Howard P. Lesnik, Esq.

Howard P. Lesnik, NJ Personal Injury Lawyer and NJ Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

About Howard P. Lesnik, Esq.

Mr. Lesnik is a NJ Board Certified Trial Lawyer who brings his experience and knowledge to protect you and your family. He helps accident victims and families recover the full value of their accident claim. If you have been seriously injured, you need a serious attorney, trust your case to a trial attorney that is Board Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Howard P. Lesnik, Esq. offers free strategy sessions to address any issue or questions you may have about your injury, medical bills or your accident claim. Please contact NJ Injury Lawyer Howard Lesnik, Esq. immediately if you were injured in a New Jersey accident due to someone else's negligence. He personally handles NJ personal injury cases on a regular basis, as well as criminal defense cases. Please contact Mr. Lesnik by email at howard@lesnik.com, or by phoning 908.264.7701

Compassionate Release for New Jersey Inmates

The NJ Supreme Court Order The New Jersey Supreme Court issued an order on March 22, 2020, which allowed the suspension or termination of county jail sentences for many  inmates. This order was entered after an agreement was reached between the New Jersey Attorney General, the ACLU, the County Prosecutors, and the Public Defender. As «more»

By |2024-07-20T08:53:20-04:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: Criminal Defense, Firm News|Comments Off on Compassionate Release for New Jersey Inmates

How Does The COVID-19 Outbreak Affect My Criminal Case in NJ?

On March 21, 2020, New Jersey’s governor signed an Order requiring everyone to stay at home in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to “flatten the curve.” This means that everyone must stay home and quarantine, unless they need essential services, medical attention, or are employed as essential workers for NJ. «more»

By |2021-01-11T20:57:56-04:00March 28th, 2020|Categories: Criminal Defense, Firm News|Comments Off on How Does The COVID-19 Outbreak Affect My Criminal Case in NJ?

Coronavirus Legal Resource Center

The widespread pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is now one of the most serious worldwide health-emergency in over a century and is impacting every person’s lives throughout New Jersey, the United States and the entire world.

By |2024-07-20T09:24:30-04:00March 19th, 2020|Categories: Firm News|Comments Off on Coronavirus Legal Resource Center

NJ Liability for Dangerous Premises

When going about your day, you have a reasonable expectation that the stores, businesses, and places you visit will be safe, and that you are not exposing yourself to any risk of injury. When the parties responsible for maintaining the property have been careless or negligent, these business owners and property managers can be liable «more»

By |2022-03-17T17:17:54-04:00March 17th, 2020|Categories: Accident Injuries, Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents|Comments Off on NJ Liability for Dangerous Premises

Settlements for Truck Accidents in New Jersey

Truck accidents in New Jersey are all too common. And a recent report published by the Reason Foundation gave New Jersey the distinction for having the worst roads and highways in the nation – for the second year in a row. That, coupled with one of the congested highway systems in the nation, is a «more»

By |2022-03-17T21:06:14-04:00March 4th, 2020|Categories: Motor Vehicle Accidents|Comments Off on Settlements for Truck Accidents in New Jersey

How To Prove Fault In Premises Liability Cases In NJ?

If you’ve suffered a serious injury on someone else’s property, you deserve to be fairly compensated if the owner of that property was liable for your accident. But what, exactly, does it mean to be “liable”? Establishing liability in Court can be complex, especially in premises liability cases. Who Owns the Property Where You Fell «more»

By |2022-03-24T17:14:27-04:00February 29th, 2020|Categories: Slip & Fall Accidents|Comments Off on How To Prove Fault In Premises Liability Cases In NJ?

New NJ Law to Protect Student Athletes from Heat Strokes

As a new school semester begins and student athletes return to the field, New Jersey’s legislators have turned to the task of ensuring our children’s safety. Earlier this January, Governor Murphy signed into law two pieces of legislation intended to help protect students from one of the most common, yet often-overlooked, forms of serious athletic «more»

By |2022-03-31T16:23:02-04:00January 30th, 2020|Categories: Sports Injuries|Comments Off on New NJ Law to Protect Student Athletes from Heat Strokes

Can My Criminal Record Hurt My New Jersey Personal Injury Case

A criminal conviction cannot help your personal injury case, but an experienced New Jersey Injury Attorney can minimize the impact or even keep it out of the case all together! If you were a victim of someone else’s negligence and were injured, you need an attorney who specializes in the area of personal injury. Insurance «more»

By |2022-03-17T21:03:24-04:00January 16th, 2020|Categories: Accident Injuries|Comments Off on Can My Criminal Record Hurt My New Jersey Personal Injury Case

Do You Need A Lawyer For Municipal Court?

No one is required to hire a lawyer to appear for your case in municipal court. However, many traffic and criminal offenses carry serious penalties. You should always consult with an attorney to discuss the penalties you may face before you appear in municipal court. Just like you would never operate on yourself if you «more»

By |2021-01-11T21:01:36-04:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Criminal Defense|Comments Off on Do You Need A Lawyer For Municipal Court?

Distracted Driving Can Be Deadly in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the number one cause of fatal car accidents during 2018 was distracted driving. In fact, distracted driving caused more fatal crashes than DWIs or speeding accidents. The good news is that less motorists are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bad news is that motorists are driving while distracted «more»

By |2024-08-17T09:05:10-04:00January 1st, 2020|Categories: Accident Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents|Comments Off on Distracted Driving Can Be Deadly in New Jersey