This is a 2026 list of New Jersey dog bite law firms that represent people bitten, attacked or knocked down by a dog. Each firm has an active New Jersey office and publishes a dog bite practice on its own website. The firms are grouped by North, Central and South Jersey.
New Jersey dog bite law firms include Onal Injury Law, which publishes this list, and Davis Saperstein & Salomon, Reinartz Law, Maggiano DiGirolamo & Lizzi, Seigel Law, Jeffrey S. Hasson, Glugeth & Pierguidi, Brach Eichler, Scura Wigfield Heyer, Birkhold & Maider and Mazie Slater in North Jersey; Garces Grabler & LeBrocq, Levinson Axelrod, Stark & Stark, Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, Keefe Law Firm, Grossman Law and Team Law in Central Jersey; and Petro Cohen, Lipari & Deiter, Gelman Law, Console & Associates, Castellani Law, Puff Sierzega & MacFeeters and Anthony J. Leonard in South Jersey.
Each of these 25 firms has at least one active New Jersey office, represents injured people on the plaintiff side, and publishes a dog bite or animal attack practice on its own website. Together, they have offices in 17 of the state's 21 counties.
In other words, these are the offices of New Jersey dog bite lawyers and dog attack attorneys. Most of them also handle other personal injury cases, and several publish separate pages for bites to children, mail carriers and delivery workers.
Onal Injury Law publishes this page and is listed first. However, the numbers are only there to help you move around the page. They are not a ranking, and no firm paid to be included.
On 3 October 2026 we reviewed the websites of 45 New Jersey personal injury firms. Every firm listed here meets four criteria: an active New Jersey office, a published dog bite or animal attack page, plaintiff-side representation, and public information we could verify. Several firms that also meet these criteria are not listed, because we kept the list to a readable size with firms in all three regions. We opened each listed firm's dog bite page and used only facts the firm publishes about itself. We did not score, rate or rank any firm, and a firm's absence from this page is not a judgment about it. We re-check the list every quarter.
This is a quick view of where each firm has offices and what each firm notes on its own website. Select a firm to jump to its entry.
| # | Firm | New Jersey office(s) | Region | Noted on the firm's website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Onal Injury Law (publisher) | Elmwood Park, Cliffside Park | North | Dog bites & attacks, children, knock-downs; English, Spanish, Turkish |
| 02 | Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. | Teaneck, Woodcliff Lake, Colonia, Pennington | North | Dog bites, Children, Delivery workers |
| 03 | The Reinartz Law Firm | Hackensack | North | Dog bites, PTSD & anxiety, Hackensack & Jersey City pages |
| 04 | Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, P.C. | Fort Lee, Hackensack | North | Dog bites, Children, NJ & NY courts |
| 05 | Seigel Law | Ridgewood, Moonachie, Morristown, Somerville | North | Dog bites, Knock-down injuries, Home & hospital visits |
| 06 | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. | Teaneck, Newark, Union City | North | Dog bites, Hudson County, Bergen County |
| 07 | Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C. | Jersey City, Hoboken | North | Dog bites, Scarring, PTSD |
| 08 | Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers | Roseland | North | Dog bites, Newark, Paramus, Elizabeth |
| 09 | Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota | Wayne | North | Dog bites, Knock-down injuries, Children |
| 10 | Birkhold & Maider, LLC | Montclair | North | Dog bites, Children, Friends' dogs |
| 11 | Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman | Roseland | North | Dog bites, Children, Safety tips |
| 12 | Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. | New Brunswick, Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Edison, Trenton, more | Central | Dog bites, Mail carriers, Spanish · Portuguese |
| 13 | Levinson Axelrod, P.A. | Edison, Jamesburg, Rockaway, Belford | Central | Dog bites, Children, Video consults |
| 14 | Stark & Stark | Lawrenceville, Iselin, Marlton, Bridgeton, Morristown | Central | Dog bites, Landlord liability, Facial injuries |
