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Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari

United States 2025

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.

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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Metro Rankings

New Jersey
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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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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