Ridgewood, NJ

Paul K. DeGrado

Paul K. DeGrado serves as Of Counsel to Seigel Law, with over two decades of litigation experience and a track record of building a multi-million dollar law practice. He specializes in personal injury, no-fault arbitration, major medical arbitration, and workers’ compensation reimbursement litigation. He earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Fordham University. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Washington, D.C. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Certified Civil Trial Advocate. He has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and New Jersey Super Lawyer.

Jan K. Seigel

Jan K. Seigel founded the firm in 1976. He is known for his victories in the courtroom, having tried over 150 jury trials and winning multi-million dollar recoveries in auto, trucking, and fall down cases. He earned undergrad and law degrees from Georgetown and a Master of Laws from NYU. He served as a prosecutor and was awarded 'Young Lawyer of the Year' by the New Jersey State Bar. He has lectured and taught law in colleges and universities in the US and Europe, and was named a Fulbright Specialist.

Barry Packin

Barry Packin has over 30 years of experience primarily litigating complex medical malpractice and product liability cases, securing substantial verdicts and settlements, many exceeding $1,000,000. He has authored an article in the New Jersey Law Journal and lectured on legal issues. He served as a Master in the Arthur T. Vanderbilt Inn of Court and has been included on the Super Lawyer list since 2005.

Eric J. Aretsky

Attorney Eric J. Aretsky is an accomplished and skilled personal injury trial lawyer. With a well-respected reputation in the legal community, Mr. Aretsky is a compassionate yet aggressive litigator who has helped many clients obtain favorable outcomes in their cases. Eric J. Aretsky has been recognized for his accomplishments as a New Jersey lawyer, by various independent legal organizations including (201) Magazine. He handles cases related to car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, dog bites, slip & fall accidents, unsafe drugs and medical devices and workers’ compensation. His former clients describe him as an excellent personal injury lawyer.

Jonas K. Seigel

Jonas K. Seigel is the Managing Partner, having grown up in his father's law office. He postponed law school graduation to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina. He obtained a Masters in Trial Advocacy from Temple University and is an Adjunct Professor there. He lectures on trial advocacy and ethics and has authored a book and several articles. He is recognized with numerous awards and is dedicated to client service and community involvement through the Seigel Law Charity Fund.

Dolores Aretsky

Attorney Dolores Aretsky is a seasoned and skilled personal injury trial lawyer. With a well-respected reputation in the legal community, Mrs. Aretsky is a compassionate yet aggressive litigator who has helped many clients obtain favorable outcomes in their cases. Dolores Aretsky has been recognized for her accomplishments as a New Jersey lawyer, by being asked to appear on various television stations including TV News 12 New Jersey, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, Fox News, WWOR News and WB11 News. She represents clients in connection with car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, dog bites, slip & fall accidents, unsafe drugs and medical devices and workers’ compensation. Her former clients describe her as a tremendous personal injury lawyer.

Michael A. Puppelo

Michael A. Puppelo graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and brings over a decade of litigation experience. He previously worked with New York State's Access to Justice Project and spent eight years defending insurance companies. Now, he uses his skills to help injured clients in personal injury matters from filing to trial. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York and is active in legal associations.