The best personal injury lawyers in Essex County, NJ
Every firm says it's the best. We check. We scored 10 Essex County injury firms checked so far on 4 public facts. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq (Newark) leads at 91. Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers (Newark) is second at 84. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon (Newark) is third at 79. Checked November 8, 2026.
- No firm can pay to change its rank.
- Every ranked firm passed a 5-year public discipline check.
- Every fact links to its source.
Places with their own ranking
So far we check the firms with an office in Newark. The other 21 Essex County towns don't have their own ranking yet. A firm's score here is the same as on its city's page.Find your town's nearest firms
10 ranked firms
Sorted by Counselworthy scoreHow every firm is scored
- Certified trial attorneys20 pts
- Injury focus20 pts
- Results it posts15 pts
- Ways to reach it10 pts
On each card, a bar fills with the points the firm earned on that check. What each check means
A score is our opinion: our published method applied to public records, as of the date on this page. It isn't a judgment of any lawyer's skill or a prediction for your case.
- 3 certified trial attorneys, 20 of 20 points
- All its lawyers do injury work, 20 of 20 points
- 73 results posted, typically $1,000,000, 11.7 of 15 points
- 24/7 line, chat and Spanish, 7.5 of 10 points
Why #17 points ahead of #2
Ahead of #2 on: trial attorneys (3 vs 2), injury focus (all vs 92%)
Behind #2 on: results (fewer and smaller)
Its lead on trial attorneys and injury focus counts for more.
Ask on the call: Who will handle my case day to day?
- 2 certified trial attorneys, 15.6 of 20 points
- 92% of its lawyers do injury work, 18.5 of 20 points
- 99 results posted, typically $1,195,000, 13.3 of 15 points
- 24/7 line, chat and Spanish, 7.5 of 10 points
Why #2, not #17 points behind
Ahead of #1 on: results (more and larger)
Behind #1 on: trial attorneys (2 vs 3), injury focus (92% vs all)
#1's lead on trial attorneys and injury focus counts for more.
Ask on the call: Who will handle my case day to day?
- 3 certified trial attorneys, 20 of 20 points
- 44% of its lawyers do injury work, 8.9 of 20 points
- 53 results posted, typically $3,000,000, 12.5 of 15 points
- 24/7 line, chat, evening or weekend hours, Spanish and Korean, 10 of 10 points
Why #3, not #25 points behind
Ahead of #2 on: trial attorneys (3 vs 2), ways to reach it (evening or weekend hours)
Behind #2 on: injury focus (44% vs 92%), results (fewer, though larger)
#2's lead on injury focus and results counts for more.
Ask on the call: Who will handle my case day to day?
- 1 certified trial attorney, 13.3 of 20 points
- 50% of its lawyers do injury work, 10 of 20 points
- 58 results posted, typically $475,000, 9.2 of 15 points
- 24/7 line, Spanish and French, 5 of 10 points
Why #4, not #321 points behind
Ahead of #3 on: injury focus (50% vs 44%)
Behind #3 on: trial attorneys (1 vs 3), ways to reach it (no chat or evening hours), results (smaller, though more)
#3's lead on trial attorneys and ways to reach it counts for more.
Ask on the call: Who will handle my case day to day?
- No certified trial attorney confirmed, 0 of 20 points
- All its lawyers do injury work, 20 of 20 points
- 2 results posted, typically $1,537,500, 10.8 of 15 points
- None of the ways to reach it we score, 0 of 10 points
Why #5, not #411 points behind
Ahead of #4 on: injury focus (all vs 50%), results (larger, though fewer)
Behind #4 on: trial attorneys (none vs 1), ways to reach it (no 24/7 line, Spanish or French)
#4's lead on trial attorneys and ways to reach it counts for more.
Ask on the call: If my case goes to court, who would try it?
