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Acquired: 1995
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400 Market Street, Newark, NJ, 07105
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Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2008
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2008
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...
"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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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
1996 - 1997
Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division
2011 - Present
The ABA Military Pro Bono Project.Member
2002 - Present
Medical Malpractice Subcommittee of New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
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Seton Hall University School of Law Inns of CourtMember
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$850,000 Settlement
$2.6 Million Verdict
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$450,000 Settlement
Settlement (Confidential).
$600,000 Settlement at Trial
$675,000 Settlement
$1.2 Million Verdict
$450,000
$750,000 Settlement
$486,348.95 Settlement
$20.5 Million Verdict
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JD - Juris Doctor
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Proving Pain, Suffering and Loss of Enjoyment of Life at Trial: A Synopsis of the Pertinent Case Law.”
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Proving Damages: Successful Strategies from Winning Cases.
2009
Deposition Preparation and Winning Cases in Discovery: The Rules Governing Depositions
1999
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
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