Conveniently located in Watchung, New Jersey, J. A. Centanni Law was founded by
Jillian A. Mandarino, Esq. formerly Jillian A. Centanni, Esq. and is based upon providing effective legal representation in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, and real estate based upon the core values of top notch service, responsiveness, compassion, thoroughness, and efficiency.
Prior to founding J. A. Centanni Law in March of 2017, Jillian A. Mandarino, Esq. formerly Jillian A. Centanni, Esq. worked at one of the largest law firms in the United States as well as one of the most well-recognized firms in the tri-state area. She became a skilled advocate and negotiator while representing several Fortune 100 companies in complex civil litigations, allowing clients to settle cases while avoiding unnecessary legal expenses.
Since its founding, J. A. Centanni Law has protected clients’ assets by completing over a hundred of wills, codicils, trusts, advance directives and powers of attorney. She has also completed over a hundred transactions pertaining to real estate for both residential and commercial properties. Ms. Mandarino has represented executors, trustees, and beneficiaries concerning the distribution of assets in a will, codicil, or trust.
Ms. Mandarino has received numerous accolades for her skills in estate planning and real estate: Super Lawyer – Rising Star (2017-2020) by Thomson Reuters; 10 Best Real Estate Attorney New Jersey (2018-2019) by American Institute of Legal Counsel; and Lawyers of Distinction – Estate Planning Law (2018).
Ms. Mandarino has also been featured in an issue of New Jersey Monthly as a Leading Women Entrepreneur and has published a chapter on estate planning in the NJ Association of Women Business Owners Big Bold Business Advice Book.
Ms. Mandarino is an active member of the community and an avid University of Michigan – Ann Arbor sports fan who also enjoys golf, tennis, and chess. She served as an Editorial Board Member for the American Bar Association publication Landslide and has also served as a University of Michigan College of Engineering Board Member.
