General Information
Overview
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Founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1929 by Charles Blume, our law firm has grown to Twenty lawyers and more than 45 support staff in four locations:
Chatham, Jersey City, North Bergen & Sea Girt
John Blume began handling personal injury matters in 1963, four years after he joined his father, Charles, in his Newark office. In 50 years of practice he has led Blume Forte and developed the firm into one with an outstanding record of achievements. In a May 8, 2000 article, The National Law Journal has reported that the firm is "the most successful medical malpractice plaintiff's firm in New Jersey."
The firm accepts referrals from other lawyers, and forwards millions of dollars in referral fees each year.
Chatham, Jersey City, North Bergen & Sea Girt
John Blume began handling personal injury matters in 1963, four years after he joined his father, Charles, in his Newark office. In 50 years of practice he has led Blume Forte and developed the firm into one with an outstanding record of achievements. In a May 8, 2000 article, The National Law Journal has reported that the firm is "the most successful medical malpractice plaintiff's firm in New Jersey."
The firm accepts referrals from other lawyers, and forwards millions of dollars in referral fees each year.
Rankings
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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New Jersey
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Rankings
Regional Rankings
New Jersey
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari has 6 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location
Chatham,
NJ
One Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
United States
973-845-4421
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Office Locations
Jersey City,
NJ
26 Journal Square, Suite 603
Jersey City, NJ 07306
United States
201-963-4711
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North Bergen,
NJ
7300 Bergenline Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
United States
201-861-7757
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Sea Girt,
NJ
Brook 35 Plaza, Suite 250
2150 Highway 35
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
United States
732-758-6333
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