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When New Jersey workers are injured on the job, they turn to Attorney Todd Wachtel for trusted, results-driven advocacy. As a partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., Todd has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of individuals hurt in the course of their employment. His focus is simple: ensuring injured workers receive the care, compensation, and respect they deserve. Todd is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney—an honor held by only a select group of attorneys statewide. His entire practice is devoted to helping injured employees secure medical treatment, temporary disability payments, and permanency benefits. Clients value his thorough understanding of the law, his compassionate approach, and his relentless advocacy throughout the claims process. Before joining Levinson Axelrod, Todd served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, representing the state in workers’ compensation matters. This invaluable public service experience gave him deep insight into the system and the strategies that work. He now uses that knowledge to benefit injured workers navigating a complex legal landscape.

When you need a skilled and powerful trial attorney, turn to Attorney Kimberly Gozsa at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. Her skill in the courtroom has not only made her a valuable resource for clients and injury victims, but also for the legal community within New Jersey. Kim frequently lectures at continuing education seminars, helping other lawyers become better trial attorneys through her expertise and insight. She can offer such intensive lectures because she is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney through the New Jersey Supreme Court. Certification is a testament to her deep knowledge of personal injury law, her reputation among former adversaries and judges, and her extensive experience trying cases. She is a part of what has made Levinson Axelrod one of the largest and most well-known personal injury law firms in New Jersey State.

Christopher DeAngelo is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a partner with Levinson Axelrod, having joined the firm as an Associate in 2016 coming from another personal injury firm. Christopher has dedicated his entire professional career helping and representing injured victims. Both before his time here and since joining Levinson Axelrod, Christopher has represented victims who have been injured in a variety of incidents, including automobile collisions, fall downs, dog bites, assaults, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and many other types of negligence actions. When looking for someone to represent you in personal injury cases, look no further than Attorney Christopher DeAngelo. He joined Levinson Axelrod, P.A. in order to advance his career as a trial lawyer with a firm that was ready, willing, and able to try cases.

If you have been injured and are pursuing compensation, it is important to have strong legal representation by your side every step of the way. Attorney Celine Vitale has a reputation amongst clients and colleagues alike, as being an aggressive advocate, with an intense passion to fairly represent the rights of her clients. If you are in need of aggressive legal counsel, contact Celine Vitale at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. She has devoted her legal practice to personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. While she is a fighter in the courtroom, Celine expresses nothing but the utmost concern and empathy for her clients. Every client is her top priority. With over 20 years of legal experience, Celine has focused her work on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability law. She has presented crucial legal matters before the Appellate Court in the Superior Court system, and is highly experienced. Celine Vitale will see your case through to the end, with a personalized, compassionate approach, as well as with the resources of a large firm. You will be in good hands at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. Contact an attorney who's hallmark is compassionate and fierce determination in the courtroom!

Prior to joining Levinson Axelrod in 2012, Kathleen was an Assistant District Attorney for more than a decade in New York City. In that role, she tried numerous cases involving homicides and other violent crimes and rose to the position of Deputy Chief.

In 1939, Richard’s father, Jacob Levinson, founded the law firm now known as Levinson Axelrod in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The law firm began representing ordinary people injured either at work or by the negligent conduct of others. Richard Levinson graduated from Wesleyan University, with honors, in 1953 and graduated from Columbia Law School in 1956. He became a member of the New Jersey Bar in December 1956 and has worked continuously at Levinson Axelrod to the present, with the exception of the two years (1957 – 1958) he spent in the United States Army. Richard has been a principal architect in developing and growing the firm. His work at the firm not only facilitated its growth from 2 attorneys to 25+, but also facilitated the incredible results the firm has achieved in the last 60 years. In the last 5 years alone, our work has resulted in $350 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients, helping them recover from their injuries with financial security and justice. His leadership also defined the role of our firm in the community, growing us from one central office in Edison to eight offices located throughout Central New Jersey. He defined how our firm would compassionately handle clients with the legal excellence and personal empathy we are known for. Throughout our history, the majority of our clients have come to us as referrals from past clients who believed in the quality and power of our representation—no testimony is as powerful as that. It was Attorney Levinson’s work that built upon the proud tradition that began so long ago in 1939.

