Atty. Christopher J. Metcalfe

Atty. Christopher J. Metcalfe

Christopher J. Metcalfe earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, and his Law Degree from St.

Ridgewood Ridgewood 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher J. Metcalfe at a glance

Christopher J. Metcalfe is an Associate based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, practicing at Seigel Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995). Educated at St. Thomas University (J.D., 1995) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1991). Active member of Hudson County Bar Association and lectured on the topic of No-Fault Arbitration Bergen County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and lectured on the topic of No-Fault Arbitration. Serands clients in Ridgewood, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher J. Metcalfe earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, and his Law Degree from St. Thomas University
  • He is the Managing Partner of our firm’s PIP Arbitration Division
  • He has litigated thousands of arbitration claims, ensuring that auto accident victims receive the proper medical attention for their injuries and that the medical providers are properly paid for their services
  • He was one of the original members of the No-Fault Advisory Council, whose function is to work closely with The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance to establish the rules and regulations regarding New Jersey’s No-Fault (PIP) Insurance as well as the New Jersey No-Fault Arbitration process
  • The Council is a select group of attorneys and representatives from the industry, limited to only seven members that represent Claimants
  • Practicing since 1995, he is a member of the New Jersey State Bar and the New Jersey Association for Justice
  • He has lectured before lawyers and medical providers regarding the subject of auto insurance and PIP arbitration, and is recognized by many throughout the State as an advocate of patient and provider rights in the PIP arbitration process

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Metcalfe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Metcalfe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Christopher J. Metcalfe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Christopher J. Metcalfe is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Christopher J. Metcalfe is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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 Ridgewood 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher J. Metcalfe

Where is Christopher J. Metcalfe's law office located?
Christopher J. Metcalfe's law practice is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The firm is Seigel Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Metcalfe handle?
Christopher J. Metcalfe focuses on personal injury, workers comp, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Christopher J. Metcalfe practiced law?
Christopher J. Metcalfe has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christopher J. Metcalfe go to law school?
Christopher J. Metcalfe earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
St. Thomas University
- 1995
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995

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