Anthony V. Locascio, Esq.

• Personal Injury 
• Car Accidents 
• Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents 
• Medical Malpractice

• JD at Seton Hall
• BA, History and English, cum laude at Fairfield

• Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, since 2006

• New Jersey State Bar Association
• New Jersey Association of Justice
• Monmouth County Bar Association

Body Language Presentations: 

• New Jersey Young Lawyers Division, “How to Read the Witness: Depositions and Trial.” 
• Oak Hill Academy, “Wake Up, Watch and Be Aware (to protect students)”. 
• Chartis and AIG Insurance Companies, “Body Language for HR Departments.” 
• Stevens Institute of Technology (Phi Sigma National Chapter), “The Art and Science of Body Language.”  
• Rutgers University School of Law (Camden), “The Art and Science of Body Language as an Attorney,” Trial Arts & Advocacy Course, Professor J.C.Lore, Esq. 
• Marriott Hotels, “Reading and Learning the Guest.”
• Middlesex County Bar Association, “Reading and Learning the Witness.”
• New Jersey Water Environment Association, “Using Body Language for more effective communication and customer service.”
• Hayden Proctor Inns of Court, Monmouth County, “Reading and Learning the Witness: Body Language with Practical Pre-Trial and Trial applications.” 
• Seton Hall University School of Law, “Reading and Learning your Clients and Witnesses via the Art and Science of Body Language.” 
• Brookdale University, “The Art and Science of Body Language in Investigation and Interrogation,” presented to the Introduction to Law Enforcement class, Thomas Shea, D.Sc., CPP. 
• Seton Hall University School of Law, “Reading and Learning your Clients and Witnesses via the Art and Science of Body Language, Trials and Networking.” 
• Seton Hall University School of Law, “Reading and Learning your Clients and Witnesses via the Art and Science of Body Language, Trials and Networking.” 
• Seton Hall University School of Law, “Reading and Learning your Clients and Witnesses via the Art and Science of Body Language, Trials and Networking.”
• Marriott International, Washington, D.C., “Body Language: The Art and Science to Make a Difference.”

Radio and Television Appearances: 

• Legal Commentator (Radio): “Rapid Fire,” with Nancy Grace. 
• Legal Commentator (Court TV): “Closing Arguments,” with Nancy Grace; “Both Sides,” with Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom & Vinny Politan; “Trial Heat,” with Lisa Bloom; “2004: Year in Review,” with Amanda Grove. 
• Legal Commentator (CNN): “Weekend Edition,” “Morning Edition,” and “Primetime with Nancy Grace.” 
• Body Language Analysis (CNN): “Headline News,” with Vinny Politan, provided an analysis of the Casey Anthony case.
• Body Language Analysis (CNN): “Out Front,” with Erin Burnett, provided a comprehensive breakdown and live analysis of the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Secretary Hillary Clinton.

• Super Lawyers (10+ years)

Community Columnist: 

