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Jon L Gelman
Jon L. Gelman LLC (http://www.gelmans.com)
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Biography
Jon L. Gelman is nationally recognized as an author, lecturer and skilled trial attorney in the field of workers’ compensation law and occupational/environmental disease litigation. Over a career spanning more than three decades he has been involved in complex litigation involving thousands of clients challenging the mega-industries of: asbestos, tobacco and lead paint. Gelman is the author NJ Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thompson) and co-author of the national treatise, Modern Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thompson). He is the former Vice-President of The Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) and a charter member of The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. Jon is a founder of the Nancy R. Gelman Foundation Inc., which seeks to fund innovative research to cure breast cancer. He is also an avid photographer. jon@gelmans.com - www.gelmans.com
Practice Area
- Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Areas
- Asbestos / Mesothelioma Litigation
- Litigation
- Social Security
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia
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- Nebraska
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- New Jersey
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- New York
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- Ohio
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- 3rd Circuit
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- U.S. DIstrict Court - New Jersey
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- U.S. District Court - Nebraska
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- U.S. Tax Court
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Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Jon L. Gelman LLC (http://www.gelmans.com)
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- The firm of Jon L. Gelman is a specialty law office concentrating its practice in the litigation of catastrophic and serious injuries resulting from work-related exposures and traumatic events. 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.
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
- J.D | Law
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- Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
- B.A | Political Science
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Awards
- "Superb" by Avvo
- 5 Star Rating & "Superb" Lawyer
- Jon L Gelman was selected for a 5 Star Rating and Superb. . This award is conferred by Avvo Inc.. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://support.avvo.com/hc/en-us/articles/208478156-What-is-the-Avvo-Rating- . No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Jon L. Gelman Listed by New York Magazine - Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers
- Methodology: http://www.bestlawyers.com/aboutus/selectionprocess.aspx "No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court."
- Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Attorneys
- The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
- Charter Member. The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers has been established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers' compensation.
- New York Area's Top Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubble
- Jon L Gelman was selected to the 2023 list of AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys. This award is conferred by Mardindale-Hubbell. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/ . No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Jon L. Gelman has been listed as a Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.superlawyers.com/about.html . No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Professional Associations
- Workplace Injury Litigation Group
- Past Vice-President
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- Complete List of Professional Affiliations
- Multiple
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- Activities: See website http://www.gelmans.com
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- Washington Bar Association
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- Nebraska State Bar # 23549
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- Passaic County Bar Association
- Member, Chair Workers' Compensation Committee
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- Workplace Law & Advocacy Group (WILG)
- Past Vice-President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Modern Workers Compensation Law
- Thomson/Reuters
- NJ Workers Compensation Law
- Thomson/Reuters
- 9th Annual Seminar, Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Moderator,
- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- 8th Annual Seminar, Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law, Moderator
- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- "Privacy, Clients and Social Media", Interview
- Legal Talk Network
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