Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, Business Attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey

Gianfranco concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gianfranco handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Gianfranco's primary office is at 21 Main Street, Suite 353, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601-7095. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gianfranco usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Gianfranco discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Gianfranco for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gianfranco walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Gianfranco offer a free consultation?

  Gianfranco charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gianfranco's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gianfranco's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gianfranco gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Gianfranco take my case if I'm outside Hackensack?

  Gianfranco is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gianfranco will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Gianfranco?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gianfranco will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Gianfranco accepting new business clients right now?

  Gianfranco's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.