Walter A Lesnevich

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Walter A Lesnevich

also known as Walt Lesnevich, Walter A. Lesneivch

1.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense ... +5 more

Court Plaza South, 21 Main St Ste 250, Hackensack, NJ

About Walter

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Car Accident 14%

14%
Criminal Defense 14%

14 years

14%
Defective and Dangerous Products 14%

14%
Litigation 14%

14%
Medical Malpractice 14%

14 years

14%
Personal Injury 14%

14 years

14%
Wrongful Death 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 49 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1977

Currently Registered

Licensed in New Jersey for 53 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1972

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

Lesnevich & Marzano Lesnevich, LLC

Court Plaza South, 21 Main St Ste 250, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Lesnevich & Marzano Lesnevich, LLC

225 Broadway, Suite 2401, New York, NY, 10007

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O’Cathain Law Group

21 Main Street, Suite 250, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Walter online.

Walter A Lesnevich's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Criminal Case

Walter and Mike are the worst criminal lawyers. Will keep asking for money and won’t help you. Worst outcomes ever. Don’t waste your time and money. He is the feds lawyer.

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Walter A Lesnevich's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When choosing a lawyer, clients need someone that is experienced and holds a variety of awards to back up that experience, Walter A. Lesnevich is one such lawyer. Walter has successfully represented a variety of clients in criminal and personal injury cases. He is currently certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial and Criminal Trial Attorney and holds the ranking of Super Lawyer. All awards aside the main thing that makes Walt so successful is his personal approach to every client. I would recommend Walt for anyone that wants a successful lawyer to represent them."

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Robert Christensen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Friend

"Walt Lesnevich and his highly talented team of lawyers at Lesnevich & Marzano-Lesnevich have earned a much deserved reputation for their tireless advocacy, creative trial skills and a passion for their clients who are at the mercy of corporations and insurance companies. I have known Walt for over four years now and have seen him in numerous trial skills seminars through our membership in the Primerus Consumer Law Institute. He is fast on his feet, witty and one can easily see why juries warm to his sincerity and passion for his client’s case. When I have a client in need of a trial lawyer in New York or New Jersey, my first phone call will be to Walt Lesnevich because I know that this person will be well protected by Walt’s highly skilled representation."

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Mark Tate

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"If you or a loved one needs an attorney who will stop at nothing to successfully represent you, then you should look no further than Walter Lesnevich. With over 30 years experience, Walter Lesnevich has skills as both a personal injury and criminal defense attorney. Don’t let the variety of areas in which Walter Lesnevich practices fool you–he works tirelessly on each and every case he handles, and he believes in providing all of his clients with the legal representation that they deserve. This personal approach to law is what sets him apart from his peers. Walter Lesnevich has received numerous certifications and recognitions, reflecting standards that are high. The search for your attorney is over–for your legal needs, look to Walter Lesnevich"

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Stewart Greenberg

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred and entrusted two significant cases to Walt Lesnevich and his firm because they are highly respected for the quality of their representation as evidenced by their achieving the highest peer recognition by their fellow lawyers and judges. One look at the firm's qualifications clearly show what a great law firm this is! I would recommend anyone to this firm without hesitation."

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Arthur Licata

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been fortunate to know Walter Lesnevich as a member of Primerus. He has the training, skills and experience to professionally represent his clients. He has earned his reputation for hard work, great results and dedication to his clients."

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Jeffrey Crabtree

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Walt Lesnevich to represent anyone in New Jersey who is seriously injured through someone else’s wrongdoing. I will not hesitate to recommend a family member or loved one to Walt. You’ll feel comfortable with him, he’s “real people.” One of the things that impresses me about Walt is he’s definitely an experienced and seasoned attorney, which is what you want, but unlike a lot of veteran attorneys, he does not stop learning. He’s not set in his ways. He’s always learning, staying on top of new developments and theories, and attending national conferences to get the new information that is coming faster every day. That’s a great combination—someone with experience and an excellent track record, and who keeps learning and keeps getting better. If you need a fine lawyer, I hope you will call Walt Lesnevich and talk with him. You won’t be disappointed."

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James Lewis

Personal injury lawyer

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Jonathan Mate

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Robert Christensen

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Tate

Personal injury lawyer

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Stewart Greenberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Arthur Licata

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Crabtree

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Admonition issued in NJ, 2010

updated on 12/11/2014

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Lawyer in Litigation, (201) Magazine

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Award of Merit, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

2004

Award of Merit, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

2000

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Top 3000 Plaintiff's Lawyers in America, Lawdragon

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Senior Partner, Lesnevich & Marzano Lesnevich, LLC

1900 - Present

Partner, O’Cathain Law Group

1900 - Present

Member, Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, Trigg, O'Cathain & O'Cathain, LLC

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, O'Cathain Law Group

1996 - 2002

Borough Attorney, Borough Of Tenafly

1972 - 1975

Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Deparment Of Justice

Associations

2012 - Present

Primerus International Society of Law Firms

Chair, Consumer Law Institute

2012 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Fellow

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Diplomat, Board on Professional Negligence

2005 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1996 - 1996

New Jersey State Bar Association

Committee to Study Harrassment of the Judiciary

1993 - 1999

New Jersey State Bar Association

Trustee

1989 - 1994

Districts Ethics Committee

Member

1989 - 2000

New Jersey State Bar Association

Board of Directors, Certified Trial Attorney Section

Sample of Legal Cases

R. vs. Wayne County Fords

Verdict for Plaintiff

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Education

2003

University of Leiden

Participant

1972

Rutgers University School of Law

J.D.

1965

Syracuse University

MA

1963

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Naturalization Ceremony "Immigration: the promise continues"

2000

What's Happening So Far

Best Practices

Languages

English

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