John P. Capuzzi, Sr.

EDUCATION

• Msgr. Bonner High School
• B.A and M.B.A. - LaSalle University
• CNMT – Philadelphia School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• J.D. – Widener University School of Law and Moot Court Honor Society

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

• Magisterial District Judge (2006 –Present)
• Private Practice at Imperatrice, Amarant, Capuzzi & Bell
• Litigation attorney handling personal injury cases, motor vehicle crashes, construction claims, and estate issues.
• Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (1989 – 2005)
• Senior Deputy Attorney General in Charge of the Torts Litigation Section in the Norristown Office responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Section. (1995-2005)
• Tried numerous cases to verdicts in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
• Argued cases in the Commonwealth Court and Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
• Contributed legal work product for Amicus Curie brief in the United States Supreme Court.
• Teach trial advocacy at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Widener University School of Law.
• Taught trial advocacy for the National Association of Attorneys General.
• AV - rated highest legal ability and ethical standards in Martindale Hubbell

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania, District Court of New Jersey and the Supreme Court of the United States.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILITIONS

• Vice-President of the Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA) (2011)
• Member of the Executive Committee of the DCBA (2008 - present)
• Zone 9 Delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association (2010 - present)
• Past President of the Guy G. deFuria American Inns of Court (2003-2004)
• Member of the Minor Court Rules Committee of the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania (2009-present)

CIVIC SERVICE

• Marple Township Board of Commissioners (2000–2005); President (2001& 2005)
• Yeadon Borough Council (President 1982-1989)
• Life member of Yeadon Fire Company (President-1980)