Christopher M. Chris Placitella

Christopher M. Chris Placitella

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

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Red Bank, New Jersey
44+ years experience
Cohen, Placitella & Roth PC
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Bio

Christopher M. Placitella is a shareholder in the law firm and an accomplished trial lawyer with a nationwide reputation as one of the country's leading legal authorities on mass tort, class actions, and asbestos-related diseases. He represents individuals injured by defective products and drugs, toxic substances, and environmental damage. Mr. Placitella is dedicated to working on behalf of victims of corporate misconduct, and this dedication has helped shape the direction of the firm and its values. A problem-solver by nature, he has devoted his career to helping change people's lives and obtaining justice for his clients. Mr. Placitella has developed an award-winning reputation for his commitment to those who have been harmed due to the wrongful conduct of others. His professional integrity and personal commitment to his clients and his community have provided him with local, regional and national recognition for his work and service. He is continuously recognized by his peers for his contribution to mass tort litigation. As a member of the plaintiffs' bar, Mr. Placitella is known for helping to establish a national asbestos litigation group dedicated to successfully and effectively representing individuals suffering from asbestos-related diseases and their families.

Practice Areas

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Woodbridge (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Woodbridge (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Woodbridge (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Woodbridge (2018)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Woodbridge (2016)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Woodbridge (2014)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation, Philadelphia (2011)
  • Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation
  • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
  • Special Focus: Mass Tort
  • Special Focus: Occupational Disease
  • Special Focus: Toxic Tort

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

  • Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Syracuse University, graduated 1981
  • Fordham University, BS, graduated 1978

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