About Anthony P.

Anthony P — Kearns practices personal injury law in Lebanon, New Jersey. He serves as the Managing Partner at Kearns Rotolo Law, where he also focuses on criminal law and domestic violence cases. The firm is well-regarded in the community for its comprehensive approach to legal representation. Kearns has been with the firm since 2002, and he took on the role of Managing Partner in 2022. His office is located in the heart of Lebanon, making it accessible to clients throughout the region. He earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1998. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science in Counseling from Loyola College in 1990 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from Saint Anselm College in 1989.

Kearns also studied abroad in Spain at the American Institute, where he further developed his Spanish language skills. His diverse educational background equips him with a unique perspective in understanding the details of his clients’ needs. Kearns has experience in the legal field. Before becoming Managing Partner, he served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Trustees in 2021. He was also the Chancellor and General Counsel in 2019. His role as Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the County as a Prosecutor in 2010 provided him with valuable insights into the criminal justice system. Additionally, he worked as a Deputy Attorney General in 1999, which further solidified his expertise in legal matters.

His practice covers many case types, including personal injury claims, criminal defense, and domestic violence cases. Kearns is experienced in various legal stages, from initial consultations and filings to trials and appeals. His approach is thorough, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and attention to detail. He is known for his ability to handle the requirements of the law while advocating fiercely for his clients’ rights. Kearns is actively involved in several professional organizations. He is a member of the Hunterdon County Bar Association and serves on the County Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee. He is also part of the Supreme Court of New Jersey's District XIII Ethics Committee.

His involvement with the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey includes serving as the New Jersey Delegate and as President. These roles reflect his commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in the legal profession. In addition to his legal practice, Kearns is dedicated to community service and education. He regularly participates in programs aimed at raising awareness about drug and alcohol abuse through the New Jersey State Bar Association's Special Committee. His dedication to both his clients and the community shows his reputation as a respected legal professional in New Jersey.

Education

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (1998) | Law

1998

Loyola College

M.S. | Counseling

1990

Saint Anselm College

B.A. | Psychology and Spanish

1989

American Institute, Valencia, Spain

Study Abroad | Spanish

1988

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Managing Partner

Kearns Rotolo Law
2022

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Metuchen
2021

Chancellor - General Counsel

The Diocese of Metuchen
2019

Prosecutor: Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the County

Hunterdon County, New Jersey
2010

Partner

Rylak, Gianos, Kearns, and Phillips
2002

Deputy Lawyer General

Office of the Lawyer General of New Jersey
1999

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
New Jersey
U.S. Supreme Court

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court
Supreme Court of New Jersey State Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Criminal Law Domestic Violence

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Filings Trials Appeals

Professional Associations

Hunterdon County Bar Association

County Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee has membership 2023 - Current

Supreme Court of New Jersey

District XIII Ethics Committee 2023 - Current

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey

New Jersey Delegate 2017 - Current

New Jersey State Bar Association

Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2001 - Current

Hunterdon County Bar Association

Executive Board 2005 - 2015

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey

President 2013 - 2014