• Author of “Legally Speaking,” a legal column featured in The Journal, a community periodical circulated throughout Monmouth County. Articles were presented to inform the public as to current legal cases, Court decisions, and a variety of legal topics ranging from Civil, Matrimonial, criminal, and Municipal. 
• “Changes in DWI Laws,” a review of current DWI Statutes, March 2004. 
• “Your Possibly Unknown Medicare Lien,” a discussion of Medicare Liens and Personal Injury cases, April 2004.
• “The Special Learner’s Permit & Provisional License: Each Drive Parents Crazy,” a discussion of the complicated laws related to affecting young drivers, May 2004. 
• “Death Penalty: The Only Sentence not imposed by a Judge,” a discussion of death penalty cases and the procedure to the actual sentence, November 2004. 
• “Percentage of Fault = the Amount of the Award,” a discussion of how comparative negligence works, January 2025. 
• “Domestic Violence Need Not be Tolerated,” a review of domestic violence law and procedures, March 2005. 
• “Uh Oh– It’s Jury Duty!,” a review of the procedures and benefits of Jury Service, April 2005. 
• “Your Automobile Insurance Coverage: Choose Wisely,” a discussion of the proofs required for Verbal Threshold Cases, June 2005. 
• “Verbal Threshold: As the Law Turns,” a discussion of the latest change to the law (subjective component), August 2005. 
• “New Jersey’s latest creation: The Will Registry,” information as to registering of a Last Will and Testament, September 2005. 
• “DWI Good News & Bad News,” a discussion of the Burden of Proof and Restriction on Plea Bargains, November 2005. 
• “Restaurants Beware!” a discussion of Restaurant Liability issues, December 2005. 
• “The Liability of God,” a discussion of the Liability of a Church Organization, January 2006. 
• “Alimony: Neither a Punishment nor a Reward,” a discussion of what it is and when it applies. February 2006. 
• “Relocating after Divorce,” a discussion of divorce relocation with or without a child. March 2006. 
• “Erasing a Mistake,” a discussion of Criminal Expungements, April 2006. 
• “Thou Owneth, but the Gov’t taketh away,” a discussion of Eminent Domain, May 2006. 
• “How to Fight (and Sue) City Hall,” a discussion of N.J. Title 59 & Public Entities, May 2006. 
• “Eat Lemons – Don’t Drive them,” a discussion of Lemon Law, July 2006. 
• “Eminent Domain Revisited: Ohio and New Jersey Homeowners Perfect Together,” a discussion of new Eminent Domain cases which look to Ohio for guidance, September 2006. 
• “God is a Football Fan,” a discussion of Constitutional Rights of Coaches Praying before a game, November 2006. 
• “Eminent Domain: Here we go Again!” a discussion of the recent Supreme Court ruling to expand governmental powers, December 2006. 
• “Same Sex Marriages: Marriage in all but Name,” a discussion of the final round of approvals for gay couples and gay rights, January 2007. 
• “Wild Wills & Extravagant Estates,” discussion of the Stockdale Case in Monmouth County regarding a will contest, March 2007. 
• “Marriage New Jersey Style: Easy In – Easy Out,” a discussion of the latest laws making divorce a quicker and easier process, April 2007. 
• “New Jersey’s Wrongful Death Law to be Righted,” a discussion of the proposed new law, which would allow for additional rewards to a family that lost a loved one, September 2007.
• “Drug Court: a Drug Offender’s Best Friend,” a discussion of the purpose and operation of NJ Drug Court, December 2007. 
• “Intellectual Property,” a discussion of IP (trademarks, patents, and copyrights), January 2008. 
• “New Jersey Cell Phone Law – It’s Simple Don’t Touch the Phone!” is a discussion of the latest law and penalties. February 2008. 
• “Governor Kills New Wrongful Death Law,” a discussion of the veto of the proposed law. March 2008. 
• “Anatomy of a Lawsuit,” – A discussion of the five basic phases of a lawsuit, April 2008. 
• “Ladies Beware! If no “I Do,” then “No Ring for You.” A discussion of the circumstances when the proposer is legally entitled to ‘get the ring back,’ August 2008. 
• “A wedding reception lawsuit,” a discussion of legal liability, or not, of the caterer where a power failure occurs during the reception, November 2008. 
• “After the bell rings…A school’s responsibility continues,” a discussion of the liability of a school for unsupervised early dismissal of a student, December 2008. 
• “Power of Attorney- Do I Need One?” a discussion of the document and applications, April 2009. 
• “School Dress Code Defeats the Constitution,” a discussion of the right of the school, not parents, to establish a dress code for students, May 2009. 
• “Was the light red, green, or amber? Let’s go to the videotape!” a discussion of the law permitting the issuance of a ticket for running a red light per The Traffic Control Monitoring Device, July 2009. 
• “The Citizen’s Arrest,” a discussion of a non-law enforcement person’s right to arrest someone for an observed disorderly person’s offense, August 2009. 
• “Bullies aren’t as tough as they think,” The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, February 2010. 
• “Adult adoptions: uncommon but legal,” a discussion of adopting an adult, May 2010. 
• “Pedestrians and crosswalks: perfect together,” a discussion of the requirement of drivers to yield to people crossing a crosswalk, June 2010. 
• “Court Curbs High-Pressure Used Car Salesmen,” a discussion of the prohibition against not revealing the price until the income of the purchaser is known, August 2010. 
• Co-Author of “Judge and Son,” a legal column highlighted in The Journal. An article discussing multiple legal issues and cases from the viewpoint of a retired Superior Court Judge, Louis F. Locascio, J.S.C., Ret. (“Judge”) and a trial attorney (“Son”). 
• “Seniors Don’t have to be hired, but they can’t be fired,” a discussion of age discrimination in the workplace, July 2010. 
• “Stalkers Beware…New Jersey is watching You,” a discussion of what constitutes stalking under the law, February 2010. 
• “The Court Favors the property owner over the trespasser,” a discussion of the legal liability of a homeowner for injuries sustained on the owner’s property, April 2010. 
• “Snow: fine on ground, fined on car,” a discussion of the law requiring drivers to remove snow from their car prior to driving, December 2009. 
• “You and your Auto Insurance,” a discussion of the no-fault law and verbal threshold, October 2009. 
• “Free Beach for Great Troops,” a discussion of the law allowing New Jersey coastal towns to permit veterans to use the beach without paying for a beach badge, August,2011. 
• “Florida’s Stand Your Ground Laws v. N.J.’s Self Defense Law,” a discussion of how the states’ different laws are applied in cases involving the use of deadly force, May 2012. 
• “New Jersey becomes ‘Pro Choice’ for Public Schools,” a discussion of the new Interdistrict Public School Choice Program Act. December 2010. 
• “Bystander Liability, where it can Hurt to Look,” a discussion of emotional distress claims arising out of observing a family member being injured, December 2010. 
• “The Judges that never sleep & the Telephonic Restraining order,” a discussion of the issuance of domestic violence restraining orders when the courts are closed, January 2011. 
• “More Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence,” a discussion of the new law making it more difficult for people who violate a domestic violence restraining order to be released on bail, January 2012. 
• “Hunters and Property Owners- Deerest Friends,” a discussion of the new law permitting bow and arrow hunters, with permission of the property owner, to hunt within 150 feet of a building, October 2020. 
• “Sexting, neither condoned nor a crime,” a discussion of the new law decriminalizing sexting by juveniles, February 2012.
• “More Rights and Protection for Sexual Assault Victims,” a discussion of the new law requiring sexual assault victims to be treated, free of charge, by health care providers and law enforcement officers with compassion and dignity, October 2011.