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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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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2004 | 12/09/2020 |
NJ | Active | 2001 | 12/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 13 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2016 |
Personal Injury: Plaintiff | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Best Attorneys of America | Rue Ratings | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
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Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyer | 2014 |
Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | New Jersey Monthly | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | New Jersey Monthly | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | New Jersey Monthly | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | New Jersey Monthly | 2010 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | The Reinartz Law Firm, LLC | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Gibbons P.C. | 2004 - 2012 |
Attorney | Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP | 2001 - 2004 |
Associate | Smith Barney | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Jersey Association for Justice | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Hudson American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2012 - Present |
Hudson County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
Consumer Protection Law Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
Business and Commercial Litigation Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
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Franchise Law Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2004 - Present |
Essex County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2004 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2001 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2001 - Present |
Trial Attorneys of New Jersey | Attorney Member | 2006 - 2010 |
Firm Blog | Injured Workers May Be Entitled To More Than Just Workers' Compensation Benefits | 2012 |
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New Jersey Law Journal | Fight For Your Right To Ex Parte | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
Lafayette College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Basic CLE New Jersey | Trust Accounting | 2014 |
Rotary Club | Insurance Claims After Hurricane Sandy | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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) |
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
I endorse this lawyer.
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
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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
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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.
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.
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