Jorge L. Hernandez

Jorge L. Hernandez is the owner of the Law Offices of Jorge L. Hernandez, which has its offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey. With an emphasis on workers’ compensation and personal injury law, he takes on cases involving automobile accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, trucking accidents, construction site accidents, product liability, dog bite claims and municipal court matters. 

Mr. Hernandez is a compassionate and empathetic attorney, with a special concern for the working class, representing them with matters relating to workplace accidents. He is a zealous and fierce advocate of his clients’ liberties and freedom, especially when they are suffering injuries due to another person’s careless and negligent actions. He also has a reputation for his immense experience fighting for the rights of his fellow Latinos in personal injury matters. 

With a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Rutgers University, Mr. Hernandez obtained his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law. He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Mr. Hernandez has memberships in the New State Bar Association’s Civil Trial and Workers’ Compensation Bar Sections and the New Jersey Association for Justice. He is a former member of the Justice James H. Coleman, Jr., American Inn of Court – Workers’ Compensation. He has immense experience lecturing before the Union County and the Hispanic Bar Association. 

Honored for his exceptional legal work, Mr. Hernandez is listed on the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. Desfile Hispano Americano, the Hispanic Day Parade Committee awarded him with the title of Attorney of the Year. With a “Superb” rating on Avvo, Mr. Hernandez has a long record of having obtained several favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients. He also has many testimonials from his satisfied clients and endorsements from his peers.