Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Workers' Compensation Lawyers in New Jersey
Leitner Tort DeFazio & Brause, P.C. has built a reputation as one of New Jersey's premier workers' compensation firms. Our multi-disciplinary practice combines decades of collective legal experience with a client-centric approach to representation. We specialize in workers' compensation litigation while maintaining expertise in civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, and appellate matters. Our attorneys serve clients across New Jersey and New York with strategic courtroom advocacy and comprehensive legal counsel. The firm's geographic diversity ensures accessibility to all New Jersey courts and convenient representation for clients throughout the state. We maintain competitive pricing structures through flexible billing arrangements including hourly rates, flat fees, and task-based models.Our commitment to client service emphasizes prompt communication, with attorneys consistently available to address client concerns. The firm's infrastructure supports efficient case management through experienced paralegal and administrative staff. Our practice combines traditional legal excellence with modern service expectations, maintaining physical presence in central New Jersey while leveraging statewide attorney distribution. This strategic positioning enables effective representation in all New Jersey vicinages and New York jurisdictions.
Services
Workers Compensation
Appellate Practice
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Personal Injury
Municipal Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience in workers' compensation litigation
- Attorneys licensed in New Jersey and New York jurisdictions
- Flexible billing arrangements to meet client needs
- 24/7 attorney availability for case consultations
- Statewide coverage with strategically located offices
Services
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation practice provides comprehensive legal representation for workplace injury claims. Attorneys handle all stages of litigation from initial filings through appeals, ensuring proper compensation for injured workers. We represent both employees and employers across New Jersey and New York jurisdictions.
Appellate Practice
The firm's appellate practice handles complex legal matters requiring higher court review. Our attorneys prepare detailed briefs and oral arguments for civil, criminal, and workers' compensation appeals in state and federal courts.
Criminal Defense
We provide defense representation for criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to felony offenses. Our approach combines thorough case investigation with strategic courtroom advocacy to protect clients' rights throughout the legal process.
Personal Injury
The personal injury practice focuses on accident claims involving motor vehicles, premises liability, and workplace incidents. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through negotiated settlements or trial litigation.
Real Estate
Our real estate services cover residential and commercial transactions, title disputes, and zoning matters. Attorneys assist with contract negotiations, closings, and litigation involving property ownership and development issues.
People
Stephen M. Leitner
Partner
Stephen Leitner founded the firm after earning his J.D. from New York Law School and L.L.M. from New York University. He brings extensive insurance defense experience from prior roles at Liberty Mutual and O'Brien, Brett, Martin & Leitner.
John R. Tort, Jr.
Partner
John Tort specializes in workers' compensation defense with experience representing major insurance carriers and municipal entities. He transitioned to private practice after serving as staff counsel for New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company.
Joseph C. DeFazio
Partner
Joseph DeFazio focuses on workers' compensation cases, drawing from early career experience at Perfilio & Marquet and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He provides strategic representation for complex workplace injury claims.
Randolph Brause
Partner
Randolph Brause holds degrees from Cornell University and Boston University School of Law. He represents clients in workers' compensation and civil litigation matters with admission to multiple federal and state courts.
Thomas Kirschenbaum
Partner
Thomas Kirschenbaum specializes in workers' compensation defense with 22 years of corporate counsel experience at major insurance companies including Liberty Mutual and Nationwide Insurance.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide legal representation throughout New Jersey and New York jurisdictions with attorneys strategically located across both states.
What practice areas do you handle?
Our primary focus is workers' compensation, supported by appellate practice, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, and civil litigation services.
How do you bill for services?
We offer flexible billing arrangements including hourly rates, flat fees, task-based pricing, and hybrid models tailored to client needs.
Are attorneys available for urgent matters?
Our attorneys maintain availability for case consultations and emergencies through direct contact channels during regular business hours.
How do you handle out-of-court settlements?
We prioritize cost-effective resolutions through negotiation while preparing all cases for trial to ensure optimal client outcomes.
