Jon Gelman

Jon L. Gelman is a highly respected and internationally recognized attorney, author, and lecturer specializing in the fields of workers' compensation law and occupational/environmental disease litigation.

Here are some key points about his career and achievements:

• Practice and Admissions: Gelman has been practicing law since 1971 and is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, Ohio, and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.125

• Author and Treatises: He is the author of the comprehensive 3-volume treatise "Workers' Compensation Law" published by Thomson Reuters, as well as a contributing author to the national treatise "Modern Workers' Compensation Law".134

• Litigation Experience: Gelman has extensive experience in complex litigation, particularly in cases involving asbestos, tobacco, and lead paint, with a career spanning over five decades.1

• Professional Memberships and Recognition: He is a member of several professional organizations, including the NJ State Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section, the Passaic County Bar Association, and the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI). He has also been recognized in "Best Lawyers in America," "Best Law Firms," "Super Lawyers," and "Who’s Who in America".1

• Publications and Commentary: Gelman is a contributing columnist to the New Jersey Law Journal on workers’ compensation law and a commentator for LAWCAST. He also maintains a blog on workers' compensation law.1

Gelman's work and expertise have made him a leading figure in the field of workers' compensation and occupational illness law.