Atty. Michael R. Speer

Atty. Michael R. Speer

Michael is a member of the Casualty Department and focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury defense, no-fault litigation, insurance fraud litigation, product liability and insurance coverage. In his career, Michael has handled thousands of general liability casualty litigation matters involving evaluation and resolution of personal injury claims.

Roseland Roseland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Michael R. Speer at a glance

Michael R. Speer is a Shareholder based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, consumer, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1989) and U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (1989). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey (J.D., 1989) and Kean College (B.A., 1986). Active member of Associations & Memberships •American Inns of Court, 1994 - Present •Essex County Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association •Union County Bar Association. Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael is a member of the Casualty Department and focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury defense, no-fault litigation, insurance fraud litigation, product liability and insurance coverage
  • In his career, Michael has handled thousands of general liability casualty litigation matters involving evaluation and resolution of personal injury claims
  • His no-fault experience has also enabled him to handle arbitrations involving medical necessity of treatment, improper billing of medical providers, and insurance fraud issues
  • Michael has handled hundreds of bus and trucking matters involving liability and PIP issues
  • He has represented bus lines and other companies that owned minibuses
  • Michael has also handled several trucking matters involving common law negligence and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act
  • Michael graduated from Kean University and Seton Hall University School of Law, where he received his juris doctor in 1989
  • Following law school, Michael served a one-year judicial clerkship with The Honorable Carol A. Ferentz, Presiding Civil Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil Part, Newark, New Jersey
  • Michael then served as an assistant corporation counsel for the city of Newark, New Jersey, where he was trial counsel on numerous tort claims act cases filed against Newark, New Jersey's largest city
  • Before joining Marshall Dennehey, Michael defended doctors, lawyers and public entities from negligence claims and further defended general liability and insurance coverage claims
  • Michael is a graduate of the American Inns of Court and a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Association
  • Classes/Seminars Taught •Several seminars given to insurance claim professionals in areas of New Jersey Tort Claims Act, New Jersey No-Fault Act, Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Published Works •'The Relationship Between the Handling Attorney and the Claims Professional in Auto Liability,' Defense Digest, Vol. 22, No. 1, March 2016 •'New Jersey Supreme Court Ratifies New Medical Judgment Charge,' Defense Digest, Apr
  • Vol. 6, No. 2, 2000

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Speer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Speer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Product Liability

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Insurance Law

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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 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. Speer

Where is Michael R. Speer's law office located?
Michael R. Speer's law practice is located in Roseland, New Jersey. The firm is Marshall Dennehey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Speer handle?
Michael R. Speer focuses on product liability, litigation, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Michael R. Speer practiced law?
Michael R. Speer has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael R. Speer go to law school?
Michael R. Speer earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey
- 1989
B.A.
Kean College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1989

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