Claim: 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.
Evidence: 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.