Our clients are located throughout the United States. We are dedicated to utilizing our knowledge and skills in conjunction with the most modern technology to provide the best possible legal representation. Our practice is built on a strong foundation of in-depth knowledge of the subject matter which is reflected in the 3-volume treatise entitled Workers' Compensation Law , (Thomson-West), that we authored, and in the 3-volume national treatise, Modern Compensation Law, (Thomson-West), that we co-authored. Our scope of representation ranges from complex workers' compensation actions to product liability claims throughout the country.
About Jon L Gelman:-
Education
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1971
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, June, 1967
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
Published Treatises:
Workers' Compensation Law, Volumes 38, 39 & 39A New Jersey Practice, West-Thomson, 3rd Edition (2000 - 2004), 2000.
Modern Workers Compensation, national treatise, contributing author, West-Thomson, 2002.
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Bar Admissions:
New Jersey, 1971
District of Columbia, 1973
New York, 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1980
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1971
U.S. Supreme Court, 1974
U.S. Tax Court, 1973
Honors and Awards:
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, President's Club
Who's Who In America (A.N. Marquis)
Who's Who in the World (A.N. Marquis)
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in NJ (NJ Monthly)
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Workplace Injury Litigation Group
Former Vice-President
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Workplace Injury Litigation Group
Member, Task Force on Asbestos Litigation Claims
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Workplace Injury Litigation Group
Task Force on Social Security Offset Reform and Right To Privacy Issue
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
Sustaining Member
Workplace Injuries Studies Institute, 1999 - Present
Trustee
New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association, 1971 - Present
Member
Passaic County Bar Association, New Jersey, 1971 - Present
Member and Chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Committee
District of Columbia Bar Association, 1973 - Present
Member
New Jersey Bar Association, 1971 - Present
Member, Section of Workers' Compensation
American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation Committee
American Bar Association, Torts & Insurance Practice Section, Workers' Compensation Committee.