Edward J. Rebenack
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Somerville, New Jersey
RAM Law (Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo, LLP)
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1995
Education: Seton Hall University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2026 
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Edward J. Rebenack, a partner at Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo, LLP, in Somerville, New Jersey, has been acknowledged by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney since 2005. His legal endeavors revolve around civil trials and litigation, with a deep-seated passion for personal injury cases. Although he currently focuses on litigation involving truck and bus crashes, his extensive background includes managing severe injury and wrongful death cases.
In the early stages of his career, Mr. Rebenack represented insurance companies, delving into the investigation and litigation of suspected fraudulent claims. This experience granted him a unique insider’s perspective, leading him to recognize that many innocent accident victims were significantly disadvantaged against the robust insurance industry.
Mr. Rebenack is a member of the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and earned board certification in truck accident law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2019. To enhance his representation of truck accident victims, he obtained a Class A commercial learners permit and enrolled in truck driving school for hands-on experience behind the wheel.
After graduating magna cum laude with a B.S. in economics from Seton Hall University, Mr. Rebenack earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. He has been admitted to practice in New Jersey since 1995 and in New York since 2001, and he is also admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.
As an associate of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Rebenack frequently presents on truck accident litigation at various conferences. Achieving a perfect score of 10/10 on Avvo, he holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*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: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1995, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://ramlawnj.com/attorney-profile/edward-j-rebenack/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Entrepreneurs’ Organization 2015 – Present
- Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, Member 2017 – Present
- New Brunswick Bar Association, President, 2003-2004
- Appointment to District VIII Ethics Committee, 2005-2007
- New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law, appointment, 2006-2008
- New Jersey Bar Association, Board of Trustees, 2007-2009
- Middlesex County Bar Association, President, 2009-2010
- Middlesex County Bar Association – Settlement Panel
- Somerset County Bar Association – Co-Chair Arbitration Committee Arbitrator
- Somerset County Bar Association, Board of Trustees, 2014-2022
- Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, American Association for Justice, Member, 2015 – Present
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), Member 2015 – Present
- Membership in the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2017 – Present
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Board of Regents, 2021 – Present
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), Communications Chair, 2023 – 2024
- New Jersey and New York
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Ed Rebenack obtain an $8,500,000 truck crash settlement for a RAM Law client. It is the highest known injury recovery in the history of Hunterdon County according to Lexis Nexis Verdict & Settlement Analyzer., 2023
- $1,150,000 settlement, tractor-trailer crash litigation, neck, back, shoulder and knee injuries, 2019
- $8,340,000 verdict, auto litigation, back injuries
- $2,000,000 settlement, auto litigation, back injuries
- $1,500,000 settlement, client rear-ended by another vehicle
- $1,125,000 settlement, truck crash litigation, neck and back injuries
- $1,050,000 settlement, defective product litigation, burn injuries
- $995,000 settlement, commercial motor vehicle UIM litigation, fatality
- $750,000 settlement, trip and fall litigation, foot and ankle injuries
- $750,000 for Commercial Motor Vehicle Litigation
- $725,000 settlement, transport van litigation, head injuries
- $750,000 settlement, truck crash litigation, neck and head injuries
- $685,000 settlement, construction site litigation, shoulder and back injuries
- $685,000 settlement, trucking litigation, neck injuries
- $650,000 Construction site litigation. Unfortunately, the construction company and its insurance carrier insisted that the details remain confidential
- $550,000 settlement, defective product litigation
- $522,000 settlement, trip and fall litigation, back and shoulder injuries
- $500,000 settlement, Federal truck crash litigation, neck injuries
- $500,000 settlement, slip and fall litigation, leg injuries
- $490,000 settlement, trip and fall litigation, head, knee and wrist injuries
- $490,000 settlement, industrial accident litigation, head, neck and shoulder injuries
- $485,000 settlement, auto litigation, neck injuries
- $485,000 settlement, auto litigation, back injuries
- $462,500 settlement, auto litigation, head injuries
- $460,000 settlement, auto litigation, leg injuries
