Randall J. Richards is a member of the Management Committee and co-chair of the Personal Injury practice at Wilentz, Goldman, & Spitzer, P.A. He has been a shareholder since 1986 and serves as Vice Chairman to the firm. As a seasoned trial attorney of 40 years, Mr. Richards has achieved verdicts and settlements in personal injury litigation on behalf of thousands of clients who have suffered injuries arising from automobile accidents, construction and other serious accidents, and/or by defective products or injuries resulting from negligence. Mr. Richards has also represented victims’ families in over 100 wrongful death actions, and thus understands the suffering of families who have lost a loved one. Mr. Richards has obtained numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of one million dollars from insurance companies on behalf of his clients. Recognizing that traumatic accident victims may be overwhelmed by emotional issues and significant financial loss arising from costs associated with their injuries such as medical bills, disability, lost wages, and/or property damage, Mr. Richards devotes his practice and Wilentz’s vast resources as one of New Jersey’s largest and long-established personal injury law firms to guide his clients through the legal system to secure the best possible outcome in the face of their injury and the circumstances of each case he accepts. Mr. Richards believes in approaching each personal injury case as if it were going to trial. In this way he can maximize the recovery for each of his clients. A swift settlement best serves the clients’ interests. Recovery is, however, maximized by demonstrating to the insurance company that you are prepared to proceed to trial. Considering that in any injury case the ultimate goal is to maximize recovery, Mr. Richards is adept at discovering the relevant facts through research and preparation, in turn, creating opportunities for significant recovery. Mr. Richards’ practice includes a particular focus on representing victims of traumatic brain injuries. Perhaps the most insidious type of injury, brain trauma affects the victim’s ability to function as a member of society, to earn a living, to enjoy functional relationships with friends and members of his or her own family and satisfy the basic human need to socialize. Damage or injury to the brain changes a patient – not just temporarily, but forever – long after the interest and sympathy of others fade. Often brain injuries are subtle with no outward visible signs that juries can be sympathetic to. It is therefore essential that such victims engage an attorney who understands the mechanism and impact of such injuries. Mr. Richards has earned his reputation as a formidable trial attorney and a trusted brain injury lawyer who has dedicated his entire legal career to advocate for the rights of victims and their families to get the compensation they deserve. Since 2003, Mr. Richards has been consistently selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. In addition, he has been recognized as a leading Personal Injury attorney by Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2009.

Omar K. Qadeer, Esq. is admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bars. Mr. Qadeer practices in a wide range of areas, including family law, immigration, business law, municipal law and criminal defense. Mr. Qadeer earned his J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he gained experience as a student attorney in the school’s Community Justice Law Clinic, working on child support, child custody and divorce cases. Within his first year working with a busy New Jersey firm, Mr. Qadeer had made approximately 200 court appearances in his areas of practice. While the number of appearances has increased over time, Mr. Qadeer still offers the same level of professionalism and care that his clients appreciate. Through his law school career, Mr. Qadeer also worked as an intern for the Office of the Executive Counsel for the Governor of Rhode Island and part-time as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Judge Stephen P. Erickson of the Federal District Court in Newport, Rhode Island. Mr. Qadeer also interned at Rhode Island Legal Services, where he gained experience in a number of different fields, from consumer/bankruptcy law to family and tax law. Before coming to New Jersey, Mr. Qadeer worked as a legal intern and law clerk in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, respectively. In addition to his law degree and various experiences, Mr. Qadeer also has a Masters in Criminal Justice (MS) from Roger Williams University and a Masters in Psychology (MA) from the University at Buffalo. Mr. Qadeer completed his undergraduate education from the University at Buffalo in Psychology and graduated with distinction, being awarded high departmental honors for his work in the Department of Psychology’s Honors Program. Mr. Qadeer continues to work towards looking out for the best interests of the firm’s clients.

Andrew S. Maze is an attorney with over 26 years of hands-on litigation. Andrew began his career as a litigator in private practice as an associate in a small Woodbridge, New Jersey law firm. As a member of a small firm, Andrew had the advantage of going to court regularly beginning immediately on his first day with the firm. He quickly gathered valuable experience in the legal practice by working alongside some of the finest and most experienced attorneys practicing at that time. After a decade of establishing himself as a dedicated, compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Andrew took the leap and opened his own law firm in Woodbridge, and the Law Office of Andrew S. Maze has thrived ever since. In order to fulfill the needs of his clients, Andrew has focused his representation on those areas where he is most experienced including personal injury matters, workers compensation cases, criminal cases and municipal court. Although he is based in central New Jersey, Andrew regularly appears in all corners of New Jersey. Despite a heavy workload, Andrew prides himself on taking the time to meet with and speak to each client throughout the case and will always pick up the phone or return the call as soon as possible. Any client who wishes to meet with Andrew should schedule an appointment immediately. Andrew moved into his current office located at 313 Amboy Ave (Rt. 35) in Woodbridge in 2013 with an eye towards making his clients feel at home in a professional environment and because of its central location to the courts in Middlesex, Monmouth, Union, Essex, Somerset, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. Prior to earning his Juris Doctor, Andrew earned a bachelor’s degree in English and American Literature with a specific focus on critical thinking and analysis. He is a gifted speaker who loves to be in front of an audience. It is no surprise that this background has enabled Andrew to argue persuasively in courts in order to achieve the results he and his clients seek. Over the course of his career and having worked on tens of thousands of cases, Andrew has also developed a well-earned reputation as a worthy adversary. He is a skilled negotiator and always bring to his cases and clients an honest assessment and practical approach. While vigorously advocating on behalf of his clients he always strives to achieve a result that is fair and appropriate. Andrew is a long-standing member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association for Justice. He regularly receives accolades from both the judge’s he appears before and his adversaries in the courtroom for his thorough preparation, attention to detail, honesty and integrity. In addition to regularly performing charitable pro bono work for those in need, Andrew is very involved in the community around him coaching sports, acting as President of his local synagogue and being a member of multiple Boards of Directors for community-based organizations. The experience Andrew has gained throughout his extensive career clearly establishes him as one of the preeminent attorneys in New Jersey.

Michael Otto was born and raised in Iowa. Mr. Otto received a B.S. in Marketing from Iowa State University in 1990, where he was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. He went on to graduate from Drake University School of Law with a J.D. in 1994. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the New Jersey Bar Association, and the Iowa Bar Association. He has been practicing law in New Jersey since 1996, and has been located in the same office space in Piscataway for the last ten years. In addition to his work as a general practice lawyer, Mr. Otto is also an active volunteer in his Piscataway community. He coaches a variety of sports for the Piscataway Recreation Department and routinely volunteers with the Cub Scouts in Morris County.

New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Harold J. Gerr, is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr. Attorney Gerr has been a licensed attorney in New Jersey for 40 years. He focuses his practice on personal injury litigation including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents and Workers’ Compensation. When you or a loved one has been injured because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you want an experienced attorney to help you pursue full and fair compensation for all your losses. You want someone who understands that your case is unique and who will take the time to learn exactly what happened to you, as well as what you need to move forward with your life. You want the office of Harold J. Gerr, Attorney at Law.

Mr. Lazzaro is the newest member of the firm and he has already obtained quite a bit of courtroom and trial experience. He has achieved excellent results in personal injury matters, in workplace injuries, as well as in municipal court.