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The Scariest Thing on Halloween Isn’t the Costumes—It’s Distracted Driving

Law.com | October 25, 2025 | By Michael J. Epstein Every Halloween, car crashes involving distracted drivers spike. And for pedestrians—especially children—that risk can turn deadly in a heartbeat. Michael J. Epstein of The Epstein Law Firm. Courtesy photo The glow of jack-o’-lanterns, the laughter of kids in costumes, the crunch of leaves underfoot— Halloween […]

The Epstein Law Firm Recognized Among Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements in the U.S. for 2024

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., a trusted New Jersey trial firm with more than 60 years of experience, is proud to announce its recognition for achieving one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements in the United States for 2024, according to Top Verdict. The firm secured a $10,000,000 settlement in the case of Voyez […]

When Innovation Outpaces Infrastructure: Why New Jersey’s E-Bike Crackdown Is the Right Move

Law.com | October 23, 2025 | By Michael J. Epstein Senate President Nicholas Scutari is right to call for tighter e-bike regulations. His proposal to classify electric bicycles by speed, require registration and insurance, and restrict high-speed e-bikes for minors isn’t a case of government overreach—it’s long-overdue course correction. Michael J. Epstein of The Epstein […]

Trump’s talk of moving World Cup games is dangerous, delusional

TheHill.com | October 15, 2025 | By Michael J. Epstein Every host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already been through a gauntlet of planning as exhausting as it has been meticulous. From federal security briefings to counterterrorism coordination, insurance coverage to stadium retrofitting, fan-zone medical stations to multi-agency evacuation plans, every single […]

The Missed Deadline That Changes Everything

Law.com | October 06, 2025 | By Michael J. Epstein Deadlines in the law are more than procedural technicalities. They are promises to the public that cases will move forward, disputes will be resolved, and justice will not be endlessly delayed. In the practice of law, there are few mistakes more devastating than a missed […]

Bridgegate fallout: Nearly half of traffic jam victims abandon civil lawsuit

Updated: Sep. 27, 2025, 4:42 p.m. | Published: Sep. 25, 2025, 6:05 p.m. By Colleen Murphy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com More than a decade after intentional lane closures at the George Washington Bridge sparked criminal convictions and national headlines, the civil case brought by those caught in the massive traffic jam is beginning to fracture. […]

Invisible Victims: Why Liability in the Micromobility Era Is a Legal Minefield

Liability in the micromobility era is confusing for courts, insurers, and victims, leaving vulnerable road users exposed. Discover why clearer legal frameworks are urgently needed to protect all parties as scooters, bikes, and autonomous vehicles reshape city streets.

Press Release: Michael J. Epstein, Esq. to Moderate at 2025 Tort Law Conference

Michael J. Epstein, Esq., Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and founding attorney at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., will serve as the moderator of the 2025 Tort Law Conference, taking place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the New Jersey Law Center.

Press Release: The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., Calls for Nationwide Seatbelt Laws and Stronger Safety Reforms After I-90 Bus Crash

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following Friday’s devastating bus crash on the New York Thruway (I-90) that injured dozens, including New Jersey residents, new and left communities across the Northeast reeling, Michael J. Epstein, trial lawyer and managing partner of The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., is calling for urgent changes in bus safety laws and regulations. In […]