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Jan Kearney Seigel

Jan Kearney Seigel

Partner
Location:
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Phone:
201-444-4000
Fax:
201-444-7717

Jan K. Seigel is one of the most recognizable names in personal injury law in Bergen and Passaic counties. After receiving undergraduate and law degrees from Georgetown University, he earned a Masters of Law from N.Y.U. Mr. Seigel served as an Assistant Passaic County Prosecutor where he tried a number of high-profile criminal cases including three murder prosecutions. In recognition of his trial expertise, he was inducted into the Honor Legion by the Police Chief's Association of New Jersey.

Mr. Seigel founded the firm in 1976 and has been engaged in private practice since that time. He continued his trial practice and has tried over 150 criminal and civil jury trials. In addition, he has argued before the Appellate Division, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and has won a landmark appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court. He has been honored as the New Jersey State Bar Association's Young Lawyer of The Year. Mr. Seigel's reputation is well established in the legal community.

Jan K. Seigel has been selected to Who's Who In American Law since 1992 and frequently lectures to attorneys on behalf of the State and County Bar Associations as well as the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He is also a former faculty member at William Paterson College where he taught legal courses.

Since 1989 Mr. Seigel has limited his practice to personal injury and has recovered millions of dollars for clients including a settlement for a fourteen year old girl resulting in guaranteed payments in excess of $7.9 million. Mr. Seigel meets with every client of the firm and personally supervises each case. He is always available for his personal counseling throughout the case.

Areas of Practice

  • 100% Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1971
  • Georgia, 1972
  • District of Columbia, 1972
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1971
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1979
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1979

Education

  • New York University School of Law, New York, New York
    • LL.M. - 1974
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
    • J.D. - 1971
  • Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
    • B.S.B.A. - 1968

Classes/Seminars

  • Lecturer, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1982

Honors and Awards

  • "Young Lawyer of the Year", New Jersey State Bar Association, 1983
  • Who's Who In American Law

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Association for Justice - NJ
  • American Bar Association
  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • Bergen County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

  • William Paterson College, Faculty Member
Results

Top 3 Case Results

  • $8,000,000 jury verdict in medical malpractice
  • $7,900,000 settlement in premises liability
  • $4,400,000 settlement in medical malpractice

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Client Testimonials
  • "Although the other driver claimed I drove through a red light causing the accident, Jonas K. Seigel believed me when I told him my light was green. He not only believed me but he convinced a Bergen County Jury which found the defendant 100% at fault. God bless him."

    Elvira Butch, Oradell
  • "We are writing as an expression of our gratitude for your expertise in the matters that were presented to you for litigation regarding our accident. You have exhibited kindness and concern that is authentic and confirmed by your actions which will always be remembered...."

    Brian and Lisa Walton, Paterson
  • "Mr. Seigel is treated like family in the Cirssian community because he treats all of us like family when we come to him."

    Nart Hapatsha, Haledon
  • "My first lawyer recommended a settlement of $100,000. Mr. Seigel took on my case, aggressively prosecuted my claim, and two years later the Court approved a settlement of $550,000."

    Name withheld by request
  • "I am extremely pleased with the preparation of my case by my attorneys. Not only did they spare no expense in handling my case but Mr. Seigel's office arranged for my medical care when I was without insurance by convincing doctors to treat me...."

    Name withheld by request
  • "I am very pleased with the personal attention Mr. Seigel gives not only to my case but to all of the cases I refer to him from the Albanian community."

    Cenan Emini, Garfield
  • "When I was 14 I was electrocuted and suffered very bad burns. I was hurt and despondent. Mr. Seigel represented me and recovered a guaranteed payment of $7.9 million over my lifetime. I will be forever grateful."

    Name withheld by request
  • "I have had two cases with Seigel Law Firm. One large, one small. The firm and the staff worked just as hard on the small case as the large one."

    Carmen Araujo, Paterson
Contact Us

Have you been seriously injured due to a car accident, medical procedure or other incident?

Contact one of our attorneys today!

Seigel Law Firm provides legal representation for clients throughout northern New Jersey, including Ridgewood, Clifton, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Haledon, Hawthorne, Jersey City, Mahwah, Midland Park, Newark, North Haledon, Oakland, Paramus, Passaic, Paterson, Ramsey, Saddle Brook, Teaneck, Union City, Wayne and Wyckoff, NJ, in addition to other communities in Passaic County, Bergen County, Morris County, Essex County and Hudson County.

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