Atty. John M. Blume

Phi Delta Phi. Recipient: Essex County Bar Association Civil Trial Award, 1991; TANJ Trial Bar Award, 1990; James J.

Chatham Chatham 70 yrs experience 70 year

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About John M. Blume at a glance

John M. Blume is a Partner based in Chatham, New Jersey, practicing at Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1956) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1956). Educated at Rutgers University (LL.B., 1956) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, American Board of Trial Advocates (Diplomate N.J. President, 1988-1992) Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Chatham, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Phi Delta Phi

Recipient

Essex County Bar Association Civil Trial Award, 1991
TANJ Trial Bar Award, 1990
James J. McLaughlin Award, 2000
Listed in: One of the National Law Journal's Top 12 Litigators in New Jersey, 2000
Lecturer, New Jersey Trial groups in Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Master, New Jersey Inns of Court, 1987-1991

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Blume's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Blume handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John M. Blume is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Jersey →

Wrongful Death

John M. Blume is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Jersey →

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.

John M. Blume is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Chatham 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 M. Blume

Where is John M. Blume's law office located?

John M. Blume's law practice is located in Chatham, New Jersey. The firm is Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does John M. Blume handle?

John M. Blume focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.

How long has John M. Blume practiced law?

John M. Blume has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.

Where did John M. Blume go to law school?

John M. Blume earned their education at (LL.B., 1956); (B.A., 1954).

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What awards or recognition has John M. Blume received?

John M. Blume's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Airbag Injury Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Litigation Accidents Airplane Crash Litigation All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Animal Attacks Aquatic Injuries Assault Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Design Liability Automotive Products Liability Automotive Restraints Aviation Accidents Aviation And Aerospace Bicycle Accidents Bicycle Products Liability Biomedical Products Liability Birth Trauma Blood Bank Liability Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Bus Accidents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Catastrophic Injury Cerebral Palsy Chemical Explosions Chemical Products Liability Chiropractors Malpractice Civil Practice Class Actions Commercial Vehicle Liability Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Cumulative Trauma Dental Malpractice Dog Bites Drug and Medical Device Litigation Drug Contamination Electrical Injury Elevator Liability Engineering Products Liability Environmental Products Liability Erb's Palsy Escalator Liability Explosions Failure to Diagnose Firearms Litigation Flammable Fabrics Food Borne Disease Food Products Liability Gas Explosions Gastric Bypass Surgery Malpractice Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Heart Device Litigation Heavy Equipment Products Liability Inadequate Security Industrial Products Liability Legal Malpractice Legal Negligence Legal Professional Liability Lung Cancer Manufacturers Liability Medical Legal Law Medical Liability Medical Negligence Medication Errors Mental Health Professionals Malpractice Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Negligence Negligent Security Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Office Equipment Products Liability Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Mediation Pharmacists Liability Physicians Professional Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Power Line Contact Injury Premises Liability Premises Security Private Security Litigation Product Defects Product Failure Product Safety Product Warning Labels Products Liability Products Liability Arbitration Products Liability Mediation Professional Liability Professional Malpractice Professional Negligence Propane Products Liability Psychiatric Malpractice Psychological Injury Psychology Malpractice Psychotherapy Law Recreational Products Liability Recreational Vehicle Products Liability Rental Vehicle Litigation Repetitive Stress Injury School Bus Accidents Seat Belt Injury Seatbelt Injury Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Subway Accidents Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch Tourist Injuries Traumatic Brain Injury Unintended Acceleration Vehicle Rollovers Welding Products Liability Whiplash Workers Compensation Wrong Site Surgery Wrongful Death

Education

LL.B.

Rutgers University

- 1956

B.A.

Washington & Lee University

- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey

Admitted: 1956

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Admitted: 1956

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