Attorney Michael S. Berger – Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Abuse
Michael S. Berger is a founding and managing partner of The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran‚ one of the most highly regarded medical malpractice and personal injury law firms in New Jersey. Mr. Berger limits his practice to medical malpractice claims. He is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey. Michael Berger is an award-winning medical malpractice attorney, Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney and by the National Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Berger is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has had an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell for over 30 years and has been included in the Top Ten New Jersey Super Lawyers list (2014, 2019), included in Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers list (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. 2023 and 2024), The Best Lawyers in America, and Camden County Professional Lawyer of the Year (2017). He has received the Association of Trial Lawyers of America—New Jersey Gold Medal for “Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession.” Berger served as the President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America—New Jersey and was a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee and Model Jury Charge Committee. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer for State and National Legal Organizations and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Drexel University—Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where he teaches Trial Advocacy.
Mr. Berger is dedicated to helping injured people and families who have lost a loved one. Mr. Berger only handles cases on behalf of people seriously injured by medical malpractice and wrongful death claims for family members seeking compensation from the individuals and institutions responsible. He is highly selective and limits the number of cases he accepts so that he is able to provide a high level of service to his clients. All cases are carefully screened by Mr. Berger and evaluated by independent, qualified experts to make certain that the cases have merit. Mr. Berger has a proven record of success in obtaining multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Lawyers throughout the state refer their major cases, as well as their family and friends, to Mr. Berger.
Mr. Berger has been recognized by the courts, major legal bar associations and fellow lawyers for his expertise in representing medical malpractice victims.
Mr. Berger is fluent in Spanish.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Medical Malpractice (100%)
UNDERGRADUATE:
- Indiana University B.A., 1970
LEGAL:
- George Washington University J.D., 1973 (with honors)
BAR ADMISSIONS:
- Supreme Court of New Jersey
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for Third Circuit
TRIAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2004
- Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
- Certified Rank of Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
BAR ASSOCIATIONS:
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey
- Camden County Bar Association
- Burlington County Bar Association
APPOINTMENTS:
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Drexel University School of Law, 2013
- Adjunct Clinical Professor, Rutgers University Law School, 1995-1997, 2003 to 2012
- Past Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee
- Past Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges Farmworkers Rights Project, ACLU of NJ, 1975- 1979
- Solicitor’s Office, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Prosecutor, 1979-1981
- Vice-chair, Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey Legal PAC, 1995-1997
- Past Chairperson, Personal Injury Committee
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America-New Jersey
- President, 1997-1998
- President-elect, 1996-1997
- First Vice-president, 1995-1996
- Second Vice-president, 1994-1995
- Third Vice-president, 1993-1994
- Treasurer, 1992-1993
- Secretary, 1991-1992
- Assistant Secretary, 1990-1991
- Parliamentarian, 1989-1990
- Member, Board of Governors
AWARDS:
- Included in the Top 10 New Jersey Super Lawyers list, 2014, 2019, 2020
- Rating Methodology can be accessed here.
- *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey,” in proximity to each reference to the honor, award, or accolade. RPC 7.1(a)(3) and Official Comment.
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2004 to present
- “AV” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- Michael S. Berger was selected to the 2020 list of AV Preeminent lawyers. This award is conferred by Martindale-Hubbell. A description of the selection methodology can be found at www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey, 1999 Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Service to Legal Profession
- Bar Register of Pre-eminent Lawyers in Medical Malpractice
- Included in Top 100* New Jersey SuperLawyer List, Key Professional Media, Inc, and Law & Politics as published in New Jersey Monthly, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. 2023 and 2024
- Rating Methodology can be accessed here.
- *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey,” in proximity to each reference to the honor, award, or accolade. RPC 7.1(a)(3) and Official Comment.
- Included in the New Jersey SuperLawyer list, Key Professional Media, Inc, and Law & Politics as published in New Jersey Monthly, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Rating Methodology can be accessed here.
- *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey,” in proximity to each reference to the honor, award, or accolade. RPC 7.1(a)(3) and Official Comment.
- Recognition by The Best Lawyers in America, White & Woodward, Inc., 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Rating Methodology can be accessed here.
- *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey,” in proximity to each reference to the honor, award, or accolade. RPC 7.1(a)(3) and Official Comment.
LECTURES FOR:
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- American Law Institute
- Camden County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education
- Gloucester County Legal Education Association
- Burlington County Bar Association
PAST LECTURES/ PRESENTATIONS:
- Medical Malpractice, Law and Trial Practice
- Trial Evidence
- Developing Case Law in Medical Malpractice
- Opening Statements
- Closing Statements
- Cardiology Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Misdiagnosis of Cancer
- Trial Tactics on Credibility of Witnesses
- Trial Evidence and Damages
- Direct and Cross-examination of Medical Experts
- Trial Tactics and Cross-examination
RECENT LECTURES:
- ICLE Proximate Causation in Medical Malpractice Cases, 2018
- Medical Malpractice Seminar, Co-chair and Lecturer, American Association of Justice, Boardwalk Seminar, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019
- How to Win Cancer Cases, American Association for Justice, Edison, New Jersey, February 23, 2013
- Successfully Handling Medical Malpractice Cases, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, August 13, 2012
- “Personal Injury Seminar: Objections During Opening and Closing,” Boardwalk Seminar, April 23, 2010
- “Do’s and Don’t’s of Cross Examinations,” February 23, 2010
- “Medical Malpractice: Live Trial Demonstration – A Shoulder Dystocia Case. Cross of OB/GYN Defendant,” Meadowlands Seminar, November 12, 2009
- “Hot Tips for Civil Trial Attorneys,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, September 12, 2009
- “Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Seminar. Subsequent Expert Reports: Guichardo & Gallagher,” Boardwalk Seminar, April 24, 2009
- “Hot Tips in Medical Malpractice 2008: Protecting Against Dirty Tricks,” Boardwalk Seminar, May 2, 2008
- “Handling Medical Malpractice Cases,” Gloucester County Bar Association Seminar, December 13, 2007
- “Closing the Gap Between Best Practices and Actual Achievement in the Face of Obstacles,” 11 Annual Risk Management and Captive th Insurance Symposium, Penn State Great Valley, October 25, 2007
- “How Qualified is Your Expert: Keys to Effective Expert Witness Examination,” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, October 8, 2007
- “Hot Tips in Medical Malpractice: Getting the Defendant’s Testimony Earlier,” Boardwalk Seminar, April 27, 2007
- “Hot Tips in Medical Malpractice: Pre-Suit Discovery – Making Better Use of the Rule 4:11-1,” Boardwalk Seminar, April 28, 2006
- “Litigating Medical Malpractice Cases,” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, May 7, 2005
- “Medical Malpractice: From Evaluation to Trial,” Camden County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education, March 29, 2005
- “Litigating a Wrongful Death Case: Update 2005,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, February 26, 2005
- “Top Ten on Torts,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America–NJ, Boardwalk Seminar, April 2004 “Medical Malpractice Seminar–Anesthesia Malpractice,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America–NJ, February 28, 2004
- “Litigating Medical Malpractice Cases,” American Law InstituteAmerican Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education, Philadelphia, June 5, 2003
- “Expert Witnesses,” Camden County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
PUBLICATIONS:
New Jersey Injury and Malpractice Law: A Reference for Accident and Malpractice Victims, Andres, Kenneth G. and Berger, Michael S., © 2010