| 15 | Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman | Lawrence Township, Nutley, Morristown, Cherry Hill | Central | Dog bites, Children, Trenton page |
| 16 | Keefe Law Firm | Red Bank | Central | Dog bites, Children, Spanish · Portuguese |
| 17 | The Grossman Law Firm, LLC | Freehold, Manahawkin, Sayreville, Clifton | Central | Animal attacks, Children, Four NJ offices |
| 18 | Team Law | Highland Park | Central | Dog bites, Leash duties, Infections |
| 19 | Petro Cohen, P.C. | Northfield, Cherry Hill, Cape May Court House, Hamilton | South | Dog bites, Renters' coverage, Prevention tips |
| 20 | Lipari & Deiter | Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Marlton | South | Dog bites, Atlantic County |
| 21 | Gelman Law, LLC | Cherry Hill, Hamilton, Tinton Falls | South | Dog bites, Dog walkers & sitters |
| 22 | Console & Associates, P.C. | Marlton | South | Dog bites, Children, Bites at work |
| 23 | Castellani Law Firm | Northfield | South | Dog bites, Trial certification, Spanish |
| 24 | Puff, Sierzega & MacFeeters | Woodbury | South | Dog bites, Gloucester & Camden |
| 25 | Law Offices of Anthony J. Leonard | Cherry Hill | South | Dog bites, Children, NJ & PA |
These groups are based only on what each firm publishes. They are not recommendations, so contact any firm to confirm it fits your situation.
Turkish service is also available at Onal Injury Law.
These firms explain injuries from falls or being knocked over during an attack.
A worker bitten on the job may have a workers' comp claim and a claim against the owner.
Seigel Law offers home and hospital visits. Levinson Axelrod and Onal Injury Law meet by phone or video.
These firms publish Pennsylvania dog bite pages or have a Philadelphia office.
New Jersey treats a bite differently from other injuries a dog causes. That difference decides what you have to prove, so it is worth asking New Jersey dog bite law firms which rule applies to your case.
Get medical care first, because bites often become infected. Then report the bite to local animal control or the police, and get the owner's name, address and insurance information. Finally, photograph the wounds on the day of the bite and as they heal.
This page covers dog bites and animal attacks. For other injuries, a list built around that case type is more useful, because the firms and the rules differ.
We grouped the New Jersey dog bite law firms by where their offices are, because most people want a firm near home. Each entry also uses only facts the firm publishes about itself, and the tags show which dog bite topics each firm covers on its own website. In other words, we did not score or rate any firm.
Personal injury attorney John Onal represents people bitten or attacked by dogs in New Jersey and New York, including children, delivery and gig workers, and people hurt at a friend's or neighbor's home. The firm also handles injuries from being knocked down by a dog.
About our firm: you work directly with your attorney, and the firm represents clients in English, Spanish and Turkish. In addition, the firm identifies every insurance policy that may cover the bite, including homeowner's, renter's and landlord coverage. We also review cases from anywhere in the U.S. and work with locally admitted counsel where a case requires it.
Publisher note: Onal Injury Law's Elmwood Park and Cliffside Park offices are in Bergen County, so North Jersey dog bite cases are also handled locally.
(201) 335-6788 →A plaintiff-only injury firm with more than 40 years of practice and a dedicated dog bite practice.
Worth knowing: its dog bite page says the owner's responsibility does not depend on whether the dog was on a leash, and that renters' policies as well as homeowners' policies often cover the claim.
A Bergen County firm that also handles dog bite cases, with separate pages for bites in Hackensack and Jersey City.
Worth knowing: its dog bite page covers PTSD and lasting fear of dogs, and describes working with mental health professionals to document that harm.
A Bergen County trial firm dating to 1974 that also publishes a Fort Lee dog bite page.
Worth knowing: its page notes that a bite that does not break the skin can still cause internal damage, scarring and infection.
A North Jersey injury firm that says it has handled dog bite claims in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties since 1976.
