Atty. Christopher McKenna
Christopher McKenna is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction law, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Stockton State College in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Somerville, NJ · 31+ Years Experience
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About Christopher McKenna at a Glance
Christopher McKenna is a Member based in Somerville, New Jersey, practicing at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1995). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1995) and Stockton State College (B.A. Marketing, 1988). Active member of Union County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Somerville, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher McKenna
- Christopher McKenna is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction law, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Stockton State College in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Christopher practices at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, P.C. in Somerville, NJ
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher McKenna's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher McKenna handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Somerville.
Personal Injury in Somerville
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 McKenna is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Workers Compensation in Somerville
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Christopher McKenna is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →
Construction Law in Somerville
Christopher McKenna is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →
Product Liability in Somerville
Christopher McKenna is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →
Insurance Law in Somerville
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Christopher McKenna is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Somerville
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 Somerville 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.
Somerville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Somerville-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 Somerville Choose Christopher McKenna
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 Christopher McKenna's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, construction, product liability, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher McKenna brings 31+ 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 and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Christopher McKenna can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and construction, Christopher McKenna can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Somerville
A Somerville-based practice means Christopher McKenna 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 Christopher McKenna Handles in Somerville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Christopher McKenna 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.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Christopher McKenna directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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