- $425,000 settlement, tow truck crash litigation, back injuries
- $410,000 settlement, trucking litigation, head injuries
- $375,000 settlement, commercial vehicle litigation, neck injuries
- $325,000 settlement, nursing home/health aid litigation, hip and wrist injuries
- $326,000 verdict, auto litigation, neck injuries
- $300,000 settlement, civil rights litigation, wrongful incarceration
- $310,000 settlement, golf course litigation, head injuries
- $262,500 settlement, auto litigation, back injuries
- $294,000 settlement, auto litigation, neck and wrist injuries
- $250,000 settlement, auto litigation, back injuries
- $115,000 settlement, Wrist Fracture in a mini-van accident
- $250,000 settlement, auto litigation, neck injuries
- $235,000 settlement, fractured ankle
- $187,500 settlement, Injured Client in Auto Accident
- $100,000 verdict, truck crash litigation
- $85,000 settlement, truck crash litigation
- Ed Rebenack Obtains $1.125 Million for Truck Crash Litigation RAM Law’s Ed Rebenack settles truck crash litigation for $1.125 million. The crash occurred when a tri-axle dump truck rear-ended the RAM Law client as they approached a yellow traffic light on Route 1 in New Jersey. The truck driver accused the client of cutting in front of the truck and then slamming on the brakes for a yellow light. The client maintained they never changed lanes before stopping for the light. The police officer issued a careless driving ticket to the client which was eventually dismissed. Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo’s client ultimately required neck surgery about 2 ½ years after the crash. The insurance carrier for the truck company agreed to pay $1.125 million to settle the litigation as the trial date approached., 2018
- $490,000 Settlement for Industrial Accident RAM Law Partner Ed Rebenack settles industrial accidentlitigation for $490,000. The RAM Law client was employed as a master mechanic at a manufacturing plant in Somerset, New Jersey. The manufacturer contracted an outside firm to install a new piece of production equipment. Although the new equipment weighed much more than 5,000 pounds, the installer attempted to lift the equipment with a forklift rated for no more than 5,000 pounds. In addition, the installer used an improper rigging method for the equipment. As the forklift blade bent, a C clamp shot off the blade and struck the RAM Law client in the neck. Injuries included a puncture wound to the neck, a shoulder tear requiring surgery and post-concussive syndrome. After deposing multiple representatives from the installation firm, their insurance company agreed to pay $490,000 to settle the claims before trial., 2017
- $1.5 Million Settlement for Somerset County Auto Litigation RAM Law Partner Ed Rebenack settled Somerset County auto litigation for $1,500,000. The RAM Law client was rear-ended by another vehicle in Hopewell, NJ, resulting in neck and low back injuries. The back injuries required multiple surgical procedures to correct the damage and manage the client’s pain. The client lost wages and incurred substantial medical expenses. Initially the Defendant contended that the car accident was not severe enough to cause the extent of the client’s claimed injuries. However, the Defendant’s insurance company agreed to pay $1.5 million to avoid trial., 2017
- $1,050,000 Settlement for Defective Product Burn Victim The case involved a 2012 fire in a 2-family house in Plainfield, NJ. We represented a mother and her 3 children, ages 4,6, and 8, who were 2nd floor tenants. A fire started within the refrigerator while the client was bathing her children. She was overcome by flames as she managed to get her 3 children out of the apartment. She spent 51 days at St. Barnabas Hospital in the burn unit. We filed suit against the manufacturer of the kitchen appliance claiming product defects and also against the landlord claiming inadequate smoke alarms. In addition to claims for the mother’s physical injuries, we asserted psychological claims on behalf of each child. The matter was filed in Superior Court of NJ, Union County. All claims resolved following jury selection this week., 2016
- $550,000 Obtained in Defective Product Litigation Rebenack settles defective product litigation for $550,000. The details of the litigation and identity of the parties are subject to a confidentiality agreement. With all product defect claims, it is important to preserve evidence from the beginning. If a work injury occurred due to a defective machine, the machine must be examined before it is placed back into use. If a defective product results in a fire, the fire scene must be examined before it is disturbed. A cause and origin analysis is critical for a successful presentation of these types of claims. The attorney can immediately apply for a court order seeking to preserve the product and any other relevant evidence until an expert is retained. If you suspect a defective product resulted in injury or damages, you should contact an attorney to take the necessary steps to protect your legal rights., 2016
- RAM Law Partner, Ed Rebenack, recently negotiated a $685,000 settlement for the victim of a tractor-trailer accident. A 78,000 pound tractor-trailer rear-ended the RAM Law client at an intersection on Route 1 in East Brunswick, NJ. The client suffered two herniated discs in his neck which worsened over time. Eventually the client required the removal of two discs and fusion of the vertebrae. The case settled after two years of litigation and shortly before trial., 2016
