Newark-based injury firm handling construction accidents, workers' comp and personal injury, with offices across North and Central Jersey.
Personal InjuryWorkers' CompensationEmployment
Union County
Lawyers in Elizabeth, NJ
2 firms have an office in Elizabeth, Union County. Their practice areas include Bankruptcy, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation.
Firms with offices in Elizabeth
East Orange bankruptcy-only firm helping individuals with Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and loan modifications, with a second office in Elizabeth.
Bankruptcy
Other firms in Union County
Scotch Plains injury firm since 1984, also handling workers' comp, criminal defense and immigration, with free consultations.
Personal InjuryWorkers' CompensationCriminal Defense+2
Lerner David LLP
Cranford, NJ
An intellectual property boutique founded in 1969 focused on patents, trademarks and IP litigation.
Intellectual PropertyLitigation
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.
New Providence, NJ
Established New Providence firm since 1954 advising families and businesses on estates, divorce, business deals and litigation.
Estate PlanningFamily LawBusiness & Corporate+1
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains firm handling injury, criminal defense, estates, employment and real estate, alongside auto dealer law.
Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseEstate Planning+4
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