KEVIN B. RIORDAN, ESQUIRE, LLC
Certified Civil Trial Attorney
OFFICE LOCATION:
20 Hadley Avenue
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
(732)240-2250
(732)240-3334
kbrlaw@comcast.net
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED AND NEED REPRESENTATION?
We fight hard to get you the most compensation you deserve for your injury. Hiring a Certified Trial Attorney with over 25 years of trial experience will ensure that your attorney will not settle for less on the courthouse steps just before trial. Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER:
When bad things, like a serious injury, happen to good people a lawyer's services are necessary to ensure that you get the most compensation for your injuries.
Why do I need a personal injury attorney? Experience and expertise. Personal injury attorneys often have:
What does it mean when an attorney is certified? A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney must have:
Factors to consider. When you begin the process of choosing a personal injury attorney, you will want to understand what makes a good lawyer. One important factor is Trial experience. While not all cases go trial and most settle out of court, you will want to hire an attorney who has tried a case before and is not afraid of a trial.
Know the facts of your case and have as much documentation as possible. Before meeting with an attorney for an initial consultation, write down and know as many facts of your case as possible. The attorney may want to see any or all of the following:
SiZe MaTteRs
Law offices range in size from sole practitioners to firms with hundreds of lawyers. While large firms may be more attractive, there are undeniable benefits to hiring a smaller firm.
Sole Practitioners: Sole practitioners can be excellent lawyers and so you may want to consider retaining one if it makes sense, given the nature of your legal problem. Although no two lawyers are the same, potential benefits of hiring a sole practitioner include:
Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER:
When bad things, like a serious injury, happen to good people a lawyer's services are necessary to ensure that you get the most compensation for your injuries.
Why do I need a personal injury attorney? Experience and expertise. Personal injury attorneys often have:
- Trial experience (whereas other types of attorneys may not);
- Negotiation experience;
- An in depth understanding of medical diagnoses and processes associated with personal injuries; and
- An in depth understanding of negligence law and other torts.
What does it mean when an attorney is certified? A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney must have:
- Been a member is good standing of the New Jersey bar for over 5 years
- Fulfilled ongoing continuing legal education requirements
- Demonstrated a substantial level of experience in civil trial law
- Been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges
- Taken and passed a written examination in civil trial law
- As of 2011, out of 85,000 active attorneys in NJ only 1,550 were Certified Civil Trial Attorneys.
Factors to consider. When you begin the process of choosing a personal injury attorney, you will want to understand what makes a good lawyer. One important factor is Trial experience. While not all cases go trial and most settle out of court, you will want to hire an attorney who has tried a case before and is not afraid of a trial.
Know the facts of your case and have as much documentation as possible. Before meeting with an attorney for an initial consultation, write down and know as many facts of your case as possible. The attorney may want to see any or all of the following:
- Police or incident report
- Medical documents, including bills, diagnoses, and test results.
- Pictures of the location of the incident or accident, damage, injuries or anything from the scene.
- Written statements from witnesses.
- Your insurance policy (if applicable)
SiZe MaTteRs
Law offices range in size from sole practitioners to firms with hundreds of lawyers. While large firms may be more attractive, there are undeniable benefits to hiring a smaller firm.
Sole Practitioners: Sole practitioners can be excellent lawyers and so you may want to consider retaining one if it makes sense, given the nature of your legal problem. Although no two lawyers are the same, potential benefits of hiring a sole practitioner include:
- A more direct one-on-one working relationship with your lawyer. Your case is not going to get lost in the shuffle or handed off to another attorney.
- Lower fees and costs. It is not unusual for a sole practitioner to charge less than a big firm might charge for doing the same type of work.
- A more informal working relationship. You are likely to get to know everyone in your lawyer's office if he is a sole practitioner. This can lead to a better one-on-one working relationship, which may make you feel more comfortable.
Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
HAVE YOU BEEN CHARGED WITH DUI OR OTHER TRAFFIC VIOLATION AND NEED REPRESENTATION?
We can represent your interests in Municipal Court matters to help reduce the charges against you and help reduce the fines imposed.
Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
HAVE YOU BEEN SUED OR ARE YOU SUING SOMEONE?
WHY SHOULD YOU USE A CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY?
Q. What is a certified civil trial attorney? A. Certified civil trial attorney is a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice. The Supreme Court, through its Board on Attorney Certification, designates only those lawyers who apply for certification and who are able to meet the standards set by the Board and approved by the Court.
Q. What does it mean when an attorney is certified? A. A certified attorney is more than just an attorney who specializes in a particular area of law. A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney must have:
Q. Why does New Jersey have a certification program? A. The Certification program helps the public find attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in specialized fields of law. Certification helps lawyers by giving them a way to make their experience known to the public and to other lawyers.Certification also encourages the maintenance and improvement of attorney competence in specialized fields of law.
Q. In what areas of law does the New Jersey Supreme Court certify attorneys? A. At present, there are four specialty areas of practice that are approved for certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey: civil trial law; criminal trial law; matrimonial law; and workers' compensation law.
Q. How many attorneys are certified in New Jersey? A. As of December 31, 2000, out of 55,687 active lawyers in New Jersey, 1,443 currently hold Board certification.
Q. How does the consumer know if an attorney is Board certified? A. Although many practicing trial attorneys now advertise in newspapers, on television, and in the Yellow Pages, only attorneys certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court are entitled to use the designation "Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney" on their letterhead, business cards, Yellow Pages listings, or in their advertisements.
Q. What if I have more questions or need to find out more about certification? A. Anyone in need of more information regarding the certification program should address his or her questions to:
Board on Attorney Certification
P.O. Box 970
Trenton, NJ 08625-0970
609-984-3077
Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
Q. What does it mean when an attorney is certified? A. A certified attorney is more than just an attorney who specializes in a particular area of law. A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney must have:
- Been a member is good standing of the New Jersey bar for over 5 years
- Fulfilled ongoing continuing legal education requirements
- Demonstrated a substantial level of experience in civil trial law
- Been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with his or her work
- Taken and passed a written examination in civil trial law
Q. Why does New Jersey have a certification program? A. The Certification program helps the public find attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in specialized fields of law. Certification helps lawyers by giving them a way to make their experience known to the public and to other lawyers.Certification also encourages the maintenance and improvement of attorney competence in specialized fields of law.
Q. In what areas of law does the New Jersey Supreme Court certify attorneys? A. At present, there are four specialty areas of practice that are approved for certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey: civil trial law; criminal trial law; matrimonial law; and workers' compensation law.
Q. How many attorneys are certified in New Jersey? A. As of December 31, 2000, out of 55,687 active lawyers in New Jersey, 1,443 currently hold Board certification.
Q. How does the consumer know if an attorney is Board certified? A. Although many practicing trial attorneys now advertise in newspapers, on television, and in the Yellow Pages, only attorneys certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court are entitled to use the designation "Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney" on their letterhead, business cards, Yellow Pages listings, or in their advertisements.
Q. What if I have more questions or need to find out more about certification? A. Anyone in need of more information regarding the certification program should address his or her questions to:
Board on Attorney Certification
P.O. Box 970
Trenton, NJ 08625-0970
609-984-3077
Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
