David H. Kaplan

David H. Kaplan is a New Jersey employment and personal injury attorney who represents employees and injured individuals throughout the state. Kaplan focuses on employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, workers’ compensation, and injury matters involving auto, motorcycle, slip-and-fall, and construction accidents. His practice is built around personal case handling, clear communication, and advocacy for clients facing serious workplace or injury-related challenges.

Kaplan earned a J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 1984 and a B.A. from Syracuse University in 1980. He was admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1985. This background supports his work in civil litigation, allowing him to evaluate claims, prepare evidence, and guide clients through trial, negotiation, and settlement decisions with practical judgment.

Kaplan has more than 30 years of litigation experience and has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in New Jersey Superior Court and federal court. His work includes discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, personal injury, and workers’ compensation matters. He has recovered millions for clients, including multiple million-dollar verdicts and settlements, while helping employees and injury victims pursue accountability after serious legal and financial harm.

David H. Kaplan has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1995. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers in recent years. Kaplan is known for personally handling cases and helping clients understand their options at each stage of a dispute. His work supports employees and injured individuals across New Jersey with focused trial preparation and practical advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Office of David H. Kaplan
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Syracuse University
  Bachelor of Arts

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