Richard
J. Villanova
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Richard
J. Villanova joined Blume Goldfaden in 1989 as a claims investigator.
His previous background as a litigation adjuster handling personal
injury cases for a major insurance company has enabled Rich to
understand the process by which personal injury cases are evaluated,
and to negotiate successfully on behalf of Blume Goldfaden clients.
Rich has assisted in obtaining recoveries for over 1,200 clients
in automobile accident, premises liability and other personal
injury claims. Frequently, other attorneys at Blume Goldfaden
consult with Rich in preparing cases for settlement.
Rich
began studying law in the evenings at New York Law School in 1998,
while continuing to work full time as the firm's claims adjustor.
Rich graduated in 2002 from New York Law School, and then, after
passing the Bar in New Jersey, became a Blume Goldfaden Associate.
Now,
as an attorney, Rich applies his extensive knowledge and contacts
within the insurance industry to handle cases surrounding automobile
accidents, premises liability and other types of personal injury
claims. In 2005 alone, Rich obtained in excess of 1.5 million
dollars in settlements for Blume Goldfaden clients.
Rich
recently handled a case for a man who had previously lost both
legs below the knees due to diabetes. He was then involved
in a motor vehicle accident where he sustained fractures to both
of his thighs, causing him to be wheelchair bound until the fractures
healed. Rich was able to settle the case for the full $200,000
available policy limit within a remarkably short 30 days.
Rich
is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, and a member
of both the Essex and Morris County Bar Associations. |
