Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC New Jersey Trial Lawyers The firm's success on cases has been described by a New Jersey judge as "astounding." Bard for a defective pelvic mesh medical device.

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC based in Essex County, New Jersey is among the most prominent trial law firms in New Jersey, its attorneys having won hundreds of millions of dollars for its clients. Our attorneys are well known and respected for their aggressiveness, creativity, and willingness to go to trial. Among our significant verdicts and settlements are:

-$166 million Jury Verdict for a n

egligence lawsuit against the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), New Jersey’s child protection agency, for the physical abuse of an infant boy who suffered severe brain damage caused by his father’s savage beating. The jury found that DYFS should have removed the child from the home because the agency knew the child was in danger. This is one of the largest personal injury jury verdicts ever in New Jersey history. The appellate court reversed the judgment, finding that the DYFS defendants were all statutorily immune from lawsuit liability.

-$135 million liquor liability verdict on behalf of a paralyzed girl who was struck by a drunk driver, which is the highest personal injury jury verdict in New Jersey history

-$125 million million settlement for a woman who was crushed by a Verizon utility pole. This is the largest single personal injury recovery in New Jersey history. In fact, no single personal injury settlement has ever come close to this amount.

-$80 million class action settlement against Volkswagen and Audi,
Confidential settlement in the landmark case of Ravin Sarasohn vs. Lowenstein Sandler

-$68 million Jury Verdict against C.R. The verdict was for $33 million in compensatory damages and $35 million in punitive damages

-Landmark $39 million class action settlement on behalf of the physicians of New Jersey against Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

-$38.5 million class action settlement against Honda and Acura for defects in air conditioning systems.

-$33.9 million Product Liability Settlement. This was a confidential settlement involving a worker injured by a defective product in the workplace. This is the largest product liability settlement in New Jersey history.

-$19.2 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death and Burn Injury. This is a case in which a natural gas explosion in a home caused severe burn injuries to several of our clients, three of whom died from their burn injuries. This is the largest settlement for a burn injury in New Jersey history.

-$18.5 million jury verdict for cerebral palsy due to a delayed C-section

-$15.75 million settlement for accounting malpractice

-$15.3 million verdict against insurance company. Driven by coverage issues, lawyers reach multimillion-dollar settlement of malpractice suits against N.Y. tristate area’s king of laser eye surgery.

-$15 Million jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson for a defective pelvic mesh medical device

-$14.7 Million settlement for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

-$12.75 Million settlement for a man hit by a bus which caused a brain injury

-$12.5 Million Jury Verdict for pelvic mesh

-$12.5 Million settlement for medical malpractice. This was a case in which a young child was hospitalized after complications from a tonsillectomy. This nurses and doctors failed to recognize that the child was having circulation problems in his leg. This delay resulted in the child having one of his legs amputated as well as a toe on the other foot. The hospital, nurses and doctors paid $12.5 to settle this medical malpractice lawsuit.

-$12 million medical malpractice jury verdict against an oral surgeon involving wrongful death.

-$11.24 Million settlement. Our client suffered quadriplegia in an accident involving the product. The case settled for the sum of $11.24 million. The specific facts of the case and the terms of the settlement are confidential

-$11 Million Jury Verdict for defective medical device. This was the first pelvic mesh jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson in the country.

-$10 Million Jury Verdict for failure to provide police protection. This Action was brought on behalf of a young child who was severely burned by a Molotov Cocktail explosive device that was thrown into the bedroom of his family’s apartment by an unapprehended perpetrator. The jury awarded $10,000,000. in compensatory and punitive damages, which award was reduced by the trial judge to $2,400,000. and affirmed on appeal. The jury found that the police broke their promise to the victim’s family to put surveillance on their home on the night of the attack in order to catch the perpetrator in light of prior similar incidents and pending threats against a family member. (Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances)

We handle the simplest to the most complex of cases and have helped to shape the law of personal injury, malpractice, products liability, class actions, managed care, and commercial litigation. We have developed a national reputation for handling difficult and high profile cases, many of which have been featured in newspapers and magazines around the country, as well as on NBC, CBS, ABC, Court TV, Dan Abrams Reports, and Dateline. Each of our lead trial lawyers has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Civil Trial Attorneys, and our partners have received numerous awards of distinction, such the New Jersey Law Journal’s Lawyer of the Year award and Best Lawyers, Law Dragon's Top 500 Plaintiff's Lawyers in the Country, Super Lawyers, and Ten Leaders recognitions.

We are honored to have so many of our attorneys recognized among Essex County's best. Congratulations to the Mazie Slate...
06/08/2026

We are honored to have so many of our attorneys recognized among Essex County's best. Congratulations to the Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman attorneys named to the 2026 Essex County Top Lawyers list by Morris & Essex Magazine.

