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Biography
The firm of Jon L. Gelman is a specialty law office concentrating its practice in the litigation of catastrophic and serious injuries resulting from work-related exposures and traumatic events. Our clients are located throughout the United States. We are dedicated to utilizing our knowledge and skills in conjunction with the most modern technology to provide the best possible legal representation. Our practice is built on a strong foundation of in-depth knowledge of the subject matter which is reflected in the 3-volume treatise entitled Workers' Compensation Law , (Thomson-West), that we authored, and in the 3-volume national treatise, Modern Compensation Law, (Thomson-West), that we co-authored. Our scope of representation ranges from complex workers' compensation actions to product liability claims throughout the country
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Licensed in New Jersey for 54 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 18 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 19 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 53 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Jon L. Gelman, Attorney at Law
19 Darlington Dr., Wayne, NJ, 07470-2865
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Social Security & Disability lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Distinguished Member, National Academy of Social Insurance
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
New York's Top Attorneys, Woodward-White, Inc.
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Attorneys in New Jersey, New Jersey Monthly
2012
Best Attorneys in New Jersey, Woodward-White, Inc.
2012
New Jersey's Top Legal Minds, Inside New Jersey
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
New York Area's Top Attorneys, New York Magazine
2011
America's Most Honored Professionals-Top 10%, America's Most Honored
2011
New Jersey's Top Attorneys, Inside New Jersey
2011
Circle of Excellence, Merchants Circle
2007
Fellow Of the The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers , The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
2007
Who's Who in the World, A.N. Marquis
2007
Who's Who In America, A.N. Marquis
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Managing Attorney, Jon L Gelman LLC
Associations
2014 - Present
National Academy of Social InsuranceMember
2007 - Present
The College of Workers Compensation LawyersFellow
American Association for Justice
Member
2007 - 2010
Scribes - The American Society of Writers on Legal SubjectsMember
2005 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Workplace Injury Litigation GroupVice President
1995 - 2010
Workers' Injury Law&Advocacy GroupMember
1979 - 2011
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
1973 - 2009
District of Columbia BarMember
1971 - 2004
Passaic County Bar AssociationChair Workers' Compensation Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Wundrack v. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.,
$5.8 MIllion dollar Verdict -Asbestos Mesothelioma
Education
1971
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Seminar NJICLE
9th Annual Hot Topcis in Workers' Compensation Law
2013
NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education
8th Annual Hot Topcis in Workers' Compensation Law Seminar
2011
Workers' Compensation Midwinter Seminar and Conference
Facebook Becomes a Questionable Friend of Workers' Compensation
2011
Seminar Moderator
7th Annual Seminar, Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law,
2011
2011
Interview
Privacy, Clients and Social Media
2010
What Employment Lawyers Need to Know About Other Areas of Law
When and how compensation claims should be pursued.
2009
Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law 2009
The program will expand your horizons and broaden your practice potential into expanding and developing areas of the law.
2008
5th Annual, Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law, NJ Institute for Continuing Education, Moderator
Litigation and Resolution
2007
Motion Practice in Workers' Compensation Law, Moderator
Litigation Motion Practice
2007
How to Prepare A Workers' Compensation Case to Win
Workers' Compensation
2006
How to Settle a Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Future Medical Issues Without Jeopardizing Medicare Benefits
Social Security and Medicare Secondary Payer Act
Publications
2014
Modern Workers Compensation
3 Volume National Treatise: West-Thomson-A Reuters Business
2013
NJ Workers' Compensation Law
3 Volume Treatise: Workers' Compensation Law (West-Thomson-A Reuters Business)
2011
206 New Jersey Law Journal 5
The Complex World of Workers' Compensation and Pharmaceutical Benefits
2011
Newsletter of the National Association of Workers' Compensation Judiciary
U.S. Debt Reduction and the Impact on Workers' Compensation Programs
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I be claiming workers compensation injury for carpal tunnel?
06 Jul 2009
Q&A
HIPA law clarification
07 Nov 2007
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
It Opting Out of Workers' Compensation A Good Idea?
10 Jun 2013
Legal Guide
Hospitals Are Not For Sick People
28 Nov 2010
Legal Guide
The Trend to Exclude Distracted Driving From Workers' Compensation Coverage
28 Nov 2010