Christopher DiGirolamo
Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Law - Fort Lee, NJ

One of the great things about our firm is that each attorney has their own unique approach, but we all complement each other very well. One of the biggest benefits for the lawyers at MDL is that we are constantly bouncing ideas and theories off each other and utilizing our different perspectives as we prepare each case. This ensures that we provide the most well balanced approach to each case and our clients get the benefit of the experience and knowledge of not just one attorney, but all of the attorneys at MDL. There's a closeness and caring among our staff and attorneys you won't find at most law firms. Michael set the tone for that from the first day I arrived 20 years ago, and all of us have benefited. And, most importantly, our clients benefit from that as well.

Most of the telephone calls I get aren't the friendly-chat kind. Most people call me when they are frustrated, or their situation needs immediate action. I don't take the frustration personally; it's taught me to stay focused on every process leading to a result - a positive conclusion. That's part of being completely committed to a case, while not being too emotionally involved at the same time. That's a balance only the best lawyers achieve.

The bulk of my practice focuses on auto accidents, construction accidents and premises liability. These are the classic personal-injury cases. I also represent the injured worker who needs medical and disability benefits from his employer. These cases require immediate attention as injured workers are without any income while they recover from their work related disability. But even in cases in which injuries are significant, the process is taking longer and calling for more resources than even five years ago. My caseload has certainly grown over the years, but we are still very selective.

People will come in and ask, "What is my case worth?" We won't engage in that kind of speculation. The constructive time we give people is really central to our work. In our first meeting we will spend two or three hours explaining the law, and explaining how the law relates to their potential case.

Ours is high-pressure work, in a high-pressure profession. Each of us has earned our own identity at MDL, and our success comes from a shared personal commitment to what we do. We are here on weekends, when people have the time to meet with us. Unlike many attorneys we make ourselves accessible and available. That's the secret to our success: We're committed, compassionate and responsive.

Christopher DiGirolamo
"Unlike many attorneys we make ourselves accessible and available. That's the secret to our success: We're committed, compassionate and responsive."
Phone: (201) 585-9111
Fax: (201) 585-1646
 
 
Education
Fordham University, B.A., 1988
New York Law School, New York, N.Y., J.D., 1991

COMPILED SUMMER 2003
 
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