Giovanni “John” Anzalone

Giovanni “John” Anzalone is a personal injury lawyer and shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., who chairs the firm’s Personal Injury Team. He has represented injured individuals exclusively since earning his law degree in 1996. His practice covers motor vehicle crashes, construction accidents, defective products, nursing home negligence, industrial incidents, premises liability, maritime accidents, and railroad injuries. He has handled more than 1,000 cases during over two decades of trial practice. His preparation supports clients pursuing accountability for severe injuries and wrongful deaths statewide.

John earned a B.A., cum laude, from Columbia University in 1993. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1996. His education prepared him for a litigation career focused on representing injured and disabled people. He developed experience evaluating medical records, accident evidence, workplace conditions, product defects, and damages. His legal training supports detailed case preparation, persuasive negotiation, and courtroom advocacy. He uses those skills when handling complicated claims in New Jersey state and federal courts.

John has professional results that include settlements and verdicts totaling more than $50 million for injured and disabled clients. He has achieved multiple recoveries exceeding $1 million throughout New Jersey. His railroad practice represents New Jersey Transit, PATH, and Amtrak workers injured because of unsafe working conditions. He has recovered millions for railroad employees through state and federal litigation. His recognition includes the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, New Jersey Rising Stars from 2006 through 2010, and national Best Lawyers recognition since 2025.

Giovanni “John” Anzalone is admitted in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He serves on the firm’s Management Committee and leads its personal injury lawyers. His memberships include state and county bar associations and the Association of Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. He has served as an association trustee since 2015. His trial experience, referral relationships, and focused advocacy help clients address significant motor vehicle, product liability, FELA, and wrongful death matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
• Member, Ocean County Bar Association
• Member, Middlesex County Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Bar Association
• Trustee, Association of Trial Attorneys of New Jersey

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Columbia University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)