Thomas F. Rinaldi
Of Counsel
Phone: 732-777-0100
Fax: 732-248-8273
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Thomas F. Rinaldi
Of Counsel
Thomas Rinaldi is a dedicated trial attorney at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, where he practices in both the Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Departments. Known for his relentless commitment to those who have suffered personal injuries through no fault of their own, Thomas fights tirelessly to secure justice for victims whose lives have been irrevocably altered. He represents clients throughout New Jersey and Georgia, focusing on holding responsible parties accountable and obtaining the compensation his clients deserve.
In his first decade of practice, Thomas has helped recover over $50,000,000 for his clients—a testament to his exceptional work ethic and unwavering dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. Whether through strategic negotiations or skilled courtroom litigation, his results speak for themselves.
Thomas exemplifies the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal representation. His work consistently reflects the firm’s standard of excellence, and he prides himself on delivering results that exceed client expectations.
Thomas’s success has earned him numerous prestigious accolades. In 2024, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers named him “Litigator of the Year.” He has also been recognized by the American Association of Attorney Advocates as a top Attorney in Personal Injury for 2023 and 2024. For eight consecutive years, Thomas has been named to the National Trial Lawyers’ list of Top 40 Under 40, a distinction reserved for the top young trial attorneys in the nation. Additionally, he has been consistently recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and was named one of the “New Leaders of the Bar.”
His dedication to his clients and his proven track record of success have earned him the respect of both his peers and clients.
Areas of Practice
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
- University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.S., Financial Economics
Bar Admissions
Professional Associations & Memberships
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Monmouth County Bar Association
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Notable Decisions
- Williams v. Wood, 375 Fed. Appx. 98 (2d Cir. 2010)
- Elliott v. Green, 2013 WL 2120647 (App. Div. 2013)
- Washington v. Perez, 420 N.J. Super. 121 (App. Div. 2013)
- Washington v. Perez, 219 N.J. 338 (Supreme Court 2014)
- Pannacciulli, et al. v. Beloff, et al., BER-L-845-12
- Gonzalez v. Foley $3,300,000 Settlement In Middlesex Auto Case