Atty. Richard A. Gantner

Atty. Richard A. Gantner

Editor, Seton Hall University Law Review, 1992-1993. Law Clerk to the Honorable G.

Oakland Oakland 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (862) 433-2174 Book Appointment

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About Richard A. Gantner at a glance

Richard A. Gantner is a Member based in Oakland, New Jersey, practicing at Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, discrimination, medical malpractice, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993), Pennsylvania (1993), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1993), and New York (1994). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1993) and Rutgers University (B.A. Music, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Middlesex County, Somerset County and New Jersey State (Member, Municipal Court Section) Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Oakland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Editor, Seton Hall University Law Review, 1992-1993
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable G. Donald Haneke, U.S
  • Magistrate Judge, 1993-1994
  • Co-Author, with John P. Greenberg, M.D. "Recognizing and Preparing Closed Head Injury Cases in the Absence of Initial Diagnosis," Trial Excellence, Volume 13, Number 9, September 2001

Author

"Absent Bad Faith, Fraud, or Overreaching, A Reasonable Forum Selection Clause in a Commercial Cruise Form Contract is Enforceable," 22 Seton Hall L. Rev. 505 (1992)

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Gantner's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Workplace Discrimination

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Medical Malpractice

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Personal Injury

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Family 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 Oakland 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 Richard A. Gantner

Where is Richard A. Gantner's law office located?
Richard A. Gantner's law practice is located in Oakland, New Jersey. The firm is Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Gantner handle?
Richard A. Gantner focuses on car accidents, discrimination, medical malpractice, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Richard A. Gantner practiced law?
Richard A. Gantner has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Richard A. Gantner go to law school?
Richard A. Gantner earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Music, 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Richard A. Gantner received?
Richard A. Gantner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1993
B.A. Music
Rutgers University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1994
U. S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996

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