John Joseph Ratkowitz

John Joseph Ratkowitz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Construction & Development

400 Market Street, Newark, NJ

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ginarte, Gallardo, Gonzaelz & Winograd, LLP

400 Market Street, Newark, NJ, 07105

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John Joseph Ratkowitz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great guy! Down to earth and easy to speak to!

He took much time going over my situation on the phone. Took his time to explain and guide me in my pursuit of getting justice on my case. Really easy to speak with and seems like a real go getter! I'm waiting on a package from him and we will decide from there on the hiring process but I will say th...at IF he feels I have a good case I hope to hire him to represent me. Thanks for your time sir!

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2008

Client Review

Some years ago, I suffered a motor vehicle wreck at the hands of an assailant that fled the scene. My injuries still plague me to this day. John Ratkowitz is not only one hell of a trial attorney, but is as good and decent as they come. A family man himself, he is honest and forthright and above ...all delivered a verdict that my family considers an ultimate vindication for what we went through (and are still going through), regardless of the damages we were awarded (all told- a substantial $2.6 mil verdict) above and beyond anybody’s expectations. Allaying my concerns, and there were many, John steered my case into a precedent setting landmark the reverberations of which will be felt for years to come. He is not just my attorney, but in light of all he has done for my family and myself, I would consider him a friend. God bless you John-

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2008

Vice President

John is an excellent trial attorney. I employed him on a malpractice case and he was excellent. I have had experience with other lawyers & he was by far the best. He is meticulous in both fact gathering on my case as well as preparing me extremely well for my deposition. He is not flamboya...nt but tenacious & determined in grilling his opponents using 'state of the art' courtroom techniques & computer equipment coupled with unparalleled preparation. He is court savy & always represents your interests The outcome of my case was extremely favorable & was settled after a few days without my even having to undergo the the distress of testifying. I would not hesitate to use his services in any venue or on cases outsice of the medical malpractice arena.

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John Joseph Ratkowitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marc Albert

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Jeffrey Pittard

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbara Drasheff

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the brightest and creative attorneys I have come across. If someone came to me asking for a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney, I would send them his way. I trust his judgment and ethics."

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Yolanda Navarrete

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch medical malpractice lawyer."

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Jerry Casser

Transportation lawyer

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Barbara Drasheff

Business lawyer

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Yolanda Navarrete

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Storino

Personal injury lawyer

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Evan Goldman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Nominated for work in area of Medical Malpractice, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Nominated for work in area of Medical Malpractice, Super Lawyers

2011

Nominated for work in area of Medical Malpractice, Super Lawyers

2010

Nominated for Work in area of Medical Malpractice, Super Lawyers

2010

Lifetime Membership, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Lifetime Membership, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2009

Board of Editors, Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy

2009

Board of Directors, Arts Unbound

Work Experience

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division

Associations

2011 - Present

The ABA Military Pro Bono Project.

Member

2002 - Present

Medical Malpractice Subcommittee of New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1996 - 1998

Seton Hall University School of Law Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

$1,060,000 Settlement at Trial on Behalf of Livingston, New Jersey, Resident Who Suffered a Stroke During Surgery.

Settlement at trial

Starr Gern resolves medical malpractice case on behalf of man sufferring neurological damage following surgery to his knee.

Settlement at trial

Starr Gern Obtains $3.9 Million on Behalf of Two Ironworkers Injured at a Construction Site.

$3.9 Million Settlement

Starr Gern Obtains over $1.4 Million in Orthopedic Malpractice Case following Jury Selection.

$1.4 Million Settlement at Trial

Starr Gern Resolves Medical Malpractice Claim on Behalf of man Injured by Negligent Spinal Surgery.

Settlement (Confidential).

Starr Gern Law Firm Settles Malpractice Case on Behalf of Stroke Victim Who Lost Vision

Settlement (Confidential).

Starr Gern Settles Traumatic Birth Injury Case for Defendant's $1 Million Insurance Liability Limits.

$1 Million Settlement

Starr Gern Law Firm Resolves Automobile Accident Case on Behalf of 20-Year-Old Somerset, New Jersey, Resident for $300,000

$300,000 Settlement

Starr Gern Law Firm Settles Negligent Security Case for $375,000 During Trial.

$375,000 Settlement

Starr Gern Obtains Confidential Medical Malpractice Settlement on Behalf of a Resident of Monroe Township, New Jersey.

Settlement (Confidential).

Starr Gern Law Resolves a Claim on Behalf of Man Injured in an Automobile Accident for $850,000.

$850,000 Settlement

Starr Gern Law Firm Obtains $2.6 Million Jury Verdict on Behalf of Man Injured in Automobile Accident.

$2.6 Million Verdict

Starr, Gern Obtains Confidential Medical Malpractice Settlement on Behalf of Estate of Pediatrician.

Settlement (Confidential)

Starr Gern obtains $450,000 for Plaintiff Suffering Severe Hip Injury.

$450,000 Settlement

Starr Gern Reaches Confidential Medical Malpractice Settlement After Heart Surgery Patient Loses Vision.

Settlement (Confidential).

Starr Gern Reaches $600,000 Settlement After Two Days of Trial for Plaintiff Suffering Vision Loss After Eye Surgery

$600,000 Settlement at Trial

Starr Gern Reaches $675,000 Settlement for Ironworker Suffering Multiple Comminuted Fractures of the Spine.

$675,000 Settlement

Starr Gern Obtains $1.2 Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Verdict Following Negligent Stenting Procedure.

$1.2 Million Verdict

Starr Gern Negotiates $450,000 Settlement for man Requiring Spinal Surgery Following Automobile Accident.

$450,000

Starr Gern Recovers $750,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death Case Involving Automobile Negligence.

$750,000 Settlement

Starr Gern Obtains $486,348.95 Recovery for Man Requiring Spinal Surgery Following Automobile Accident.

$486,348.95 Settlement

Starr Gern Obtains Landmark $20.5 Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Verdict .

$20.5 Million Verdict

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Education

1995

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Meadowlands Seminar

Proving Pain, Suffering and Loss of Enjoyment of Life at Trial: A Synopsis of the Pertinent Case Law.”

2010

Four Concurrent Seminars, Edison, New Jersey

Proving Damages: Successful Strategies from Winning Cases.

2009

New Jersey Association of Justice Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Deposition Preparation and Winning Cases in Discovery: The Rules Governing Depositions

1999

University of Medicine and Dentistry/The New Jersey Medical School

Treating the HIV Positive Patient in New Jersey: An Analysis of the Physician's Duty of Confidentiality, Liability for Failure to Warn, and the Requirement to Provide Medical Care

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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