- No certified trial attorney confirmed, 0 of 20 points
- All its lawyers do injury work, 20 of 20 points
- 2 results posted, typically $700,000, 8.3 of 15 points
- None of the ways to reach it we score, 0 of 10 points
Why #6, not #5Close call3 points behind
Behind #5 on: results (smaller)
Ask on the call: If my case goes to court, who would try it?
- No certified trial attorney confirmed, 0 of 20 points
- All its lawyers do injury work, 20 of 20 points
- No results posted, 0 of 15 points
- 24/7 line, Spanish and Portuguese, 5 of 10 points
Why #7, not #66 points behind
Ahead of #6 on: ways to reach it (24/7 line, Spanish and Portuguese)
Behind #6 on: results (none posted)
#6's lead on results counts for more.
Ask on the call: If my case goes to court, who would try it?
- No certified trial attorney confirmed, 0 of 20 points
- All its lawyers do injury work, 20 of 20 points
- No results posted, 0 of 15 points
- French Creole, 2.5 of 10 points
Why #8, not #7Close call3 points behind
Behind #7 on: ways to reach it (no 24/7 line)
Ask on the call: If my case goes to court, who would try it?
- No certified trial attorney confirmed, 0 of 20 points
- All its lawyers do injury work, 20 of 20 points
- No results posted, 0 of 15 points
- None of the ways to reach it we score, 0 of 10 points
Why #9, not #84 points behind
Behind #8 on: ways to reach it (no French Creole)
Ask on the call: If my case goes to court, who would try it?
- No certified trial attorney confirmed, 0 of 20 points
- 5% of its lawyers do injury work, 1 of 20 points
- No New Jersey results posted, 0 of 15 points
- 24/7 line, chat and evening or weekend hours, 7.5 of 10 points
Why #10, not #918 points behind
Ahead of #9 on: ways to reach it (24/7 line, chat and evening or weekend hours)
Behind #9 on: injury focus (5% vs all)
#9's lead on injury focus counts for more.
Ask on the call: If my case goes to court, who would try it?
No ranked firm matches every pick.
What we check, and why it matters
We score every Essex County firm on the same public facts, from official records and each firm's own website, so you can compare them before you call. Here is each check, why it matters when you're choosing a firm, and what we found. The points add up to a score out of 100 that compares these firms with each other, so a lower score isn't a failing grade.
Certified trial attorneys
20 pointsLawyers the New Jersey Supreme Court has certified in civil trial law
Why it matters
Most cases settle, but a case that doesn't is decided at trial. A certified trial lawyer is the clearest public sign a firm can try one. It doesn't tell you who would handle your case, so ask.
In Essex County: 4 of 10 firms have one, confirmed by the Board on Attorney Certification's published lists.
Lawyers doing injury work
20 pointsHow much of the firm handles injury cases
Why it matters
A firm whose lawyers mostly handle injury cases does this work every day. A firm with many lawyers in other fields can still have a strong injury team, so ask who would handle yours.
In Essex County: 6 of 10 firms list only lawyers who handle injury cases. At 2, fewer than half do.
Results it posts
15 pointsSettlements and verdicts the firm chose to post
Why it matters
It shows the firm takes injury cases to a finish and says so in public. The firm picks which ones to post, so it shows what it has won, not how often it wins.
In Essex County: 6 of 10 firms post at least one on their website.
Contact options
10 pointsWays to reach the firm that its website lists
Why it matters
It shows the ways the firm says you can reach it when a question comes up. It doesn't tell you how fast anyone answers, so ask who you'd talk to.
In Essex County: 6 of 10 firms list a phone line answered around the clock.
Not in every firm's score yet
Says who pays case costs
Not in the score here: too few firms say itWhether its website explains who pays case costs
Why it matters
Case costs, like filing and expert fees, are separate from the fee. A firm that explains who pays them, including when a case is lost, lets you compare before you sign.
In Essex County: 1 of 10 firms explains who pays case costs on its website.
Essex County court activity
20 points, not in yetInjury lawsuits it has filed and resolved in the county
Why it matters
It would show how often a firm's injury cases reach the county court, from the court's own records rather than the firm's ads.
