Delivering Solutions To South Jersey Clients Since 1961
Gruccio, Pepper, De Santo & Ruth P.A. is an established law firm based in Vineland, guided by proven attorneys with a tradition of attentive service.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Workers’ Compensation
Estate Law
Real Estate
Criminal Law
Business Law
Our Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Workers’ Compensation
Estate Law
Real Estate
Criminal Law
Business Law
Personal Attention Backed By Knowledge And Experience
At Gruccio, Pepper, De Santo & Ruth P.A., we take pride in delivering personalized representation that starts the moment you reach out to our legal team. You will always be connected with a live person who understands your situation. When you are ready to discuss your case, you will meet directly with an attorney, so there will be no need for paralegal screening or navigating multiple levels of staff.
This direct approach allows you to receive the full benefit of our attorneys’ insight from the outset. Your close partnership with a dedicated lawyer not only encourages clear communication from Day 1. It also helps our team to craft a strategy according to your specific legal needs.
Our firm’s longevity, spanning over 60 years, is a testament to our attorneys’ commitment to effective advocacy in personal injury, workers’ compensation and a spectrum of other legal areas. Our lawyers believe that this personalized touch not only sets us apart as a firm but also enhances the quality of representation that we provide to every client we have the privilege to serve.
Partner With Recognized Leaders In The Legal Community
Two of our attorneys have achieved notable designations from the Supreme Court of New Jersey that reflect a high degree of competence, experience and peer recognition in their respective fields. Certification requires attorneys to meet several challenging benchmarks, including recommendations from judges and lawyers as well, the completion of a number of continuing education courses and a certifying examination.
In addition to these certifications, several of our lawyers at Gruccio, Pepper, De Santo & Ruth P.A. are AV Preeminent peer-review rated*, the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell.
These individual accomplishments contribute to the strength of our team and our long-standing reputation for excellence.
Joseph E. Ruth
is certified by the
Supreme Court of New Jersey
as a civil trial attorney.
Lee J. Hughes
is certified by the
Supreme Court of New Jersey
as a criminal law attorney.
Meet Our Attorneys
Our distinguished attorneys combine in-depth legal knowledge and remarkable experience with the personalized attention that makes for quality service. They pursue favorable results for our clients while providing respectful and committed advocacy for every case they take on.
Leverage Our Attorneys’ Local Insight
Our firm’s roots run deep in the heart of South Jersey, where our attorneys are not just familiar faces but also neighbors and active community members. Born and raised here, they possess an intimate knowledge of the local courtrooms, judges, and staff. This local insight benefits our clients through every step of the legal process.
Beyond their legal acumen, our lawyers are passionately involved in local causes because they genuinely care about making a positive impact. Attorney James J. Gruccio Sr. Esq. served as a charter member of the board of trustees of the Big Brothers of Vineland Association and has volunteered in various capacities for other organizations throughout the area. Attorney Robert A. De Santo serves as chair of the Board of Directors of the Cumberland County Campus Educational Foundation.
For our attorneys, community service is more than a role. Their commitments display our attorneys’ dedication to nurturing the growth and well-being of our area residents. When you choose to retain our firm, you gain more than effective legal representation. You gain access to advocates who are deeply invested in both your case and our community’s future.
Begin With A Consultation
During your initial consultation, a member of our team will review your situation and evaluate your best options for moving forward. Our lawyers value their relationships with their clients, showing our respect by remaining responsive to and engaged in each case throughout the process.
To schedule your first appointment, call our Vineland office at 856-405-3972.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.