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Trusted Legal Representation for Personal Injury, Environmental & Civil Rights Cases
Williams Cedar is a full-service law firm with a proven track record of protecting clients' rights in personal injury, environmental, and civil rights cases. Our team combines over 250 years of legal experience with a client-first approach, ensuring personalized representation tailored to each case's unique needs. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless we secure a favorable outcome. Our attorneys, including Certified Trial Attorneys in New Jersey, have recovered over $1 billion in settlements and awards for clients nationwide.We prioritize listening to clients, developing strategic legal plans, and providing compassionate support throughout the legal process. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from prestigious legal organizations, and we maintain offices in Haddonfield, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, serving clients across the country.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Environmental Law
Civil Rights Law
Product Liability
Medical Malpractice
Clergy Abuse
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall
Wrongful Death
Class Action
Highlights and features
- We have over 250 years of combined legal experience in environmental, civil rights, and personal injury law
- Our team includes Certified Trial Attorneys recognized by New Jersey's Supreme Court
- We operate exclusively on contingency fees - no payment unless we win your case
- Our personalized approach matches clients with attorneys specialized in their specific case type
- We've recovered over $1 billion in settlements and awards for clients nationwide
Associations and certifications
- Certified Trial Attorneys (New Jersey)
What people say
Compassionate attorneys
Excellent legal advice
Awesome staff support
Kept updated throughout
Maximum compensation achieved
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in car accidents, slip and falls, and other incidents. Our attorneys fight for maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience in New Jersey and Pennsylvania courts, we handle complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
Environmental Law
Our environmental attorneys specialize in cases involving contaminated water, air pollution, and chemical exposure. We've secured landmark settlements for communities affected by PFAS, benzene, and vinyl chloride. Our team has extensive experience in class action lawsuits against corporations responsible for environmental damage and health consequences.
Civil Rights Law
We protect constitutional rights in cases involving police misconduct, malicious prosecution, and prisoner abuse. Our track record includes successful litigation against government entities for civil rights violations. We handle Title IX claims and First Amendment cases with a focus on accountability and justice for victims of systemic abuse.
Product Liability
Our firm represents clients harmed by dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and unsafe consumer products. We investigate manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate warnings. With experience in multi-district litigation, we hold corporations accountable for injuries caused by automotive defects, pharmaceutical drugs, and hazardous consumer goods.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue justice for patients harmed by medical errors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our cases include surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication errors. We work with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for additional treatment, lost income, and long-term care needs resulting from substandard medical care.
People
Gerald J. Williams
Founding Partner
Gerald J. Williams brings decades of litigation experience to complex personal injury and civil rights cases. His strategic approach has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients across the country. He mentors junior attorneys while maintaining active involvement in high-stakes litigation matters.
David Cedar
Founding Partner
David Cedar specializes in environmental litigation with a focus on toxic exposure cases. He led the landmark $65.25 million Hoosick Falls water contamination settlement. His expertise in scientific evidence presentation has shaped environmental law precedents in multiple states.
Beth G. Cole
Partner
Beth Cole handles sexual abuse and civil rights cases with particular sensitivity to client trauma. She secured a $3.4 million settlement for a minor abused in a New Jersey school district. Her compassionate advocacy has helped hundreds of survivors seek justice while maintaining courtroom effectiveness.
Ari Goldberger
Founding Partner
Ari Goldberger focuses on appellate strategy and complex case development. With experience in over 100 reported appellate decisions, he strengthens case foundations through meticulous legal research and persuasive brief writing that influences favorable court outcomes.
Kevin Haverty
Partner
Kevin Haverty specializes in product liability cases involving automotive defects and pharmaceutical drugs. He has deposed industry experts in major class action lawsuits. His technical understanding of engineering and medical evidence strengthens our firm's complex litigation capabilities.
Questions
What types of cases does Williams Cedar handle?
We specialize in personal injury, environmental contamination, civil rights violations, medical malpractice, product liability, and clergy abuse cases across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and nationally.
How much does it cost to hire Williams Cedar attorneys?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we win your case through settlement or trial verdict.
What areas do you serve?
While maintaining offices in Philadelphia, PA and Haddonfield, NJ, we represent clients nationwide in environmental, civil rights, and personal injury matters.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our team has over 250 years of combined legal experience, including Certified Trial Attorneys in New Jersey with a track record of $1+ billion recovered for clients.
What happens during a free case evaluation?
Our attorneys will review your case details, assess legal merits, explain potential outcomes, and recommend the best course of action with no obligation to proceed.
How long do cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity, but we prioritize efficient resolution while preparing for trial when necessary to maximize client compensation.
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