In Essex County: Not in for any firm yet.
Years licensed, lead lawyers
10 points, once every firm has itHow long its lead lawyers have practiced
Why it matters
It tells you whether senior or newer lawyers lead the firm's injury work. It tells you how long they have practiced, not how well.
In Essex County: Bios give a New Jersey admission year at 4 of 10 firms, so it sits out of every score until all of them do.
Every ranked firm must have
An office address on its own website, and no public discipline in the last 5 years in New Jersey's records. A firm without both isn't ranked.
We never count
Reviews, ads, awards or money. Reviews are easy to game, and no firm can pay to change its rank.
Nearest ranked firms, town by town
All 22 Essex County towns, with the two closest ranked firms and each firm's county rank. Straight-line miles from each town's center.
Belleville
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 3.4 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 3.5 mi
Bloomfield
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 4.5 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 4.7 mi
Caldwell
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 8.6 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 8.7 mi
Cedar Grove
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 8.4 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 8.6 mi
City of Orange
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 3.7 mi
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 3.7 mi
East Orange
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 2.6 mi
- Rank 4Bramnick, Grabas, Arnold, Rowbotham, Trembley & Holtz Rank 4 · Newark, 2.7 mi
Essex Fells
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 8.0 mi
- Rank 4Bramnick, Grabas, Arnold, Rowbotham, Trembley & Holtz Rank 4 · Newark, 8.1 mi
Fairfield
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 11.8 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 12.0 mi
Glen Ridge
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 4.5 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 4.7 mi
Irvington
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 2.8 mi
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 2.8 mi
Livingston
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 8.6 mi
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 8.6 mi
Maplewood
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 4.7 mi
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 4.7 mi
Millburn
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 7.4 mi
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 7.4 mi
Montclair
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 6.0 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 6.1 mi
Newark
10 firms ranked. See the Newark ranking
North Caldwell
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 9.5 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 9.7 mi
Nutley
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 5.3 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 5.4 mi
Roseland
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 9.1 mi
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 9.1 mi
South Orange
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 4.4 mi
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 4.4 mi
Verona
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 7.2 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 7.4 mi
West Caldwell
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. Rank 1 · Newark, 9.6 mi
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP Rank 10 · Newark, 9.7 mi
West Orange
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC Rank 7 · Newark, 5.7 mi
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers Rank 6 · Newark, 5.7 mi
Town centers: US Census Bureau, checked November 8, 2026. Office points: US Census Bureau geocoder, from each firm's own address.
Where the top 10 are
- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. · Newark
- Rank 2Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers · Newark
- Rank 3Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. · Newark
- Rank 4Bramnick, Grabas, Arnold, Rowbotham, Trembley & Holtz · Newark
- Rank 5Law Office of Peter Briskin, P.C. · Newark
- Rank 6Schreck Personal Injury Lawyers · Newark
- Rank 7The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC · Newark
- Rank 8Gary A. Taffet · Newark
- Rank 9Mark A. Bailey, Attorney at Law · Newark
- Rank 10Jacoby & Meyers, LLP · Newark
All the data: 10 ranked Essex County firms
Every number, with its source, for when you want the detail.
Show every number and source for 10 firms
Ranked on partial data. Essex County court data isn't in for any firm yet. Each score counts only the measures that firm has data for.
