Atty. Michael Jones
Michael J. Jones represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on insurance-related disputes.
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Michael Jones is a insurance attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Rivkin Radler LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Villanova University (J.D.) and Rutgers (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Jones represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on insurance-related disputes
- His practice focuses on Litigation – Insurance, handling matters that arise at the intersection of policy interpretation, claims handling, and coverage litigation
- Michael is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP’s Commercial Litigation and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups
- He represents insurance companies in insurance coverage litigation and extra-contractual disputes in state and federal courts throughout the United States
- His work includes advising carriers on coverage obligations, litigation strategy, and risk management considerations across a wide range of insurance products
- Michael regularly handles matters involving insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination, professional liability, directors and officers liability, general liability, toxic torts, wrongful death, premises liability, contract interpretation, product liability, construction defect, employee benefits liability, and other insurance-related claims
- His litigation experience spans all phases of a case, from early evaluation and motion practice through discovery, trial preparation, and resolution
- In addition, Michael serves as coverage counsel to a national insurer on matters arising under pollution legal liability, general liability, and professional liability policies
- He advises on claims involving environmental consultants, insurance brokers, technology companies, educational institutions, and attorneys, providing guidance on complex coverage and liability issues
- Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, Michael represents clients in both state and federal courts nationwide as part of his practice at Rivkin Radler LLP
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Hackensack 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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