Newark-based injury firm handling construction accidents, workers' comp and personal injury, with offices across North and Central Jersey.
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Journal Square practice for criminal defense, DWI, divorce and injury cases, with Arabic, Spanish and Russian spoken.
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Jersey City injury firm for car crashes, falls, work injuries and malpractice, with free consultations and Spanish spoken.
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Bilingual North Bergen lawyer for divorce, custody, DWI, criminal charges and traffic court. Hablamos español.
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Journal Square firm handling workers' comp and personal injury claims since 1972, with Spanish-speaking service.
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Hoboken neighborhood firm for wills, probate, divorce, home closings, landlord and tenant issues and municipal court.
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