Silvia G. Gerges is a SuperLawyers Rising Star. Each year, no more than 2.5% percent of lawyers in each state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters Business) to receive this honor. She is known as a fearless and passionate advocate in the courtroom, whose meticulous preparation and extraordinary work ethic frequently puts her several steps ahead of her adversaries.
Silvia has a particular contempt for bullies and a genuine empathy for the suffering of the downtrodden and defenseless, making her especially comfortable representing victims of corporate or government misconduct.
Prior to going to law school Seton Hall University, Silvia earned a bachelors and masters degrees with honors in the field of psychology. This background makes her a master of the psychology of the courtroom and gives her a crucial edge whether picking a jury or cross-examining a deceptive defense witness.
When she is not litigating on behalf of victims of malpractice, discrimination or negligence, Silvia serves as in-house counsel for a non-profit organization working to protect children and families and is a mother to two beautiful children.
Practice areas
9 years
10 years
9 years
Languages spoken
Arabic, English
Lawrence & Gerges, LLC
242 Washington Avenue
Suite E
Nutley, NJ, 07110
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Active | 2015 | 10/14/2017 |
NY | Currently registered | 2012 | 12/09/2020 |
NJ | Active | 2012 | 06/27/2013 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016 | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Cum Laude | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2012 |
Summa Cum Laude | Liberty University | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Lawrence & Gerges LLC | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Forman Cardonsky & Lawrence | 2013 - 2016 |
Law Clerk | Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte | 2011 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Union County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
New York City Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter) | Member | 2013 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2012 |
Liberty University | MA - Masters | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Children's Aid and Family Services Training | Mandatory Reporting | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Cotto v. Newark Public Schools | Tried and won; Won again on Appeal |
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Daniel Ritson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 21, 2016
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Silvia is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for her clients and knows the value of a litigation. I regularly send plaintiffs' side employment matters her way, with full confidence. I recommend her unreservedly.