About Our New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm
Lependorf & Silverstein is an experienced New Jersey Personal Injury law firm dedicated to providing smart, aggressive legal representation to our personal injury clients. The firm's principals, Gabriel R. Lependorf and David E. Silverstein, are lifelong residents of central New Jersey and have deep ties to the community. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our attorneys and staff believe in protecting the rights and welfare of each client we serve. Our attorneys have devoted their entire professional careers to helping each and every client we represent receive all of the benefits that the law offers.
Our firm's mission is to obtain justice and superior results for our clients. Our legal representation is fierce, tireless and everlasting. From the initial consultation to the end of every case, we offer direct lines of communication from the client straight through to a firm partner. Because we are selective in the cases we take, we are able to return telephone calls and e-mails promptly. We are also able to keep each client informed of his or her case's progress through every stage of the legal process.
On personal injury cases, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we only earn our compensation if we are successful. This creates a true bond between attorney and client, as our interests are one and the same. Our firm's successful case results have repeatedly been referenced in State Law Journals. Our firm routinely represents individuals and families who have experienced death, dismemberment and a multitude of other catastrophic injuries and losses.
Gabriel R. Lependorf
Gabriel R. Lependorf graduated from Princeton High School in 1984, received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with high honors in 1989 and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1993.
Mr. Lependorf has practiced in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense in the central New Jersey area for nearly twenty years. During that period of time, Mr. Lependorf has successfully litigated multi-million dollar claims and achieved excellent results for criminal clients.
Mr. Lependorf takes great pride in handling each of his cases in a personalized fashion. The smart, aggressive representation that Mr. Lependorf provides has been a proven formula for success.
Mr. Lependorf is a member of the Board of the Princeton area NAACP Legal Defense Fund and is active in numerous local civic organizations. He resides in Princeton, New Jersey with his family.
David E. Silverstein
David E. Silverstein graduated from The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey in 1984. He received his A.B. in English from Princeton University in 1988 and received a joint J.D./M.B.A. from Emory University in 1993. While at Emory, Mr. Silverstein was named an associate editor on the Bankruptcy Developments Journal.
Mr. Silverstein has practiced in the areas of personal injury and worker's compensation in the central New Jersey area for over fifteen years. He also specializes in DWI defense and municipal work. During that period of time, Mr. Silverstein has successfully litigated multi-million dollar claims and received excellent results for injured workers throughout the State of New Jersey.
Mr. Silverstein is focused on handling each of his clients with great commitment and compassion.
Mr. Silverstein is a board member of the Princeton University Center for Jewish Life, coaches youth ice hockey, and is an avid mountain climber.
Mr. Silverstein resides in Princeton, New Jersey with his family.
Brenda Krishnakumar, Paralegal
Paralegal Brenda Krishnakumar is an invaluable part of our team at Lependorf & Silverstein, as she keeps our busy office and daily affairs running smoothly. Brenda has extensive experience in all aspects of legal practice and administration.
After obtaining her B.A. in History from Bombay University in 1990, and her Executive Secretarial degree at the top of her class at the Sir J.J. College of Commerce in 1992, Brenda obtained her Certificate in Paralegal Studies in 2006 from Mercer County Community College. Brenda lives in Princeton with her husband and two sons.
Nora Pang, Legal Assistant
Nora Pang recently obtained her B.A. in Political Science and Certification in Criminology from Rutgers University. Nora is a Princeton High School graduate and intends to attend law school where she will focus on criminal law and litigation.
Christina Mendoza
Christina Mendoza obtained her B.S. in International Business and Spanish from Monmouth University. Christina is a West Windsor-Plainsboro high school South graduate. She intends to attend graduate school to further her studies in Spanish education.