Seth Malkin

Seth Malkin

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

75 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ

About Seth

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

34 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Levin & Malkin

75 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601-4036

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Seth Malkin's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Roberto | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Experienced, Aggressive, Top-Notch Lawyer!

I could not be more pleased with the outcome of my case when I hired Mr. Malkin to represent me. He was highly recommended to me by my daughter and within minutes of meeting him, I knew I had made the right choice. Not only was he aggressive in achieving the absolute best results on my behalf but h...e kept me informed of any developments from the very beginning of the case until the end. This was the first time I had found myself in need of a lawyer so I was nervous and did not know what to expect. But Mr. Malkin was understanding, helpful and professional. He made me feel at ease and confident and his staff was simply a pleasure to have contact with. If you want a lawyer you can trust, one that keeps in contact with you every step of the way and delivers the absolute best results in a short period of time, then Seth Malkin is who you need to call.

Posted by Debbie | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

We are extremely happy that we chose Mr. Malkin.

We shopped around because we heard that there were so many lawyers who call themselves "accident lawyers". We are so glad we chose Seth Malkin. He was the most caring and always available to us. During our case, we could have accepted the insurance company's very large settlement offer -- but Seth re...commended we should go all the way -- and he fought very hard for our rights. He was right. We eventually received TWICE the money than if we had mistakenly chosen one of those other injury lawyers! We are so pleased ---and Seth was so wonderful. We sincerely recommend him to everybody who needs an accident attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

His clients are his priority!

I had a car accident a few years ago and Mr. Malkin was referred to me through a friend. It was my first car accident, I had no idea how the process worked to initiate a case against the person who hit my car and fled the scene. Mr. Malkin took his time in explaining each detail and steps involved.... He explained how my insurance would cover the accident since it was an unknown driver. I was nervous and confused because I thought my rates would increase. I then I started to receive numerous letters from my insurance company and was feeling overwhelmed. I decided to walk into his office, without an appointment, and his staff explained that he was in a conference but would stop the conference to meet me. Although, I was ready to sit and wait, he quickly stepped out of the conference and patiently explained to help me understand what all the documents meant. Initially when we met, he said he is always available to meet and speak to me. Due to my work schedule, I was not available to speak to him until after 5 o'clock, and he always returned my calls no matter what time. He really made it his priority to address all my concerns and I felt confident he would handle my case successfully. I had a terrific outcome and since that experience, have highly recommended him to all my friends and family. He is definitely my lawyer! His clients are his priority.

Posted by David | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Surprisingly satisfied

Last year, I was injured, through no fault of my own, at a well-known big-box store. I am not litigious by nature, but my injuries were negatively affecting my ability to work, and they didn't seem to be healing. I spoke with a close friend of mine, who is a well-respected attorney in New Jersey, and... he referred me to Mr. Malkin. My medical condition as a result of the injuries was complicated, and I worried about finding sympathy in a lawyer, but Mr. Malkin very quickly became quite knowledgeable about my circumstances, seemed to actually care, and referred me to qualified physicians who could diagnose my injuries correctly. I am most thankful for his kindness and thoughtfulness in these matters. (I never thought that I would speak that way about a lawyer.) Throughout the doctor appointments and endless tests, his staff was ridiculously friendly whenever I called, and answered my questions in a reasonably short amount of time, and on 5 or 6 occasions when I need to speak with Mr. Malkin directly, I heard back from him within the hour. He always was respectful, even when I was losing patience. When it finally came time to make decisions about settling or going to trial, Mr. Malkin took charge. He obviously has been working that courthouse for many years, and was confident and used to outthinking his adversaries. Again, I don't go online commenting about services received, but this is a guy who is in the know, has been apparently doing this forever, and is still at the top of his game. To sum up: amazingly caring people who treated me with honesty and respect, found me physicians who helped me, and rewarded me with a result beyond what I could have ever imagined.

Posted by amy | August 12, 2015 | Personal Injury

Knowledgeable, caring and aggressive

I solidly endorse Mr. Malkin for his expertise and his manner with clients. He represented my mother after she was hit by a car. My mother is elderly and needs extra time to understand protocols and procedures. She was also in quite a bit of pain after the accident. I live on the opposite side of th...e country and could not sit in on consultations. Mr. Malkin was patient and kind to my mother. He explained steps and procedures in a clear, understandable manner. His office staff was also very professional and attentive, answering my mother's questions patiently and in a timely fashion. My mother's case was complicated. The accident further damaged a knee that was already quite arthritic. Yet Mr. Malkin's medical knowledge was very thorough and he could tease apart what damage was caused by the accident. Mr. Malkin was very aggressive in getting my mother the largest settlement he could. He negotiated with the insurance companies and she was awarded $80,000. I solidly endorse Mr. Malkin as a personal injury lawyer. He knows what he's doing and explains complicated issues clearly. But more than that, he is kind. He took extra time and care with my mother and genuinely cared about her well being.

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Seth Malkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gabriel Lependorf

Slip and fall accident lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Good lawyer who is a strong advocate for his client but also personable and able to achieve favorable results."

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Sidney Ottem

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He has considerable knowledge in the subject area and compassion for his clients."

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William Light

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Sendlak

Motorcycle accident lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Weiland

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Bokma

Unknown lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Epimenio Lopez

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominick Dolci

Car accident lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Sommer

Personal injury lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear that he has the confidence of his clients and the respect of his peers."

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Luis Martinez

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Seth personally and professional for over 15 years. He is a gifted and fearless trial lawyer. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Kleiner

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Seth for over twenty years. He is a superb lawyer who advocates tirelessly for his clients."

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Evan Baker

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Malkin professionally for over two decades. He is an excellent attorney who gets great results for his clients. He has an impeccable reputation in the community and is a gifted trial attorney. Over the course of his career, he has consistently won difficult and challenging cases that most lawyers would never take. I fully endorse him."

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Adam Kominsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Malkin is a top notch litigator who is well versed in the law and clearly knows his way around the courtroom. He is very professional and respectful to his clients and colleagues."

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Robert Ricci

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Seth is both brilliant and a tenacious litigator. If you have a case, he will make it a good case. If you have a good case, he'll make it a great case. I have referred clients to him and they have been completely satisfied. If I am ever unfortunate enough to suffer a personal injury, Seth will be my 2nd call, right after my doctor."

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Kelly Conlon

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Gabriel Lependorf

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Sidney Ottem

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James Kimball

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Taylor Williams

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William Light

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John Gorman

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Richard Bokma

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Joseph Rem

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Michael Kristof

Personal injury lawyer

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Epimenio Lopez

Business lawyer

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Anthony Prieto

Personal injury lawyer

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Dominick Dolci

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Sommer

Personal injury lawyer

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Gregory Jachts

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Joseph Fava

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Lawrence Kleiner

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Certified Civil Trial Attorney, NJ Supreme Court

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Partner, Levin & Malkin PC

1991 - 1996

Associate, Ferdinand & Klayman

Education

1991

Seton Hall University

J.D.

1987

Rutgers University

B.A.

Languages

English

Spanish

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