Judge Lisa M. Adubato: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil

Appointed By: Gov. Christopher J. Christie

Biography

The Hon. Lisa M. Adubato is a judge for the Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5) in New Jersey. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Chris Christie on August 13, 2015.

Prior to her appointment, Adubato was counsel to the law firm of Becker Meisel. Over the course of her legal career, she specialized in complex commercial litigation, emphasizing professional liability matters, construction litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes, employment law, real estate disputes, and contractual breaches. She was also a member of the legal team in the landmark Consumer Fraud Act case of Chattin v. Cape May Greene (1991).

Adubato earned a J.D. from Seton Hall Law School in 1987. After graduating from law school, she began her legal career as a law clerk for the Hon. Thomas F. Shebell, Jr. of the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court.

Her memberships have included the Cranford Township Committee, where she has served as Deputy Mayor for the City of Cranford (2014 to 2015) and the Finance Commissioner.

Born and raised in Essex County, Adubato is the daughter of the late Michael F. Adubato, a Democratic Party politician who served nine terms in the New Jersey General Assembly (1974 to 1992). He represented the 28th and 30th Districts, which included Hudson and Essex counties. She is also the niece of Steve Adubato, Sr., the founder of the North Ward Center in Newark.

She is registered as a Republican.

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Emamian Vs Wells Fargo Bank Na

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Betz Holdings Llc Vs Jean Benz

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Halabi Vs Global Houz Llc

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Newark Council 21, I Vs City Of Newark

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U.S. Bank Trust Comp Vs Midland Funding, Llc

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Powell Vs Estate Of Frances I. Hall

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Barnaby Vs Garcia Kimberly

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Preferred Pool Maint Vs Szurick Jessica

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Clara Maass Medical Vs Silberstein Linda

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American Legion Of E Ssex Coun Vs Coley Sheilah

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Curry Vs Fazal Imtiaz

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Mahon Vs Kreutz Joshua

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Mikiewicz Vs Barbosa Mateus

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Aponte-Pagan Vs Rivera Noel

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Howard Jr Vs Velasquez Angelo

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Amalgamated Transit Vs New Jersey Transit B Us O

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Daly Vs Daly Nicole

On July 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Lisa M. Adubato presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

East Orange, Fratern Vs City Of East Orange

On July 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Lisa M. Adubato presiding.

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Jul 09, 2026

Calderon Vs Mls Construction Gro Up

On July 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Lisa M. Adubato presiding.

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Moore Arbrena Vs Moore Ricky

On June 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Lisa M. Adubato presiding.

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Joseph Vs Hermann Gabriel

On June 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Essex County. Judge Lisa M. Adubato presiding.

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About

Lisa M. Adubato
Current Appointment Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil	Essex County Superior Court (NJ), Department Civil
Education J.D., Seton Hall Law School - 1987	J.D., Seton Hall Law School - 1987

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NJ - Essex County Superior Court (NJ)
Clerk phone:	+1 (973) 776-9459
Fax:	+1 (973) 424-2466

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5)	Essex County, New Jersey
Counsel	Becker Meisel	Union County, New Jersey
Law Clerk	New Jersey Superior Court (Appellate Division)	None