Atty. Robert M. Kaplan
Robert M. Kaplan joined the firm in 1987 and has been a partner since 1991, working out of the Mt.
Automobile & Trucking & More Attorney · Serving Mount Laurel, NJ · 46+ Years Experience
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About Robert M. Kaplan at a Glance
Robert M. Kaplan is a Partner based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980), United States District Court, District of New Jersey (1980), and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1988). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1980) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Camden County Bar Association •New Jersey Defense Association. Serves clients in Mount Laurel, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert M. Kaplan
- Robert M. Kaplan joined the firm in 1987 and has been a partner since 1991, working out of the Mt
- Laurel office
- Bob has taken hundreds of jury trials to verdict, defending clients in premises liability, professional malpractice, products liability, assault, and motor vehicle liability cases
- He also represents insurance carriers directly in coverage matters
- Bob’s practice extends beyond the trial level and he has appeared before the NJ Appellate Division and the NJ Supreme Court on dozens of occasions
- Bob has defended Public Officials in New Jersey in a variety of matters ranging from allegations of malfeasance to defamation
- Bob presents seminars on premises liability, product liability, and the NJ Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act
- Honors •BV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated •Selected for Inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers News & Case Results Bob Kaplan Receives Trial Bar Award by Trial Attorneys of New Jersey NJ Non-Resident is Subject to PIP Threshold - Kaplan Overturns Lower Court Ruling on Appeal
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Robert M. Kaplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Kaplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mount Laurel.
Construction Law in Mount Laurel
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Product Liability in Mount Laurel
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Civil Rights in Mount Laurel
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mount Laurel
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 Mount Laurel 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 venue, 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.
Mount Laurel Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mount Laurel-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Mount Laurel Choose Robert M. Kaplan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert M. Kaplan's practice in the field of construction, product liability, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert M. Kaplan brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, United States District Court, District of New Jersey, and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Robert M. Kaplan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction, product liability, and civil rights, Robert M. Kaplan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mount Laurel
A Mount Laurel-based practice means Robert M. Kaplan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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