Atty. John D. North

Atty. John D. North

Mr. North focuses his practice in litigation, with an emphasis on trial practice.

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Profile Summary

About John D. North at a glance

John D. North is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Iselin, New Jersey, practicing at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, NJ - 1977. Educated at University of Maryland (J.D. with honors, 1977) and Lehigh University (BA with high honors, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serands clients in Iselin, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. North focuses his practice in litigation, with an emphasis on trial practice
  • He has tried jury and non-jury cases in state and federal courts, including over 75 jury cases to verdict
  • He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
  • A significant portion of Mr. North’s practice is devoted to the defense of catastrophic injury and other high exposure cases in the areas of negligence, public entity liability and professional liability, including the defense of attorneys, accountants and insurance brokers
  • Mr. North’s practice also concentrates in the representation of commercial and residential real estate developers in connection with design and construction defect litigation, as well as the defense of claims brought under New Jersey's Planned Real Estate Full Disclosure Act and Consumer Fraud Act
  • Additionally, he has represented major banks and financial institutions in connection with lender liability claims and matters involving negotiable instruments and financial fraud
  • Mr. North is the author of the evidence treatise A Trial Lawyer’s Strategic Guide to the New Jersey Rules of Evidence, and is the only New Jersey lawyer selected as a principal author of Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, contributing the chapter in the treatise devoted to Medical Malpractice
  • He contributed the chapter on statutory disclosure requirements in Winning Legal Strategies for Construction Law
  • He has lectured throughout the state on evidence and trial practice

Practice Areas Explained

John D. North's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. North 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John D. North is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John D. North is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Iselin 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 John D. North

Where is John D. North's law office located?
John D. North's law practice is located in Iselin, New Jersey. The firm is Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. North handle?
John D. North focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did John D. North go to law school?
John D. North earned their education at (J.D. with honors, 1977); (BA with high honors, 1971).
How can I contact John D. North for a consultation?
You can contact John D. North directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John D. North received?
John D. North's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D. with honors
University of Maryland
- 1977
BA with high honors
Lehigh University
- 1971

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defendants
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Woodbridge)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Woodbridge)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, NJ - 1977

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