Howard P. Lesnik, founder of the Mountainside-based law firm My NJ Injury Lawyer, has once again been named to the prestigious New Jersey Super Lawyers® list for 2025. This distinguished honor is awarded to fewer than five percent of attorneys across the state and reflects significant peer recognition and professional achievement.
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, evaluates attorneys in over 70 practice areas, highlighting those who demonstrate exceptional standards in practice, reputation, and results.
With over 25 years of legal experience in New Jersey, Lesnik specializes in personal injury cases and criminal defense. He holds the distinction of being a board-certified trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court, a prestigious certification granted to only 2% of the state’s approximately 75,000 lawyers who meet rigorous standards for experience, education, and expertise.
Mr. Lesnik’s notable cases have been featured prominently in respected media outlets such as CBS News New York, Bicycling magazine, NorthJersey.com, Jury Verdict, and the New Jersey Law Journal.
In addition to his legal practice, Lesnik is an accomplished author, having published several informative books including “New Jersey’s Car Insurance Buyer’s Guide” and “New Jersey Car Accident Guidebook.” He has also authored practical guides available on his firm’s website, addressing topics such as insurance advice for new drivers, common pitfalls in criminal defense cases, and selecting qualified attorneys for personal injury and criminal defense matters. These resources are freely available upon request through the firm’s website at https://mynjinjurylawyer.com/ .
Mr. Lesnik earned his Bachelor degree from the University of Michigan and remains an enthusiastic supporter of the Wolverines football team, sharing his passion with notable alumni such as James Earl Jones, Tom Brady, President Gerald Ford, Gilda Radner, Lucy Liu, and Mike Wallace. His law school Seton Hall is among New Jersey’s prestigious schools whose notable graduates include a NJ State Governor, NJ State Treasurer, several federal judges, New Jersey Superior Court Judges, U.S. ambassadors, and State Senators and Assemblymen.
He actively contributes to the legal community as a member of several professional organizations, including the New Jersey Association of Justice, the American Bar Association, the District XII Ethics Committee, and the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, an exclusive invitation-only group of attorneys recognized for excellence in trial advocacy.
Mr. Lesnik continues to receive awards and commendations from both clients and colleagues, reflecting his ongoing dedication to achieving outstanding results and upholding high ethical standards in the practice of law.
About Howard P. Lesnik, Esq.
Howard P. Lesnik, Esq. is a highly regarded personal injury lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is also a certified criminal trial attorney by the Supreme Court of NJ. His law office is in Mountainside NJ. If you or a loved one suffered an injury in an accident, Mr. Lesnik recommends contacting an attorney familiar with handling these claims. Mr. Lesnik personally handles NJ personal injury cases on a regular basis. He can be contacted 24/7 by email, by phoning 908.264.7701, or by completing the form on https://mynjinjurylawyer.com/ to schedule your complimentary 30-minute strategy session.
