Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Shayna Shorr, Esq. to our Hamilton office. Shayna is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group, where she concentrates her practice on personal injury claims, medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice and litigation with emphasis on wrongful death, catastrophic injury, negligence, and abuse claims arising in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, psychiatric facilities, hospitals, boarding, and group homes.

Prior to joining Stark & Stark, Shayna served as plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. She also served as an attorney for a prominent New Jersey insurance defense firm prior to making the shift to plaintiff’s work.

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

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Verdict was approximately nine-and-a-half times the size of the defendant’s final offer.

Hamilton, N.J. (Dec. 13, 2023) – On December 12, 2023, Stark & Stark shareholder Christopher P. Weidman secured a $2.138 million verdict from a Middlesex County jury on behalf of a 24-year-old woman who was severely injured in a March 2019 car crash.

In the early afternoon of March 16, 2019, our client, Anjali Patel, was driving in Woodbridge, New Jersey, with the right of way when the defendant failed to yield to her car and crashed into it, pushing her vehicle up onto the sidewalk. Ms. Patel suffered serious and permanent spinal injuries from the crash, which have significantly affected her everyday life and her ability to work in the future. At the time of trial, the defendant admitted her negligence caused the car crash.

The jury awarded Ms. Patel ​$650,000 for wage loss, $788,000 for future medical expenses, and $700,000 for pain and suffering.

“The jury understood that this collision severely—and permanently—injured Ms. Patel’s neck, back and right knee through no fault of her own,” said Weidman, who focuses his practice on wrongful death, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injury cases resulting from automobile crashes, products liability, and premise liability. “As a result of her injuries, Ms. Patel will require medical treatment for the rest of her life, which will greatly affect her ability to earn a living during her working years.”

Notably, the jury’s verdict came after the defendant’s final offer of judgment of $225,000. Thus, the verdict was approximately nine-and-a-half times the size of the offer.

“Ms. Patel’s case was like many that we see here at Stark & Stark where insurance companies grossly undervalue a plaintiff’s injuries and damages, including loss of future wages,” added Weidman. “But my colleagues at Stark & Stark and I pride ourselves on working hard to show mediators, arbitrators, judges, and juries the true costs and damages our clients incur when they’ve been injured by others.”

The case is Anjali S. Patel v. Patricia Pugliese, et al., No. MID-L-6223-20, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County.

NOTE: Any information about verdicts or settlements obtained are based on the unique facts of each case. Although these results were obtained by our firm, they may not indicate the success or value of any other case.

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Stark & Stark is proud to congratulate Shareholder Tyler Tomlinson on being sworn in as the 84^th President of the Bucks County Bar Association (BCBA). Tyler has held numerous roles within the BCBA, including President Elect, Vice President, and Treasurer. He has been a member of the BCBA for 20 years. Tyler is the first attorney from Stark & Stark to serve as the BCBA President.

Founded in 1883, “the BCBA is one of the oldest and most active Bar Associations in the United States. It is dedicated to providing its members, potential members, and all persons and organizations connected with the legal industry with support and fellowship for the advancement of the profession.” For more information, click here.

“I am deeply honored that I have the privilege of serving as the 84th president of the Bucks County Bar Association,” said Tyler.  “The responsibility accompanying this role is humbling, and it’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly. For the coming year, there are many things I hope to accomplish. We’re all about serving our members and the broader legal community. Building upon our rich history of promoting justice and fostering professional growth, we aim to elevate our association to new heights.”

Tyler is a member of Stark & Stark’s Accident & Personal Injury Group. He has extensive experience handling personal injury cases such as automobile accidents and slip and fall cases for plaintiffs.

Congratulations Tyler!

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Stark & Stark has received the 2023 Industry Partner of the Year Award* from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) at their annual Heritage Night event.

This award is chosen by the organization itself and is based on the Industry Partner’s participation, support, and advocacy for and on behalf of the IREM- New Jersey Chapter. Stark & Stark has been an Industry Partner for several years.

