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Samuel M. Gaylord practices in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and Disability Pension Appeals. Mr. Gaylord is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a workers’ compensation law attorney and is licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He received his B.A. degree from Syracuse University and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall School of Law. He then served as a judicial intern with the Honorable Charles A. Delehey, and since 1996 has worked primarily in the area of workers’ compensation. In 2002, Sam was named Young Lawyer of the Year for Mercer County and in 2003 received the Young Lawyer of the Year Service to the Bar award from the New Jersey State Bar Association. In January 2004, Mr. Gaylord formed Gaylord & Yuska, and in June of 2007, Lawrence E. Popp, Esq. joined the firm.
He is a former Barrister member of The American Inns of Court Foundation for workers compensation in New Jersey and a member of the New Jersey State, Mercer County, and American Bar Associations as well as the Association of American Justice and the Council on Safety and Health. He is former President of the Mercer County Bar Association, a member of the Ewing Democratic Club and Vice-president of Clara‘s Heart. He has lectured and written on a variety of workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, and Disability Pension issues and is an accomplished trumpet player. He is married to Amy for these past 29 years and has two daughters Rachel, age 24, and Anna, age 22, and a son, Benjamin, age 17.
Mr. Gaylord is the former Managing Partner and founder of Gaylord Popp, LLC.
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31 years
31 years
31 years
25%-33%
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
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120 Sanhican Drive, Trenton, NJ, 08618
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Posted by Kevin | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sam was excellent navigating my way through my disability process and hearing. He was always available to answer questions or he would get back to me ASAP. He is very thorough and knowledgeable, empathetic to my situation, kind and encouraging. I would never have been able to go through this process ...
Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
My attorney Mr. S Gaylord kept me informed about the details of my case. He was helpful and professional up to and through the court proceedings.
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Gaylord did a excellent job for both my cases! I will recommend him to everybody. I was very much satisfied with his services! Thank u Sam.
Posted by Philomena | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
During my conversation with Mr. Samuel, I was facing a time constraint in delivering a letter to the pensions department. Mr. Samuel promptly addressed my concern and ensured the timely dispatch of the letter. I am grateful for his assistance and professionalism. Mr. Samuel demonstrated exceptiona...
Posted by Viktor | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Samuel Michael Gaylor, Esq. is an excellent lawyer who kept me up-to-date with any proceedings, and when there was lack thereof from court’s slow processing, he ensured that I was filled in to not allow large lapses of time to pass without considerately passing information to the comfort of the clien...
"Mr. Gaylord is a consummate professional. His knowledge of New Jersey Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Law is boundless. Not only being a great lawyer and fighting for his clients; Mr. Gaylord is very understanding and approachable to help anyone through a difficult situation. If injured at work, Sam is your man."
"Mr. Gaylord and his team are very professional and extremely helpful to their clients. He is dedicated to his clients and fights endlessly to secure the benefits to which they are entitled. He is always well prepared in court and goes above and beyond for his clients."
"Mr. Gaylord is a highly capable and effective attorney who always puts his clients' best interests first."
"Attorney Samuel Gaylord is a real source of useful information for New Jersey residents who have been injured. I highly recommend that you visit his website or call him to get good information about your claim before you sign any forms or hire any attorney. You will find that Sam is a great guy and is easy to talk to. He will let you know whether or not you need an attorney."
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
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2012 P.A.L. Business of the Year Award, Trenton Police Athletic League
2013
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2013
2013 New Jersey Lawyer of the Year in Workers Compensation, Mercer County Police & Sheriff's FOP
2012
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2003
Young Lawyer of the Year Service to the Bar award, New Jersey State Bar Association
2002
Young Lawyer of the Year, Mercer County
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Certified Workers Compensation Law Attorney,
2022 - Present
Partner, Szaferman, Lakind
2004 - 2021
Managing Partner, Gaylord Popp, LLC
1996 - 2003
Attorney, Stark & Stark, A Professional Corporation
2013 - Present
Mercer County Bar AssociationPresident
2012 - 2013
Mercer County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2011 - 2012
Mercer County Bar AssociationVice President
Published Appellate Division Decision granting client benefits
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2013
Third Party Liens and Workers Compensation
2013
English
Spanish