Atty. John R Tort

Atty. John R Tort

John R Tort is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, negligence law, real estate law. John received a A.B. degree from Seton Hall University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Edison Edison 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About John R Tort at a glance

John R Tort is a Member based in Edison, New Jersey, practicing at Michals, Wahl, Silver & Leitner A Professional Corporation. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973), New York (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1973) and Seton Hall University (A.B., 1969). Active member of Morris County, New Jersey State (Member, Worker's Compensation Section), New York State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Edison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R Tort is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, negligence law, real estate law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Seton Hall University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Michals, Wahl, Silver & Leitner A Professional Corporation in Edison, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John R Tort's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R Tort 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John R Tort is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John R Tort is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Edison 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 R Tort

Where is John R Tort's law office located?
John R Tort's law practice is located in Edison, New Jersey. The firm is Michals, Wahl, Silver & Leitner A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R Tort handle?
John R Tort focuses on personal injury, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John R Tort practiced law?
John R Tort has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John R Tort go to law school?
John R Tort earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact John R Tort for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1973
A.B.
Seton Hall University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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