Atty. Richard Weinbaum

Atty. Richard Weinbaum

Richard Weinbaum grew up in Edison, New Jersey. He graduated from Grinnell College in 1981.

Newark Newark 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Richard Weinbaum at a glance

Richard Weinbaum is an Associate based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Robert A. Solomon, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), New Jersey (1986), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1986). Educated at Grinnell College (B.A. Biology, 1981) and New York Law School J.D. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Weinbaum grew up in Edison, New Jersey
  • He graduated from Grinnell College in 1981
  • Upon graduating cum laude from New York Law School in 1985 he was admitted to practice law before the state courts of New Jersey and New York as well as the United States District Court of New Jersey
  • He began his legal career in Brooklyn, New York concentrating in the areas of plaintiff s personal injury and medical malpractice
  • While a young associate, he was instrumental in several million dollar settlements of cases concerning children born with cerebral palsy
  • He was also involved in obtaining court approval of one of the earliest Supplemental Needs Trust in New York thus allowing the injured child's mother to use the settlement proceeds for the child's needs while maintaining the child's social services benefits
  • Prior to practicing in New Jersey, he was the managing attorney for a firm headed by a past president of the Brooklyn Bar Association
  • While there, he was involved in the prosecution of several labor laws, products liability, motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters which resulted in significant settlements and jury verdicts
  • Since 2003, when he started working in New Jersey, allowing him to be closer to home and his 3 young children, he has been an integral member of the firm, involved in all aspects of the firm's hundreds of cases including automobile and premises accidents, medical malpractice, products liability and wrongful death
  • His research and writing skills are unsurpassed and have resulted in countless favorable trial and appellate court opinions and decisions
  • Past Employment Positions Law offices of Manuel Romeo P.C., Managing Attorney, 1998 - 2003 Singer, Block & Mattes P.C., Associate Attorney, 1986 - 1998 Fraternities/Sororities Phi Alpha Delta

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Weinbaum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Weinbaum 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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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 Newark 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 Richard Weinbaum's law office located?
Richard Weinbaum's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Robert A. Solomon, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Weinbaum handle?
Richard Weinbaum focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Richard Weinbaum practiced law?
Richard Weinbaum has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Richard Weinbaum go to law school?
Richard Weinbaum earned their education at (B.A. Biology, 1981); (—).
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Education

B.A. Biology
Grinnell College
- 1981
New York Law School J.D. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1986

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