Videos
- I'm a trial lawyer and I help people who have been injured as a result of other people's negligence when someone calls who's been in an accident one of the primary things we do up front is find out you know what's causing chaos for them at that point whether it's they're out of work and they need to know how their wages are going to be paid if there's their car has been damaged and they need to know what their short-term transportation is going to be it really depends upon the circumstances and what the immediate needs are for the client the advantage of firm our size is the personal attention that every clientgets every case obviously is unique and one of the first things that I try and find out is what's important to the client so a lot of people think that every client wants to do whatever is possible to maximize the amount of their recovery and quite honestly there's a lot of clients who that's not their priority so it's important that I first understand exactly what the clients priority is and I'm just passionate about putting that strategy together to do my best to achieve that whatever is in the clients best interest whether that means putting a case together for settlement putting a case together for for trial whatever the case may be everycase is important every cases is handled the way it should be handled in the clients best interest we have whatever latitude we need to make sure that the clients best interests are served., An interview with RAM Law Attorney Ed Rebenack, 2017
Representative Clients
- $750,000 for Commercial Motor Vehicle Litigation (Unfortunately, insurance company insisted on details to be confidential.), 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Edward Rebenack is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer as designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The Board on Attorney Certification was established by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980 for the purpose of helping consumers find attorneys who have a recognized level of competence in particular fields of law. Attorneys may be designated by the Supreme Court as "certified attorneys" if they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers as having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty. The Supreme Court, through recommendation by the Board, certifies attorneys in five areas: civil trial law, criminal trial law, matrimonial law, municipal court law, and workers' compensation law. An attorney must meet the following requirements to become certified: has been a member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar for at least five years; has taken a specific number of continuing legal education courses in the three years prior to filing an application; demonstrates substantial involvement in preparation of litigated matters; demonstrates an unblemished reputation by submitting a list of attorneys and judges who will attest to the applicant's character and ability; and passes a written examination covering various aspects of practice in the designated specialty., 2013
- Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by The National Board of Trial Advocacy. One of the first 2 attorneys to earn this certification in New Jersey., 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Elijah’s Promise – Member, Development Committee, 2018 – Present, 2018
- Elijah’s Promise – Member, Development Advisory Board
- Homesharing, Inc. – Chairman, Fundraising Gala Dinner, 2013 – Present, 2013
- Homesharing, Inc. – 5k Fundraising Committee, 2012, 2013, 2012
- HomeSharing, Inc. – Board Member, 2012 – Present, 2012
- Pro bono services Hurricane Floyd Flood Relief Program, 1999
Educational Background
- B.S. Economics, magna cum laude, Seton Hall University
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Using Settlement Counsel in the Non-Catastrophic Injury Case, Safer Trucking Monthly, November 2021, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
- Realtor Liability and Interpretation of Errors and Omissions Coverage, Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors, June 2007
- Trucking Litigation – Beyond the Basics Webcast, Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA), December 2020
- Building your Case from Accident to Trial, Personal Injury Virtual Symposium, Hunterdon County Bar Association (HCBA), March 2021
- Preventability, Admissibility and the Recent Appellate Division Decision: Hassan v. Williams, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), August 2021
- Distracted Driving, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), Annual Conference, September 2021
- Mining for Gold in the Motor Carrier’s Underwriting File, Webinar, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), December 2021
- The First 10 Minutes Of A Truck Crash Case, New Jersey State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, May 2022
- Trucking Litigation—Hauling through a Trucking Accident Case, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, December 2022
- Facing Court Moratorium on Civil Matters, Attorney Seeks Change of Venue, State Broadcast News, April 2023
- Court Battles in Trucking Cases, NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar, April 2023
- Faculty, Legacy/ATAA Truck Driving Program, Montana, May 2023
