Experienced Lawyers for Your Legal Needs
Bruce W. Padula, Esq.
With extensive experience practicing law, Bruce has the knowledge and skill to provide clients with comprehensive and practical legal solutions. He has successfully represented clients in a variety of practice areas. Bruce is committed to providing individualized attention to each client and ensuring that their legal needs are met. With a focus on efficiency and effectiveness, Bruce works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for every client.
Previously, Bruce served as judicial law clerk to the Hon. Bernard F. Conway, J.S.C. He has also volunteered as Trustee/Director of organizations including the Hoboken-North Hudson YMCA, Fair Haven Board of Education, and Monmouth Bar Association. He has taught as an adjunct lecturer at St. Peter's University.
Bruce is an extensive speaker at seminars and in the media. He has spoken at the New Jersey State Bar Association Convention, the New Jersey School Boards Association Annual Workshop Convention and at numerous other events. Bruce has also appeared nationally on Fox News, and locally on News 12 New Jersey, NJ Spotlight News, and NJ 101.5.
Education
Villanova University, BA, 1996
Seton Hall University School of Law, JD, 1999
Admissions
New Jersey
Connecticut (retired)
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States
Michael Manning, Esq., Associate
Michael Manning, born and raised in Freehold and a lifelong Monmouth County
resident, began his legal career after graduating from Seton Hall Law School and
clerking for the Honorable Judge Teresa Kondrup Coyle in the Monmouth County
Superior Court's Family Division. Admitted to the bar in 2022, he has since developed
expertise in insurance defense, personal injury, and municipal litigation. Committed to
his community, Manning serves as Legal Counsel on the APHS Great Debaters
Scholarship Fund Executive Board, as Chairman of the Monmouth County and New
Jersey Young Republicans, and as a Board Member of the Jersey Shore Partnership.
Education
Monmouth University, BA, 2019
Seton Hall University School of Law, JD, 2022
Admissions
New Jersey
Anthony Provenzano, Esq., of counsel
Anthony Provenzano is an experienced attorney who specializes in employment and labor law, government and public entity law, and constitutional and commercial litigation. He represents a wide range of clients, including public entities and private businesses in various legal forums, such as state court, federal court, and administrative proceedings. Anthony’s practice includes defending employers against discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims, as well as representing commercial entities in contract negotiations and business disputes. Additionally, he provides strategic guidance on employment matters such as employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, workplace harassment, unfair labor practices, grievances, and employee leave policies.
Education
Montclair State University, BA, 2010
New York Law School, JD, 2018
Admissions
State of New Jersey
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Justin Bloodgood, Firm Coordinator and Paralegal
Justin joined Padula Law Group from day one, bringing his vast professional experience
to support the firm in many roles. A graduate of American University with a bachelor’s
degree is Law and Society, Justin obtained practical legal experience in a mentorship
program at another Monmouth County firm; and in the volunteer program in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Additionally, Justin has extensive experience in all
aspects of the election process with the Monmouth County Board of Elections. Lastly,
Justin has management and consulting experience with years of experience supporting
Tequila Fortaleza and others.