About Levinson Axelrod, P.A.

Levinson Axelrod, P.A. has been fighting for victims, workers, and families across New Jersey for more than 80 years.

Founded in 1939 by Jacob Levinson and his Partner, our firm got its start representing injured factory workers in communities around Central New Jersey who needed to protect their rights after being injured on the job.

Today, our firm is led by Jacob’s son, Richard J. Levinson and has grown into one of the state’s largest injury-focused plaintiffs’ firms. Since our founding, we have remained a family-operated firm.

In our efforts to assist as many clients as possible, members of our firm are fluent in English, Spanish, German, Greek, Russian, and Portuguese.

We Care About Clients

Clients come to Levinson Axelrod, P.A. amid difficult times, which is why we strive to provide the support and service they need to navigate an unfamiliar legal process and the process of rebuilding their lives after a serious accident. While tough circumstances may lead clients to our door, our goal is to help them reach the most successful resolution possible before they leave.

Our attorneys put clients first by:

Prioritizing honest communication
Being accessible to client questions and concerns
Taking the time to explain legal rights and options
Helping them make informed decisions about their case

Contingency Fees: If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay

When you work with our firm, you never have to worry about affording our services. That’s because:

We offer free case evaluations via phone, e-mail, or videoconferencing.
There is no cost to hire our firm and no up-front fees.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only collect a fee if you are compensated.

This arrangement allows our clients to keep their money when they need it most, and for our firm to dedicate the necessary resources to litigate a case. As one of the largest injury law firms in the state, we have the resources to take on the costs of your case without you having to offer a cent up-front or out-of-pocket. We get paid only if we win.

A Nationally Recognized Trial Practice

Whether you or a loved one need an advocate to pursue a personal injury claim, medical malpractice lawsuit, or workers’ compensation case, you can be confident in trusting our top-rated trial lawyers.

In addition to earning widespread recognition for their individual talents, our attorneys have helped our firm earn a U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law.

Our attorneys have been recognized by publications and attorney rating services such as:

The Best Lawyers in America
New Jersey Super Lawyers & Super Lawyers Rising Stars
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
The Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
TopVerdict 2019: Firm Secured 3 of Top 50 Verdicts in New Jersey

Legal awards are more than votes of approval or popularity—they are a testament to the legal skill and ethical practices of attorneys who receive them. Award recipients are often determined through rigorous surveying, peer reviews, research into case results and trial performance, and more. Many awards recipients are often determined through what their adversaries and judges have said about them, indicating that these awards are not about likeability, but legal ability.

Attorneys Certified in Civil Trial Law & Workers’ Compensation

Another distinction of our firm is that 10 of our active partners have been certified either in Civil Trial Law or Workers’ Compensation by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Certification is awarded to attorneys who successfully complete a rigorous process consisting of peer review, written examinations, and evaluations of their skill and knowledge.

Attorneys who earn Certification by the New Jersey Supreme Court are deemed specialists in their respective field and have had peers, colleagues, and members of the judiciary acknowledge and approve of their expertise. In total, less than 3% of lawyers in active practice become Certified Attorneys.

Your Neighbors. Your Lawyers.

Levinson Axelrod, P.A. has recovered over $350 million for injury victims in the last 5 years and more than $1 billion in our firm’s history. We have honed our skills through thousands of cases and we are available to discuss your case and how we may be able to help you.

To speak with a member of our team, contact us for a FREE consultation.

Certified in Civil Trial Law & Workers’ Compensation

Another distinction of our firm is that 10 of our active partners have been certified either in Civil Trial Law or Workers’ Compensation Law in the state of New Jersey. Certification is achieved by only 3% of practicing lawyers, and it is easy to see why—the certification process rigorously evaluates an attorney’s trial experience, performance, and knowledge.

Performance reviews are conducted by the judges before whom an attorney has appeared, as well as the adversaries that have worked against our lawyers. It also includes an extensive written examination that tests an attorney’s expertise in his or her practice area. In the end, when an attorney has achieved certification, it means their opponents and previous judges acknowledged and approved of their legal expertise.

Your Neighbors, Your Lawyers.

Our commitment to our clients and high-quality legal practice has allowed us to recover over $350 million for injury victims in the last 5 years alone—over $1 billion in our firm’s history. We have honed our skills through handling thousands upon thousands of cases, so while our clients may be facing an unfamiliar situation, our attorneys have been here before and know what to do.

To speak with a member of our firm in a free case consultation, call (732) 440-3089.