Senate confirms Martinotti to federal bench in New Jersey

The Senate yesterday confirmed Brian R. Martinotti to the District Court in New Jersey by a 92 to 5 vote.  Martinotti has been a Superior Court Judge in Hackensack, NJ since 2002.  Prior to taking the bench he was with Beattie Padovano, LLC in Montvale, NJ since 1987, where his practice focused on defense litigation, including general liability and coverage issues for insurance carriers, self-insured companies, rental, and third-party adjustment companies.  He also represented various towns throughout Bergen County in liability claims and served as Tax Attorney and Public Defender for various towns in New Jersey.