ATTORNEY PROFILE

Frank Hlavenka

East Brunswick, New Jersey, Personal Injury Lawyer

In the 33 years Frank Hlavenka has practiced law, he has handled innumerable cases across a range of practices that include personal injury law, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, family law, and real estate.

Frank vigorously represents his clients’ interests. He is uncompromisingly honest, a fact recognized and appreciated by his clients and his peers. He understands that it is all too easy to tell clients what they want to hear, only to have those promises crumble in Court. Frank is candid with his clients from the start, explaining the legal situation (and medical, if it applies).

From long experience Frank knows that each practice of law has its own “shorthand.” By mastering these various vocabularies, Frank is able to speed procedures and cut down on red tape.

At the same time Frank is careful not to use legal jargon with his clients. He wants them to understand everything that is going on and will discuss a case until he is sure they do. He takes a straightforward approach to this as well: “This is what I think will happen.” “This is our strategy.” “This is the best outcome we can hope for.”

Frank’s encyclopedic experience extends to auto accidents, falls, construction accidents, and longshoreman's actions. His capabilities can be seen in the $3.6 million settlement awarded to one of his clients who fell from a ladder.

Frank has been equally effective in Workers’ Compensation cases: He has obtained many total disability rulings, a feat not often matched by other attorneys. In addition, Frank has represented employers in compensation cases, allowing him to see what works from both sides.

Frank’s legal capabilities also include family/divorce law, a practice area that demands both compassion and action. Finally, Frank is deeply experienced in real estate law. He has worked on countless closings, representing the buyer and the seller.

Areas of Practice:

• Workers' Compensation Law
• Personal Injury—Plaintiffs
• Family Law/Divorce
• Social Security Disability
• Products Liability Law
• Longshoremen & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
• Admiralty & Maritime Law
• Construction Law (Negligence)
• Litigation & Appeals
• Real Estate Law

Bar Admissions:

• New Jersey, 1976
• U.S. District Court District of New Jersey

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Middlesex County Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• New Jersey Association for Justice

Education:

• Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 1975 J.D.
• Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1972, B.A., Major: Political Science

Past Employment Positions:

• Hlavenka & Weisberg, Attorneys at Law, Partner, 1985 - 2007
• Law Offices of Edward J. Dolan, Associate, 1977 - 1985
• Spevack, Kogos & Coe, Associate, 1976 – 1977