Atty. Barry R. Eichen
NJ medical malpractice lawyer, Barry R. Eichen, grew up in the middle class neighborhood of South Edison.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Edison, NJ · 40+ Years Experience
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About Barry R. Eichen at a Glance
Barry R. Eichen is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Edison, New Jersey, practicing at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), Pennsylvania (1986), and Florida (2016). Educated at Seton Hall University (—, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Edison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry R. Eichen
- NJ medical malpractice lawyer, Barry R. Eichen, grew up in the middle class neighborhood of South Edison
- His father was a manager at an auto parts store and his mother worked part-time while raising five children
- After graduating from Edison High School, Mr. Eichen worked at night while attending college to help pay for his education
- After graduating from law school, Mr. Eichen opened his own law practice in 1987
- Mr. Eichen is one of New Jersey’s most seasoned and well-respected trial lawyers
- In 2012-2013 alone, Mr. Eichen tried eight cases resulting in verdicts totaling more than ten million dollars
- Mr. Eichen recently represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2010, wherein he obtained a $51 Million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for overcharging Medicaid recipients
- This verdict led to a recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- In a recent trial against the City Of Newark, Mr. Eichen was able to obtain a verdict in the amount of three million dollars
- The case involved the failure of the City of Newark to repair a pothole that was approximately three feet wide and four feet long
- The jury had determined that this was a dangerous condition that the city knew or should have known existed for approximately one year, although there were complaints that the city had neglected to repair said dangerous conditions for a period of one year
- While this matter was reversed due to a procedural technicality, Mr. Eichen looks forward to a retrial.In April of 2007, Barry Eichen obtained a verdict against Ford Motor Company for a defective throttle body which resulted in a brachial plexus injury to the right arm of the plaintiff
- After a 4 week trial, the jury awarded plaintiff $10,626,479.89
- In August of 2005, Mr. Eichen obtained a $19.2 million verdict on behalf of a railroad worker who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis as a result of various railroads’ failure to provide adequate respiratory protection
- This was one of the largest FELA verdicts in the Country for pulmonary fibrosis.New Jersey medical mistakes lawyer, Barry R. Eichen, was part of the team that successfully litigated the class action claim against LYMErix a vaccine developed to prevent Lyme disease
- Mr. Eichen has also sat as a member of the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for Phen-Fen and Rezulin Drug Litigation
- Currently, Mr. Eichen is a member of the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for the Vytorin/Zetia Drug Litigation as well as the Schering-Plough Intron A Drug Litigation
- He also recently settled a Consumer Fraud Class Action against an automobile dealership for overcharging customers documentary fees
- He has served as a prosecutor for various townships and has tried over 100 complex cases
- His areas of practice include products liability, Federal Employee Liability Act cases (FELA), medical malpractice, employment discrimination, consumer fraud class actions and other litigation matters
- Mr. Eichen has also served on the Board of Governors for ATLA-NJ and has taught seminars at the request of ATLA.Mr
- Eichen was featured in a televised forum “A Jersey Matters Town Hall: The Heroin Crisis,” This one-of-a-kind statewide town hall took place at Monmouth University on March 16th, 2017
- WJLP-TV (Me-TV) in association with the Asbury Park Press sponsored the program to discuss the real problem of heroin and opiate addictions and deaths in New Jersey
Practice Areas Explained
Barry R. Eichen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry R. Eichen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edison.
Medical Malpractice in Edison
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Edison
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Barry R. Eichen is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Class Action in Edison
Barry R. Eichen is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New Jersey →
Product Liability in Edison
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edison
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Edison Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edison-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Edison Choose Barry R. Eichen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barry R. Eichen's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barry R. Eichen brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, Barry R. Eichen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and class action, Barry R. Eichen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edison
A Edison-based practice means Barry R. Eichen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Barry R. Eichen Handles in Edison
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