Honorees:
✓ David Mazie
✓ Adam Slater
✓ Beth Baldinger
✓ Eric Katz
✓ David Freeman
✓ Matthew Mendelsohn
✓ Adam Epstein
✓ Michael Griffith

This recognition reflects the standards our attorneys hold themselves to every day in the courtroom and in the communities we serve.

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No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The Essex County Top Lawyers list is produced by Morris & Essex Magazine in partnership with DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado, through a peer-vote process. Attorneys across Essex County were asked to select peers they consider the best in their practice areas. Each honoree's license status was verified as current and active with the State of New Jersey regulatory board at the time of review, and any attorney with a disciplinary record was excluded from the list.

For a more detailed description of the selection methodology, visit https://bit.ly/4oiE5E3

Mazie Slater partner Beth G. Baldinger has been named to Forbes' America's Top Women Lawyers list for 2026, a recognitio...
06/04/2026

Mazie Slater partner Beth G. Baldinger has been named to Forbes' America's Top Women Lawyers list for 2026, a recognition spotlighting accomplished attorneys across all 50 states. Notably, she is the only New Jersey-based lawyer on the list.

Forbes compiled the list using a multi-stage process, evaluating thousands of nominees based on their record of success, the complexity of their work, and their standing in the legal profession. You can see the full list at the link in the comments.

Her recognition by Forbes for her work on catastrophic injury cases is well deserved. With over 35 years representing clients in challenging personal injury and civil rights cases across New Jersey, Beth has a distinguished career.

Her significant achievements include securing a $10 million settlement in the 2022 Xavier Ingram police-brutality case (the largest in NJ history) and being named the New Jersey Law Journal's Attorney of the Year in 2023.

Congratulations, Beth. We are proud to have you on the team.

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No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For a detailed description of the selection methodology, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u3a5gw

If your child was hit by a car, the days that follow can feel overwhelming. But taking the right steps early can protect...
06/04/2026

If your child was hit by a car, the days that follow can feel overwhelming. But taking the right steps early can protect your child's health and your ability to pursue a claim.

Medical care comes first. Even if your child seems okay, some injuries, including internal injuries and traumatic brain injuries, are not immediately obvious. A full medical evaluation allows medical providers to properly evaluate your child and document the injuries and symptoms.

In addition, there are steps to take to protect your child’s ability to be compensated for their injuries:

✔️ Preserve evidence: Take photos of the scene, your child's bike, and any visible injuries as soon as you can. Physical evidence can disappear quickly.

✔️ Get the police report: If law enforcement responded, request a copy. It documents the driver's information, witness accounts, and the officer's initial findings.

✔️ Don't speak with the driver's insurance company: Insurers may reach out early. Anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your child's claim.

✔️Determining how your child’s medical bills will be paid. Depending on the scenario, the medical bills may be paid by your health insurance, your automobile insurance or there may be no insurance available at all. An experienced attorney can help you determine how the medical bills will be paid.

✔️ Contact an attorney: In New Jersey, claims on behalf of minors have specific requirements, including court approval of any settlement. An attorney can ensure those steps are handled and that your child's interests are protected.

If your child was injured by a car, we're here to talk through your options ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PbgYhc

Mazie Slater Partner Cory J. Rothbort was recently elected to the board of directors of the Jewish Bar Association of Ne...
06/02/2026

Mazie Slater Partner Cory J. Rothbort was recently elected to the board of directors of the Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey for the 2026–2028 term.

Cory is consistently a presence in the New Jersey legal community, taking leadership roles well beyond his casework, and this appointment reflects that. We're proud to see him take on this role.

If your personal injury case goes to trial, knowing what happens at each stage helps you walk in prepared. In New Jersey...
05/26/2026

If your personal injury case goes to trial, knowing what happens at each stage helps you walk in prepared. In New Jersey, a trial moves through five stages:

✔️ Jury selection: Both sides question potential jurors and may request that certain potential jurors be excused from serving on the jury. The goal is to seat a jury that can weigh the evidence fairly and set aside any preconceived bias or prejudices.

✔️ Opening statements: Each side explains what they plan to prove, providing a preview of the case each party plans to present.

✔️ Presentation of evidence: Your attorney calls witnesses, including you, your medical providers, and/or hired experts. The defense does the same. Both sides have an opportunity to cross-examine the other's witnesses.

✔️ Closing arguments: Each side summarizes the evidence and makes the case for why the jury should find in their favor.

✔️ Jury deliberation and verdict: The jury reviews the evidence and reaches a decision. In New Jersey, personal injury cases are decided by six jurors, and at least five of the six must agree on a verdict.

