Piscataway, NJ

Andrew L. Statmore

Andrew L. Statmore is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman and currently heads the litigation department at the firm. With over two decades of experience as a trial lawyer, Andy represents those injured in various types of accidents, including automobile accidents, fall downs, product liability claims, and construction site accidents. Mr. Statmore graduated from the George Washington University in 1992 with a degree in finance. Thereafter, he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, where he served as a senior staff member on the Law Review. He earned his juris doctorate degree in 1995. Since that time, Mr. Statmore has served as an advocate for the interests of accident victims. He has a record of obtaining favorable jury verdicts and settlements in personal injury matters on behalf of plaintiffs involving spinal injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurological injuries, traumatic brain injuries, complex regional pain syndrome/RSD, as well as psychiatric/psychological injuries. In 2009, Mr. Statmore became a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum*, and thereafter a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum*, where fewer than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. Every year since 2013, Mr. Statmore has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers*, which is a distinction only held by 5% of New Jersey attorneys. In 2010, the Supreme Court of New Jersey appointed him to the Supreme Court Ethics Committee, District VA-Newark. He has also been an active member of the New Jersey Association for Justice since 1997.

Lance J. Bitterman

Lance J. Bitterman is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman with extensive experience litigating all types of personal injury actions from inception of the case through trial. Lance joined the firm after completing a Superior Court Clerkship with the Honorable Yolanda Ciccone, Assignment Judge of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. He received his undergraduate degree from Saint Joseph’s University and attended law school at Nova Southeastern University. While in law school, Lance distinguished himself as a Deans Law Scholarship recipient and later graduated cum laude. After three years with the firm, Lance was promoted to partner. He advocates for those injured in all types of accidents and has litigated cases throughout the entire State of New Jersey, appearing before Judges in each and every County. He has tried numerous cases to verdict which have been featured in the New Jersey Law Journal and Top 50 Verdicts in New Jersey. In 2017, he received the 37th largest jury verdict of any lawyer in the State of New Jersey. In 2018, Lance became a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, where fewer than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. Every year since 2019, Lance has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.

Alexandra Loprete

Alexandra Loprete is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC. She is a skilled trial attorney focused on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases. Ms. Loprete joined Fredson Statmore Bitterman after gaining almost a decade of experience at another well-respected medical malpractice and personal injury firm. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and consistently obtains high-value results. She has valuable experience pursuing claims against doctors, hospitals, nurses, and nursing homes and has acted as a pivotal part of many medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases that have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, including a $5.1 million jury verdict in Somerset County and a $17.15 million settlement in Essex County. Ms. Loprete proudly serves in leadership positions for the New Jersey Women’s Lawyers Association (NJWLA) and New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). These organizations promote and support the success and leadership of emerging and diverse attorneys across the state. Ms. Loprete shares these values and is honored to serve the legal community through her leadership roles. After graduating from Seton Hall University School of Law, Ms. Loprete clerked in the Hudson County Civil Division for the Hon. Patrick J. Arre, J.S.C. While in law school, Ms. Loprete was a recipient of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) Scholarship, wrote on the Legislative Journal, and was an accomplished member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board where she was awarded for her excellence in oral advocacy. She continues to serve the legal community by teaching current Seton Hall Law students oral argument skills. Ms. Loprete is also an accomplished equestrian. She graduated from Auburn University after attending on a full athletic scholarship for her participation 0n the Women’s Equestrian Team, and after earning two National titles and two SEC titles. Every year since 2021, Alexandra has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.

Nicholas J. Waltman

Nicholas J. Waltman is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman. Prior to joining the firm in 2019, Nicholas worked for a full service law firm in Essex County and specialized in all areas of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has litigated cases throughout the entire State of New Jersey, and has vast experience with all types of personal injury claims. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and the U.S. District Court District of New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from Monmouth University and attended law school at Seton Hall University School of Law. During his time in law school, Nicholas was a judicial intern for the Honorable Christopher Rafano and also was an intern for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He was a Student Mentor and he authored Internet, Sports, and Gambling New Jersey’s Bermuda Triangle. He was awarded “best oral argument” in Appellate Advocacy. Since joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Nicholas has successfully handled a diverse portfolio of cases from inception through settlement and/or trial. He has successfully litigated cases throughout New Jersey and has vast courtroom experience. Every year since 2021, Nicholas has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.

Ronald W. Solares

Ronald W. Solares is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2008 and subsequently attended New York Law School in Tribeca, New York, in 2009. After graduating from New York Law School, Ronald served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Joseph V. Isabella, J.S.C., at the Hudson County Superior Court of the State of New Jersey. Prior to joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Ronald gained several years of experience handling personal injury matters. After his clerkship, Ronald joined a small plaintiff’s personal injury firm, where he handled all facets of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall matters, workers’ compensation claims, and various other matters. After practicing construction litigation for two years, Ronald returned to a mid-sized personal injury firm prior to joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman. After joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Ronald continued to pursue his advocacy for personal injury clients and workers’ compensation clients. Currently, his practice focuses on motor vehicle cases, premise liability cases, and dog bite matters. In addition to practicing in New Jersey, Ronald has cases currently pending in Federal Court and New York State Court.

Michael E. Wachtel

Michael E. Wachtel is an associate attorney who specializes in handling all types of personal injury claims at the firm. Michael graduated from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting and with the highest honors distinction. He attended the Rutgers School of Law - Newark, where he graduated Cum Laude. Michael distinguished himself in law school by receiving the Myron Harkavy award for most promising trial litigator and publishing his note Give Me Your Password Because Congress Can Say So in the University of Pittsburgh Law School Technology Journal. Prior to joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Michael worked at a large personal injury law firm for more than five years, where he represented hundreds of individuals injured in various types of accidents. He has argued and briefed before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the New Jersey Appellate Division and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. Michael completed a Superior Court Clerkship with the Honorable Ann G. McCormick, J.S.C., Ret. in Middlesex County. Every year since 2022, Michael has been elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years. Michael is currently admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, State of New York, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, United States District Court, District of New Jersey. Currently, at Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Michael handles all types of personal injury cases from inception through settlement or trial.

Arjun A. Sharma

Arjun A. Sharma is a partner at Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC. He graduated from Pace University with a B.B.A in Finance and received his law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. While attending law school, Arjun served as a student attorney for the Sixty Plus Elder Law Clinic and a legal investigator with the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office (Lansing, MI) in the Economic Crimes Unit. Prior to joining Fredson Statmore Bitterman, Arjun worked for a full-service law firm in Somerset County where he litigated cases throughout the State of New Jersey and regularly represented individuals in personal injury matters. Arjun is a skillful attorney and fervent advocate for his clients. Arjun has experience litigating civil matters for personal injury plaintiffs with a focus in areas of motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, and premises liability. In practice, Arjun has appeared in Federal, state, and local courts, and has successfully negotiated high-value settlements on behalf of his clients. For 2023, Arjun was elected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars* list, a listing of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.