2006 Legal Guide

BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF, LLC
The Law Firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff, LLC, specializes in personal injury law. The firm represents people who are injured in accidents, including motor vehicle, wrongful death, premises liability, animal bites and construction site accidents. In addition, the firm maintains a workers’ compensation division
dedicated exclusively to representing workers who are injured on the job.

The partners at the firm possess the skills that enable them to most effectively represent injured people. Jon Bramnick, senior partner, is a certified civil trial attorney and was recently named as a Super Lawyer in the field of personal injury law by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Two of the partners, Stephanie Mitterhoff and Casey Woodruff, are former New Jersey Supreme Court law clerks.

Recent recoveries include a $2,500,000.00 settlement in 2006 on behalf of a pedestrian struck by a truck in a Union County accident, and a $1,200,000.00 settlement in 2005 on behalf of a woman injured in a Somerset County motor vehicle accident. The attorneys at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff utilize their skills, qualifications and experience to fight for fair recoveries and to advocate on behalf of people injured in all kinds of accidents.

1827 East Second St., Scotch Plains, NJ; 908-322-7000

JAVERBAUM WURGAFT HICKS & ZARIN
Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks & Zarin was founded in 1978. Since that time, the firm has grown both in size and stature to become one of New Jersey’s preeminent law firms, limiting its practice to the representation of those seriously injured or whose death was caused through the negligent conduct of others. Through exceptional
service to both our clients and to the legal community, the firm has a well-established reputation not only for commitment, knowledge and experience, but also for undertaking difficult cases and obtaining successful results. Recognition by colleagues, as reflected in their continuing referrals, is a significant and gratifying factor in our growth and success. The firm’s very distinctive culture is characterized by a warm, friendly and informal atmosphere that reflects the relationship among the staff and with its clients. The firm offers personalized small firm attention combined with big firm resources.

Ken Javerbaum and Jack Wurgaft are founding partners of the firm. Ken has been selected as one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in New Jersey. Wurgaft has been selected as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers. Six members of the firm are Certified Civil Trial Attorneys; one is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney. The firm is
proud to have earned the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell and to be included in its Bar Registry of Preeminent Attorneys. Members of the firm are exceptionally active in Bar Association activities and hold leadership positions in numerous organizations dedicated to trial practice, including the Presidencies of the Richard J. Hughes Inn of Court and the North Jersey Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Firm partners have been selected to serve as Bar Trustees, Ethics Committee members and as Officers of Supreme Court Committees. The firm’s attorneys frequently serve as speakers and as chairmen of programs dealing with tort
law, trial practice and professionalism.

The firm’s clients reflect a cross-section of society, including blue-collar workers, civil servants, recent immigrants, governmental officials, cabinet officers, members of the judiciary, and the highest ranking elected official in New Jersey. Lawyers throughout New Jersey and the nation regularly refer matters to the law firm, which not only reflect confidence in its expertise but its reputation for reliability in transmitting participation fees. Through diligence, resourcefulness and quality advocacy, the firm annually receives multiple $1 million-plus verdicts and settlements. With a willingness to pursue even the most challenging and costly cases and its history of success in expanding the landscape of tort recovery, the firm assures its clients that each case receives meticulous preparation by a highly trained and skilled team of dedicated attorneys, paralegals and support staff.

959 South Springfield Ave., Springfield, NJ; 973-379-4200; www.jwhz.com

KIMMEL & SILVERMAN
In 1991, Craig Thor Kimmel and Robert Silverman formed the Lemon Law firm of Kimmel & Silverman, P.C. with the sole aim of providing cost-free, quality legal representation to distressed consumers of “lemon” cars, trucks, electronics, boats, motor homes and other products. Building the first full-service Lemon Law firm in
the Northeast, Kimmel & Silverman blazed a trail in warranty law. Over the past 15 years, the firm has provided cost-free Lemon Law and breach of warranty help to more than 30,000 distressed drivers, recovering over $125 million for their clients. In addition, they have successfully represented consumers in class actions against several
automotive manufacturers, while expanding their practice to include automotive dealer fraud claims and unfair trade practice litigation.

The firm, consisting of a team of 18 experienced attorneys, five ASE certified experts and a team of more than 40 paralegals, clerks and administrators, has received many accolades for its efforts. In 2002, the American Bar Association honored Kimmel & Silverman for outstanding work in providing legal access to consumers. In 2003, 2004 and 2006, Micah Buchdahl, “The Internet Marketing Attorney” honored the firm’s website, www.lemonlaw.com, as one of the best legal websites in the nation. This year, Law & Politics Magazine recognized Bob Silverman and NJ Managing Attorney Jacqueline Herritt as “Super Lawyers,” representing the top five percent of all attorneys in the state. The firm has also been featured on Good Morning America, Extra, and the CBS Early Show, and in the pages of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, Consumer Reports, and USA Today.

Kimmel & Silverman provides 100 percent cost-free lemon law help to consumers throughout Union County and their process requires minimal participation and travel, with most correspondence occurring over the phone and through the mail. If your car is driving you crazy, contact Kimmel & Silverman.

1930 E. Marlton Pike, Executive Mews, Suite T11, Cherry Hill, NJ; 1-800-536-6652; www.lemonlaw.com

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