Atty. W. Stephen Leary

Atty. W. Stephen Leary

W. Stephen Leary is a lawyer practicing products liability, insurance defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.

Cedar Knolls Cedar Knolls 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Stephen Leary at a glance

W. Stephen Leary is a Retired Partner based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1962). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1961) and Fordham University (B.S., 1958). Active member of American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Cedar Knolls, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Stephen Leary is a lawyer practicing products liability, insurance defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
  • W. Stephen received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • W. Stephen practices in Cedar Knolls, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

W. Stephen Leary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Stephen Leary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

W. Stephen Leary is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Jersey →

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.

W. Stephen Leary is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

W. Stephen Leary is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Construction Accidents

W. Stephen Leary is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

W. Stephen Leary is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Cedar Knolls 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 W. Stephen Leary

Where is W. Stephen Leary's law office located?
W. Stephen Leary's law practice is located in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Stephen Leary handle?
W. Stephen Leary focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has W. Stephen Leary practiced law?
W. Stephen Leary has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did W. Stephen Leary go to law school?
W. Stephen Leary earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact W. Stephen Leary for a consultation?
You can contact W. Stephen Leary directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1961
B.S.
Fordham University
- 1958

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1962

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