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Michael A. Ferrara Jr
also known as Mike Ferrara
About Michael
Biography
Michael Ferrara is a proud trial lawyer, having tried over 250 jury trials over his 50-year career.
He was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated from Villanova with a B.S. in Mathematics. After serving five years as a Naval Officer, including service in Vietnam, he went to law school at the University of San Diego where he serves on their Board of Visitors.
Mr. Ferrara is a partner at Ferrara & Gable, LLC, a past president of the New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association (NJAJ), and former member of the Board of Governors of AAJ. He is a frequent speaker at trial lawyer seminars and a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He was the founder of the New Jersey Trial Lawyer’s PAC and served on county and federal judicial selection committees. He is certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and a past president of the South Jersey chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
30%
54 years | 100 cases
Car Accident
25%
53 years | 3,000 cases
Trucking Accident
25%
54 years | 100 cases
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
54 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Pro bono
10 %
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Licensed in New Jersey for 52 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 53 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Ferrara & Gable, LLC
601 Longwood Avenue, At State Highway 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
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Michael A. Ferrara Jr's Reviews
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Posted by Charlene | May 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
My experience has been exceptional in every aspect
Amazed, I was, after coming to know that i had exceptional counsel in Michael Ferrara, and his staff. Mr. Ferrara was quick to respond in a professional and attentive manner. He and his staff always assisted with compassion, empathy, and great attention to detail. I felt that he and his staff were...
Michael Ferrara
Replied last May 28, 2022Thank you so very much. We do our best to try to treat everyone as family. Your kind words made my day. I will try to keep our law firm's promise to work as hard as we can to see that justice is done for each and every client. Thank you once again for the kind words.
Posted by Sandra | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding
Mike and his staff were excellent with every aspect of our lawsuit. We had no stress throughout the experience and put total trust in faith in them. In the end might accomplished exactly what he intended to. And my mother was very happy with the settlement. Everyone at the firm was easy to work with ...
Michael Ferrara
Replied last January 28, 2021Sandra: Thank you so much for the kind words. We try our best to treat everyone as family. After doing this for more than 45 years, insurance companies know who I am and know how hard I fight for my clients. All AVVO users in NJ and Eastern PA can call me on my cell 856.495.3021 and I'd be happy to see if the case you are considering has merit. There's no fee for the call. Thanks again and stay safe everyone. Mike.
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2018
Would hire.
Very helpful and understanding.I will be contacting him in the future. He answered all of my questions.
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017
Excellent
Michael had us come to his office to discuss our options. He was very polite and very personable and listened to our problems and never once did we feel rushed or not listened to. He told us what we could do and we look forward to working with him in the near future.
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2017
Polite and well considered advice
The response and advice was spot on and useful. His advice was obviously from a seasoned professional and I could tell he understood what I needed. Very grateful
Michael Ferrara
Replied last November 22, 2017Thank you for your kind words. It made my day. Best wishes for Thanksgiving.
Michael A. Ferrara Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike has been an outstanding advocate for those injured by medical malpractice and motor vehicle accidents throughout his career. He is a well respected and longstanding member of the plaintiff's bar and has shared his trial expertise through lectures and seminars and his involvement with the association of New Jersey trial lawyers. I highly endorse Mike."
"I endorse attorney Michael Ferrara. He is an outstanding medical malpractice attorney with years of experience, which shows in his AVVO responses, firmly grounded in law and evidence, invariably providing the clients with the best and fastest optimal solution to the presented issue."
"Mr. Ferrara is a valuable asset to this community. His dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"Mike is the consummate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Mile at Trial Lawyers convention. Excellent lawyer."
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"Michael Ferrara is a dedicated, highly-skilled attorney well-respected within the legal community. He provides a great service to Avvo users. I fully endorse him."
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"Top notch lawyer. Top notch human being. I highly recommend Mike."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ferrara is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The fact that so many lawyers recommend Mr. Ferrara is testimony itself of the quality of this lawyer's skills. He is dedicated to making sure members of his community have sound legal advice. His answers on Avvo display expertise in the area of immigration law. I endorse him without reservation. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a top notch trial lawyer and mentor to a generation of lawyers who always gives 100% of his efforts for his clients in a diligent and ethical manner."
"Mike Ferrara is a great trial lawyer. He works tirelessly for his clients, and has long been a leader in the bar, having long fought for the rights of victims of others' negligence. He is passionate about obtaining justice for his clients, and no one will outwork him. I heartily endorse Mike Ferrara."
"I endorse Mike Ferrara without reservation. He is the kind of attorney who I would send my family to. Mike is one of the deans of the New Jersey Bar and his experience and humanity combine to make him a very effective advocate indeed."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a respected, well liked and aggressive attorney. I highly recommend and look up to Mike."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney. He will use his resources to invest in your case. He will aggressively battle on your behalf. An excellent lawyer and a man of strong character. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2022
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
2022
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Best Law Firms in America, U.S.News and World Reports
2022
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2020
Professional Lawyer of the Year, The New Jersey Association for Justice
2015
Distinguished Speaker Award, Institute of Continuing Legal Education - New Jersey State Bar Association
2002
Invited Fellow - One of 500 selected in the world, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
N/A
Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement, Association of Trial Attorneys of America, New Jersey
N/A
Trial Bar Award, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
N/A
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1972 - Present
President, Ferrara & Gable, LLC
Associations
Association of Trial Attorneys of America, New Jersey Legal PAC
Founding Member
Association of Trial Attorneys of America, New Jersey Legal PAC
Former Chair
Camden Inns of Court
Master
International Academy of Trial Attorneys
Fellow
Civil Justice Foundation
Past President
2011 - 2013
American Board of Trial Advocates - South Jersey ChapterPresident
2011 - 2019
New Jersey State Bar AssociationChair, Medical Malpractice Committee
1986 - 1986
American Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident ATLA NJ
Sample of Legal Cases
Spaulding v. Hussain
$250,000 verdict
Education
1972
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
United States Navy Officer's Submarine Schoool
1964
Villanova University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1960
West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys
Speaking Engagements
2022
Meadowlands Seminar
Expert Witnesses
2022
Boardwalk Seminar
Ethics
2016
Boardwalk Seminar
Civility During Trial and Depositons
2015
19th Annual Medical Malpractice Seminar
Jury Selection
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Garbage truck vs car mva,neck n back pain,got worse n went to emergency room later in day
19 Aug 2023
Q&A
My Brother was hit by a car in PA , but lives in NJ where does he look for an attorneys ?
06 Aug 2023
Q&A
Can I sue?
31 May 2023
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