Michael J. Deem, Esq. was first admitted to the State Bar of New Jersey in 1999 after four years of undergraduate and three years of post-graduate study at Touro Law School in Huntington, New York. (B.A. 1993; Juris Doctor,1998). While in Law School, Mr. Deem received distinction in Torts Law and Contracts. He was selected to participate in the Family Law Clinic where he represented less privileged people in Domestic Violence hearings, child support reduction hearings and alimony hearings.
Shortly after graduation, Mr. Deem gained admission to practice in New Jersey, as well as within the following jurisdictions: U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1999). He is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney and also Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. Mr. Deem is a Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator, as well as a Civil Arbitrator and Contract Arbitrator for the Superior Court’s Mandatory, Non-Binding Arbitration Program.
He is an active member of the Ocean County Bar Association and the New Jersey Association for Justice Board of Governors. In addition, he is a member of the NJAJ Civil Practice Committee and the American Association for Justice.
Mr. Deem spent the earlier part of his legal career defending insurance companies and self-insured businesses against consumer allegations of injury as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of others. Now Mr. Deem is making good use of his insurance-defense experience. Michael has chosen to represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic injury as a result of the negligence of others.
From the first time Mr. Deem meets a client, he starts preparing for battle against the insurance companies by searching outside the box for unique trial strategies that the defense will never see coming. “I invest a great deal of time keeping up with the current changes in the law. I continually educate myself with new trial techniques and I strive to expose deceptive defense practices and the junk science they espouse through their hired guns. My job is to present the truth to the jury, and to effectively counter defense tactics to distort the truth.”
Mr. Deem has extensive trial and appellate experience handling complex personal injury and insurance coverage claims.
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244 Main St, Po Box 2627, Toms River, NJ, 08753-7469
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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Very professional and thorough attorney
I have used Michael's services on multiple occasions including real estate deals, business deals, as well as Workmen's Comp. more importantly during a very emotional time in me, and my families life Michael represented us in a wrongful death suit which involved an accident that ultimately took my...
Posted by Thomas | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Thomas E. chetney
Mr Deem Esq. is without a doubt one of the Finest Trial Attorney's around . Excellent worker, intellect, and really fight's for his clients!!!! He tried to settle my 2/5/1998 MVA times 2. But the insurance company Refused to settle this case! The case was 17yr's old! But in the end Mr. Deem r...
Posted by Larry | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney
A standout in a field of mediocrity
Mr. Deem is exceptional in every way. His depth of knowledge, years of experience, sound advice and trustworthiness is second to none. Most importantly, he demonstrates an incredible amount of integrity in a field where there is often little found. Lawyers are easy to find in any Google search, and m...
Posted by Loretta | July 28, 2015 | Personal Injury
Would not recommend
In my opinion Michael Deem did not advocate for me in an auto accident where I was struck by a driver that ran a stop sign and was injured. When I first met with Mr. Deem he told me of a client of his that he had obtained a very successful settlement. At the end of my case he told me of another one...
Posted by Carrie | October 14, 2014 | Estate Planning
Review of michael James Deem
Mr. Deem has been our attorney for several years. He has an excellent personality and is always prompt to respond to your questions. Mr. Deem handled our estate planning, making many suggestions as we completed all of the paperwork. It is reassuring that it is all done. Mr. Deem is now handling an ...
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2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Board Certified - Civil Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
2012
Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2010 - Present
Associate, RC Shea and Associates
2005 - 2010
Managing Partner, Altobelli & Deem
2003 - 2005
Associate, Connell, Connell & Camassa
2000 - 2003
Associate, Campbell, Foley, Lee, Murphy & Cernigliaro
1999 - 2000
Associate, Ronan, Tuzzio & Giannone
1998 - 1999
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court Of Nj
2012 - Present
American Association For JusticeMember
2011 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2005 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Wrongful Death
2013
Exposing Deceptive Defense Medicine
2013
Jury Bias
1999
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Can I sue the emergency room at the hospital?
28 Aug 2015
Can i collect a default judgment against the other driver's insurance? Are they guaranteed to pay 100% of it?
07 Feb 2014
My car was parked and was hit by a person who left car at scene of accident and left scene on foot. I have no insurance. HELP!
31 Jan 2014