Robert M. Kealy, ESQ.
Morristown, New Jersey ****0 973-***-**** ac0ppm@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced attorney, private practitioner, and legal advisor with diverse experience in business and administrative functions, management, contracts, and negotiations. Well-versed in all aspects of personal injury, real estate, and bankruptcy law and legal proceedings. Trusted advisor to government officials, board members, colleagues, and legal professionals, providing exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities. Excellent communicator and leader with demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.
Professional Experience
Private Law Practitioner Morristown, NJ 1995 to Present
Performed all aspects of civil litigation from case intake to trial, specialized in personal injury, real estate, bankruptcy, and collection cases.
Negotiated settlement in the case of Cook v. Orange Bus Company for $1.25 Million.
Litigated and recovered a substantial sum against Chrysler/Jeep in NY Federal District Court.
Additional experience as a Managing Partner (Kealy & Kealy, Esq.), Board Attorney (Hudson County Vocational High School), Jersey City Medical Center Board Member, Director of Housing & Conservation (Jersey City), Assistant Municipal Prosecutor (Jersey City), and Staff Attorney (Hudson Legal Services).
Career Accomplishments
Increased Kealy & Kealy’s client base from 300 to 900 over a 2-year timeframe, growing annual revenue by $1.7 Million.
Served as legal advisor to the Mayor of Jersey City for all fiscal matters, including hospital budgeting and an expansion project to build a $200 Million new hospital
Researched and prepared legislation for the first full-time housing court in New Jersey.
Director of Housing for Jersey City, managed a large staff, composed $250,000 grant to address housing emergencies.
Received U.S. Congressional Record Honorable Mention citation for innovative ideas and solutions to housing emergencies.
Over a 3-year period, prosecuted over 2,000 slumlords for violations of the Jersey City Housing Code.
Education & Credentials
Juris Doctor Seton Hall Law School, Newark, NJ
Bachelor of Science in History St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, New Jersey
Licensed to Practice Law in New Jersey & New York New Jersey Supreme Court & U.S. District Court, New York Federal District Court