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Joseph M. Oriolo
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Joe is an accomplished and effective transactional and business lawyer who counsels middle market companies operating in a multitude of industries, including manufacturing, franchising, distribution and transportation, commercial real estate, retail, food and beverage, technology and healthcare, including physician practices. He has broad expertise in all aspects of corporate practice.

He brings solution-oriented business acumen and strong negotiating and drafting skills to his work on behalf of clients. His experience encompasses the purchase and sale of businesses, including middle market M&A transactions and joint ventures, as well as business counseling, strategic planning and organizational and corporate governance guidance.

Joe assists clients in the drafting and negotiation of commercial leases for landlords and tenants, as well as drafting and negotiating shareholder, operating, distribution, licensing, supply and business agreements of all kinds. He drafts management and employment agreements and assists in the resolution of employment and shareholder disputes. He also provides representation in commercial real estate transactions, including asset and real estate-based financing transactions.

Joe is a valuable resource for clients in the food and beverage sector seeking to navigate the complexities of New Jersey’s liquor license regulations. He coordinates the purchase and sale of liquor licenses and provides support related to regulatory violations, New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) petitions, and related business and real property transactions.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1983
  • Pennsylvania, 1983
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1983

Education

  • Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, 1983 J.D.,
  • Georgetown University, B.S. 1980 

  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Middlesex County Bar Association: Corporate and Business Law Committee (past Chair)
  • YMCA of Greater Monmouth County: former Chair, Board of Directors
  • Monica K. Young Foundation Board of Trustees, a foundation dedicated to supporting families affected by ovarian cancer as well as larger ovarian cancer charitable organizations
  • Shrewsbury Youth Athletic Committee (former Chair); Shrewsbury Recreation Committee (former Chair)
  • Joe is a member of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Outreach & Community Engagement Focus Group
  • Georgetown University Scholarship Program

Of Interest