mcretella@poffweber.com

Michael A. Cretella attended the University of Notre Dame where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in history and government. Following graduation, he returned to his native Ohio where he obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron, School of Law. After working in a small practice for a few months, Mr. Cretella opened his own law office, initially as a general practice. He subsequently concentrated his practice on litigation, including probate litigation, general civil litigation, family law, and real estate disputes. He has served as a court-appointed administrator for complicated and contested estates, and was appointed by multiple juvenile courts to protect and act in the best interest of children. He also is experienced in transactional matters, estate planning and administration, and adoptions.

After moving to New Jersey with his family, Mr. Cretella passed the New Jersey bar and joined Poff & Weber LLC, where he has primary responsibility for all of the firm’s litigation matters. He also uses his experience to counsel the firm’s transactional and estate clients.