Atty. Stephen S. "Skippy" Weinstein
Stephen “Skippy” Weinstein is of counsel at Britcher, Leone & Sergio, LLC, where he focuses on case strategy and new business development. He previously had his own firm, Stephen S.
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Stephen S. "Skippy" Weinstein is a personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar attorney based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at Britcher, Leone & Sergio LLC. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1965) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen “Skippy” Weinstein is of counsel at Britcher, Leone & Sergio, LLC, where he focuses on case strategy and new business development
- He previously had his own firm, Stephen S. Weinstein, P.C., in Morristown, N.J., where, for over 45 years, he devoted his practice to medical malpractice and personal injury matters, including wrongful death, serious personal injury, brain injury, birth injury, product liability, construction accidents, automobile accidents, and slip and fall accidents
- Additionally, he has handled all aspects of criminal litigation and has tried to verdict more than a dozen murder cases
- Over 40 of the cases he has handled have resulted in published opinions
- Weinstein was recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine from 2005 to 2018, including being named among its Top 100 attorneys and its Top 10 in select years
- He received the AV Peer Review Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability from Martindale-Hubbell®, its highest ranking of professional excellence
- A frequent lecturer at the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education on topics involving demonstrative evidence, no fault insurance, medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury cases, he has also lectured at Rutgers Law School and Seton Hall University School of Law
- Weinstein is the author of numerous articles on personal injury and criminal law and has consistently been sourced by broadcast media outlets
- The selection methodology for each award can be found at the Honors and Awards page HERE
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, he earned a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a B.S. from Fairleigh Dickinson University
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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 Morristown 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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