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Your Advocate for Employment Law & Civil Litigation in New Jersey
At Goldman Davis Krumholz & Dillon, we have dedicated our practice to providing personalized legal representation with a focus on high-quality advocacy. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in employment law, workers' compensation, personal injury, and civil litigation, serving clients across New Jersey. We prioritize individualized attention, treating every client as part of our family while maintaining a team approach to leverage diverse legal expertise. Our firm's longevity stems from long-term client relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and a commitment to achieving tangible results. We represent individuals and businesses in state and federal courts, combining courtroom readiness with strategic mediation capabilities.Our practice areas include discrimination cases, wage disputes, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and complex business litigation. We actively participate in professional associations like the National Employment Lawyers Association and maintain memberships in the U.S. Supreme Court and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Our attorneys have secured significant verdicts and settlements, including a $2.75 million award in a whistleblower case and an $8 million mediation settlement for NJ Transit. We serve Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and surrounding counties with offices in Hackensack and Jersey City.
Services
Employment Law
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Discrimination Cases
Wage Disputes
Wrongful Termination
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Professional Malpractice
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 60+ year legacy of successful legal representation in New Jersey courts
- Our attorneys are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- We combine courtroom experience with strategic mediation capabilities for optimal outcomes
- Our team includes former judicial clerks and board-certified employment law specialists
- We provide direct attorney access with personalized case management throughout litigation
What people say
Personalized service
Proven results
Legal expertise
Compassionate representation
Successful outcomes
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law practice protects workers' rights in discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. We represent employees in claims involving Title VII violations, FMLA disputes, and wage payment issues. Our attorneys have secured significant verdicts, including a $2.75 million award for whistleblower retaliation. We handle cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights while providing strategic guidance to employers seeking compliance with labor regulations.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for injured workers seeking medical benefits and wage replacement through New Jersey's workers' compensation system. Our attorneys handle repetitive stress injuries, occupational disease claims, and catastrophic injury cases resulting from workplace accidents. We represent clients in hearings before the Division of Workers' Compensation and assist with appeals of denied claims. Our practice includes securing permanent disability benefits and death benefits for dependents of workers who suffer fatal occupational injuries.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through negotiated settlements and jury trials. The firm handles slip-and-fall accidents, defective product claims, and catastrophic injury cases. We represented a client in a $4.2 million settlement following an automobile accident that resulted in infant fatality, demonstrating our commitment to achieving justice for severely injured victims.
Civil Litigation
We provide comprehensive civil litigation services in commercial disputes, professional malpractice, and appellate practice. Our attorneys handle contract disputes, business torts, and real estate litigation while maintaining a strong appellate practice with precedent-setting decisions. The firm's civil litigation team includes experienced trial attorneys who represent clients in chancery proceedings, injunction hearings, and alternative dispute resolution. We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with cost-effective mediation strategies to resolve complex legal matters.
Business Law
Our corporate law practice serves businesses in formation, contract negotiations, and commercial litigation. We draft shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and non-compete provisions while representing clients in business dissolution matters. The firm handles real estate transactions, loan workouts, and debt collection cases. Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel for business compliance and represent companies in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, fraud claims, and Uniform Commercial Code violations.
People
Paula M. Dillon
Partner
Employment law specialist with 30+ years experience. Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and Third Circuit. Secured $2.75M whistleblower verdict. Former judicial clerk and NJ Civil Mediation Program member.
Evan L. Goldman
Partner
Lead attorney in employment law and civil litigation. Selected to mediate $8M NJ Transit case. Handles appellate practice with precedent-setting decisions in employment discrimination matters.
Steven L. Davis
Partner
Corporate law practice head with expertise in business transactions and commercial litigation. Represents financial institutions in loan workouts and debt collection matters.
Alan L. Krumholz
Founding Partner
Established firm legacy in employment law. Mentored attorneys in workers' rights cases. Retired from active practice but maintains advisory role in complex litigation matters.
Kristen Welsh Ragon
Attorney
Handles employment discrimination and personal injury cases. Focus on workplace harassment claims and motor vehicle accident litigation. Active in NJ State Bar Association labor law committees.
Questions
What employment law cases do you handle?
We handle discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and FMLA violations. Our attorneys represent employees in claims under Title VII and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
How do I file a workers' compensation claim?
Contact our office immediately after injury. We'll guide you through medical treatment authorization, claim petition filing, and hearings to secure medical benefits and wage replacement.
What compensation can I recover in personal injury cases?
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. We pursue full compensation for motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and wrongful death claims.
Do you handle appellate cases?
Yes, our firm has extensive appellate experience in civil and employment law matters. We've secured precedent-setting decisions in the New Jersey Appellate Division and Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
What business law services do you offer?
We provide contract drafting, business formation, commercial litigation, and debt collection services. Our attorneys represent companies in breach of contract disputes and real estate transactions.
How are attorney fees structured?
Most employment and personal injury cases work on contingency fee basis. Business law and appellate matters use hourly billing with transparent cost tracking.
