Craig M. Aronow
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in New Brunswick, New Jersey
RAM Law (Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo, LLP)
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1998
Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026 
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RAM Law (Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo, LLP)
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Craig M. Aronow, a founding partner at Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo, LLP, stands out as a beacon of advocacy in New Jersey, with offices in Middlesex, Somerset and Monmouth counties. His legal career is distinguished by his staunch commitment to clients suffering from personal injuries, tirelessly fighting to secure compensation for their suffering, financial losses and medical costs.
Mr. Aronow’s proficiency spans a variety of personal injury fields, including construction site incidents, slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall incidents, vehicle accidents and medical malpractice, providing a wide-reaching support system for those in need. His academic credentials are equally impressive, having earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law, complemented by a B.A. in political science from The Pennsylvania State University.
This solid educational foundation fuels Mr. Aronow’s adept handling of complex litigation, offering reassurance and clarity to his clients through the intricacies of legal proceedings. In the legal arena, he is a steadfast advocate, passionately defending his clients' rights. His approach is deeply personal, treating clients like family and ensuring their stories are heard and validated in the pursuit of justice. His remarkable record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts underscores his strategic prowess and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for those he represents.
Additionally, Mr. Aronow’s professional esteem is reflected in numerous accolades and roles. As a certified civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey – a title held by less than 2% of attorneys in the state – he is recognized for his exceptional skill and integrity. His active participation in the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Rules of Evidence and memberships in various legal organizations highlight his dedication not only to his clients but also to the advancement of the legal field. His receipt of the AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell celebrates his commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1998, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://ramlawnj.com/attorney-profile/craig-m-aronow-certifi...
Bar / Professional Activity
- President, Middlesex County Bar Association, 2015-16
- New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Civil Trial Certification, Member
- New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Rules of Evidence, Member, 2020-21
- Barrister, Joseph Halpern Civil Inn of Court
- Founder and Past Chair, New Jersey State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm section, 2009-11
- Trustee, NJ State Bar Association, Civil Trial Bar Section, 2010-Present
- Northern New Jersey Vice Chair, NJSBA Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee, 2013-14 term
- Chair, MCBA Civil Trial Practice and Lawyer Referral Service Committees, 2006-14
- President, Association of County Bar Presidents, 2015-16
- Board Member, New Jersey Association for Justice, 2016-Present
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), Member
- Trustee, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2011-17 term
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Member
- Fellowship of the Litigation Counsel of America, Member
- Middlesex County Representative, NJSBA Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee, 2018-2021 term
- NJSBA Presidential Initiative Panel on Managing Law Practices, May 2022
- U.S. Supreme Court
- New York
- New Jersey
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $2,000,000 DRAM Shop case settlement for man who drowned as a result of over-service of alcohol at a tavern/restaurant, 2024
- $1,500,000 settlement for man who suffered injury to eye resulting from use of a defective product, 2024
- $1,375,000 verdict for woman with back injury that slipped on ice at hotel
- $1,275,000 settlement with co-counsel for woman whose cancer was misdiagnosed and that hastened her death
- $1,050,000 million settlement for woman burned in a fire involving a defective kitchen appliance
- $875,000 settlement for man injured on defective boat stairs
- $850,000 settlement for bicyclist hit by a box truck
- $800,000 for client hurt in truck crash
- $750,000 settlement for client that suffered neck and back injuries in a car accident
- $675,000 verdict for man with neck injury from car accident
- $625,000 verdict for client injured in a multi-car collision
- $600,000 settlement for client injured in a bicycle accident and his lawyer failed to protect his rights
- $575,000 settlement for a client with back injuries in an accident
- $500,000 settlement for a client that was significantly injured in a high impact rear-end accident
- $475,000 for a client that was injured during drills at a sports camp
- $450,000 for a client who was injured due to the negligence of a property owner, property management company and snow removal contractor
- $425,000 settlement for a RAM Law client that was injured in a three car crash.
- $400,000 for medical malpractice victim
- $395,000 for client with neck injury that was aggravated in car accident.
