Raymond graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and received his law degree from Rutgers University Law School. Raymond has had substantial experience in both the public and private sectors.
He began with an International Law firm in Washington D.C. and continued with the U.S. Attorney’s office in Philadelphia. He was also fortunate to have worked for the Honorable Edward W. Beglin, Jr., the Assignment Judge for Union County. After his clerkship, he was employed by a large N.J. law firm for several years before starting his own law firm in 1996. The firm has offices located in New Jersey, New York City, and Pennsylvania.
Raymond has a wealth of experience in many fields of law. He specializes in Securities Litigation, Construction Litigation, Personal Injury and Workmen’s Compensation, Criminal Defense and Municipal Court matters, and Business Litigation. In his general business practice he represents a number of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
Raymond has had great success in complex litigation matters against some of the largest firms in the country and has obtained very favorable awards for his clients. In addition to the many settlements he has received for his clients, Raymond does not hesitate to take his cases to trial to maximize his clients’ recovery. For example, he was awarded a $1.4 million verdict in a Securities Litigation matter which he tried for five weeks, against five different law firms, before the National Association of Securities Dealers in New York City. He has also been awarded numerous personal injury jury verdicts and settlements totaling well in excess of $10 million.
As a result of the reputation the Grimes firm has earned, it receives many referrals from clients, fellow attorneys, and other law firms. Whatever your legal needs are, the Grimes firm is confident that it will able to discuss your individual needs, analyze your legal situation, provide you with your legal options, and pursue your case in a most diligent and professional manner.
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Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Retired | 1989 | 03/15/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1988 | 04/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 1951 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2015 |
Top Contribtor Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Contribtor Award | AVVO | 2013 |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2013 |
American Society of Legal Advocates | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of Raymond A. Grimes | 1995 - Present |
Litigation Attorney | Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. | 1989 - 1995 |
Law Clerk | Hon. Edward W. Beglin, A.J.S.C. | 1988 - 1989 |
Law Clerk | United States Attorney's Office | 1987 - 1988 |
Law Clerk | Steptoe & Johnson, LLP | 1985 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Jersey Bar Association | N/A | |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | N/A | |
New Jersey Association for Justice | N/A | |
New Jersey Litigation Council | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
George Washington University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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New Jersey State Bar Association | Personal Injury Law | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Lazar v Pugliese | Defense Verdict in our favor |
Kasper v Wougk | 195,000 Settlement |
Kasper v Wougk | $100,500 Jury Verdict |
Alonso v Heydt | $500,000 Settlement |
Irvin v Pizzo and Pizzo | $889,000.00 Jury Verdict |
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Mark Clay, Business Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Grimes. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
John Fisher, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.
Mark Clay, Business Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Grimes. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
John Fisher, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.
Jonathan Lacour, Business Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Quality representation and exceptional attentiveness to clients.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
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This attorney is extremely well respected in the community and is looked up to by all fellow attorneys. Clients report fantastic experiences with this lawyer and their experience speaks for itself!
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Kravis, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Very insightful and knowledgable attorney. A valuable member of the NJ Bar.
George Munoz, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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Mr.Grimes, is an asset to the legal profession and is well respected by his peers and his clients. He has gained an excellent reputation as a top tier advocate and he exemplifies all of the characteristics of a top quality lawyer. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this attorney. –Anthony Munoz, Esq.
Simon Kabzan, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice.
William Ridings, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Giacomo Behar, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 27, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
David Le Roy, Unknown Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
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I know Attorney Raymond Grimes from the Avvo community and I also had the pleasure of meeting him. After meeting him and also reading many of his insightful comments and answers on this forum, I can tell he is a fantastic attorney who works very hard for his client's best interests. It is a priviledge to endorse Mr. Grimes and I would certainly reccomend his services to others.
Kyle Tatum, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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Mr. Grimes is always spot on with his responses and legal advice. He clearly has expertise in his field. He is an asset to this website and the legal profession.
Benjamin Stirling, Unknown Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An excellent advocate, with a great knowledge of the law--his clients are in great hands.
Richard Reinartz, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Business Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Marie-Jacques Ambroise, Unknown Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
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Mr. Grimes is generous enough to share his legal knowledge on sites like Avvo. Apart from being kind, he is also a passionate, intelligent, and skilled attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
J. Shumaker, Unknown Attorney on May 26, 2014
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Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John Ioakimidis, Personal injury Attorney on May 9, 2014
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I know attorney Raymond Grimes through the Avvo community. Having reviewed his written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him. His detailed responses and thorough explanations provided in Avvo displays his vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community.I endorse this lawyer
Jason Pietryga, Business Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
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