Joseph A. Ferriero, born on June 25, 1957, graduated from Fordham University (B.A.) and Hofstra University School of Law (J.D.) before becoming an attorney under the Democratic political party.
Ferriero merged his law firm with Wolf & Samson becoming a partner of that firm. Heleft Wolf & Sampson in 2002. Ferriero's portfolio included complex personal injury litigation, medical malpractice litigation, professional negligence, municipal administrative law, commercial litigation, land use/zoning law, and employment and environmental law. As Bergen County Democratic Chairman, Ferriero is credited with revitalizing a political party that had not won a county wide election in over 14 years. 
