Craig Voorhees

Craig Voorhees

also known as Partner at Szaferman Lakind

4.5
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 27 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Somerville, NJ
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security

68 North Bridge St., Somerville, NJ

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Szaferman Lakind

68 North Bridge St., Somerville, NJ, 08876

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Craig Voorhees's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Rob Doelger | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consummate Professional

Craig Voorhees showed me the utmost professionalism and care throughout my case from day one. Upon meeting him in his office 2 years ago he explained everything very clearly and listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. He never rushed me, always returned my calls and emails. He was abl...e to succeed in getting me State Social Security Disability and despite coronavirus court delays, was able to navigate successfully to get me a very satisfactory award/deal, despite the difficulties and challenges. I would highly recommend Craig to anyone looking for a workers compensation lawyer. His professionalism, patience and honesty with me during the entirety of my case was and is much appreciated.

Posted by Dan | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Craig is the Professionals Professional Of Attorneys

Craig is a very astute, and honorable man/attorney. My case was rather different since it was past the statue of limitations for Workman's Compensation by like 15 days. He took the case and after having to deal with 2 of the WORST Insurance Companies (My Company switched Insurance Companies while ...my case was still open) Gallagher Bassett and then Sedgwick Claims Management. If anyone has ever dealt with these 2 Ins. Companies, they will know what I mean by the WORST. Craig was very diligent, and never waivered. He stuck to his guns and got me what we both feel as a fair and honest settlement. I must say Craig is a very busy Attorney, if you call him and he doesn't get back to you the same day, I will assure you he will call back. Craig as with most W/C Attorneys doesn't make money on the phone, he makes it in the Court Room. Please give him the benefit of the doubt, he has YOUR BEST INTERESTS IN MIND. Hw Will call you back, I guarantee that. THANK YOU CRAIG, You did right by me

Posted by kevin muniz | May 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible.Has done nothing.

This guy has done nothing concerning my SS disability case. I spoke to him once on the phone while my brother was in his office. He asked me 2 questions: 1.) How do you handle money? I said I have no money so its easy to handle. He laughed. Evidently he thought it was funny. I don't. 2.) How do you... deal with authority? I have not heard from him since. I signed the agreement having him represent me so he could get paid and that was it. I do get mail from Social Security saying they don't have up to date medical records so that indicates he has done nothing. I also had a prior disability attorney (Eric Shore law firm-Allan Meltzner) who I had a hearing with. There was a agreement made in the hearing between my brother,the attorney Allan Meltzner and Judge Wesner. The agreement was never honored and Mr Vorhees said he was going to subpoena the records from the hearing and the Shore law firm. Keep in mind the agreement was made without me and my brother is not my legal representative or guardian and does not have authority to make decisions for me. Therefore the hearing was fraudulent. So far Mr Vorhees has done nothing. I have not heard from him in about a year. It's like he disappeared. This is a despicable and disgraceful way to treat someone who is legitametely disabled and needs assistance from a attorney with his claim.

Posted by Karen | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Craig goes the extra mile - highly recommended!

Craig was wonderful to work with - both smart and and capable, he is also conscientious and reliable. Craig took the time explain clearly some of the complexities we were dealing with and helped guide us towards a successful outcome. I highly recommend his services, he's very easy to deal with and he... will go that extra mile to insure the best outcome. Highly recommended!

Posted by Eugene | July 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Craig Voorhees

Craig was successful in representing me in two cases. We won a Worker's compensation claim,and a social security disability case (after two rejections). Craig is a total professional, and I recommend him to all future clients.

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Craig Voorhees's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Corsini

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Craig Voorhees. I have been adverse to him in many cases and while he is always friendly and cordial, he is an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients with a long record of success in worker's compensation court."

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James Heyl

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Craig over the years and they have had excellent results."

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Matthew Eichen

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig is a great attorney who forms strong relationships with his clients and performs at a high level for all of them in his practice areas."

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Robert Golden

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've handled numerous matters where he was my adversary. I know him to be an honest and extremely competent lawyer and it's a pleasure to endorse him."

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Stephen Kirsch

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dawn Sutphin

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a board certified Workers Compensation Lawyer and specialist by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Only 2% of attorneys throughout the state have this certification. Need I say more?"

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Carol Perez

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig Voorhess is a hardworking and knowledgeable attorney. He is higly respected and I would recommend Mr. Voohess."

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Edward Rebenack

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig is truly an expert in Workers' Compensation"

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Matthew Bonanno

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Mascolo

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Cige

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig Voorhees is a professional in every sense. He uses his legal education and experience to successfully represent his clients. I absolutely endorse his legal counsel to which I often make referrals."

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Brian Roemersma

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Galen Booth

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig Voorhees is a skilled, aggressive, experienced, well-liked, well-respected, and scrupulously ethical attorney. With the hindsight of my own 32 + years of practice, Craig is deserving of a recommendation of the highest order. My personal litmus test in judging the caliber of a fellow attorney is whether I would trust the interests of beloved family members and close friends with such attorney. Craig easily meets that criteria. It is with great pleasure that I wholeheartedly and unconditionally endorse Craig Voorhees with the highest of legal recommendations. The best interests of his clients are in the best of hands."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Certified Workers Compensation Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Szaferman Lakind

2016 - Present

Attorney, Voorhees Law Offices

2000 - 2016

Attorney, Lieberman, Ryan, Forrest & Voorhees, LLC

1998 - 2000

Assistant Prosecutor, Somerset County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2013 - Present

New Jersey Council of Occupational Safety & Health

Member

2006 - Present

Certified Workers Compensation Attorney

Member

2005 - Present

New Jersey Association for Justice

Member

2000 - Present

Somerset County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Hunterdon County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

New Jersey Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tlumac v. High Bridge Stone

Fully favorable decision for client.

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Education

1997

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Rutgers College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Success Group

NJ Workers' Compensation Basics

2016

Success Network

Social Security Disability For Individuals

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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