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Richard A. Reinartz is an accomplished trial attorney who has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of injured individuals and helping them obtain the maximum possible compensation for their injuries.

Prior to opening The Reinartz Law Firm, Richard worked for over a decade as a trial attorney at two of the largest and most prominent law firms in the United States.  In that capacity, he represented injured individuals in personal injury matters, as well as insurance companies and Fortune 500 corporations in complex business disputes.  Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes multi-party litigation, Richard possesses a unique perspective of the litigation process.  He knows firsthand how insurance companies and large corporations defend against claims brought by injured individuals, and is able to use this information to navigate the complexities of the litigation process and position cases for maximum possible recovery, whether at trial or by way of pre-trial settlement.  For business clients, Richard is able to identify relevant issues at the outset of a dispute and provide cost-effective, solution-oriented legal services.

Richard has been chosen for inclusion in Super Lawyers - an independent listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  This distinction is conferred on only 2.5% of all licensed attorneys in the state.  In addition, the New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed Richard to serve on its District V-A (Newark/Essex) Ethics Committee based on his track record of integrity and ethical lawyering.  Richard also serves on various state bar committees by appointment of the President of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

In addition to the above distinctions, giving back to the community has been rewarding for Richard.  He has provided pro bono legal services to the Newark Reentry Legal Services organization, which helps individuals with criminal records address civil legal matters that present barriers to successful community reintegration.  He has also provided pro bono legal services to the "Wills for Heroes" program, which provides trust and estate planning services completely free-of-charge to a variety of first responders, emergency medical technicians, and police and fire department personnel and their families.

Richard is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, in addition to various federal trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States.  He is personally involved in the day-to-day handling of all cases handled by The Reinartz Law Firm, ensuring continuity of attorney work product and a comprehensive understanding of the facts, procedural history, and strategies unique to each case.

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Practice areas

Workers compensationMedical malpracticePersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 80%

    9 years

  2. Medical malpractice: 10%

  3. Workers compensation: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Reinartz Law Firm, LLC

35 Journal Square
Suite 418
Jersey City, NJ, 07306

The Reinartz Law Firm, LLC

30 Wall Street
8th Floor
New York, NY, 10005

The Reinartz Law Firm, LLC

Court Plaza South - West Wing
21 Main Street, Suite 205
Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200402/28/2021
NJActive200103/30/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers13
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Life MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2016
Personal Injury: PlaintiffSuper Lawyers2016
Best Attorneys of AmericaRue Ratings2015
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2015
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2014
Rising StarNew Jersey Super Lawyer2014
Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2014
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2014
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
Super LawyerNew Jersey Monthly2013
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
Super LawyerNew Jersey Monthly2012
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
Super LawyerNew Jersey Monthly2011
Super LawyerNew Jersey Monthly2010
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2010
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-HubbellN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerThe Reinartz Law Firm, LLC2012 - Present
AttorneyGibbons P.C.2004 - 2012
AttorneyWilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP2001 - 2004
AssociateSmith Barney1997 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
New Jersey Association for JusticeAttorney Member2013 - Present
Hudson American Inn of CourtBarrister2012 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics CommitteeAttorney Member2012 - Present
Consumer Protection Law Committee of the New Jersey State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2010 - Present
Business and Commercial Litigation Committee of the New Jersey State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2010 - Present
Franchise Law Committee of the New Jersey State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2004 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2004 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member2001 - Present
Trial Attorneys of New JerseyAttorney Member2006 - 2010
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Firm BlogLien On Me: How Liens Affect New Jersey / New York Personal Injury Settlements2012
Firm BlogNew Jersey / New York Product Recall Lawyer2012
Firm BlogSmall And Medium Sized Businesses: Limit Potential Exposure In Breach of Warranty Lawsuits2012
Firm BlogHow Long Do I Have To Sue? NJ/NY Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Statutes of Limitations2012
Firm BlogNew Jersey / New York Personal Injury and Fungal Meningitis Lawyer2012
Firm BlogInjured Workers May Be Entitled To More Than Just Workers' Compensation Benefits2012
New Jersey Law JournalFight For Your Right To Ex Parte2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seton Hall University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
Lafayette CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Basic CLE New JerseyTrust Accounting2014
Rotary ClubInsurance Claims After Hurricane Sandy2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Petri Paint Co. v. OMG Americas, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 104625 (D.N.J. December 29, 2008)
Lauria v. Mandalay Corp., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63149 (D.N.J. August 18, 2008)
Elison v. Nat'l Amusements, Inc., 2008 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2716 (App. Div. March 24, 2008)
Yaccarino v. Motor Coach Indus., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 82017 (E.D.N.Y. November 9, 2006)

