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Knowledge, experience, and dedication have brought the lawyers of The Epstein Law Firm to the forefront of their profession. From personal injury to civil litigation, they have built a strong record of success in achieving justice for their clients.
Our practice is diverse and well-established. Recognizing that every case is unique, we always begin by listening to you.
The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has been successfully representing clients throughout New Jersey since 1973
Every law practice has cases that fall outside its focus, its geography, or its capacity at a given moment. When that happens, the question is not whether your client deserves experienced representation — it is who you can trust to provide it. This page is written for referring attorneys: lawyers in New Jersey and beyond who are considering sending a personal injury or civil litigation matter to The Epstein Law Firm, and who want to understand how we work with the lawyers who refer to us before they make that call.
Please visit our case referrals page or the specific practice area pages to learn more about our firm’s practice. Contact us at 201-231-7847 or fill out the form below to speak with an attorney about the potential case.
Referring a client is an act of professional trust. Your client came to you first, and your reputation travels with the referral. We treat that responsibility seriously: referred matters are evaluated promptly, the client is kept informed, and you are kept informed. The sections below explain the kinds of cases we accept, how our referral process works step by step, how we communicate with referring counsel, and how co-counsel and fee arrangements are handled under New Jersey rules.
Lawyers refer cases for many practical reasons. A matter may involve serious injuries and damages that require a firm that concentrates on personal injury litigation. It may be venued in a New Jersey court far from your office. It may demand expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, or medical review that your practice is not set up to fund or manage. Or it may simply arrive at a time when your own docket cannot give it the attention it needs. In each situation, a referral lets the client get dedicated representation without your firm having to turn the client away entirely.
The Epstein Law Firm is a New Jersey personal injury and civil trial firm. Our work centers on representing injured people and their families, and on litigating cases through settlement or trial when settlement is not fair. Referring attorneys send us matters because that concentration matters: the lawyer who handles a catastrophic injury case every week approaches investigation, expert selection, and negotiation differently from a general practice encountering one for the first time. When you refer a case to us, you are placing it with a firm whose daily work is this kind of litigation.
We also understand what referring attorneys worry about most: that the client will feel handed off, that communication will go quiet, or that the relationship they built with the client will be disregarded. Our process, described below, is designed around those concerns. You decide how involved you want to remain, and we respect that decision for the life of the case.
Our referral practice mirrors our litigation practice. Referring attorneys most often contact us about the following kinds of matters:
If a matter does not fit neatly into one of these categories, call us anyway. Part of our job in the referral conversation is to give you a candid assessment: if we are not the right firm for a particular case, we will tell you promptly rather than let the matter sit. A fast, honest “this is not for us” protects your client’s deadlines and your own credibility with them.
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Our referral process is straightforward, and it starts with a conversation between lawyers — not a form letter. In most cases it follows these steps:
Throughout this process, one principle controls: the client’s interests come first, and the referral relationship is built around serving them well. That is what makes attorneys comfortable referring to us a second and third time.
The most common complaint about referral relationships is silence — the referring lawyer sends a case and hears nothing until a settlement check appears, or does not appear. We work to avoid that outcome. When you refer a matter to The Epstein Law Firm, you can expect to be told when the client has been contacted, when the case has been accepted or declined, and when significant events occur: a lawsuit filed, a mediation scheduled, a settlement reached, or a verdict returned.
You can also expect candor about problems. Litigation rarely moves in a straight line. If an investigation uncovers a liability problem, a coverage limitation, or a damages issue, we will tell you what we found and what we recommend. A referring attorney should never learn about a difficulty in their client’s case from the client before hearing it from us.
Finally, we respect the client relationship you built. Referred clients are your clients who have trusted your judgment. We do not treat a referral as an invitation to solicit the client’s unrelated legal business, and when the referred matter concludes, the client remains yours for every other purpose. That respect for the referring relationship is the foundation of a referral practice that lasts.
Not every referral is a complete hand-off. Some attorneys want to stay involved — attending depositions, participating in strategy, or second-chairing a trial. Others prefer to introduce the client and step back entirely. We accommodate both approaches, and points in between. The structure is agreed at the outset and documented, so there is no ambiguity about who is responsible for filings, deadlines, expert retention, or client communication.
Co-counsel arrangements are particularly common in two situations. The first is the out-of-state referral: an attorney elsewhere whose client was injured in New Jersey, or whose case must be litigated here, needs New Jersey counsel who will handle the matter in our courts while keeping them connected to their client. The second is the trial referral: a lawyer who has developed a case but wants experienced trial counsel to try it, or to prepare it for trial in a way that strengthens its settlement posture. In both situations, early involvement produces the best result — trial counsel brought in on the eve of trial inherits a record that can no longer be shaped.
If you are considering a co-counsel or trial-support arrangement, raise it in the first conversation. We will discuss the division of responsibilities openly, including how fees and costs are handled, and put the agreed structure in writing.
