New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

69 Washburn St, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA

Michael Kazer was born in the Bronx, New York and raised in Jersey City. He currently resides in Northern New Jersey, with his wife and children. Mr. Kazer has been practicing law for over 30 years, and has achieved numerous large settlements for his clients. He is someone whom you can reply to get the best result, and would not settle a case unless his demand is met otherwise it goes to trial. Mr. Kazer attends continued education seminars to keep up with the various changes of the law, and to help him in furthering his knowledge, his online research is an added plus to his field of work. He is a member of The Hudson County Bar Association, NJAJ and ATLA. A dedicated individual who work tirelessly to satisfy all his clients in every way possible, and still find quality time to spend with his family. A volunteer with The Boy Scouts of America interacting with others of a different field which opened his horizon to venture further. He is also a contributor to various charities and organizations. Even though he lived in Northern New Jersey his focus was always geared to the city he was raised, and so his decision of having his office in Jersey City was done without any hesitation. He knew that making his office in Jersey City would help not only the people of Jersey but the entire Hudson County and the surrounding counties. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, he continued to Case Western Reserve in Ohio where he obtained his law degree. In between these periods he attended Columbia University in its Middle Eastern studies graduate school. Aside from law, Mr. Kazer enjoys reading and keeping up with current events.

Personal Injury Law

201 Columbia Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA

Michael Maggiano, the founder and senior partner of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, has specialized in all areas of motor vehicle collisions from auto to trucking and bus accidents as well as train wrecks for over 45 years now! He has worked as part of the trial team in the largest construction accident case in New Jersey and perhaps U.S. history. He was counsel in the In re Amtrak Train Disaster of 2015. He has handled high profile cases around the country in all areas from inadequate motel and hotel security cases, to mishandling of bodies and medical malpractice, achieving seven and eight-figure recoveries routinely. He was awarded the New Jersey Association for Justice Gold Medal Award. Received the Professor Clapp Lecturer Laureate by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal education. Received the “Mel” Award for achievements in Civil Litigation by the Melvin M. Belli Society. Received a Life Time Achievement Award from Chicago Kent College of Law as one of the most highly recognized alumni in its one hundred and twenty-five year history. He has been called in as lead trial counsel by many lawyers around the country as he is known to be able to try any type of personal injury successfully and has the documented track record to prove it. He is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the top trial lawyers in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. He has tried cases throughout this area as well as various other states of the United States. Maggiano is licensed to practice law before all State and Federal Courts in New Jersey and New York. He is also licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States Certified as a civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Maggiano’s education includes a Juris Doctor with Honors in 1974 from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law with a class rank of 17 in a class of 160. He also went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickenson University with a Bachelor of Science Economics in 1970. As far as public appearances go, Maggiano has spoken at dozens of conventions and seminars around the country on legal topics and continues to do so actively. His topics range from the intricacies of legal techniques and strategies to specialized medical situations. He has appeared on both local and national television on various topics in the law. His cases and trials have been reported both in the general media and legal reporting journals. He has also had dozens of his articles published about winning for the injured in leading legal journals. Maggiano is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and an Advocate Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a past President of the New Jersey Association for Justice and the Melvin M. Belli Society, which is a highly select society of trial lawyers and barristers with notable members throughout the world.

Personal Injury Law

1031 US-22 suite 202, Somerville, NJ 08876, USA

Michael N. Colacci is a distinguished attorney with a robust background in personal injury, criminal defense, and municipal court law. He currently serves as the Managing Member of Colacci Law Firm, L.L.C., with locations in Bridgewater and Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Mr. Colacci’s legal acumen and expertise have garnered him recognition as a New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury from 2021 through 2025. Furthermore, his commitment to providing an unparalleled client experience has earned him recognition as a Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion in 2024 and 2025. Mr. Colacci holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School and a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University. During law school, he served as an Associate New Developments Editor for the RUTGERS JOURNAL OF LAW AND RELIGION, where he was published for his article on the Sovereign Citizen Movement. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York.

Personal Injury Law

6 Halfmoon Ct, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA

Personal Injury Law

235 Main St suite 101, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

Ms. Duarte is a seasoned legal professional specializing in civil litigation, with a keen focus on personal injury. Joining RWKD Law as a Partner in 2021, she brings a wealth of expertise, having served as a Senior Associate at a top New Jersey personal injury firm. Her legal practice revolves around personal injury litigation, and she holds bar admissions in both New Jersey and Florida, as well as the New Jersey District Court. Ms. Duarte commenced her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida, passionately advocating for indigent individuals facing criminal charges, including juveniles in delinquency proceedings. Recognized annually by Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2019, she is actively involved in professional associations such as the National Trial Lawyers, New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association for Justice, where she contributes to the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Duarte is dedicated to providing inclusive and exceptional legal representation.