Atty. Jeffrey E. Strauss
Jeffrey E. Strauss is a highly experienced attorney with over 39 years of practice in civil litigation, focusing on medical malpractice, catastrophic injury cases and product liability.
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Jeffrey E. Strauss is a Principal based in Westfield, New Jersey, practicing at Strauss Law Offices, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip & fall, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in California (1985), New Jersey (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and New York (2004). Educated at Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School (J.D., 1986) and Rutgers University (B.S. Zoology, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Westfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeffrey E. Strauss is a highly experienced attorney with over 39 years of practice in civil litigation, focusing on medical malpractice, catastrophic injury cases and product liability
- Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C., he is admitted to practice before the U.S
- Supreme Court, the U.S
- Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple state and federal courts
- Mr. Strauss has been a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court since 1992, with recertifications in 1999, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021
- A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Zoology and Physiology, Mr. Strauss earned his Master of Science in Health Sciences and Physiology and Anatomy from Boston University and graduated cum laude from Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School, where he served as Articles Editor for the Law Review
- His career highlights include a $21 million jury verdict in a brain injury case, a $15 million settlement for a brain injury and other numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements
- Recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2010 to 2025 and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Strauss is also deeply involved in his community, serving on the Scotch Plains Township Council, Chair of the Planning Board and other local boards
- His dedication to excellence and client advocacy has made him a trusted leader in civil litigation
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jeffrey E. Strauss is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Jersey →
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Jeffrey E. Strauss is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New Jersey →
Jeffrey E. Strauss is one of 9,211 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New Jersey →
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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 Westfield 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.
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