Worth knowing: the firm will hold the first meeting at your home or in the hospital if your injuries keep you from traveling. In addition, when a mail carrier or other worker is bitten on the job, it pairs a workers' comp claim with the injury case.
A North Jersey injury firm with offices in Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.
Worth knowing: it publishes a Hudson County dog bite page and a separate guide on reporting dog bites in Bergen County.
A Hudson County injury firm with offices in Jersey City and Hoboken.
Worth knowing: its dog bite page addresses scarring, nerve damage and PTSD, and lists veterinary records among the evidence the firm gathers.
The injury group of a large Essex County firm. It also publishes dog bite pages for Newark, Elizabeth, Paramus and New Brunswick.
Worth knowing: its page explains that the strict liability statute generally does not protect trespassers, or professionals such as veterinarians and dog handlers who accept the risk as part of their work.
A multi-office North Jersey injury firm with a dog bite and animal attack practice.
Worth knowing: its page explains that injuries from the same attack, such as a broken bone from being knocked down or a paw scratch to the eye, can be part of the claim. It also covers the longer deadline for children.
An Essex County injury firm with a dog bite and animal attack practice.
Worth knowing: its page explains that a child under seven is generally presumed unable to share the blame for a bite, and that a friend's homeowner's policy usually pays when a friend's dog bites.
A Roseland trial firm that also handles dog bite and animal attack cases.
Worth knowing: its page notes that the strict liability statute covers bites only, not other injuries such as being knocked over. It also publishes safety tips for teaching children around dogs.
Publisher note: distance does not change how Onal Injury Law handles a case. For example, Central Jersey clients meet with us by phone or video.
(201) 335-6788 →A multi-office New Jersey firm founded in 1991. It also publishes dog bite pages for Newark, Union and Trenton.
Worth knowing: its page explains that mail carriers and other service workers are usually treated as lawfully on the property. The firm also serves clients in Spanish and Portuguese.
A New Jersey injury firm founded in 1939 that also handles dog bite injuries.
Worth knowing: its page explains that someone bitten as a minor generally has two years from their 18th birthday to sue. It also offers consultations by phone, email or video.
A full-service firm founded in 1933 with a New Jersey dog bite practice.
Worth knowing: its page covers landlord liability, facial scarring that needs reconstructive surgery, and bites to children. The firm also has a separate Pennsylvania dog bite page.
A New Jersey firm that says it has represented injured people since 1929. It also publishes a Trenton dog bite page.
Worth knowing: its page focuses in part on children, who are more often bitten on the head and neck.
A Monmouth County firm that also handles dog bite and animal attack cases.
Worth knowing: its dog bite page covers how often children are bitten and on what part of the body. In addition, the site is available in Spanish and Portuguese.
A Monmouth County injury firm that also handles animal attack and dog bite cases.
Worth knowing: the firm's four offices run from Ocean County to Passaic County, including an office in Clifton.
An injury firm with offices near New Brunswick and in Hudson County, with a New Jersey dog bite practice.
Worth knowing: its page lists duties New Jersey dog owners generally have, such as leashing the dog in public and keeping it from wandering off the property. It also notes that bites can lead to infections that show up later.
Publisher note: Onal Injury Law also takes South Jersey dog bite cases. Consultations happen by phone or video.
(201) 335-6788 →A South Jersey firm that also handles dog bite cases.
Worth knowing: its page explains that a homeowner's or renter's policy can cover a bite even when it happens away from the owner's property. It also publishes dog bite prevention tips for families with young children.
A South Jersey firm with a dog bite practice for the region.
Worth knowing: its page explains that most dog bite settlements are paid by a homeowner's or renter's policy rather than by the dog owner personally.
A South Jersey firm led by David Gelman that also handles dog bite cases.
Worth knowing: its page explains that the owner usually remains responsible even when a dog walker or other caretaker had the dog at the time.
A South Jersey injury firm that says it has practiced dog bite law for more than 25 years.
