Atty. Michael Scott Katz
Michael Katz was born and raised in Philadelphia. His undergraduate education was split between Drexel University and Temple University, and he received his legal education from what is now the James E.
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Michael Scott Katz is an Attorney based in Moorestown, New Jersey, practicing at Lopez McHugh LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, breach of contract, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1995) and New Jersey (1995). Educated at Temple University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Moorestown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael Katz was born and raised in Philadelphia
- His undergraduate education was split between Drexel University and Temple University, and he received his legal education from what is now the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University
- While he was enrolled in law school he worked part-time for the prestigious Beasley Firm, where he eventually worked his way up to associate
- At the Beasley Firm, Michael worked with and learned from some of the most talented attorneys in the area, including James J. McHugh, Jr. and Michael A. Smerconish
- Michael is also one of only a handful of attorneys to have second-chaired a trial with the great Jim Beasley, Sr. himself
- As a plaintiffs’ attorney, Michael worked on cases involving medical malpractice, products liability, aviation, breach of contract, securities litigation, civil rights, and more
- Following Jim McHugh over to the Lopez McHugh firm was automatic, especially with Michael’s interest in standing up for plaintiffs against pharmaceutical companies
- Michael has been a member of the bar since 1995
- He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, both state and federal courts
- When Michael is not spending his spare time with his wife Beth and his children —Nikita, Steven, and Ryan— he is a part-time writer and editor, including author of the comedy-western novel Shalom On the Range, and often acts as a mentor to other budding writers
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Michael Scott Katz is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in New Jersey →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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 Moorestown 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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