Gavin Ira Handwerker

Gavin Ira Handwerker

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 27 years

Litigation Lawyer at Scotch Plains, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, State, Local And Municipal Law, Contracts & Agreements, Intellectual Property

1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, NJ

About Gavin

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 365-395 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Bramnick Rodriguez Grabas Arnold & Mangan, LLC

1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

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Gavin Ira Handwerker's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

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Posted by Adam | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Perfect Outcome

Gavin Handwerker was exceptional in his defense on my behalf applying a clear command of legal strategy to achieve a perfect result. True story- the judge told me, on the record while administering her ruling, how well represented I was by Mr. Handwerker and suggested I thank him.

Posted by Robert | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Litigation and Business Matters

Gavin is a wonderful attorney to deal with. He is extremely professional and insightful. He thinks about the issues and will tell you both the pros and the cons. He is sensitive to a budget and will not waste ones money. A true pleasure to deal with. Since dealing with Gavin I have recommended o...ther clients to him and they have all been extremely happy.

Posted by Kevin | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Gavin Handwerker's Review

Gavin was recommended to me via a common friend and I couldn't have been happier. In my opinion,he handled every situation with my best interest and always came up with solutions that handled everything in the best possible way getting me the best result for the situation. I would recommend him to ...anyone and feel that they would only thank me.

Posted by Robert | December 05, 2013 | Litigation

Not a good representative

There is no asset better than an aggressive attorney, particularly when it involves litigation. Mr. Handwerker certainly is aggressive. But, there is a difference between being aggressive for the benefit of your client, and being just downright mean to an adversary. Mr. Handwerker is the latter. ...He is a smart fellow but his courtroom and deposition skills are woefully lacking. And it cost us a case. When you come off as an arrogant bully to a jury so much so that they are rolling their eyes every time your attorney speaks, you just know your case is lost. Unfortunately, this man is a legal liability.

Gavin Handwerker

Replied last December 05, 2013

This person is not a real client as I did not have any jury trials in the last 15 months. This is obviously a competitor looking to defame a very good lawyer.

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Gavin Ira Handwerker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Meryl Griff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Strong, practical, seasoned attorney who is able to give clients the benefit of having both defense and prosecutorial experience, able to accurately gauge potential outcomes for his clients and present their options."

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Nan Gallagher

Litigation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. A very skilled litigator with very strong writing skills and persuasive arguments."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Hineni Award for Outstanding Leaership, JCC of Central New Jersey

Work Experience

2004 - 2011

Principal, Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC

2003 - 2004

Associate, Simon, Meyrowitz & Meyrowitz P.C.

2001 - 2003

Associate, Law Offices of Robert S. Michaels, P.C.

1998 - 2001

Associate, Ross Suchoff Hankin Maidenbaum & Mazel, P.C.

1997 - 1997

Legal Intern, Us Attorney Office Eastern District Of New York

1996 - 1996

Legal Intern, Hon. Leslie Crocker-Snyder, Supreme Court, Criminal Term

1996 - 1996

Research Assistant, Prof. Denise C. Morgan, New York Law School

1994 - 1998

Legal Intern, Handwerker Marchelos & Gayner, P.C.

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Union County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Platypus Wear, Inc. v. Bad Boy Club, Inc., 2009 WL 2147843 (D.N.J. 2009)

Judgment

Integrated Security Services v. SKIDATA, Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1323 (S.D.Fla. 2009)

Dismissed

Scrappy Gardener Wins, Bergen Record July 25, 2008

Dismissal

Pallon v. Roggio, 2006 WL 2466854 (D.N.J. 2006)

Gallagher, Lyndhurst Law Firm Complicit in Lawyer-Client’s Breach of Ethics, New Jersey Law Journal, September 4, 2006

Spacek v. Marketwatch, 420 F.Supp.2d 303 (S.D.N.Y. 2006)

Verdict of $200,000 following bench trial

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Education

1998

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Florida

MA - Masters

1991

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Annual Meeting

ERISA Litigation

Publications

2010

New Jersey Law Journal The Option of Distraint

Languages

English

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