A Former Judge. A Father-Son Trial Firm. Fifty Years of New Jersey Practice.

A former municipal court judge who then crossed to the defense bar — that is the foundation of Avery & Avery’s Personal Injury representation for Englewood residents. Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years on the Ridgefield Municipal Court bench (1986-2000) translate directly to Bergen County courtroom strategy.

For a free first consultation on a Englewood Personal Injury matter, call (201) 943-2445.

From Arrest to Disposition — Englewood Personal Injury

Auto-injury claims arising in Englewood are governed by NJ verbal threshold (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8) unless the plaintiff selected the no-threshold option at policy purchase. Closest trauma center: Hackensack University Medical Center (Level II, ~10 Min Ave, Hackensack). Premises-liability and slip-and-fall claims file in Bergen County Superior Court — Civil Division if damages exceed $20,000, otherwise Special Civil Part.

Englewood Cliffs Boro Court

Address: 10 Kahn Terrace
Phone: (201) 568-7860
Court days: 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY
Office hours: CALL

Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack)

Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700
Vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)

Governing Statutes and Case Law

Personal injury claims arising in Englewood are governed by:

N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 — verbal threshold for auto-accident injury
N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 — two-year statute of limitations
N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq. — Tort Claims Act (public-entity defendants)

Auto-injury claims file in Bergen County Superior Court — Civil Division if damages exceed $20,000; Special Civil Part for smaller claims.

About Englewood, NJ

Englewood sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 29,309
Density: 5,950 per sq mi
Land area: 4.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07631
Mayor: Michael Wildes
Incorporated: March 17, 1899
Named for: Engle family or”English Neighborhood”
Elevation: 43 ft

Englewood Local Context

Englewood Police Department is led by Chief Thomas Greeley at 75 S. Van Brunt St. Englewood NJ 07631.
Englewood ZIP codes: 07631.
Land area 4.93 sq mi (water 0.023 sq mi); elevation 43 ft.

What Sets Avery & Avery Apart in Englewood

Local depth, statewide credentials. The Avery firm has practiced in Bergen County courts for nearly fifty years. That translates to familiarity with the specific calendar tendencies and prosecutorial offer patterns that govern Englewood Personal Injury outcomes.

Robert W. Avery, former Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000). The judicial perspective — understanding what judges prioritize in Personal Injury matters — is a direct competitive advantage at the Bergen County courthouse.

Same-day callback guarantee. On active arrests or impending court dates, Robert or John is reachable at (201) 943-2445 the same day.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Englewood’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Personal Injury landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Englewood Personal Injury cases go?

Bergen County Superior Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Englewood arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Bergen County practice areas?

Yes — see our Bergen County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/personal-injury/.

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