Atty. Robert T. Evers
Robert is the supervising attorney for the Health Care Department in the Roseland office. He focuses his practice on medical and dental malpractice, hospital liability, nursing home liability and state board disciplinary actions.
Dental Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Roseland, NJ · 36+ Years Experience
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About Robert T. Evers at a Glance
Robert T. Evers is a Shareholder based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Monmouth College (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Associations & memberships Essex County Bar Association New Jersey State Bar Association, Medical Malpractice Committee. Serves clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert T. Evers
- Robert is the supervising attorney for the Health Care Department in the Roseland office
- He focuses his practice on medical and dental malpractice, hospital liability, nursing home liability and state board disciplinary actions
- He has handled several hundred medical malpractice actions and has represented physicians, nurses and physical therapists at state board disciplinary hearings
- Robert has successfully obtained favorable trial verdicts in medical negligence and wrongful death cases, including matters involving anesthesiology, radiology, dental, emergency medicine, orthopedics, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and general/vascular surgery
- He has taken more than 150 cases to trial, almost all of which were tried to a jury
- Ninety percent of Robert's verdicts were defense verdicts, and roughly 25 of his cases ended in a verdict or settlement significantly below the settlement demands
- Robert is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, the U.S
- District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- He received his juris doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1990
- He is also a 1987 magna cum laude graduate of Monmouth College, where he was a W. R. Hotchkiss Foundation Scholar
- Robert is a member of the Medical Malpractice Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Association
- He has been appointed as special counsel to the state of New Jersey in connection with the defense of medical malpractice claims
- He has also lectured before various medical societies
- Honors & awards The Best Lawyers in America, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Newark, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants 2024 The Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants 2023-2026 The Best Lawyers list is issued by Woodward & White
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- New Jersey Super Lawyers 2023-2026 The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters
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- Year joined 2007 Results Defense Verdict Secured in a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Case Health Care Liability November 24, 2025 We secured a defense verdict on behalf of an oral surgeon in a medical malpractice matter
- The plaintiff alleged that our client deviated from accepted standards of care when extracting four wisdom teeth resulting in permanent injury to the inferior alveolar nerve
- The jury returned a unanimous verdict for the defense
- Thought Leadership Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers And Rising Stars March 20, 2026 Eight attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s Mount Laurel and Roseland, New Jersey offices have been selected to the 2026 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine. 98 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America August 20, 2025 Marshall Dennehey is proud to highlight the firm’s 98 attorneys who have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
- Less than 6% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S
- Marshall Dennehey Announces 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars March 20, 2025 Five attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s Mount Laurel and Roseland, New Jersey offices have been selected to the 2025 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine
- Marshall Dennehey Announces 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars March 26, 2024 Six attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s Mount Laurel and Roseland, New Jersey offices have been selected to the 2024 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine. 121 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America August 17, 2023 Marshall Dennehey is proud to highlight the firm’s 121 attorneys who have been recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
- Classes/Seminars Taught Mock Trial: A Continuing Education Program for Physicians and Trial Attorneys, MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey, presented to medical malpractice defense attorneys, April 2018 Risk Management Rounds in Anesthesia, MDAdvantage, March 17, 2015 Mock Trial: A Continuing Education Program for Physicians and Trial Attorneys, MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey, presented to medical malpractice defense attorneys, 2013-2019 Presentation to incoming resident physicians at UMDNJ/Strafford, New Jersey, regarding responsibilities to patients, pitfalls of the medical legal system and tips for avoiding medical/legal issues, Strafford, New Jersey, 2009-2019 The Medical Malpractice Case: The Not So Basic Basics, MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey, presented to medical malpractice defense attorneys, November 2011 Fundamentals of Pre-Trial Practice (defense of medical negligence cases), MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey, presented to medical malpractice defense attorneys, May 2009
Practice Areas Explained
Robert T. Evers's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert T. Evers handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roseland.
Medical Malpractice in Roseland
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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Personal Injury in Roseland
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.
Robert T. Evers is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Elder Law in Roseland
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Robert T. Evers is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New Jersey →
Health Care Law in Roseland
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Robert T. Evers is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Roseland
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 Roseland 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.
Roseland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roseland-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Roseland Choose Robert T. Evers
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 T. Evers's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, elder law, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert T. Evers brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and elder law, Robert T. Evers can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Roseland
A Roseland-based practice means Robert T. Evers attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert T. Evers Handles in Roseland
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