Atty. Jon Leonard Gelman

Atty. Jon Leonard Gelman

Jon Leonard Gelman is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, litigation, social security. Jon received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Wayne Wayne 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Jon Leonard Gelman at a glance

Jon Leonard Gelman is a Member based in Wayne, New Jersey, practicing at Jon L. Gelman, LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on workers comp, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1971), District of Columbia (1973), and U.S. Tax Court (1973). Educated at University of Illinois of Chicago (J.D., 1971) and Rutgers University (B.A. Political, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vice President) Workplace Injury Studies Institute (Board of Directors, Passaic County and New Jersey State Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives Workplace Injury Litigation Group. Serands clients in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jon Leonard Gelman is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, litigation, social security
  • Jon received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Jon practices at Jon L. Gelman, LLC in Wayne, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jon Leonard Gelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Leonard Gelman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

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

Jon Leonard Gelman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Jon Leonard Gelman is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New Jersey →

Securities Law

Jon Leonard Gelman is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

Jon Leonard Gelman 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 Wayne 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 Jon Leonard Gelman

Where is Jon Leonard Gelman's law office located?
Jon Leonard Gelman's law practice is located in Wayne, New Jersey. The firm is Jon L. Gelman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jon Leonard Gelman handle?
Jon Leonard Gelman focuses on workers comp, ssd, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jon Leonard Gelman practiced law?
Jon Leonard Gelman has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Jon Leonard Gelman go to law school?
Jon Leonard Gelman earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A. Political, 1967).
How can I contact Jon Leonard Gelman for a consultation?
You can contact Jon Leonard Gelman 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 Jon Leonard Gelman received?
Jon Leonard Gelman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois of Chicago
- 1971
B.A. Political
Rutgers University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1985
Nebraska
Admitted: 2007
Ohio
Admitted: 2007

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