Mr. Antonelli currently serves as the Appointed Municipal Attorney for the Township of Union and the City of Linden. Mr. Antonelli has represented the Township of Union since 1998 and the City of Linden since 2012.
In both positions, in addition to the day to day activities of the position, Mr. Antonelli attends all scheduled public meetings. In this regard, Mr. Antonelli has gained substantial experience dealing with the Open Public Meetings Act, handling responses from members of council and of the public, and is often called to render an opinion to the governing body as the issue arises. Mr. Antonelli is fully familiar with Title 40 and 40A of the New Jersey statutes. Consistent with these statues, Mr. Antonelli has drafted numerous ordinances and resolutions.
Mr. Antonelli has a diverse background and experience. In that regard, and in addition to his private clients, Mr. Antonelli has represented the< following entities in the following capacities:
- Township Attorney for Union;
- City Attorney for Linden;
- Municipal Prosecutor for Fanwood;
- Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Linden;
- Municipal Prosecutor for the Borough of West Caldwell;
- Special Litigation Counsel for the City of Elizabeth;
- Special Counsel for the Union County Utilities Authority;
- Special Redevelopment Counsel for the Town of Dover;
- Special Litigation Counsel for the Town of Dover;
- Special Counsel for the County of Union;
- Special Counsel for the Township of Hillside;
- Special Litigation Counsel for the City of Plainfield;
- Hearing Officer for the City of Plainfield;
- Special Litigation Counsel for the City of Perth Amboy;
- Labor Counsel for the City of Trenton;
- Special Counsel for the City of Trenton;
- ABC Prosecutor for the City of Trenton;
- Special Counsel for the Town of West New York
- Special Counsel for the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties; and
- Special Counsel for the City of Hoboken