Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Mr. Papa concentrates on Personal Injury matters including Work Site Injuries, Motor Vehicle and Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Dog Bites, Workers Compensation, and No-Fault Arbitrations. Mr. Papa attended the University of Maryland for his undergraduate studies and Seton Hall School of Law for his Juris Doctorate. After graduating from Seton Hall, Mr. Papa served as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph F. Scancarella, the former Presiding Judge of the Civil Division in Passaic County. He is a graduate of the Justice Robert L. Clifford American Inns of the Court.
Mr. Papa is a member of the Passaic County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Association for Justice. On top of that, he has been included in the Super Lawyers list published by New Jersey Monthly. He has also received the Top One Percent lawyer award by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court.
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I would recommend RC Papa to everybody. Definitely the best!! Very professional and trustworthy. Also the paralegal Ivette is so nice and on point. They make you feel comfortable and they always answer your questions and concerns right away. You come in there with a problem and leave the rest to them they help you to the best of their ability. I can't thank them enough for their great work. Keep up the great work RC and Ivette and continue to help others.
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Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Papa was engaged in his family’s construction company, which provided him with an in-depth knowledge of construction site injuries. He has been certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Hazard Recognition of the Construction Industry. This insight helped him obtain the ALM 2015 Hall of Fame Award for the highest Workplace accident verdict in New Jersey.
Mr. Papa is married with two grown children and has volunteered as a coach for various sports. Mr. Papa has tried numerous Personal Injury matters and is a dedicated and skilled attorney who will fight for your rights to protect you and your family.
Robert C. Papa, Jr.'s Significant Recoveries
$6.75
Million
Construction Accident
$2.3
Million
Car Accident
$1.3
Million
Commercial Truck Accident
$1.23
Million
Slip & Fall Accidents
$900
Thousand
Car Accident
$895
Thousand
Commercial Truck Accident
More Significant Verdicts & Recoveries:
- $1.3 million recovery for a client rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident.
- $895,000 recovery for a client involved in two motor vehicle accidents.
- $845,000 recovery for a plaintiff who was stopped in traffic on a major highway when a chain collision behind her caused a five-car pile-up.
- $800,000 recovery against a trucking company for a client who suffered brain and spine injuries necessitating surgery.
- $800,000 recovery for a client who underwent spine surgery as a result of a rear-end collision on a major highway.
- $750,000 recovery for a client who received cervical spine fusion surgery due to a motor vehicle accident.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
