W. JOHN WEIR, ESQUIRE

Managing Partner John Weir graduated with honors from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law in Camden, NJ. He began his legal career at McLaughlin & Cooper, P.C. in Trenton, N.J. where he was mentored by the late James J. McLaughlin. He began trying cases within months of being admitted to the New Jersey Bar. Since then, Mr. Weir has developed an impressive track record and has tried numerous jury trials in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Camden County, Somerset County, Monmouth County and Hunterdon County as well as Federal Court. ​

Mr. Weir has handled a wide variety of civil matters. He has represented Fortune 500 companies in asbestos litigation, Fortune 100 oil companies in benzene litigation, large companies in toxic tort litigation and prominent New Jersey insurance companies in a variety of insurance and negligence issues. He has also helped plaintiffs in a wide array of matters including wrongful death claims, denial of insurance benefits, automobile accidents, slip and falls and other personal injury claims. His experience in a wide variety of claims on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants provides you with a balanced approach to your claim.

After many years of trying cases, Mr. Weir began utilizing his experience to help others via volunteer work as a mediator in Mercer County Special Civil Part. He serves as an arbitrator in the Mercer County Law Division and has served as a mediator and arbitrator in numerous private matters on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. His broad litigation background has made him a popular choice as a neutral arbitrator chosen by both plaintiffs and defendants attorneys.

Mr. Weir can be reached at (609) 594-4000, (609) 303-3016 (direct), or at jweir@weirattorneys.com.