Atty. William L'E. Wertheimer
Mr. Wertheimer came to Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski in 2012 after serving into his 28th year as a superior court judge and reaching mandatory retirement.
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William L'E. Wertheimer is an Of Counsel based in Cranford, New Jersey, practicing at Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1970) and New York (1981). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1967) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1964). Active member of Union County Bar Association Essex County Bar Association New Jersey State Bar Association American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Insurance, Negligence and Compensation Litigation) National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Cranford, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Wertheimer came to Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski in 2012 after serving into his 28th year as a superior court judge and reaching mandatory retirement
- He heads the firm’s alternative-dispute resolution/mediation department, where he has served as a mediator in matters related to class actions, patient-insurance coverage, legal and medical malpractice, contracts, personal injury, patent, and employment
- In addition, Mr. Wertheimer is often appointed as a special master, monitor, and special fiscal agent as well as an arbitrator in a variety of other disputes
- He has also taught trial techniques, tactics, and skills in CLE-related courses for both judges and attorneys
- At the time of his retirement, Mr. Wertheimer had been the senior judge in Union County and the third most senior judge in New Jersey
- During his tenure in Superior Court, he served as the presiding judge of both the Civil and Criminal Divisions as well as on the Appellate Division
- He gained a reputation for his keenly insightful approach and his ability to develop realistic resolutions to highly complex matters as well as for his sense of humor
- As a judge and (prior to his time on the bench) as a trial attorney, Mr. Wertheimer demonstrated expertise in matters of professional negligence, products liability, construction, insurance coverage, toxic tort, and severe personal injury
- Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. Wertheimer was commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Army in 1964, and upon his graduation from law school, he served on active duty from 1967 to 1969
- After his initial assignment in Europe, Mr. Wertheimer was detailed as chief trial counsel at Courts and Boards at Fort Dix, where he tried over 1,000 cases
- Upon discharge, Mr. Wertheimer joined Lum, Biunno & Tompkins, where he rose to partner in 1976
- In 1984, at the suggestion of an Assignment Judge, Mr. Wertheimer came onto the bench, where he enjoyed a very successful career
- An active contributor to the legal community, Mr. Wertheimer has been a member of the following organizations: • American Arbitration Association • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel • Essex Bar Association • New Jersey Bar Association • American Bar Association In addition, he is a fellow of the International Society of Barristers, a life fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and a sustaining member of the Union County Bar Association
- He was also a charter member and master of the Richard J. Hughes American Inn of Court
- Mr. Wertheimer has been admitted to the practice of law in New Jersey and New York as well as the United States District Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- From “The Sidebar” of the Union County Bar Association by Hon. Thomas J. Walsh, J.S.C.: A Tribute to Judge Wertheimer
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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 Cranford 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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