Michael J. Cuellar

Michael J. Cuellar is an experienced attorney at Spector Foerst & Associates, specializing in personal injury and general litigation. Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Education and Early Career

Michael Cuellar graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance, Magna Cum Laude. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall School of Law.1 After law school, he clerked for Judge Peter F. Bariso in the Hudson County Civil Division for a year before joining Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. in Secaucus.1

Legal Experience

With 15 years of legal experience, Michael Cuellar has developed expertise in various areas of law:

• Personal Injury: He focuses on cases involving automobile accidents, slip and falls, wrongful deaths, and workers compensation.1
• Criminal Defense: Cuellar handles criminal defense cases as part of his practice.1
• Insurance Litigation: He has experience in insurance fraud cases and has represented both insurance carriers and plaintiffs in various matters.1

Career Progression

1. Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. (Secaucus): Represented large insurance carriers and managed insurance defense cases.1
2. Aromando, Light & Croft, LLC (West Caldwell): Led the firm's insurance coverage and litigation practice.1
3. Private Practice (Roseland): Opened his own law office in 2012, focusing on personal injury protection (PIP) arbitration, health care matters, and various other legal areas.1
4. Spector Foerst & Associates: Joined the firm in 2020, where he currently practices.1

Personal Life

Michael Cuellar grew up in Roseland, Essex County, and now resides in Boonton Township. He and his wife Elissa are entrepreneurs, owning and operating two yoga studios and three plant-based cafés in New Jersey.1

Michael Cuellar is known for his skills as a litigator and his dedication to fighting for his clients, particularly in personal injury cases.12 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username michael-j-cuellar-b4921411.2