About Laura Sutnick
Laura Sutnick, the founding partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC, is a highly skilled trial attorney with licenses to practice in New Jersey and New York. She has a distinguished career in criminal defense, successfully representing clients in both states. Since 2015, she has been acknowledged as a New Jersey Super Lawyer, and in 2018, she was honored by being named to the Top 50 Women list. Additionally, she holds the certification of a Criminal Trial Attorney by the State of New Jersey.
Ms. Sutnick is actively involved in the legal community as a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and serves as co-chair of its Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees. Her expertise is frequently sought after, as evidenced by her appearances as a guest commentator on Court TV.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Sutnick contributes to the education of future attorneys. She is a trial skills advisor at the Cardozo School of Law Intensive Trial Advocacy Program and coaches the Northern Valley Demarest Regional High School Mock Trial Team.
Ms. Sutnick's legal journey began at the Kings County District Attorney's Office, where she gained valuable experience as a senior trial attorney.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
New York Car Accident Laws
Understanding New York's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Laura Sutnick specialize in?
Laura Sutnick specializes in criminal defense law, practicing in both New Jersey and New York.
What recognitions has Laura Sutnick received?
Laura Sutnick has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2015 and was included in the Top 50 Women list in 2018.
What is Laura Sutnick's role in legal education?
Laura Sutnick serves as a trial skills advisor at the Cardozo School of Law and coaches a high school mock trial team.
What positions does Laura Sutnick hold in the legal community?
She is a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and co-chair of its Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees.
Where did Laura Sutnick begin her legal career?
Laura Sutnick started her legal career as a senior trial attorney at the Kings County District Attorney's Office.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Laura Sutnick for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Laura for a free case review