| Rank | Firm | Score | Office | Certified trial attorneys | Contact options listed | Published fee | Languages listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C.Case types listed: car accident, rideshare accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall, burn injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death | 91 | Newark | 3 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 2 | Brach Eichler Injury LawyersCase types listed: car accident, rideshare accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall and wrongful death | 84 | Newark | 2 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 3 | Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.Case types listed: car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall, burn injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death | 79 | Newark | 3 | 24/7 line, chat, texting, free consult, evenings or weekends | Not published | English, Spanish, Korean |
| Rank 4 | Bramnick, Grabas, Arnold, Rowbotham, Trembley & HoltzCase types listed: car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall, burn injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death | 58 | Newark | 1 | 24/7 line, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish, French, Polish |
| Rank 5 | Law Office of Peter Briskin, P.C.Case types listed: car accident, rideshare accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, workplace injury, slip and fall, medical malpractice and wrongful death | 47 | Newark | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English |
| Rank 6 | Schreck Personal Injury LawyersCase types listed: car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, workplace injury, slip and fall and wrongful death | 44 | Newark | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English |
| Rank 7 | The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLCCase types listed: car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall and wrongful death | 38 | Newark | 0 | 24/7 line, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rank 8 | Gary A. TaffetCase types listed: car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, workplace injury and slip and fall | 35 | Newark | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English, French Creole |
| Rank 9 | Mark A. Bailey, Attorney at LawCase types listed: car accident, rideshare accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall, medical malpractice and wrongful death | 31 | Newark | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English |
| Rank 10 | Jacoby & Meyers, LLPCase types listed: car accident, rideshare accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident, workplace injury, slip and fall, burn injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death | 13 | Newark | 0 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult, evenings or weekends | 33⅓% | English |
Sources: firm websites, checked November 8, 2026, for offices, case types, contact options, fees and languages (firm-reported). Certified Civil Trial Attorneys: NJ Board on Attorney Certification. Essex County court data: not yet verified. Firm size counts the lawyers each firm names on its own website.
Before you call a firm
- Your first injury lawyer consultationWhat to bring, what to ask, and what the fee agreement must say.
- How personal injury lawyer fees workHow the contingency fee works, what the agreement must say, and New Jersey's limits.
- How to choose a personal injury lawyerHow to check a lawyer's certification, discipline record and fee.
- What happens after you hire an injury lawyerYour signed agreement, updates, who decides on a settlement, and the closing statement.
Guides by topic
- Car accidentsFrom the crash to a settlement
- Slip and fallFalls on someone else's property
- Pedestrians and bikesHit while walking or riding
- Motorcycle accidentsInsurance and claims for riders
- Truck accidentsCommercial trucks and their insurance
- Work injuriesWorkers' comp, and when you can sue
- Wrongful deathClaims after a family member dies
- Medical malpracticeWhen care causes harm
- Dog bitesWho pays after a bite
- Burn injuriesWho pays, and who can be held responsible
- SettlementsOffers, timing, taxes and the check
- Hiring a lawyerWhether you need one, what it costs, what to ask
- DeadlinesDates you can't miss
Questions people ask
Who is the best personal injury lawyer in Essex County?
We rank law firms, not individual lawyers. As of November 8, 2026, Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq has the highest score of the 10 Essex County injury firms we've ranked so far, 91 out of 100, followed by Brach Eichler at 84 and Davis, Saperstein & Salomon at 79. The best fit for you depends on your case, so compare each firm's checks before you call.
How were these Essex County injury firms ranked?
We score every firm on the same 4 public facts: certified civil trial attorneys, how much of its work is injury law, the results it posts and ways to reach it. They come from official records and each firm's own website, each with its source and the date we checked it. The points add up to a score out of 100, and the highest score ranks first. A firm whose injury lawyers have public discipline in the last 5 years isn't ranked, and no firm can pay to change its rank.
Do I need a lawyer from my own town?
We don't score distance. The list above shows each Essex County town's two nearest ranked firms, with straight-line miles, so you can weigh distance yourself. Every firm here has an office in Essex County.
Which Essex County towns have their own ranking?
As of November 8, 2026, Newark has its own ranking. The other 21 towns are rows on this page, with their nearest ranked firms.
How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in New Jersey?
Usually 2 years after the injury, under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2(a). Claims against a public entity need written notice within 90 days, under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8.
Can a law firm pay to rank higher on Counselworthy?
No. Counselworthy scores firms only on public measures, and the scoring code can't see who pays. Any featured spot is labeled and sits outside the ranked list.
