Principal
Morristown, NJ
973.889.4316
wakrais@pbnlaw.com
Bill, in speaking of his plaintiffs personal injury clients says, "I have sat in the living room of parents as they shared the tragic circumstances of their teenage daughter’s death, watched as a physical therapist coaxed a neurologically impaired child to feed herself, listened to a young boy describe horrific abuse at the hands of a caregiver, and counseled a young mother diagnosed with terminal cancer as she made plans for her children." In the face of such tragedy, these people have displayed both great strength and extreme vulnerability, especially when confronted by an increasingly complex legal system.
These people, our clients, turn to us to protect their rights and interests. We, in turn, support them with a team of professionals that not only includes experienced litigators, but also legal nurse consultants, trained paralegals, and legal assistants. Through hard work, compassion, and an unwavering commitment, we serve our clients in their time of need.
We have tried and settled many different kinds of medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases, including cases involving, for example, babies injured during childbirth, orthopedic injuries, delayed diagnosis of cancer, surgical errors, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and those injured in accidents. We handle these types of cases in both New Jersey and New York.
In addition to representing victims of serious personal injuries, I also counsel attorneys in respect to issues of legal ethics. Given my experience as former chair of the District X attorney ethics committee, multiple appointments by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve as a Special Ethiics Master, and as a speaker at seminars addressing attorney ethics, we can both counsel attorneys to avoid ethics transgressions and represent them when faced with an ethics grievance or complaint.
American Board of Trial Advocates
New Jersey State Bar Association
- Chair, 2017-2018
- Member, 2015-2016
- Attorney's Fees and Attorney Advertising
- Professional Malpractice
- Nominations and Elections
- Metadata
- Political Action Committee
Morris County Bar Association
- Chair, 2017-present
- Member, 2002–present
Morris County Bar Foundation
New Jersey State Bar Foundation
New Jersey Supreme Court appointment to the District X Ethics Committee
American Bar Association
Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Morris County
Urban League of Morris County
Columbia High School Baseball Boosters
South Orange/Maplewood Recreation Department