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Robert J. McGuirl

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Phone: (201) 391-8200
 Fax: (201) 391-8660

295 Spring Valley Road
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656

Robert J. McGuirl
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Robert J. McGuirl graduated cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross in 1974 and received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1977.  He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan in the Criminal Court Division, Felony Trial Division and ultimately on Homicide Call.

Bob has been Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a designation based upon knowledge and experience earned by less than 1% of New Jersey attorneys.  He serves as an Arbitrator for personal injury matters in the New Jersey Court system as well as a Court-appointed Mediator.  He has more than 30 years experience in prosecuting and defending litigated matters, and is recognized throughout New Jersey for his litigation expertise.  He has chaired various Committees and Sections for both the New Jersey State and Bergen County Bar Associations.  Mr. McGuirl has enjoyed for many years an "AV" rating, the highest rating given to attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for as long as that peer review selection process has been in existence.  Mr. McGuirl spends a significant amount of his time handling matters involving product liability, medical devices, the life sciences, personal injury and health care matters both in and out of state and federal courts.  His current small-firm practice has been built and focused from inception on the efficient and effective handling of claims, civil litigation and related matters. 

Bob is a lecturer and author for various national, state, county and specialty bar associations, industry associations and groups, and selected segments of the population at large.  His seminars have provided ongoing education and training for practicing attorneys, clients and the general public.  His writings have appeared in various legal, trade and industry periodicals, journals and other publications. 

Education

J.D., Georgetown University, 1977

B.A., College of the Holy Cross, 1974
cum laude

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York, 1978
U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, 1979
New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court, 1988

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Bergen County Bar Association
Chairman, Products Liability Committee, 1994-Present

New Jersey State Bar Association
Chairman, Products Liability and Toxic Torts Section
Board of Directors and General Council Delegate, 1994-2000

Defense Research Institute
Member, Products Liability Committee, 1988-Present

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney

Published Articles

  • "Product Liability Cases of Interest from 2007 and 2008," Bergen Barrister, Spring 2009;

  • "Laidlow and the Intentional Tort Theory Against the Employer," Bergen Barrister, Winter 2005;

  • "Developing and Using Demonstrative Evidence at Trial," Bergen Barrister, Summer 2001;

  • "Best Practice Rules: Case Management Key for Products Litigation,” New Jersey Lawyer, October 2000;

  • "Successor Entity Product Liability," Spray Technology and Marketing, February 1995;

  • "Following the Trail: Successor Entity Product Liability," New Jersey Lawyer, Jan. 1993.

Seminars

  • “First Person Consent: Law and Practice,” American Association of Tissue Banks Annual Meeting, September 2008;
  • “Products Liability: Review of Recent Cases,” NJICLE Tort Law Conference, July 2008;
  • “Top 10 Practical Tips for Products Liability Litigators” NJ State Bar Association, May 2008;
  • “Lessons Learned from BTS: A Defense Lawyer’s Perspective,” AATB Annual Meeting, September 2007;
  • “Obtaining Insurance Coverage: Beyond the Obvious,” National Crime Victims Bar Association, 2007;
  • "Product Liability: From Intake Through Trial," N.J.I.C.L.E. March 2007;
  • “Improve Your Performance in Products Liability Cases,” Bergen County Bar Association, March 2006;
  • “Product Liability: A Road Map to Mediation or Trial,” New Jersey State Bar Association, March 2006;
  • "Products Liability from A-Z," N.J.I.C.L.E. March 2005;
  • "Civil Justice for Victims of Crime," National Crime Victims Bar Association, September 2004;
  • "Bogus Drugs and Medical Devices," N.J.I.C.L.E., May 2004;
  • "A Dialogue on Product Liability Practice," N.J.I.C.L.E., February 2001;
  • "Handling a Products Liability Case: Nuts & Bolts", New Jersey Defense Association, January 2001;
  • "Identifying and Evaluating Third Party Claims in a Workplace Setting," BCBA, June 1999;
  • "Handling a Medical Device Case," BCBA, April 1995;
  • "Products Liability: The Duty to Warn," N.J.I.C.L.E. April 1995;
  • "Products Liability Post Sale Duty to Warn," Bergen County Bar Association, November 1994;
  • "Products Liability: Reason or Ruin," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (N.J.I.C.L.E.), 1993.