Trials can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of the case. If you have questions about whether your case might go to trial, we're available to talk ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PbgYhc

Filing a personal injury lawsuit is unfamiliar territory for most clients, who are unfamiliar with the process. After a ...
05/19/2026

Filing a personal injury lawsuit is unfamiliar territory for most clients, who are unfamiliar with the process. After a lawsuit is filed, the first stage of litigation is called “discovery.”

Discovery is when both sides share information. On your behalf, your attorney will provide information to the defense, including medical records, incident or police reports and other versions of the accident. We will also seek information from the defendant including their version of the accident, photographs, videos and in some cases, the defendant’s internal documentation. This is called written discovery.

After written discovery is exchanged between the parties, the next step is the Depositions stage. This is when the parties and non-party witnesses are questioned under oath while a court reporter takes down everything said during the deposition.

After depositions, the parties will exchange reports from experts that the parties have retained. This could include experts discussing liability for the accident and/or the client’s injuries and economic damages.

How long Discovery will last depends on your case.

When representing our clients, we devote a substantial amount of our time to the discovery stage because it is critical to the outcome of your case. If you have questions about your personal injury matter, we're here to talk ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PbgYhc

If you were hurt on a construction site in New Jersey, what you can do depends on how you were employed and what caused ...
05/12/2026

If you were hurt on a construction site in New Jersey, what you can do depends on how you were employed and what caused your injury.

If you're an employee, workers' compensation covers your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, no matter who was at fault. But it doesn't cover pain and suffering, and it limits your ability to sue your direct employer.

However, if a third party, such as a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or equipment manufacturer caused your injury, you may be able to file a personal injury claim in addition to your workers' compensation claim.

In New Jersey, property owners and general contractors are legally responsible for keeping job sites safe. A few things affect whether a third-party claim is strong:

✔️ Who was running the job site: The party that controlled the work and the property carries responsibility for conditions on site.

✔️ What caused the injury: Falls from scaffolding, equipment failures, and exposure to hazardous materials each involve different legal considerations under New Jersey law.

✔️ Whether safety rules were followed: Violations of OSHA standards or New Jersey labor regulations can support a negligence claim.

We're here to talk through what happened and what options may be available to you ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PbgYhc

When an insurance company offers you money shortly after an accident, it can feel like things are moving in the right di...
05/05/2026

When an insurance company offers you money shortly after an accident, it can feel like things are moving in the right direction. But the insurance company is not on your side. Early offers, though, often don't fully account for the pain and suffering you have and will endure.

Insurance companies make early offers to try and take advantage of you while you are vulnerable and before you can consult with a legal professional who better understands the value of your case. An early offer from the insurance company might not be enough to cover your future medical costs, the time you've lost from work, or the long-term effects of your injuries. Worst of all, once you accept a settlement, you can't go back for more money, even if your condition gets worse.

Before accepting anything, you should consult an attorney who will look at:

✔️ Where you are in your treatment: Settling before you're done with treatment, or before your doctors know what your recovery will look like, can leave future costs uncovered.

✔️ Everything you've lost: Medical bills, lost income, reduced ability to work, and the ongoing effects of your injuries all factor into what your claim is actually worth.

✔️ How strong your case is: How clearly the other side is responsible affects your position and what you can reasonably expect to recover.
If you've received an offer and want to speak to an experienced lawyer who understands the value of your case, we're here to talk ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PbgYhc

Prominent plaintiff's law firm, Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC, is seeking a motivated attorney for its medical malpra...
05/01/2026

Prominent plaintiff's law firm, Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC, is seeking a motivated attorney for its medical malpractice and personal injury trial practices. Interested candidates should forward their resume, writing sample and salary requirements to Matthew Mendelsohn ([email protected]).

For more information on our law firm, please visit www.mazieslater.com

Mazie Slater Partner Cory J. Rothbort will be speaking at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Convention in Atla...
04/30/2026

Mazie Slater Partner Cory J. Rothbort will be speaking at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Convention in Atlantic City on May 13, 2025, from 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Over two years have elapsed since October 7th and the disturbing upsurge of antisemitism in the world. The seminar, We Will Not Be Silenced: The Legal Battle Against Antisemitism, will explore the development of legal remedies being utilized to protect Jewish persons on campus, in the workplace, in their homes and their places of worship.

Cory will be joined by:

➕ Heather Weine Brochin, Esq., Day Pitney LLP
➕ Paul Eckles, Louis D. Brandeis Center
➕ Carly F. Gammill, Esq., StandWithUs Saidoff Law
➕ Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Esq., National Jewish Advocacy Center

Registration and the full schedule are available at the link below ➡️ https://bit.ly/484DhvH

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