Referring attorneys understandably ask how fees work. The answer is governed by professional rules, and we follow them. In New Jersey, a division of a fee between lawyers who are not in the same firm is handled in accordance with the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct and the applicable court rules: referral fees are paid only as permitted by those rules, the arrangement is documented in writing, and the client’s informed consent is obtained where the rules require it. Nothing about a fee arrangement is ever allowed to increase the total fee charged to the client beyond what the client has agreed to pay.
Within that framework, the specifics depend on the arrangement you choose. A pure referral, a co-counsel relationship with shared work, and a trial-counsel engagement each involve different contributions, and the fee division reflects the arrangement actually made. We discuss those specifics directly with you, candidly and early, so there are no surprises at the end of the case.
Case costs are addressed in the same conversation. Serious injury litigation can require significant expenditures on experts, records, depositions, and investigation. Who advances those costs, and how they are accounted for, is part of the written arrangement — not an afterthought discovered when the first expert invoice arrives.
The Epstein Law Firm can review the evidence, insurance issues, and next steps that may matter in your referring attorneys claim.
Information you share with us while a referral is being evaluated is treated as confidential. If we decline a matter, the file you shared does not become our work product to use elsewhere, and the client remains free to take the case wherever they choose. If a conflict prevents us from accepting a referral, we will tell you as soon as the conflict is identified, so the client’s options and deadlines stay intact.
We also protect the referring relationship itself. Your client will know, because you will have told them and we will confirm it, that you remain their trusted advisor who steered them to the right firm for this matter. When clients understand that their own lawyer selected and vetted the firm handling their case, their confidence in both lawyers increases — and a client whose case is handled well remembers who sent them to the people who handled it.
A referral moves fastest when the first package is organized. When you contact us about a potential case, it helps to have the following available, to the extent it exists:
Do not wait until the package is perfect. If a deadline may be approaching, call first and send what you have; the remaining records can follow. What matters most at the outset is the date of the incident, the nature of the injuries, and whether anything has already been filed or noticed.
Deadlines are the quiet risk in referral practice. New Jersey personal injury claims generally carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, and claims involving public entities can require a notice of claim far sooner than that. Medical malpractice matters need expert review before suit can responsibly be filed, and construction and workplace cases often turn on evidence — scene conditions, equipment, witness recollections — that degrades quickly. A referral made early gives the receiving firm time to investigate properly, screen experts, and file with room to spare.
A referral made late can still be the right call, but it compresses every step and sometimes forecloses options that would have existed months earlier. If you are holding a serious case that is outside your practice focus, the most valuable thing you can do for your client is to start the referral conversation while those options are still open. We would rather receive a case a year early than a week late, and we will always tell you honestly if a deadline problem limits what can be done.
If you have a matter you are thinking about referring — or a client sitting across from you right now who needs counsel in an area outside your practice — we invite the conversation. Call The Epstein Law Firm at 201-231-7847 to speak with an attorney about the potential case, or start with our case referrals page for an overview of the process. The first conversation costs nothing but a few minutes, and it will give you a clear picture of whether we are the right firm for your client’s matter, what a referral or co-counsel structure would look like, and what the next step is. That clarity is what referring attorneys should expect, and it is what we aim to deliver on every call.
Our attorneys have recovered substantial verdicts and settlements for clients across New Jersey, including:
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. What they do show is the level of preparation and persistence our firm brings to serious claims. Read more about our case results, or call (201) 231-7847 to talk about what your own claim may involve.
Client reviews describe the responsiveness and care our team aims to deliver in every case:
“I had an excellent experience working with George on my workers’ compensation case. He was wonderful—always professional, patient, and incredibly helpful every step of the way. George took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt supported throughout the process.” — Eric, Google review
“My case was very complicated and stressful. The Epstein Law Firm’s representation was truly a blessing. They made it easy to be confident and trusting in their judgment and efforts on my behalf. Michael Epstein and his colleagues worked hard for me and always had my best interest.” — Barbara, Google review
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The answers below are general information for attorneys considering a referral or co-counsel relationship in New Jersey. They are not legal advice for a specific matter, and the right structure for any individual case depends on its facts, deadlines, and the client’s instructions.
Start with a phone call to 201-231-7847. Describe what happened, the injuries involved, what work has been done so far, and any deadlines you are aware of. We run a conflicts check, review the records you can share with the client’s authorization, and give you a candid evaluation of whether the matter fits our practice.
If the case is accepted, we coordinate the client introduction with you — many referring attorneys prefer to make the introduction themselves — and any co-counsel or fee arrangement is documented in writing before substantive work begins. You can also review our case referrals page first for an overview of the process.
Sources: New Jersey Courts Attorney Resources; New Jersey Courts: Rules for Attorneys.
We accept referrals across our personal injury and civil litigation practice: motor vehicle collisions, construction and workplace injuries, medical malpractice matters, premises liability cases, defective product claims, nursing home neglect, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. The common thread is that the matter needs a firm whose daily work is injury litigation.
