Mr. Prainito has cultivated experience in a diverse range of practice areas, including products liability, professional liability, construction, and commercial litigation. His ability to effectively find solutions for clients, across a wide array of practice areas allows Mr. Prainito to play a critical role in any litigation matter.
While focusing his practice primarily on litigation, Mr. Prainito also routinely serves as court-appointed counsel in various probate matters, such as guardianship and special medical guardianship applications.
When he is not in the courtroom, Mr. Prainito serves as a Member of the West Essex District Fee Arbitration Committee, where he regularly sits on panels issuing rulings on fee disputes between clients and their attorneys.
Prior to joining O’Toole Scrivo, Mr. Prainito served as a law clerk to Honorable Lisa Miralles Walsh, A.J.S.C. and the Honorable Robert J. Mega, P.J.Ch.
Matters
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of commercial property owner where plaintiff sought more than $1M for outstanding medical bills.
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Successfully defended a university in a matter involving off-campus sexual assault allegations by securing summary judgment in favor of the institution, helping to clarify the limits of university liability in off-campus incidents.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member, District Ethics Committee, District VIII
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Equity Jurisprudence Committee
- Essex County Bar Association
- Union County Bar Association
- Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Clerkships
- Hon. Robert J. Mega, P.J.Ch., New Jersey Superior Court - Union County
- Hon. Lisa Miralles Walsh, A.J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court - Union County