Begelman, Ross

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Updated 11/17/2010

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Begelman, Orlow & Melletz, Attorneys at Law

411 Route 70 East
Suite 245

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-2414

Phone: 888-611-8770 / 856-528-9114

Fax: 856-428-5485

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Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Managing Partner

Lawyer Overview

Ross Begelman is a member of both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar Associations. Mr. Begelman graduated in the top 5% of his class at Delaware School of Law at Widener University, in May of 1979. He then became a congressional aid in the United States House of Representatives. He was appointed a Deputy Attorney General specializing in economic crimes, fraudulent business practices and complex criminal litigation by Governor Byrne of New Jersey and reappointed to this position by Governor Kean.

In August of 1987, Mr. Begelman opened his own firm always emphasizing personal client contact and aggressive representation. He became known throughout the State of New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania as a persuasive litigator in the areas of Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Law, and Whistle Blower Claims.

Since then Mr. Begelman, along with his partner Marc Orlow, has provided New jersey and Pennsylvania clients with the area's most aggressive and personal representation.

Mr. Begelman's civil practice has included major prosecutions of Construction Litigation, Personal Injury Claims, Class Action Litigation, Corporate Fraud and Whistle Blower Claims. Begelman, Orlow & Melletz, Attorneys at Law has successfully litigated one of the nations largest whistle blower claims against a major retail pharmacy, resulting in a very large finders fee for his client. His aggressive, yet personable, approach to the law and representation of his clients have rewarded him with both praise by both judges and adversaries alike.

Trial Judges have commented that he is one of the great trial attorneys, his prosecution of the case was stellar and stated I would not want to be cross examined by him. In commenting on both Mr. Begelman and Mr. Orlow's representation of a client in a complex and hotly litigated civil case, the judge said If I am ever in trouble, I will have you represent me.

Mr. Begelman is a member of the Board of Governors for the New Jersey Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and Taxpayers Against Fraud. Mr. Begelman prides himself on his relationships that he has built over many years and his reputation as an aggressive zealous advocate.

Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury
  • Economic Crimes and Fraud
  • Business Investigations
  • Complex Criminal Litigation
  • Whistle Blower and Federal False Claims Act Claims
  • Conscientious Employee Protection Act Claims
  • Employee Rights Act Claims
  • Discrimination Claims

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Discrimination, Criminal Law, Employee Rights -- Employee, Whistleblower -- Employee, Litigation & Appeals, Complex Litigation, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Federal & State Bar Associations of Pennsylvania (Member)
  • Federal & State Bar Associations of New Jersey (Member)
  • American Association for Justice (Member)
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Member)
  • Taxpayers Against Fraud (Member)
  • New Jersey Association for Justice (Member, Board of Governors)
  • Camden County Bar Association (Member)

Education

  • Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware, 1979

Fees

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

411 Route 70 East
Suite 245
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-2414

Phones

888-611-8770
856-528-9114

Faxes

856-428-5485

Emails

Contact Us

Websites

http://www.begelmanorlow.com

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