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: Half of Victims Abandon 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.

Michael J. Epstein to Moderate 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 […]

Michael J. Epstein Secures $10 Million Settlement in Home Care Negligence Case — Ranked #6 in New Jersey for 2024

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trial attorney Michael J. Epstein, Partner of The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., has been recognized for securing the #6 largest settlement in New Jersey for 2024 — a $10 million jury award in Voyez v. Preferred Home Health Care. The case involved allegations of nursing negligence, negligent supervision, and home care negligence, resulting in permanent injury and cerebral palsy. Epstein represented the […]

NJBIZ Article – OPINION: The people keep paying, NJ Transit keeps falling apart

Summary of Article “OPINION: The people keep paying, NJ Transit keeps falling apart,” NJBIZ (July 28, 2025) In this op-ed, attorney Michael J. Epstein discusses NJ Transit’s decision to impose indefinite annual fare hikes despite worsening service, aging equipment, and unresolved safety issues. He calls for immediate audits, transparency, and reinvestment in rider safety and […]

Hidden Legal Gaps: Drug-Impaired Driving Passengers

Summary of Law.com article “Hidden Legal Gaps in Protecting Passengers from Drug-Impaired Drivers” by Michael Epstein (July 16, 2025): In his latest article for Law.com, Managing Partner Michael J. Epstein explores a critical—and often overlooked—issue in personal injury law: the growing threat of drug-impaired driving and the legal system’s failure to hold these drivers accountable. While […]

Law360: Protecting Client Funds From Cyberattacks

Summary of Law360 article “Protecting Client Funds From Cyberattacks” by Michael Epstein (July 16, 2025): Michael Epstein warns that cyberattacks on attorney trust accounts have become a serious and growing threat, with sophisticated schemes targeting law firms through phishing and email spoofing to steal client funds. Unlike traditional malpractice, these breaches can happen silently and […]

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