J Brooke Hern

J. Brooke Hern is experienced trial attorney who has a long record of successfully representing clients throughout the United States, in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Hern has the experience you need to build a strong defense with exceptional, personalized representation. Mr. Hern is a graduate of American University in Washington, DC, where he earned a BA in Political Science. He earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, order of the coif, from Southern Methodist University School of Law, where he served as articles editor of the SMU Law Review. He began his career with firms that are among the most prestigious in the nation and has represented a wide range of individuals and major corporate clients. He has successfully tried cases to verdict before juries and has prevailed in numerous motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.J. Brooke Hern, Esq. is also the chair of the firm's Long-Term Disability Benefits Department. Mr. Hern is a skilled and experienced trial attorney who will personally represent you in litigation against your insurance carrier. If your claim for long-term disability benefits has been denied, Mr. Hern will aggressively appeal to the insurance company and take your case to court, if necessary, so that you get the benefits you deserve. Throughout his career, Mr. Hern has built a record of success for his clients in both federal and state courts.Mr. Hern is a graduate of American University in Washington, DC, where he earned a BA in Political Science. He earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, order of the coif, from Southern Methodist University School of Law, where he served as articles editor of the SMU Law Review. He began his career with firms that are among the most prestigious in the nation, and has represented a wide-range of individuals and major corporate clients. He has successfully tried cases to verdict before juries, and has prevailed in numerous motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. Mr. Hern is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, which has jurisdiction over ERISA claims brought by clients in all 50 states, provided that your insurance company does business in New Jersey. With offices located in New York City, Short Hills and New Providence, NJ, the firm is able to represent you in federal court without any need or requirement for you to ever travel from your hometown.As a client, you will receive Mr. Hern's personal attention at every stage of the representation. He will be available to personally address your concerns and answer your questions. He will talk to you about your disability, your experience at work, and your claim for long-term disability benefits. He will talk directly to your treating physicians, and he will personally prepare your letter of appeal, draft a complaint, and take your case to court. Mr. Hern will give you his personal attention, and he will fight for you every step of the way.