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), Moderator of Broker/Shipper Track, Annual Symposium, September 2023
- Hunterdon County Bar Association (HCBA), Top Things To Do In Every Truck Crash Case, Election Day Marathon 2023, November 2023
- New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), Why Truck and Bus Crash Cases are Not the Same as Auto Crashes, Meadowlands Seminar 2023, November 2023
- New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), Ins and Outs of Motions to Change Venue, Moderator, Webcast, December 2023
- Call Waiting, Journal of Trucking Litigation, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, Winter/Spring 2020
- Truck Crash Litigation: The Honeymoon Phase, The Middlesex Advocate, November 2021, Volume 36, Number 3
- Ed Rebenack was a presenter at the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys' Annual Conference giving practical tips as a Board Certified Attorney in Truck Accident Law., Presenter, Practical Tips From Board Certified & Board Eligible Lawyers, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), Annual Conference, Legal, 2020
- Trucking Litigation: Hauling Through the Preparation for a Trucking Accident, Trucking Litigation: Hauling Through the Preparation for a Trucking Accident, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), 2019
- Civil Practice: Interventional Pain Management, Presenter, Civil Practice: Interventional Pain Management, Middlesex County Bar Association, 2019
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Puerto Rico, November 2019, Credibility: Proving Your Case Through The Other Side’s Witnesses(or Adverse Witnesses), 2019
- Paralegal Association of New Jersey, October 2019, Trucking Litigation, 2019
- Somerset County Bar Association, October 2019, The Essentials of Litigating a Truck Crash, 2019
- New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, December 2018, Trucking Litigation, 2018
- Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA), December 2018, Truck Crashes: They Aren’t Car Crashes, 2018
- Middlesex County Bar Foundation (MCBF), July 2018, Practical Solutions to Ethical Problems in All Practice Areas, 2018
- New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), May 2018, Trucking Litigation – What the Defense is Doing: What you Need to Do, 2018
- New Jersey Association for Justice, 2017, Investigating and Cross Examining the Defense Medical Expert, 2017
- Middlesex County Bar Association, November 2016, Interventional Pain Management, What Attorneys Need to Know, 2016
- New Jersey Association for Justice, November 2016, Building Your Brand Within Your Community, 2016
- Persuasion and Advocacy course, January 2016, Seton Hall School of Law, Guest Lecturer, 2016
- Somerset County Bar Association, 2015, Traumatic Brain Injury: The Basics and Beyond, 2015
- NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), July 2015, Recent Developments in Civil Trial Practice, 2015
- New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), February 2014, Using the iPad for Expert De Bene Esse and Trial Testimony, 2014
- – Four Concurrent Seminars with Exhibits, NJAJ, February 2014, Using Technology to Win at Trial, 2014
- Somerset County Bar Association CLE Seminar, October 2013, Deposing the Expert Witness, 2013
- Middlesex County Bar Association CLE Seminar, December 2012, Deposing the Expert Witness, 2012
- Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA) CLE Seminar, November 2012, Interventional Pain Management: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know, 2012
- NJ ICLE, March 2011, Labor Employment Law Forum, 2011
- MCBA, November 2011, Using Technology in Court
- NJ ICLE, July 2011, Recent Developments in Courtroom Technology and the Law, 2011
- Courtroom Technology, 2011
- MCBA, April 2009, How to Take an Expert Deposition, 2009
- Newly admitted attorneys mandatory CLE, January 2008; January 2009, Civil Trial Practice, Skills and Methods Course, 2009
- Continuing Legal Education for Newly Admitted Attorneys, April 2007, Skills and Methods: Professional Responsibility
- Society of Investigators of Greater Newark annual meeting, April 2007, Preparation for Depositions and Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor, 2007
- Greater Newark annual meeting, 2007
Other Outstanding Achievements
- AVVO Rating 10 out of 10
- Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV Preeminent”, a peer rating that is “a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence”
Honors
- The Leaders in Law awards program honors legal professionals – lawyers and general counsels – whose dedication to theiroccupation and to their communities is outstanding. , NJBIZ Leaders in Law, NJBIZ, 2024
- New Jersey’s 40 Under 40, Rising Star, New Jersey Law Journal, 2006, 2008
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2006, 2008
- Selected to Super Lawyers 2014 - 2024
- Shuey Horowitz Humanitarian Award, HomeSharing, Inc., 2021
- Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2022
- AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- Middlesex County Bar Association, Civil Practice Award, 2012
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Forty Under 40 award, NJBIZ, 2006
Selections
18 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2006, 2008
Top Lists
Top 100: New Jersey Super Lawyers: 2020, 2025 - 2026Certificates and credentials
New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