If you are unsure whether a matter fits, call anyway and ask. A prompt, honest assessment — including a fast declination when we are not the right firm — protects your client’s deadlines and your own credibility with them far better than a case sitting unreviewed.
Sources: Cornell LII: Personal Injury Overview; New Jersey Courts Civil Practice Information.
Yes. Some referring attorneys stay actively involved, attending depositions and participating in strategy; others make the introduction and step back entirely; many choose something in between. The division of responsibilities — filings, deadlines, expert retention, and client communication — is agreed at the outset and documented in writing so there is no ambiguity.
Co-counsel structures are especially common for out-of-state attorneys whose clients were injured in New Jersey and for lawyers who want experienced trial counsel on a case they have developed. The earlier co-counsel is involved, the more the record can be shaped for negotiation or trial.
Sources: New Jersey Courts: Rules for Attorneys; ABA Model Rule 5.4: Professional Independence of a Lawyer.
Fee divisions between lawyers who are not in the same firm are handled in accordance with the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct and the applicable court rules. Referral fees are paid only as permitted by those rules, the arrangement is documented in writing, and the client’s informed consent is obtained where the rules require it. The arrangement never increases the total fee the client has agreed to pay.
The specifics depend on the structure actually chosen — a pure referral, shared co-counsel work, and a trial-counsel engagement involve different contributions, and the division reflects that. We discuss fees and case costs candidly at the start of the relationship so there are no surprises when the case concludes.
Sources: New Jersey Courts: Rules for Attorneys; ABA Model Rule 1.5: Fees.
Yes. Keeping referring attorneys informed is a core part of how we handle referrals. You can expect to be told when the client has been contacted, whether the case has been accepted or declined, and when significant milestones occur, such as a complaint being filed, a mediation being scheduled, a settlement being reached, or a verdict being returned.
You can also expect candor about problems. If an investigation reveals a liability, coverage, or damages issue, we will tell you what we found and what we recommend — a referring attorney should never learn about a difficulty in their own client’s case from the client before hearing it from us.
Sources: New Jersey Courts Attorney Resources; ABA Model Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information.
Send what you have: a short summary of the incident and where and when it happened, the client’s contact information, any police, incident, or employer reports, medical records or at least a list of treating providers, photographs or video, insurance information and claim numbers, and anything already filed, together with any deadline you have calculated.
Do not delay a referral to make the package perfect. If a deadline may be approaching, call first and send the rest as it becomes available. Your own candid assessment of the case’s strengths and weaknesses is also valuable — it helps us evaluate the matter the way you already have.
Sources: New Jersey Courts Civil Practice Information; Cornell LII: Personal Injury Overview.
Promptly. A conflicts check and a deadline review happen on the first conversation, because timing drives everything else: New Jersey personal injury claims generally carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, and claims involving public entities can require a notice of claim much sooner than that.
If we cannot accept a matter, we tell you quickly and explain why, so the client’s other options — and their deadlines — remain intact. A fast, honest answer is part of what a referring attorney is entitled to expect from the firm they called.
Sources: Cornell LII: Statute of Limitations Overview; New Jersey Courts Attorney Resources.
We will tell you as soon as the decision is made, together with the reason where we can share it. A declination does not have to end the conversation: where appropriate, we will explain what would need to change, or what other direction might serve the client better, based on what the file showed.
Information you shared during the evaluation is treated as confidential, and nothing about a declination limits the client in any way. The client remains entirely free to take the matter wherever they choose, and the file you shared does not become our work product to use elsewhere.
Sources: ABA Model Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information; New Jersey Courts: Rules for Attorneys.
Yes. Out-of-state attorneys regularly need New Jersey counsel for clients who were injured here, or for cases that must be litigated in New Jersey courts. We handle the matter in our courts — filings, discovery, motion practice, and trial — while keeping you connected to your client throughout the case.
These relationships are typically structured as co-counsel arrangements documented in writing, with responsibilities, fee handling, and communication expectations agreed at the outset. If you are admitted elsewhere and evaluating New Jersey counsel for the first time, the first call is simply a conversation about the case and the structure that serves the client best.
Sources: New Jersey Courts Civil Practice Information; New Jersey Courts Attorney Resources.
Handled well, a referral strengthens the relationship. Your client learns that you put their interests ahead of keeping a case outside your practice focus, and that you personally selected and vetted the firm now handling their matter. Clients whose cases are handled well remember who sent them to the people who handled them.
We protect that relationship deliberately. Referred clients are not solicited for unrelated legal business, and when the referred matter concludes, the client remains yours for every other purpose. The trust you placed in us is the foundation of the referral, and we treat it that way for the life of the case.
Sources: ABA Model Rule 1.7: Conflicts of Interest; New Jersey Courts: Rules for Attorneys.
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