Reviews

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I would just like to say that I am truly grateful to Mr. Reinartz for representing my Dad. i was looking for someone who would do a great job and he definitely went above and beyond that. Mr. Reinartz did a great job and his level of compassion and concern for his clients were evident by the way he treated my dad. He worked hard from start to finish and communicated what was going on with the case. I could not have gotten a better attorney to represent my dad and I would Highly Recommend Mr. Reinartz.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Terrific Attorney

Posted by

Great overall experience. Richard from day one was, caring, thoughtful and most important diligent at task at hand. My situation was Medical Malpractice which from what I heard from every other attorney is not easy to prove, but we walked away with a very fair settlement. Thank you Rich for making it happen!!! I would definitely recommend The Reinartz Law Firm to friends and family. Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed..
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Hired attorney

Excellent 5-Star Attorney

Posted by

Rich is the ultimate professional. Very calm, soothing and excellent explaining the process from start to finish and what to expect. I wouldn't change a thing. He guided us every step of the way. We were fortunate to find Rich.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Best honest Attorney in tristate

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It was a pleasure having this attorney on my side . He has helped us like a family . One the best person I have ever seen. I wish him all success in future, I recommend to those who are really need a good lawyer. I am very thank full to Mr Rich.
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Hired attorney

Rich Reinartz was excellent and produced results on my slip and fall case.

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Attorney Rich Reinartz is a laser focused with attention to detail. The approach Rich took in building and successfully executing my case was beyond impressive. He is the calm during the storm who methodically built my case leaving no stone unturned. His personal attention, communication and legal representation is second to none. I ours focus on my health and recovery Having complete confidence that he was constantly working on my behalf. Mr Reinartz exceeded my expectations using his impressive knowledge of the law and talent to get me results and just compensation for my injuries.
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Hired attorney

Super Lawyer!!!

Posted by

Rich has provided me legal counsel on more than one occasion. He is smart, hardworking and gets results. I recommend him to anyone in need of a hard-nosed trial lawyer.

Satisfaction with Richard Reinartz

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Richard obtained an excellent result on my case and was a consummate professional throughout the process. He is an excellent communicator, staying in close contact by phone, answering all my questions during the proceedings. He is among the best litigators around and i am very pleased to recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer.

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My case was difficult, but Rich obtained an exceptional result. I would recommend his services to anyone in a heartbeat.

5 star lawyer

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I have retained Rich on multiple occasions to help with business issues. He has been a huge asset in helping us grow our business. Not only is he a great lawyer and fierce advocate but he is a true gentleman that cares about his clients and their cases.

Attorney endorsements

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Michael Pastacaldi, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Moseley Collins, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Richard has an excellent reputation in the legal community.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Richard Geller

I endorse Richard. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

Raymond Grimes, Business Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on May 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Gary Brod, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Ligia Parmenter

Richard A Reinartz is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

Howard Siegrist, Business Attorney on Apr 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Richard Rosenstein

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reinartz is a highly experienced and well respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients.

John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Christian Lassen

I endorse this lawyer.

Dennis Kurz

I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a highly intelligent and competent lawyer. His mastery of the legal process is matched by his ability to think outside of the box and obtain the best possible outcome for his client. I highly recommend him.

Sean Quinn, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Richard is an excellent trial lawyer. His personal injury clients are very well served. Great guy also.

Diana Lakic, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Steven Vosbikian, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Richard in the past. He is a fantastic attorney to work with and is well versed in his area of practice. He is on top of his game. Most importantly, when it came to achieving a positive result for the client, Richard delivered. I would recommend him without reservation.

Thomas Verrastro, Litigation Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know Richard to be a conscientious, skilled, attorney who works tirelessly when advocating on behalf of his clients.

Markis Abraham

I endorse this lawyer.

Vikrant Advani, Litigation Attorney on Jun 13, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Rich Reinartz professionally for several years, and I have always found him to be a well poised, legally intellectual, and results oriented attorney. If my clients ever have a need for an attorney on a heavy criminal or civil litigation matter, I would strongly recommend Richard Reinartz's services. I endorse Richard wholeheartedly and without qualification.

Cost

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  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
    33%-33%
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