Jon L. Gelman, Author, consultant and litigator.
Greater New York City Area
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- Owner at Jon L. Gelman LLC, Attorney at Law
- Past
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- Author at West Publishing
- Education
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- International Center for Photography
- The John Marshall Law School
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
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Jon Gelman’s Summary
Jon L. Gelman is nationally recognized as an author, lecturer and skilled trial attorney in the field of workers’ compensation law and occupational/environmental disease litigation. Over a career spanning more than three decades he has been involved in complex litigation involving thousands of clients challenging the mega-industries of: asbestos, tobacco and lead paint.
Our practice is built on a strong foundation of in-depth knowledge of the subject matter which is reflected in the 3-volume treatise entitled Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters) that he authored.
Jon L. Gelman is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey, New York, Nebraska and Ohio and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, The Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition he is a contributing columnist to the New Jersey Law Journal on the subject of workers’ compensation law and he is a commentator to LAWCAST.
He has been involved in asbestos litigation since 1971 and is a member of the Asbestos Litigation Group. He is a member of the NJ State Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section and a member of the Passaic County Bar Association. Mr. Gelman was a charter executive committee member of the NJ Advisory Council on Worker Safety and Health. He is a past Vice President of the Workplace Injury Litigation Group of the American Trial Lawyers Association, and a member of the NJ Trial Lawyers Association. Gelman is a charter Fellow of the College of Workers Compensation Lawyers. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers and Who’s Who in America.
Jon is a founder of the Nancy R. Gelman Foundation Inc., which seeks to fund innovative research to cure breast cancer. He is also an avid photographer.
jon@gelmans.com - www.gelmans.com workers-compensation.blogspot.com
Jon Gelman’s Specialties:
His law office concentrating its practice in the litigation of catastrophic and serious injuries resulting from work-related exposures and traumatic events. He dedicated to using our knowledge and skills in conjunction with the most modern technology to provide the best possible legal representation. His scope of representation ranges from complex workers’ compensation actions to product liability claims throughout the country.
Jon Gelman’s Experience
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Owner
Jon L. Gelman LLC, Attorney at Law
(Law Practice industry)
May 1979 — Present (30 years 3 months)
Internationally recognized as as a leading attorney in the field of occupational illness and disease.
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Author
West Publishing
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
April 1986 — December 2008 (22 years 9 months)
Author, NJ Practice Series (Workers' Compensation Law); Contributing Author, National Treatise (Modern Workers' Compensation Law)
Jon Gelman’s Education
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International Center for Photography
Photography 2002 — 2006
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The John Marshall Law School
1968 — 1971
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
B.A. , Political Science , 1963 — 1967
Additional Information
Jon Gelman’s Websites:
Jon Gelman’s Interests:
Photography: International Center for Photography, NY, NY Published Treatises: Workers' Compensation Law, Volumes 38, 39 & 39A New Jersey Practice, West-Thomson, 3rd Edition (2000 - 2009), 2000. Modern Workers Compensation, national treatise, contributing author, West-Thomson, 2002.
Jon Gelman’s Groups:
Bar Admissions:
New Jersey, 1971
District of Columbia, 1973
New York, 1975
Nebraska, 2007
Ohio, 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1980
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1971
U.S. Supreme Court, 1974
U.S. Tax Court, 1973
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2007
American Association for Justice
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Workplace Injury Litigation Group
Former Vice-President
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-Workplace Injury Litigation Group
Member, Task Force on Asbestos Litigation Claims
Workplace Injuries Studies Institute, 1999 - Present
Trustee
New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association, 1971 - Present
Passaic County Bar Association, New Jersey, 1971 - Present
Member and Chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Committee
District of Columbia Bar Association, 1973 - Present
WILG - Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Goorup
National Oganization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION FORUM -
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Jon Gelman’s Honors:
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, President's Club
Who's Who In America (A.N. Marquis)
Who's Who in the World (A.N. Marquis)
Best Lawyers in America (NY Magazine)
Best Lawyers in NJ (NJ Monthly)
Super Lawyers in NJ (Law & Politics)
Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Attorneys
Scribes-American Society of Legal Writers
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