New Jersey Automobile Forum
Date: Jun 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $203.00
Non-Member Price: $254.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil
Earn up to 5.5 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Mitchell J. Makowicz, Jr., Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari
Presenters
- Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Union County Superior Court
- Ayanna Y. Countee, Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP - Michael G. Donahue, Esq.
- Certified By the New Jersey Supreme Court As a Civil Trial Attorney
Stark & Stark - Ada Sachter Gallicchio, Esq.
- Attorney Manager, Law Office of Frank A Viscomi, Marlton
- Kathleen M. Reilly, Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC - Sarabraj S. Thapar, Esq.
- Certified By the New Jersey Supreme Court As a Civil Trial Attorney
Sabbagh Thapar - Michael K. Tuzzio, Esq.
- Ronan, Tuzzio, & Giannone, P.C., Tinton Falls
The landscape of New Jersey automobile law has officially shifted. With mandatory coverage limits raised as of Jan. 1, the rules of the game have changed.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from some of New Jersey’s leading civil litigators, who will provide you with the latest developments and the top strategies to get the best results. You won’t just review the law - you’ll tap into the high-level tactics and case valuation strategies that only the state’s top practitioners can provide.
Program Agenda:
-
9:00 | Introduction
-
9:05 | I. Pre-Suit/Discovery
Complaint, preservation request, spoliation letters, tort claims notices, OPRA, case law updates
- Plaintiff’s perspective - Michael G. Donahue, Esq.
- Defense perspective - Michael K. Tuzzio, Esq.
- Judicial perspective - Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Panel discussion included
-
9:55 | II. Verbal Threshold, Tort Claims Threshold, PIP, Case Law Updates
- Plaintiff’s perspective - Sarabraj S. Tharpar, Esq.
- Defense perspective - Ada Sachter Gallicchio, Esq.
- Judicial perspective - Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Panel Discussion included
-
10:55 | Break
-
11:05 | III. UM/UIM; Bad Faith, Case Law Updates
- Plaintiff’s perspective - Mitchell J. Makowicz, Jr., Esq.
- Defense perspective - Ayanna Y. Countee, Esq.
- Judicial perspective - Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Panel discussion included
-
12:00 | Lunch
-
12:30 | IV. Commercial/Trucking Liability, Case Law Updates
- Plaintiff’s perspective - Kathleen M. Reilly, Esq.
- Defense perspective - Michael K. Tuzzio, Esq.
- Judicial perspective - Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Panel discussion included
-
1:20 | V. Proving Liability
Experts, lay witnesses, inclusion of evidence admissibility issues, case law updates
- Plaintiff’s perspective - Sarabraj S. Tharpar, Esq.; Kathleen M. Reilly, Esq. and Michael G. Donahue, Esq.
- Defense perspective - Ada Sachter Gallicchio, Esq. and Michael K. Tuzzio, Esq.
- Judicial perspective - Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Panel discussion included -
2:10 | VI. Proving Damages
Experts, lay witnesses, inclusion of evidence admissibility issues, case law updates
- Plaintiff’s perspective - Michael G. Donahue, Esq.
- Defense perspective - Michael K. Tuzzio, Esq.
- Judicial perspective - Hon. Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv.
- Panel discussion included
- 3:00 | Adjourn
Important Information About Our Events, Meetings, and More:
To secure your spot and receive important updates about our events, meetings, and other gatherings, such as schedule changes, remember to register in advance.
Digital Materials & Environmental Commitment: As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, unless otherwise noted, all seminar materials are provided as digital downloads. You can access these materials through:
- The “My Links” section at the top of our website for in-person or online events
- Or, for online programs, the event access link included in your joining instructions
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.
Professional Conduct:
All attendees and participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and treat others with respect at NJSBA events, meetings, and gatherings. This includes courteous communication, respecting perspectives, and creating a welcoming environment for all. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in removal from the event.
Stay Informed:
Registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes. For updates regarding inclement weather, please check your email or visit NJSBA.com.
Media Consent:
By participating in our events, meetings, or other gatherings, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded. Additionally, all media content captured during these gatherings will become the property of NJSBA. This content, including your image and name, may be used in our future promotional materials without additional consent or compensation.
Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy:
Read our Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy and submit an Application here: https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-programs/scholarship/