Joseph LaBarbiera

Joseph LaBarbiera is a New Jersey personal injury lawyer who began private practice in personal injury and wrongful death in 1991. He has served accident victims in Bergen, Hudson, and surrounding counties for more than 30 years. His work at The Law Offices of LaBarbiera, Martinez, Griffin & Sullivan centers on serious injury claims, fatal accidents, negligence cases, and recovery-focused advocacy for clients facing physical, financial, and emotional harm after preventable accidents across New Jersey courts and insurance disputes statewide.

Joseph earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University. He was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1991, giving him a long foundation in state personal injury practice. His early public service included serving as a Ridgefield councilman at age 22, one of the youngest community leaders in the state. This background supports his understanding of local communities, courtroom expectations, and the practical pressures injured clients experience while pursuing compensation and accountability after devastating accidents and wrongful losses.

Joseph has earned respect for his ability, professionalism, and zeal throughout decades of litigation. His profile reports tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients, with 2007, 2008, 2016, and 2019 cases helping comprise New Jersey Law Journal top 100 results. He is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice, focused on protecting injured people statewide through advocacy and litigation.

Joseph LaBarbiera has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Elite Lawyers of America for significant recoveries on behalf of injured clients. He was also named to the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers. Known for an aggressive courtroom posture, he brings determination, preparation, and steady guidance to clients seeking justice after serious accidents, wrongful death, and life-changing injuries during every stage of litigation statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, LaBarbiera, Martinez, Griffin & Sullivan
• Member, New Jersey Association for Justice
• Member, Million Dollar Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Seton Hall University
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges