Atty. Dara L. Spiro

Atty. Dara L. Spiro

Ms. Spiro joined Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski in 2002 and was named a partner in 2010 Focusing on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on the defense of mass-tort pharmaceutical-product-liability claims, Ms.

Cranford Cranford 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Dara L. Spiro at a glance

Dara L. Spiro is a Partner based in Cranford, New Jersey, practicing at Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 2001) and Indiana University (B.A. Phi, 1998). Active member of Union County and New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Cranford, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Spiro joined Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski in 2002 and was named a partner in 2010 Focusing on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on the defense of mass-tort pharmaceutical-product-liability claims, Ms. Spiro has extensive experience defending pharmaceutical personal-injury claims
  • Handling all aspects of each case from initial work-up through all stages of discovery, motion practice, and trial, Ms. Spiro has defended numerous lawsuits on behalf of pharmaceutical companies
  • Notably, she was a member of the trial team that successful represented Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. in several cases related to the Accutane multi-county-litigation in Atlantic County
  • Ms. Spiro also has substantial experience in complex insurance-coverage litigation, medical-malpractice defense, and general-commercial litigation
  • Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Spiro served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Patricia Del Bueno Cleary, Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Monmouth County
  • She is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law, where she served as a Justice on the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) Supreme Court
  • While in Arizona, Ms. Spiro also served as a guardian ad litem, where she represented the interests of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system
  • Ms. Spiro is a member of both the New Jersey State Bar Association and the American Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Dara L. Spiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dara L. Spiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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

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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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Insurance Law

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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 Cranford 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 Dara L. Spiro

Where is Dara L. Spiro's law office located?
Dara L. Spiro's law practice is located in Cranford, New Jersey. The firm is Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dara L. Spiro handle?
Dara L. Spiro focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Dara L. Spiro practiced law?
Dara L. Spiro has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Dara L. Spiro go to law school?
Dara L. Spiro earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Phi, 1998).
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Education

J.D.
University of Arizona
- 2001
B.A. Phi
Indiana University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001

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