Somerville, NJ

Barry Sugarman

Barry Sugarman has represented individuals and the families of those who have suffered injury and wrongful death since 1991. He only represents individuals and their families and does not represent nursing homes, asbestos companies, pharmaceutical companies, or hospitals that cause New Jersey citizens’ injury and death. Mr. Sugarman is proud to be an advocate for the elderly. A substantial part of his practice is devoted to lawsuits against nursing homes, assisted living and other elder care facilities. He fights for the elderly when these facilities neglect and abuse residents causing catastrophic injury and death. He represents older workers and their families against the asbestos companies when workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by long term asbestos exposure. Mr. Sugarman represents those injured by many different kinds of dangerous and defective drugs and medical devices. Some of the cases he is currently handling include injuries caused by the Yaz/Yazmin birth control drug, transvaginal mesh devices, Paxil anti-depressant cases and metal-on-metal defective hips. He is an experienced litigator in this area having worked for those injured by defective pharmaceuticals as far back as 1995. He and his firm individually, and together with regional and national law firms, work to obtain the best results possible for victims of corporate misconduct.

Workers’ Compensation Attorney In New Jersey Raymond P. Shebell, Sr. of Shebell & Shebell, LLC is a passionate advocate who has dedicated his life to fighting for people who have been injured, harmed or wronged. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and brother, a judge who served on the Appellate Division of the Superior Court for over fifteen years, occasionally serving temporary appointments on the New Jersey Supreme Court. Currently, Raymond Shebell works alongside his nephew as they continue the family’s mission of getting justice for those who have been wronged. He is active in many professional associations, where he contributes his vast knowledge of workers’ compensation law and serves as a mentor to newer attorneys. Some of the many associations he has served include the Workers’ Compensation Committee, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Society of Law and Medicine, the American Judges Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys, The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce (President 1982-1983), the Monmouth Bar Association (Chairman 1982-1985), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Raymond Shebell has always been committed to serving the community where he was raised. He started his career as an Assistant Attorney for the City of Asbury Park. He was then appointed as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Asbury Park, as well as Bradley Beach and Neptune Township. He has also served as Special Counsel and City Attorney for the City of Asbury Park. His extensive record of public service has given him valuable perspective as a plaintiff’s attorney. He is intimately familiar with all aspects of New Jersey’s legal system, which enables him to develop extremely effective legal strategies for his clients. Currently, Raymond Shebell is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Tax Court. A true trial lawyer, Raymond Shebell is known among his peers as a formidable cross-examiner, particularly with medical witnesses. He thrives in the high-pressure environment of the courtroom, and never loses sight of why he practices law-to get justice for his clients. Widely respected as New Jersey’s top workers’ compensation lawyer, Raymond Shebell has been honored as a New Jersey Super Lawyer, an elite group of attorneys known for their professional excellence. He has also been named a Best Lawyer in America (2006-2019) and was listed in the Who’s Who Global Directory (2008-2019).

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.

Brian L. Katz

Mr. Katz has focused his distinguished 30+ year career on protecting the rights of injury victims. He brings to his cases a notable record of success on behalf of clients injured or victimized by the negligence of others, as a result of automobile, slip and fall, dog bite, wrongful death, personal injury and all catastrophic accidents. He advocates loyally and fiercely on behalf of his clients in the State of New Jersey and Federal Courts. He takes each case seriously, analyzing details of the case to identify unique needs before following through with an in-depth investigation, leaving no stone unturned as he works toward a positive resolution for clients who rely upon him to restore justice. Mr. Katz provides caring, compassionate legal counsel followed by swift and resolute action to protect his clients and their loved ones.

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.

Michael S. Dansky

Since founding the firm in 1983, senior partner Michael Dansky has worked to fulfill his vision to provide the best legal representation available to individuals and be committed to excellence and service at all times. Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Dansky has focused on personal injury matters on behalf of injured victims and has helped thousands in New Jersey to obtain compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and devastating medical expenses. In the course of his practice, Mr. Dansky has obtained in excess of 100 million dollars on behalf of his clients.