Atty. Brian A. Held
Brian Allan Held, a partner since 2007, has been named to the Super Lawyers list every year from 2011 to 2020. Known as a relentless litigator, a few of Mr.
Car Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Hasbrouck Heights, NJ · 26+ Years Experience
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About Brian A. Held at a Glance
Brian A. Held is a Partner based in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, practicing at Lynch Law Firm. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2000), and New York (2001). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Jersey City State College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court (Barrister) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian A. Held
- Brian Allan Held, a partner since 2007, has been named to the Super Lawyers list every year from 2011 to 2020
- Known as a relentless litigator, a few of Mr. Held’s notable settlements include $8.5 million involving a fork lift accident, $4.5 million involving a construction defect case against a developer in Bergen County New Jersey, $1.72 million involving a work-related personal injury action accident against Hostess/Drakes, $1.5 million involving a slip and fall personal injury case against Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City New Jersey, $1.325 Million on motor vehicle personal injury case, $1 million in a case involving a pedestrian knockdown case for severely injured or otherwise damaged clients, and $2.1 million in a motor vehicle accident case
- In 2009, Mr. Held became a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, making the firm the first in New Jersey to have two lifetime members
- In 2013, Mr. Held received the prestigious AV-Preeminent rating from his peers, which confers the highest level of professional excellence
- Mr. Held graduated from Seton Hall law school in 2000 and clerked for the Honorable Anthony J. Sciuto in Bergen County Superior Court
- Judicial Clerkships / Internships: Hon. Anthony J. Sciuto, J.S.C. – Superior Court of New Jersey Honors / Awards: Million Dollar Advocates Forum Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Named to Super Lawyers List AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Super Lawyers, 2011-2020 Invited to Join Lawyers of Distinction 201 Magazine Bergen County’s Top Lawyers for 2017 Memberships / Certifications: Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court, Barrister Association of Trial Lawyers of America Certified Mediator
Practice Areas Explained
Brian A. Held's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Held handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hasbrouck Heights.
Car Accidents in Hasbrouck Heights
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Hasbrouck Heights
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Personal Injury in Hasbrouck Heights
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.
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Motorcycle Accidents in Hasbrouck Heights
Brian A. Held is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in New Jersey →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Hasbrouck Heights
Brian A. Held is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hasbrouck Heights
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 Hasbrouck Heights 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.
Hasbrouck Heights Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hasbrouck Heights-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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Why Clients in Hasbrouck Heights Choose Brian A. Held
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 Brian A. Held's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian A. Held brings 26+ 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, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, and New York, Brian A. Held can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Brian A. Held can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hasbrouck Heights
A Hasbrouck Heights-based practice means Brian A. Held attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian A. Held Handles in Hasbrouck Heights
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Brian A. Held has experience with under New Jersey law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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