Founded in 1933, IREM is “an international institute for property and asset managers, providing complete knowledge to take on real estate management’s most dynamic challenges.” For more information on IREM, please click here.

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Stark & Stark is proud to congratulate Shareholder James Creegan for being selected as a recipient of the 2023 President’s Award* given by the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG).

The President’s Award is given by the WILG President to a handful of members of the organization who have made significant contributions to the association during their term. Out of over 1,000 WILG members, James was one of only eight members chosen to receive this year’s award. James received the award from outgoing President George Townsend at this year’s WILG Annual Convention in Hawaii.

“WILG is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who suffer the consequences of workplace injuries and illnesses. The group acts principally to assist attorneys and non-profit groups in advocating the rights of injured workers through education, communication, research, and information gathering.” For more information on the WILG, please click here.

“WILG is a fantastic organization comprised of advocates for injured workers from around the country,” said James. “I am proud to be a part of such a tremendous group of attorneys and professionals who embrace the cause and fight for injured workers, making great friends in the process – which all makes this a special recognition.”

James is a member of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation and Construction Accident Groups. He specializes in representing injured workers from a variety of backgrounds throughout the state, including those who have suffered significant spinal injuries, totally disabled individuals, and workers injured as the result of the negligence of a third party.

Congratulations, James!

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James (right) is pictured with his award at the WILG Annual Convention.

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Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Joseph Lemkin, Esq. has been appointed as Director Emeritus of the Rutgers University Alumni Association.

Joseph received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 1990 and previously served as Chair of the Rutgers University Alumni Association and President of the Rutgers Touchdown Club. He currently serves as the Development Board Chair for the Rutgers Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights.

“I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve the Rutgers Alumni Community as a Director Emeritus,” said Joseph. “I look forward to furthering my personal commitment to our Scarlet Knight brother- and sisterhood in this capacity.”

Joseph is a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Group. His practice primarily focuses on the areas of bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, business reorganization, and related matters, with a particular emphasis on creditors’ rights.

Congratulations Joseph!

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Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Carin O’Donnell, Esq. has received the Neshaminy School District Alumni Achievement Award* presented by the Neshaminy Education Foundation. Carin is a graduate of Neshaminy High School Class of 1987.

Established in 1993, the Neshaminy Education Foundation is an independent and nonprofit community organization that represents the Neshaminy community’s pride, commitment, and enthusiasm for its schools.

“The Alumni Achievement Award was initiated by a group of current and retired teachers and Neshaminy alumni through the Neshaminy Education Foundation. The purpose of the Neshaminy Alumni Achievement Award is to honor outstanding lifetime achievement in post-graduation personal, professional and community service pursuits among the alumni of Neshaminy School District as an inspiration to the current students of Neshaminy and the entire Neshaminy community. Nominations for this award were drawn from the community and recipients were chosen by a panel of Neshaminy alumni and Board members from the Neshaminy Education Foundation.”

“I would like to thank those that nominated me and gave me this award,” said Carin. “I am humbled to receive such an award when there are so many amazing individuals in the Neshaminy Community.”

Carin is a member of Stark & Stark’s Accident & Personal Injury and Construction Injury Groups, where she concentrates her practice on wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation, specifically construction accidents and sexual assault matters.

Congratulations Carin!

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Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Tanner Maybury, Esq. to our Marlton and Hamilton offices. Tanner is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Group, where her practice centers on representing injured workers who have suffered a work-related injury or disease, and all matters pertaining to workers’ compensation claims, social security disability, disability pension appeals for public employees, temporary disability benefits, and medical benefits.

Prior to joining Stark & Stark, Tanner served as an attorney for a Philadelphia law firm where she appeared before Workers’ Compensation Judges for status hearings, penalty hearings, and final hearings.

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

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Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Ksenia Cutler, Esq. to our Hamilton office. Ksenia is a member of the Accident & Personal Injury Group, where she represents people who have suffered catastrophic injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents, car accidents, and truck accidents. She concentrates her practice in arbitration, summary judgement motions, and liens.

Prior to joining Stark & Stark, Ksenia worked for a criminal law attorney in Camden County.

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

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