Atty. Michael R. Griffith

Atty. Michael R. Griffith

Michael R. Griffith concentrates his practice in litigation, specializing in mass torts, products liability, personal injury, and medical malpractice.

Roseland Roseland 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Griffith at a glance

Michael R. Griffith is an Associate based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2017) and New York (2018). Educated at Rutgers School of Law (J.D., 2016) and The College of New Jersey (B.A. International, 2013). Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael R. Griffith concentrates his practice in litigation, specializing in mass torts, products liability, personal injury, and medical malpractice
  • Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Griffith served as law clerk to the Honorable Robert P. Contillo, P.J
  • Ch. and the Honorable Menelaos W. Toskos, P.J.Ch., Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, General Equity Part
  • Mr. Griffith is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, the U.S
  • District Court, District of New Jersey, New York, and the Southern District of New York
  • Mr. Griffith has been published by the International Mediation Institute and the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolation in Vol. 20, Issue 4
  • His work has been translated into Hungarian by the University of Miskolc Law Journal, Miskolci Jogi Szemle
  • Mr. Griffith attended Rutgers University School of Law where he was the Senior Notes Editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter while in law school
  • Mr. Griffith was selected as a Kinoy-Stavis Public Interest Law Fellow and as a graduate fellow for the Eagleton Institute
  • Mr. Griffith is an At-Large Voting Member of the YLD Executive Committee of the NJSBA
  • Mr. Griffith is a volunteer settlement specialist with the Essex County Bar Association and a coach of the Rutgers School of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution team

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Griffith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Griffith 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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Workers Compensation

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

Michael R. Griffith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

Michael R. Griffith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Michael R. Griffith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Roseland 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 Michael R. Griffith

Where is Michael R. Griffith's law office located?
Michael R. Griffith's law practice is located in Roseland, New Jersey. The firm is Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Griffith handle?
Michael R. Griffith focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Michael R. Griffith practiced law?
Michael R. Griffith has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Michael R. Griffith go to law school?
Michael R. Griffith earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A. International, 2013).
How can I contact Michael R. Griffith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law
- 2016
B.A. International
The College of New Jersey
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2017
New York
Admitted: 2018

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