Worth knowing: it publishes separate guides on bites to children, bites on the job, and claims after a friend's dog bites you.
A South Jersey injury firm that says it has served Atlantic County for more than three decades.
Worth knowing: the firm states that David Castellani is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. The firm also offers service in Spanish.
A Gloucester County firm serving Gloucester and Camden County families since 1978, with a Woodbury dog bite practice.
Worth knowing: its page explains that the firm reviews the incident report and identifies the available insurance coverage early in the claim.
A Cherry Hill injury firm that also handles dog bite cases.
Worth knowing: its page notes that animal control usually investigates a bite and checks the dog's rabies vaccination. The firm also has a Philadelphia office.
This table shows which firms on this list have an office in each county. However, you do not need a firm in your own county. Most dog bite cases are handled by phone, video and email, and a lawsuit is filed where the law says it belongs.
The dog owner is usually responsible, but the insurance that pays depends on where the bite happened and who had the dog. Many of the New Jersey dog bite law firms on this list handle each of these situations.
In most cases the owner's homeowner's policy pays, including for bites that happen at the owner's home. Some policies exclude certain breeds, so every policy should be checked.
A renter's policy often covers the tenant's dog. In addition, a landlord who knew the dog was dangerous and could have acted may share responsibility.
Children are bitten more often than adults and more often on the face. Their deadline usually starts at 18, but early photos and medical records still matter most.
A worker bitten on the job usually has a workers' comp claim and, in addition, a claim against the dog owner. Read our list of New Jersey workplace accident law firms.
The owner usually stays responsible when someone else had the dog. However, a kennel, groomer, walker or store may also be at fault for careless handling.
Claims against a town, county or other public entity follow the Tort Claims Act. For that reason, a notice of claim is generally due within 90 days.
These questions work for every one of the New Jersey dog bite law firms on this page, including ours.
It covers bites where you were lawfully present. However, if you were knocked down or not bitten, ask how the firm will prove the owner was careless.
Ask whether the firm has checked the homeowner's, renter's and any landlord or business policy, and whether any breed exclusion applies.
Facial and hand scars often change over months. For that reason, ask whether the firm will wait for a plastic surgeon's opinion before valuing the case.
Many people, especially children, develop lasting fear of dogs. Ask how the firm documents that harm and whether counseling costs are included.
Finally, ask whether the attorney or staff will speak with you directly or through an interpreter.
Yes, for bites. Under N.J.S.A. 4:19-16, a dog owner is responsible for a bite that happens in a public place or while the person is lawfully on private property, including the owner's own home. It does not matter whether the dog ever bit anyone before or whether the owner knew it was dangerous.
Not for bites. The statute makes the owner responsible for the first bite. However, the older rule still matters for injuries that are not bites, such as being knocked down, where the claim usually depends on negligence or on proof that the owner knew the dog was dangerous.
Generally two years from the bite under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2. For a child, the two years usually do not start until the child turns 18. However, if a town, county or other public entity may be responsible, for example for a police dog or a shelter, a notice of claim is generally due within 90 days under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8.
In most cases the dog owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance pays, not the owner personally. Some policies exclude certain breeds or dogs with a bite history, so the first step is usually identifying every policy that may apply.
Yes. Many people hesitate for that reason, but the claim is usually paid by the owner's insurance company. That is what the coverage is for.
Sometimes. A landlord is not responsible just for owning the building. However, a landlord who knew a tenant's dog was dangerous and had the power to remove it or fix the risk may share responsibility.
That is a separate process. Under New Jersey's dangerous dog law, N.J.S.A. 4:19-17 and following, animal control can impound the dog and a municipal court can decide whether it is potentially dangerous or vicious. Your injury claim does not depend on that outcome.
Ask each firm before you meet, because policies differ. The consultation with Onal Injury Law is free.
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John Onal, Esq., Onal Injury Law, 619 River Drive, Suite 340 A, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 · (201) 335-6788.
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