Atty. Nicholas Krochta

Atty. Nicholas Krochta

Nicholas L. Krochta, Esq. is a member of Garces, Grabler & Lebrocq’s Worker’s Compensation department and devotes all of his practice to this area.

Perth Amboy Perth Amboy 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Nicholas Krochta is an Attorney based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, wrongful termination, chapter 7, car accidents, and dui/dwi. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at Loyola University J.D. (—) and University of Scranton B.S. (—). Active member of NJCOSH, New Jersey Council for Safety and Health. Serands clients in Perth Amboy, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas L. Krochta, Esq. is a member of Garces, Grabler & Lebrocq’s Worker’s Compensation department and devotes all of his practice to this area
  • Nick has had a long and distinguished legal career dedicating himself to this field for the past 25 years
  • In connection with his worker’s compensation practice, he also has extensive experience handling personal injury cases where the negligence of a third-party, not the employer, is the one primarily responsible for his client’s injuries
  • New Jersey is a state where many such cases arise
  • For example, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials, such as asbestos, for long periods of time and this often results in catastrophic illnesses which cause total disability preventing further employment
  • Mr. Krochta obtained his law degree from the Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans
  • Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Scranton
  • Both are Jesuit schools
  • Nick continues to be an active member of his church and sings in the church choir
  • Nick joined the Garces law firm in 2015 after he and his former law partners decided to go their separate ways
  • During his long career as a Worker’s Compensation attorney, Mr. Krochta has built a strong rapport with both the judges he has appeared before and the attorneys representing the other party
  • At the request of the presiding Judge in Essex County, Nick had been invited to lecture on Law Day before less experienced lawyers on various issues directly affecting the representation of injured workers
  • Mr. Krochta has been on “both sides of the fence”, first representing the employer and now representing the injured worker
  • He has chosen this path because he is very aware that work-related injuries cause quality of life issues
  • And not just for the injured worker but for the entire family
  • Nick utilizes his expansive skills as a negotiator and as a litigator to accomplish these goals
  • He cares and takes his job very seriously
  • Nick also has extensive experience in representing airline industry employees who sustain work-related injuries
  • His distinct acquired knowledge of this sub-specialty enables him to represent them and their unique job descriptions
  • If you or someone you know suffers from an on the job injury or an illness that resulted from prolonged exposure to hazardous materials, Mr. Krochta, through his many years of practice, has developed expertise in these areas
  • Call Nicholas Krochta, Esq. today to schedule a free consultation so that you will receive the monetary award and medical care that you deserve
  • Nick will fight for your rights from the beginning of the case to its conclusion
  • Nick was born and raised in Somerset County, New Jersey and still resides there with his wife of 35 years
  • They have two adult children, both of whom are college graduates
  • Nick and his wife are very proud of both

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Krochta's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

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Wrongful Termination

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Car Accidents

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DUI / DWI Defense

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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 Perth Amboy 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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Where is Nicholas Krochta's law office located?
Nicholas Krochta's law practice is located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Krochta handle?
Nicholas Krochta focuses on divorce, wrongful termination, chapter 7, car accidents, dui/dwi. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Nicholas Krochta practiced law?
Nicholas Krochta has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
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Education

Loyola University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Scranton B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983

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