Richard J. Levinson

Richard J. Levinson is a New Jersey personal injury lawyer and Senior Shareholder at Levinson Axelrod, who has spent his career representing injured people. His work includes claims involving workplace injuries, negligent conduct, serious accidents, and civil litigation. He is recognized for trial experience, leadership, and long service to clients who need strong advocacy after harm caused by another person, company, or unsafe condition in New Jersey courts and complex injury legal matters.

Richard graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 1953 and earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1956. He became a member of the New Jersey Bar in December 1956 and later served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1958. His education and early public service shaped a legal career grounded in discipline, careful preparation, and long-term commitment to injured clients and statewide civil justice advocacy work.

Richard has tried hundreds of cases and recovered many millions of dollars for clients harmed by the fault of others. His professional background includes published appellate opinions involving important civil matters. He also helped guide growth from a small injury practice into a larger statewide practice, while emphasizing compassionate client service, personal attention, legal excellence, and thorough preparation in significant trial and appellate matters across New Jersey civil litigation matters.

Richard J. Levinson has held leadership roles in trial lawyer and bar organizations, including the Middlesex County Trial Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates, and New Jersey State Bar sections. He has received the New Jersey Trial Lawyer of the Year award, James McLaughlin Award, and Herman Breitkoff Award. Richard remains a Certified Civil Trial Attorney who supports attorneys and injured clients with continuing guidance in serious matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Shareholder, Levinson Axelrod
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Charter Member & President, Middlesex County Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, New Jersey Trial Lawyer

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wesleyan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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