Neil D. Honschke

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Toms River, New Jersey

Fedele & Honschke Attorneys at Law, LLC
Neil D. Honschke
Fedele & Honschke Attorneys at Law, LLC

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Workers' Compensation; view more

Licensed in New Jersey since: 1996

Education: New York Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026
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Fedele & Honschke Attorneys at Law, LLC

202 Route 37 West
Unit 4
Toms River, NJ 08755 Visit website
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Neil D. Honschke is a partner at Fedele & Honschke Attorneys at Law, LLC, located in Toms River, New Jersey. Representing clients across Ocean and Monmouth counties, including Toms River, Brick Township, Forked River and Manahawkin, his practice encompasses personal injury, workers' compensation and municipal court criminal defense. Dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals, he delivers compassionate guidance and assertive representation during life’s most challenging times.

In addition to his private practice, Mr. Honschke holds respected appointments as a court-designated arbitrator in Monmouth, Ocean and Mercer counties. His extensive experience evaluating complex legal arguments and determining fair outcomes enhances his strategic advocacy in court. This dual perspective as both a neutral arbitrator and a seasoned litigator allows him to effectively resolve disputes, protect client interests and secure justice for those facing critical legal matters.

Admitted to practice in New York in 1989 and New Jersey in 1996, Mr. Honschke is licensed in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey. He earned his J.D. from New York Law School, where he served on the moot court executive board and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers. He holds a B.A. in economics, having completed his undergraduate studies at St. John's University.

Throughout his career, Mr. Honschke has delivered client-centric service grounded in results and compassionate guidance. Demonstrating his commitment to securing fair recovery for injured individuals, he successfully obtained a $590,000 settlement for a tenant who slipped and fell on ice caused by a leaking gutter at his commercial apartment complex, leading to necessary neck surgery. He prioritizes personalized attention, ensuring every client feels heard, supported and fiercely advocated for.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Workers' Compensation: Claimant

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 30% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Workers' Compensation: Claimant

First Admitted: 1989, New York

Professional Webpage: https://www.sfhlaw.com/attorney/neil-d-honschke/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Member, and formerly served on the Board of Governors, New Jersey Association for Justice ( ATLA-NJ) 
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1996
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1989
  • New Jersey, 1996
  • New York, 1989
  • Ocean County Bar Association, Member, 2003 to Present
  • New Jersey Association of Justice, Former Board of Governor, 1998 to Present
  • Monmouth County Appointed Arbitrator
  • Ocean County Appointed Arbitrator
  • Mercer County Appointed Arbitrator
  • Mercer County Bar Association, Member, 1998 to 2003
  • American Arbitration Association PIP Arbitrator Selection and Rules Committee 

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $590,000 Tenant slipped and fell on ice caused by a leaking gutter in front of his apartment in his commercial apartment complex. Neck surgery performed., 2025
  • $300,000 Client tripped and fell on decorations at a party in a catering hall. Shoulder surgery required., 2023
  • $380,000 Client slipped and fell on water in a restaurant. Ankle surgery required., 2023
  • $435,000 Client injured tripping on a pothole in a shopping center parking lot, 2023
  • $700,000 Client injured on forklift while loading Defendants defective truck, 2023
  • $225,000 Client injured tripping on a defective step in a State Park, 2024
  • $232,000 Client injured in MVA. Client required shoulder surgery., 2024
  • $355,000 Client struck in head and shoulder by dump truck gate, while Defendant was unloading truck, 2024
  • $375,000 Client injured on an elevator due to sudden "drop". Client required neck surgery., 2024
  • $490,000 Child bit on the face by a neighbors dog., 2024
  • $215,000 Client tripped and fell over a dog in a Brewery. The Brewery encouraged customers to bring their dogs. Client underwent elbow surgery., 2025
  • $292,500 Uninsured Motorist claim. Client required back surgery, 2024
  • $265,000 Client tripped and fell in a pothole in a bank parking lot. Knee surgery performed., 2025
  • $275,000 Driver struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign. Back surgery recommended, 2025
  • $275,000 Senior citizen bit on the leg by a neighbors dog, 2025

Representative Clients

  • Ocean County residents injured, due to the negligence of others, in motor vehicle, dangerous property, dog bite etc cases, 2025

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Toms River Little League - Executive Board Member, Safety Officer, Manager
  • Toms River Little League, 1996 to Present
  • Toms River Mean Machine Summer College Baseball - Manager - 2x USABL Champion
  • Toms River Black Sox - Coach
  • Toms River Girls Softball - Coach
  • Toms River Basketball Association - Coach

Educational Background

  • St. Johns University, New York, New York
  • University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, B.A., Major: Economics

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • This article was the written equivalent of a seminar I presented at American Trial Lawyers - New Jersey (ATLA-NJ) Spring Continuing Legal Education Convention., Author, PIP for Dummies, New Jersey Law Journal, Attorneys Who Represent Clients Injured In Motor Vehicle Accidents, 2004
  • A Look Behind the Curtain, New Jersey Association for Justice
  • Legal Liability of Volunteer Coaches in N.J., Toms River Little League, 1996 to Present
  • Personal Injury Protection Insurance for Dummies, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2004

Honors

  • Awarded for excellence in Oral Argument, Order of the Barrister, New York Law School, 1988

Office location for Neil D. Honschke

202 Route 37 West
Unit 4
Toms River, NJ 08755

Phone: 732-608-2464

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2026

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