- $295,000 for client injured at a big box retail store
- $340,000 for client with neck injury that was aggravated in a car accident
- $316,000 settlement, slip and fall accident in shopping center parking lot
- $300,000 settlement for client that fractured his foot in a motorcycle accident
- $250,000 settlement for client suffering neck injuries to his facet joints and undergoing multiple pain management procedures and an ablation to several levels of his neck
- $278,000 settlement for client requiring neck surgery following car accident
- $215,000 settlement for client injured in a slip and fall accident
- $195,000 for client that suffered a head and low back injury in fall
- $195,000 for client with neck injury
- $175,000 for client with low back injuries resulting from a car crash
- $165,000 for client injured when car was rear-ended resulting suffering a torn rotator cuff and neck pain
- $110,000 for client that suffered a low back injury
- $100,000 policy limits for client with spinal injury
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Pro bono / Community Service
- Head Coach, Rutgers University Mock Trial Association, 2008-2015, 2015
- Environmental conservation/clean up projects with NJSBA
- Head Coach, Rutgers University Mock Trial Association, #2 Team in the Nation 2011-12, 2012
- Rutgers University Mock Trial - Head Coach, 2007
- Frequent speaker to students on careers in the law and substantive legal topics
- Pro bono representation of 9/11 families in compensation fund claims
Educational Background
- B.A. Degree, Political Science, The Pennsylvania State University
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Virtual Trial Practice, Program Co-Chair, NJAJ, December 2021
- Trucking Litigation: Hauling Through the Preparation for a Trucking Accident, NJ ICLE, November 2019
- Trial College: Union County Bar Association, January 2020
- Trucking Litigation – Beyond the Basics Webcast, Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA), December 2020
- Hardball for Young Lawyers and New Trial Attorneys, NJ ICLE, January 2021
- How to Steer the Ship through Stormy Waters – Making Strong Financial and Management Decisions to Keep Your Firm Thriving, New Jersey State Bar Association – Solo and Small Firm Conference, February 2021
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Cases: Establishing the Standard of Care and Its Violation, Strafford National Webinars, July 2021
- The Indispensable Guide to Trucking Litigation, Panel Moderator/Speaker, NJICLE, August 2021
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Puerto Rico, Credibility: Proving Your Case Through The Other Side’s Witnesses(or Adverse Witnesses), 2019
- Dynamic Depositions: Deposing the Trucking Company’s Safety Director, Speaker, NJAJ, December 2021
- Trucking Litigation—Hauling through a Trucking Accident Case, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, December 2022
- “Right to a Meaningful Trial is Under Attack Redux”, The Middlesex Advocate, November 2021, Volume 36, Number 3
- Paralegal Association of New Jersey, Trucking Litigation, 2019
- Somerset County Bar Association, The Essentials of Litigating a Truck Crash, 2019
- New Jersey Assoc. for Justice, Program Co-Chair/Speaker, Hot Tips in Evidence, 2019
- Middlesex County Bar Association, Winter/Spring 2019, Creator/Instructor, Trial Skills College, 2019
- Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA), Truck Crashes: They Aren’t Car Crashes, 2018
- New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Trucking Litigation, 2018
- New Jersey Association for Justice, Investigating and Cross Examining the Defense Medical Expert, 2017
- MCBA, Ethical Advertising in the Times of Avvo, 2016
- MCBA Professionalism Day, Oct. 2016, Oct. 2015, Oct. 2013, Professionalism, 2016
- New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), Using Motions in Limine to Win at Trial,, 2015
- New Jersey Association for Justice, Jury Selection in Auto Cases, 2015
- Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA), Professionalism in the Law Panel, 2015
- NJSBA, Technology at Trial: A Civil Case, 2014
- NJSBA Solo and Small Firm Section, Trial by Trial: Trial Tips for New Trial Lawyers, 2014
- MCBA, Proving Damages in a Civil Case, 2013
- NJSBA and MCBA, How to Take an Expert Deposition, 2013
- NJSBA, Women in the Profession Section, Hanging out a Shingle, 2013
- MCBA, Deposing the Expert Witness, 2012
- NJSBA and MCBA, How to Take a Deposition
- NJSBA, Moderator, Negotiating Settlements panel,, 2008
- NICLE Skills and Methods, Panelist, Professional Ethics, 2007
Honors
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Lawyer of the Year, 2018
- Service to the Bar Award, NJSBA-YLD, 2008
- AVVO Rating 10 out of 10
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2006, 2008
- Selected to Super Lawyers, 2014 - 2024
- NJ Monthly/Super Lawyer Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey, 2020 – 2022
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
- 2024 AV Preeminent Attorney
- Solo and Small Firm section, New Jersey State Bar Association, Appreciation Award, Chair, 2011
- AMTA, National Championship Round Collegiate Mock Trial Coach, Reynoldson Award
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2013
Top Lists
Top 100: New Jersey Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026Certificates and credentials
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
