Atty. Walter A. Lesnevich
Walter A. Lesnevich currently serves as Of Counsel in the personal injury law department of O’Cathain Law Group.
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Walter A. Lesnevich is an Of Counsel based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at O'Cathain Law Group. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1972), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1972), New York (1977), and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York (1977). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1972) and Rutgers University (B.A. Psychology, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Walter A. Lesnevich currently serves as Of Counsel in the personal injury law department of O’Cathain Law Group
- Walt has been litigating cases for over fifty years in both State and Federal Courts in New Jersey and New York
- He began his legal career as an Assistant US Attorney for the District of New Jersey in the Special Prosecutions Unit, investigating and prosecuting political corruption before entering the private sector
- He formed his own firm, using his expansive litigation experience and knowledge to expand his practice to include criminal defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters
- Walt grew the firm from his solo practice to partnering with his wife and eventually becoming Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O’Cathain & O’Cathain, LLC. Walt served his profession as a former Trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Association and is currently certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney
- In recognition of his vast trial experience, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has been designated a Super Lawyer every year since its inception
- Walt enjoys achieving justice for his clients
- On a personal level, Walt loves travel, fine dining, talking baseball, watching baseball, and rooting every year for the Mets!
- He loves spending time with his five children, their spouses/partners, and their eleven grandchildren
- EXPERIENCE • Managing Partner, Lesnevich Marzano-Lesnevich O’Cathain & O’Cathain, LLC • Assistant U.S
- Attorney for the District of New Jersey
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Walter A. Lesnevich's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter A. Lesnevich handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Walter A. Lesnevich is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Jersey →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Walter A. Lesnevich is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Jersey →
Walter A. Lesnevich is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Jersey →
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.
Walter A. Lesnevich is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Walter A. Lesnevich is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Hackensack 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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