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ABOUT DAVID H. KAPLAN

David H. Kaplan

Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Since 1995

New Jersey employment and personal injury attorney. Over 30 years fighting for employees and injured individuals throughout New Jersey. Every case personally handled.

30+

Years Experience

100+

Cases to Verdict

$20M+

Recovered

1995

Certified Since

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Credentials and experience

Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

David H. Kaplan is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a designation granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to attorneys who demonstrate exceptional competence in civil trial practice. Certification requires significant litigation experience, the passing of rigorous written and practical examinations, and ongoing continuing legal education. David has held this certification continuously since 1995, a distinction held by a small fraction of New Jersey attorneys.

Trial Experience

Over the course of his career, David has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in both New Jersey Superior Court and the federal courts. His results speak for themselves: he has recovered over $20 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, including multiple million-dollar resolutions regarding discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and personal injury cases.

Recognition

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David Kaplan has been voted a Super Lawyer the last four years. "Being selected as a Super Lawyer for four consecutive years is an honor that reflects the trust my clients place in me and the respect I’ve earned from fellow attorneys. This recognition is based on peer nominations, professional achievement, and a rigorous independent evaluation — but to me, it ultimately represents something simpler: consistent, dedicated advocacy for the people I serve. I approach every case with the same level of preparation, persistence, and commitment that earned this distinction, and I work every day to live up to it."

Bar admissions

State of New Jersey

Admitted 1985

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Admitted 1985

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A message from David H. Kaplan

A PERSONAL APPROACH TO EVERY CASE

I'm a New Jersey attorney who built my practice around a simple belief: every worker deserves dignity, fairness, and a workplace free from discrimination and abuse. Growing up and building my career in this state, I've seen firsthand how hard people here work, and how devastating it is when an employer violates that trust. That's what compelled me to represent employees and injury victims: the opportunity to stand with people at their most vulnerable moments and make sure they're not silenced, ignored, or pushed aside.

My philosophy is straightforward. Clients deserve honesty, responsiveness, and an advocate who treats their case with the same seriousness they do. I take the time to understand each client's story, explain the process clearly, and build a strategy tailored to their goals. Whether it's a discrimination claim, harassment, retaliation, or a personal injury matter, I approach every case with preparation, persistence, and respect for the people who put their trust in me.

What I can promise every client is this: your case will never be handed to a paralegal or a junior associate. I will know your file, return your calls, and be the person standing next to you at every stage of your case. That level of personal attention is not something every law firm can offer, and it is something I have never compromised on in over 30 years of practice.

Results

David H. Kaplan has recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout New Jersey in employment discrimination, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases, including multiple million-dollar verdicts.

Contact David H. Kaplan

Your consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation. David H. Kaplan will personally review your situation and give you an honest assessment of your options.

973-426-0021

Mt. Olive office

20 Continental Drive, Building #1
Mt. Olive, NJ 07874

Piscataway office

30 Knightsbridge Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854

Morristown office

Madison Ave., Suite 400
Morristown, NJ 07960

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