0 0 News NJ personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor once again! Bryan, who represents injured victims of car and truck accidents, has now made this list eleven straight years! This honor is a credit to Bryan and the whole team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2024 – The Super Lawyer Selection Process Only five percent of attorneys across the whole state of New Jersey are designated as Super Lawyers each year. In order to be eligible for this prestigious title, an attorney in New Jersey must go through a rigorous selection process. Candidates must first be nominated by their peers, and they must have several years of legal experience in their state. The process also includes an independent research evaluation to assess the candidate’s professional accomplishments and reputation. After nominees are submitted, the final list of Super Lawyers is then selected based on a combination of peer recognitions, professional accomplishments, and independent research. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Bryan Mintz – Super Lawyer for 11 Straight Years! Receiving the Super Lawyer title for eleven years in a row is a testament to Bryan Mintz’s commitment to his clients. Bryan and the MG team’s devotion to their clients is evident in the reviews that clients have left over time. These great reviews reflect positively on him and the whole hard-working legal team at Mintz & Geftic Law Firm. How To Contact The Super Lawyer Today Bryan, and all of the attorneys of Mintz & Geftic, fight on behalf of people that are suffering with serious injuries. This includes representing the injured victims of car and truck accidents, slip and falls accidents, construction accidents, and work-related accidents, including workers’ compensation claims. In addition, Mintz & Geftic attorneys help their clients get compensated for unpaid wages and overtime from their employer. This blog post discusses recent updates to New Jersey’s laws when it comes to wage theft and wage and hour cases. Bryan and the personal injury attorneys at Mintz and Geftic are available via phone or text at 908-352-2323. Consultations are always free. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact Bryan and his team today. With offices in Elizabeth and throughout the state of New Jersey, Mintz & Geftic Law Firm will fight for you! ***Award selection process and methodology information can be found here. 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