Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Joseph Gable, Esq. has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney.

“New Jersey Certified Civil Trial Attorney” is a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice.

A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney must be a member of the Bar in good standing for more than five years, fulfill ongoing legal education requirements, demonstrate a substantial level of experience in civil trial law, be favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges, and pass a written examination.

Joseph is a member of the firm’s Accident & Personal Injury group where he represents individuals that have been killed or have suffered spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other catastrophic injuries resulting from the negligence of others, including automobile crashes, premises liability, including slip and fall, elevator and escalator injuries, and snow and ice related injuries, and product liability matters.

Congratulations Joseph!

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Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Louis Ragone, Esq. has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This certification helps connect litigants with attorneys who are New Jersey Supreme Court certified as a highly qualified specialist in their area of the law. “New Jersey Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney” is an official designation given by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who have demonstrated a high skill set in the areas of family and matrimonial law. It is a simple way to ensure you are working with a professional New Jersey matrimonial lawyer whose experience meets the highest standard of client care. The certification process is rigorous and demanding. Matrimonial lawyers who are certified by the Supreme Court must demonstrate an abiding emphasis and high level of experience in family and matrimonial law, garner favorable evaluations by other attorneys and judges, and pass a lengthy written examination.

Louis is a member of the firm’s Family Law & Divorce Group where he concentrates his practice on all aspects of divorce litigation, including but not limited to child custody, alimony, child support, and equitable distribution issues. He also handles post-judgment litigation, including cases involving the emancipation of a child, custody or support modification, child support enforcement, college contribution, and relocation applications.

Congratulations Louis!

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In honor of Women’s History Month, and to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women in the U.S. and show our support, the Stark & Stark Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) has partnered with Sisterhood Inc., a non-profit organization based in Burlington, NJ. Sisterhood Inc. provides outreach and educational services for at-risk and underserved populations.

Each of our offices collected donations of clothing and hygiene products for children ranging from newborn to 12-years old to provide to Sisterhood Inc. Our employees also volunteered to assist with their food bank and clothing tree initiatives.

For more information on Sisterhood Inc. or to donate directly to the organization, please click here.

During Women’s History Month and throughout the year, the Stark & Stark Women’s ERG encourages everyone to #EmbraceEquity and give back to their communities.

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In a recent case, Shareholder Bhaveen R. Jani and his team obtained a $1 million settlement for a client who was injured in a rear end auto crash and suffered a mild traumatic brain injury.

“I’m very fortunate to help out individuals in need get the compensation they deserve for injuries they never wanted or asked for,” said Bhaveen. “We can’t go back in time but we can make the future a little less bleak. My client in this case is a very strong young woman who I admire and I appreciate her trusting me.”

Bhaveen is a member of the firm’s Accident & Personal Injury Group. He focuses his practice in the areas of motor vehicle and tractor-trailer crashes, which result in catastrophic spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death claims and premise liability matters. He is an active member of the Bar and serves on the Board of Governors for both the New Jersey Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He is a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law and is a two-time past President of the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey. He currently serves as the Chair of Stark & Stark’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances*

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Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Tommie Ann Gibney, Esq. has been appointed by the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Jury Selection in Civil and Criminal Trials. She will serve as a Committee member until 2024.

“As a member of this Committee, I will work with members of the judiciary and other attorney stakeholders to ensure that the jury selection process remains fair, balanced, and equitable to allow for a diverse pool of jurors for the civil and criminal courts,” said Tommie Ann. “Jury service is one of the most important duties of citizenship; having qualified jurors available to decide the facts in lawsuits and questions of guilt or innocence is fundamental to our entire system of justice. I am honored to be reappointed to this important Supreme Court Committee to serve both the Courts and New Jersey citizens in this role.”

Tommie Ann is a member of the Stark & Stark’s Accident and Personal Injury practice, where she represents persons who have been injured or killed as a result of motor vehicle collisions; slips, trips, and falls; nursing home abuse and neglect; defective products; construction site incidents; and other catastrophic acts of negligence.

Congratulations Tommie Ann!

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Evan J. Lide, Esq. recently secured a $1.8 Million verdict for his client, a woman who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and orthopedic injuries after tripping and falling at a wedding venue. The trial was presided by the Honorable Christopher D. Rafano, J.S.C. in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The plaintiff, Debra Forman, was a 62-year-old woman attending a wedding at the historic Cranberry Inn on November 4th, 2017 in Cranbury, New Jersey. Debra tripped on a fireplace hearth in the newer section of the Cranbury Inn. The fireplace hearth extension was raised 1.375 inches and was five times what the ASTM standards, the ADA, and the building code required. She immediately suffered from non-displaced fractures in her nose and a non-displaced right humerus fracture. Although the diagnostic testing in the hospital did not reveal any brain hemorrhage, it was also later determined that Debra had suffered a traumatic brain injury from the accident.

After two weeks of trial, Debra Forman was awarded $1.35 million for pain and suffering, $402,596 for her loss of earning capacity, and her husband was awarded $120,000 for his loss of consortium.

Evan Lide stated:

I am thankful that the jury saw the truth in this case and that when Debbie tripped over the raised fireplace hearth extension, she suffered a traumatic brain injury that had devastating consequences for Debbie and her family. This verdict means so much to Debbie and her family, and I am so proud that her reputation was vindicated.

Evan J. Lide is a Shareholder and member of Stark & Stark’s Personal Injury Group. He is also an expert Civil Trial Attorney as certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Evan has dedicated his career to seeking justice for those who have been wronged. He focuses his practice on representing people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injuries, including death resulting from automobile crashes, product liability, and premises liability.

For more information about this case, please contact Evan J. Lide, Esq. at 609-895-7253 or elide@stark-stark.com.

*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances*

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Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Jason Zajdel, Esq. to our Yardley office. Jason is a member of the Accident & Personal Injury and Construction Injury Groups. He concentrates his practice in wrongful death suits and cases resulting in catastrophic injuries.

Prior to joining Stark & Stark, Jason practiced law at two firms in Philadelphia, where he represented companies and corporations regarding product liability, premise liability, employer liability, and commercial motor vehicle accidents. Jason has insight into insurance policies from his experience as an attorney defending insurance claims and also as a claims adjuster for a national insurance company.

Stark & Stark is excited to have Jason join our team. Welcome to the firm!

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Stark & Stark’s Information Technology (IT) department donated 15 laptops to Collège Privé Sainte Philomène (CPSP), located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Stark & Stark would like to thank everyone who made this initiative possible, including CPSP Founder Françoise Beremwoudougou and Assistant Network Administrator Vincent Yameogo.

The school will use these laptops to introduce a computer science course during the 2023-2024 school year. If you would like to learn more about CPSP or make a donation, please email epsaintephilomene@gmail.com.

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Stark & Stark is proud to congratulate Managing Shareholder Michael Donahue for being selected by the New Jersey Association for Justice as a recipient of the Professionalism Award*, presented by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law.

Michael oversees the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning of the Firm. He specializes in products liability litigation, and represents victims of construction accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, sexual abuse, and other serious injuries.

“The award is presented annually by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law to lawyers who are noted for outstanding character, have a commitment to the highest ideals of the profession and have both bar and community involvement. The recipients are chosen by county and specialty bar associations throughout New Jersey.” For more information, please click here.

Congratulations Michael!

*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

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