About Paul
Paul J — Maselli is an attorney specializing in bankruptcy, business law, consumer law, and legal malpractice. In 1998, he co-founded Maselli, Mills & Fornal P.C., where he currently serves as the managing shareholder. The firm is located at 400 Alexander Park, Suite 101, Princeton, NJ 08540, and provides comprehensive legal services to clients, including businesses, banks, and financial institutions across New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and New York City. Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1986, Maselli has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the legal field. His practice primarily involves representing commercial banks and financial institutions in both federal and state court litigation.
He is experienced in commercial lending, loan workouts, and bankruptcy matters. His expertise is particularly valuable for financially distressed businesses and individuals, as he assists them through workouts, strategic negotiations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and bankruptcies. Maselli has notably represented various businesses in Chapter 11 reorganizations, including a precious metal refinery and a retail chain, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex legal fields. In addition to his bankruptcy practice, Maselli has broadened his focus to include representing clients pursuing recovery for damages related to legal and accounting malpractice. With the backing of a skilled litigation team, he has successfully secured millions of dollars in compensation for clients in cases centered on professional negligence.
This aspect of his practice shows his commitment to ensuring that clients receive justice and accountability from professionals in the legal and accounting fields. Maselli is an active member of several professional organizations, including the New Jersey State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His involvement extends to the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he has contributed as a lecturer and panelist. Through these roles, he shares his extensive knowledge on topics such as bankruptcy, creditors' rights, commercial law, and professional malpractice. In 2020, he was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the District VII Ethics Committee, where he continues to serve, further solidifying his commitment to ethical legal practice.
Before embarking on his legal career, Maselli worked as a reporter for The Princeton Packet, which provided him with valuable communication skills. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law – Camden in 1986 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from Clark University, obtained in 1982. Additionally, he attended Middlebury College from 1978 to 1980. At Maselli, Mills & Fornal P.C., the firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional value through a combination of professional skill, legal strategy, and a understanding of clients' needs, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective legal services.
