Herbert I. Ellis is the founder of the Ellis Law Center in Freehold, New Jersey, with 38 years of litigation experience across personal injury, mesothelioma, and criminal defense. Licensed in both New Jersey (1988) and New York (1989), he is known for aggressive, results-driven representation and offers free 60-minute consultations available 24/7. Ellis has earned Client's Choice and Top Rated attorney honors across multiple years and speaks six languages including Spanish, Hebrew, and several Chinese dialects, giving his firm the ability to serve a uniquely diverse client base throughout New Jersey.
Why Work With Herbert?
38+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of New Jersey
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice38 yrs Senior Expert
Client Rating5.0 / 5.0 (37 reviews)
Mesothelioma
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
New Jersey Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationNew Jersey Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.2M–$1.6M (varies by case factors)
New Jersey allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
Law Offices Herbert I. Ellis P.C. · 87 South Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Frequently Asked Questions
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Herbert offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Herbert I. Ellis works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Herbert I. Ellis handles cases involving Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death. Herbert I. Ellis is the founder of the Ellis Law Center in Freehold, New Jersey, with 38 years of litigation experience across personal injury, mesothelioma, and criminal defense. Licensed in both New Jersey (1988) and New York (1989), he is known for aggressive, results-driven representation and offers free 60-minute consultations available 24/7. Ellis has earned Client's Choice and Top Rated attorney honors across multiple years and speaks six languages including Spanish, Hebrew, and several Chinese dialects, giving his firm the ability to serve a uniquely diverse client base throughout New Jersey.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in New Jersey are typically filed in the New Jersey Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Herbert can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in New Jersey range from $1.2M–$1.6M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Herbert can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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