William A. Krais

Bill, in speaking of his plaintiffs personal injury clients, says, "I have sat in the living room of parents as they shared the tragic circumstances of their teenage daughter’s death, watched as a physical therapist coaxed a neurologically impaired child to feed herself, listened to a young boy describe horrific abuse at the hands of a caregiver, and counseled a young mother diagnosed with terminal cancer as she made plans for her children." In the face of such tragedy, these people have displayed both great strength and extreme vulnerability, especially when confronted by an increasingly complex legal system. "These people, our clients, turn to us to protect their rights and interests. We, in turn, support them with a team of professionals that not only includes experienced litigators, but also legal nurse consultants, trained paralegals, and legal assistants. Through hard work, compassion, and an unwavering commitment, we serve our clients in their time of need." "We have tried and settled many different kinds of medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases, including cases involving, for example, babies injured during childbirth, orthopedic injuries, delayed diagnosis of cancer, surgical errors, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and those injured in accidents. We handle these types of cases in both New Jersey and New York." In addition to representing victims of serious personal injuries, Bill also counsels attorneys in respect to issues of legal ethics. Given his experience as former chair of the District X attorney ethics committee, multiple appointments by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve as a Special Ethics Master and Hearing Chair, and as a speaker at seminars addressing attorney ethics, Bill can both counsel attorneys to avoid ethics transgressions and represent them when faced with an ethics grievance or complaint. William (Bill) A. Krais has approximately 35 years of experience. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees William A. Krais included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors New Jersey Super Lawyers® (2012-2024), Top 100 (2015, 2017 - 2018) The Best Lawyers in America® – Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2014-2025); Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2015-2025) New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law - Professional Lawyer of the Year, Morris County (2021) Other Sources of Feedback About William A. Krais Included on the 2026New Jersey Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers list

• Principal

• Chief Judge Sarah D. Grant, Arizona Court of Appeals, Phoenix, Arizona, Judicial Clerk, 1990 - 1991

• "Leadership Skills Series: A Seat at the Table--Serving on a Board," NJ ICLE, 1/14/2021
• "What is My Personal Injury Case Worth: A Review of Damages, Insight from the Bench, and an Interactive Program on Case Value", Morris County Bar Association Legalpalooza, 11/18/2020
• "Civil Case Law Update," Morris County Bar Association Civil Practice Committee Webinar, 9/15/2020
• "Hot Topics in Civil Trial Practice," Morris County Bar Association – Legalpalooza, 10/18/2019
• "Crime Victims' Rights - Representing the Victim of a Violent Crime in a Civil Case," NJ ICLE, 9/12/2019
• "Everyday Ethics," Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, 6/14/2017
• "Ethics for Paralegals," Paralegal Association of New Jersey, 4/25/2017
• "Ethical Cliffhangers for Civil Trial Attorneys: Concerns for the Plaintiff's Attorney," NJ ICLE, 11/11/2016
• "The Leading Cases in Civil Law from 2015 to the Present," Morris County Bar Association MCLE Program, 6/15/2016
• "The Leading Cases in Civil Law from 2015 to the Present", MCBA/MCLE Program, 2/15/2016
• "Expert Qualifications in Medical and Nursing Malpractice Cases and Responsibilities of a Legal Nurse Consultant," New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, 1/13/2016

• New Jersey, 1990
• New York, 1991
• U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1991
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1994
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1994
• Specialties and Certifications
• Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney

• American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
• American Board of Trial Advocates (Member, Board of Trustees, Northern NJ Chapter (2016 - present))
• New Jersey State Bar Association (Member, Board of Trustees (2010-2016))
• New Jersey State Bar Association (Nominating Committee, Chair (2017-2018), Member (2015-2016), Election Committee (2019-present), Medical Malpractice Committee (2009-present), Membership Committee (2007-2016), Finance and Operations Committee (2011-present), Amicus Committee (2016-present))
• New Jersey State Bar Association (Attorney's Fees and Attorney Advertising, Professional Malpractice, Nominations and Elections, Metadata, Political Action Committee)
• Morris County Bar Association (President (2005), Trustee (1996–2006), Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments/Judicial Due Diligence Committees (2009-present), Civil Practice Committee, Chair (2017-present), Member (2002–present), Nominations Committee, various years)
• Morris County Bar Foundation (President (2003), Trustee (2000–present), Chair, Lawyers for Kids 5K (2005–2014))
• New Jersey State Bar Foundation (Board of Trustees (2014-2016), Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee (2016))
• New Jersey Supreme Court appointment to the District X Ethics Committee (Chair (2001–2002), Member (1998–2002))
• New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, Committee on Character and Fitness (Member (2021–present))
• Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (Trustee (2000–2006))
• Matheny Medical and Educational Center (Board of Trustees, Member (2002–present), Chair (2018-present), Vice-Chair (2008-2018), Secretary (2004-2008), Chair, Corporate Compliance Committee (2009-2014))