In 1939, Richard’s father, Jacob Levinson, founded the law firm now known as Levinson Axelrod in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The law firm began representing ordinary people injured either at work or by the negligent conduct of others. Richard Levinson graduated from Wesleyan University, with honors, in 1953 and graduated from Columbia Law School in 1956. He became a member of the New Jersey Bar in December 1956 and has worked continuously at Levinson Axelrod to the present, with the exception of the two years (1957 – 1958) he spent in the United States Army. Richard has been a principal architect in developing and growing the firm. His work at the firm not only facilitated its growth from 2 attorneys to 25+, but also facilitated the incredible results the firm has achieved in the last 60 years. In the last 5 years alone, our work has resulted in $350 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients, helping them recover from their injuries with financial security and justice. His leadership also defined the role of our firm in the community, growing us from one central office in Edison to eight offices located throughout Central New Jersey. He defined how our firm would compassionately handle clients with the legal excellence and personal empathy we are known for. Throughout our history, the majority of our clients have come to us as referrals from past clients who believed in the quality and power of our representation—no testimony is as powerful as that. It was Attorney Levinson’s work that built upon the proud tradition that began so long ago in 1939.

Mark Kuminski graduated from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden in 1990 and was admitted to the bar that same year. Upon graduation, Mark served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Herman L. Breitkopf, Assignment Judge for the Superior Court of New Jersey in Middlesex County. Following his clerkship, he joined Levinson Axelrod in 2001 and is currently the managing partner of the law firm. As a managing partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., Mark plays an integral part of our law firm’s representation of accident victims.

As the son of a lawyer, Attorney Patrick Flinn has been exposed early to the power and practice of the law. Working at Levinson Axelrod, he is afforded the opportunity to follow in his father’s footsteps—using the law to help regular, honest people secure the financial resources they need. At our firm, Patrick is proud to serve the people of Middlesex County and Central New Jersey in personal injury claims. Patrick joined our firm in 2012, where he has distinguished himself for his insightful understanding of the law and its application. He has a naturally competitive spirit, which he applies to his practice through his diligent and passionate litigation on behalf of his clients. As an attorney, he helps people in the most effective way he can—by fighting for compensation under the power of the law.

As a young man, Mr. Marcolus made a living as a carpenter in construction. He joined the NRCC Carpenters Local #253 Union, of which he is still a member to this day. While working in construction, he witnessed firsthand the abuse and mistreatment that injured workers received from employers and insurance companies. Eventually, when Rich chose to pursue law, it was his experience that compelled him to study workers’ compensation, employment, and personal injury law. He worked as a carpenter throughout his educational career, earning his Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Seton Hall University in 1982. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 1985 from Villanova University, where he began his career as a lawyer.

One of the partners at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., Attorney Brett Greiner has devoted his career to helping the vulnerable and injured recover justice from those who harmed them. He handles a broad range of cases, including malpractice suits, nursing home abuse, and motorcycle accidents. When you have been harmed due to the negligence or reckless actions of another, Brett is there to stand by your side and seek the resources you need to recover. As a motorcycle enthusiast, Brett brings an especially personal investment to injured motorcyclist claims. He is aware firsthand of the sort of negligence that drivers demonstrate when it comes to the lives and well-being of motorcycle riders. His working knowledge of sailing and boat operation also allows him to serve the victims of boating accidents, Jet Ski accidents, and other water-based claims.

Kelley W. Lavery is a Partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., where he leverages his experience as a former Criminal Prosecutor and Civil Defense Attorney to help injured victims and families across New Jersey navigate personal injury cases involving complex litigation and the need for extensive investigation. Kelley’s areas of practice include motor vehicle accidents, drunk driving collisions, workplace accidents, municipal liability, insurance coverage disputes, serious injuries, and wrongful death, among others.

Kelley W. Lavery is a Partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., where he leverages his experience as a former Criminal Prosecutor and Civil Defense Attorney to help injured victims and families across New Jersey navigate personal injury cases involving complex litigation and the need for extensive investigation. Kelley’s areas of practice include motor vehicle accidents, drunk driving collisions, workplace accidents, municipal liability, insurance coverage disputes, serious injuries, and wrongful death, among others.

Joseph M. Marabondo is an experienced trial lawyer who is certified by our Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, an achievement only 2% of lawyers have obtained. Joe’s trial practice is focused on the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and products liability. Joe’s clients are very important to him and he works tirelessly to obtain optimal recoveries for them, unequivocally trying cases to give them the best results if need be. Since 2020, Joe has been identified by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New Jersey. He has also been named to the “Rising Star” list in Super Lawyers from 2019-2023.