Explore the pivotal moments that define Jose's legal career.

Exceptional Qualifications & Elite Recognition

Supreme Court Certifications

• Civil Trial Attorney - Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (held by less than 2.5% of all lawyers in New Jersey)

Exclusive Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Limited to attorneys who have secured $1 million+ recoveries
• Board of Governors - New Jersey Association for Justice

Record-Breaking Client Results

Notable Recoveries & Achievements

• $1,700,000 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement (2019) - Top 20 settlement in New Jersey and Top 100 motor vehicle settlement nationwide
• Top 100 Verdict in New Jersey (2016)
• $1,050,000 Forklift Accident Recovery (2020)
• Millions in Total Client Recoveries - Cases involving premises liability, construction accidents, trucking accidents, and catastrophic injuries

Practice Excellence & Expertise

Practice Areas

• No Surprise Act Violations & Medical Billing Disputes
• Personal Injury & Catastrophic Injuries
• Workers' Compensation
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
• Construction Site Injuries
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense

Professional Recognition

• Selected to Super Lawyers List - Top 5% of attorneys
• Trusted by Fellow Attorneys - Regularly consulted by other lawyers for case preparation and trial strategy
• Fearless Trial Advocate - Takes on complex cases other attorneys refuse

Legal Authority & Education

Admissions

• Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey
• Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Colorado Federal Court

Education

• Widener University School of Law, J.D. 1994
• Rutgers University, B.A. 1989

Professional Leadership & Community Service

Professional Organizations

• Board of Governors - New Jersey Association for Justice
• Member - American Bar Association
• Member - Camden County Bar Association
• Member - Burlington County Bar Association
• Member - Cumberland County Bar Association

Community & Professional Service

• Municipal Court Public Defender - Served the community in criminal defense
• Ethics Committee Member - Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, District I
• Ethics Education - Frequent speaker at ethics seminars
• Trial Advocacy Instructor - Teaches trial advocacy to lawyers throughout New Jersey

Diverse Experience & Specialized Skills

Court Experience

José has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions, including State and Federal courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Colorado Federal Court. His extensive experience includes working with top law firms in South Jersey, where he gained considerable expertise handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries.

Bilingual Advocacy

‍Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, José is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to serve New Jersey's diverse communities with culturally competent legal representation.

Attorney Consultation & Mentorship

José is routinely consulted by other attorneys for case preparation, mediation strategy, and trial advocacy. His creative, zealous, and passionate approach to every case has earned him the trust and referrals of fellow legal professionals.

Three Decades of Legal Excellence

Since graduating law school in 1994, José has built a reputation as a fearless and passionate trial lawyer who takes on the most difficult and complex cases. His aggressive protection of clients' rights, combined with his proven track record of substantial recoveries, has established him as one of New Jersey's premier personal injury advocates.

Contact Information

For consultation regarding No Surprise Act violations and medical billing disputes, José Hernandez brings three decades of trial experience and a demonstrated history of achieving exceptional results for his clients.

José Hernandez's Supreme Court certification, Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership, and record-breaking settlements demonstrate his position among New Jersey's elite trial attorneys. His bilingual capabilities and commitment to justice make him an invaluable advocate for diverse client populations.