Hurt on the job or on the road? Talk to the same firm New Jersey has called since 1973.
Morris Starkman has practiced law in Cherry Hill since 1972 and founded this firm in 1973. You get a lawyer who answers the phone — not an intake script.
Free case review · No fee unless we recover · Se habla español
What we handle
Injury and workers' compensation are the core of the practice. Morris also handles municipal court matters, real estate closings and small business work for long-standing clients.
Car and truck accidents
Rear-end and intersection crashes, tractor-trailer collisions, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims across South and Central Jersey.
→02Workers' compensation
Denied claims, unpaid temporary disability, permanency awards, and medical treatment your employer's carrier refuses to authorize.
→03Slip, trip and fall
Supermarket and parking-lot falls, icy walkways, stairwells and broken sidewalks — including claims against public entities.
→04Construction injuries
Falls from height, struck-by and crush injuries, scaffold and ladder collapses. Comp claim plus third-party case where one exists.
→05Criminal and municipal court
Indictable offenses, disorderly persons charges, DWI and traffic matters. Free consultation, and payment plans available.
→06Real estate and business
Residential closings, attorney review, lease negotiation and landlord–tenant matters, plus small business law.
→Questions people call us about
Short answers. Longer ones are in resources.
How much does it cost to hire an injury lawyer in New Jersey?
Nothing up front. Injury and workers' compensation cases are handled on a contingency fee — the fee comes out of the recovery, and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The first conversation is free.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most New Jersey injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury. Claims against a public entity require written notice within 90 days. Workers' compensation claims generally must be filed within two years of the accident or the last payment of benefits.
Can I get workers' comp and still bring an injury case?
Sometimes. You usually cannot sue your employer, but if someone else caused the injury — another driver, a property owner, a contractor on the job site — you may have a workers' compensation claim and a separate third-party injury case at the same time.
What should I do after a car accident in New Jersey?
Get medical attention the same day, even if you feel alright. Report the crash to your own insurer. Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
How this firm works
In Morris Starkman's words, and unchanged since 1973.
You see the attorney
You do not meet with secretaries or paralegals. We handle every aspect of your file, especially the settlement negotiations.
Free consultations, and payment plans
The first consultation is free. We work out payment plans for criminal and municipal court matters, and charge nothing in an injury case unless we collect for you.
We take the hard threshold cases
Verbal threshold and zero threshold cases both, and we are successful in most of them.
Everyone is treated the same
Regardless of race, color, creed, religion or economic status. We see clients with or without an appointment when we are available, and we make house calls when necessary.
Two New Jersey offices
Parking at both. If you cannot travel because of your injury, we will come to you or handle the first meeting by phone.
Cherry Hill
1939 Marlton Pike East, Suite 210Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
On Route 70, minutes from the Cherry Hill Mall. Serving Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties.
Perth Amboy
188 Market StreetPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
Downtown Perth Amboy, near City Hall. Serving Middlesex, Union, Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Case results
A representative sample. Every case is different, and the value of a case depends on its own facts.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. More results →
What clients say
Published client reviews. Send your Google Business Profile link and we will connect the live feed and add reviewer names as they appear publicly.
“Hands-down the best law firm in the Tri-state area.”
Client review“Excellent legal guidance, very professional, and always make you feel supported.”
Client review“If you're looking for an attorney who truly cares and fights fiercely for your rights, Morris Starkman is the one.”
Client reviewFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an injury lawyer in New Jersey?
Nothing up front. Injury and workers' compensation cases are handled on a contingency fee — the fee comes out of the recovery, and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The first conversation is free.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most New Jersey injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury. Claims against a public entity require written notice within 90 days. Workers' compensation claims generally must be filed within two years of the accident or the last payment of benefits.
Can I get workers' comp and still bring an injury case?
Sometimes. You usually cannot sue your employer, but if someone else caused the injury — another driver, a property owner, a contractor on the job site — you may have a workers' compensation claim and a separate third-party injury case at the same time.
What should I do after a car accident in New Jersey?
Get medical attention the same day, even if you feel alright. Report the crash to your own insurer. Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Both offices handle matters in Spanish, and the whole site is available in Spanish.
Tell us what happened. We'll tell you what we would do.
A real conversation, not a call center. If we are not the right firm for your case, we will say so.
Or email info@starkmanfirm.com. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney–client relationship, and information sent before we agree to represent you is not confidential.