The New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer is authorized to pay referral fees pursuant to Rule 1:39-6(d)

Use the form below to refer a dog bite case in New Jersey to our office. Our team will promptly evaluate the case and follow up with you and the client.
Are you a personal injury attorney, general practitioner, or law firm looking to refer a dog bite case in New Jersey? Turn to David J. Cowhey, widely recognized as The New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer. We focus exclusively on dog bite injuries, offering a streamlined referral process, responsive communication, and favorable referral fee arrangements in accordance with New Jersey’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
With years of experience handling New Jersey dog bite claims, we’ve helped victims receive maximum compensation for physical and emotional trauma caused by dog attacks. Your clients get the benefit of a highly focused practice, while you get peace of mind knowing their case is in expert hands.
We work closely with referring attorneys, keeping you in the loop with case updates and timelines. Our referral process is simple, secure, and completely transparent.
We honor attorney referral fee agreements for licensed lawyers, following the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct. It’s a win-win: you help your client find the right legal representation while being compensated fairly.
As a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney, David J. Cowhey is authorized to pay referral fees to attorneys—including those licensed outside New Jersey—without regard to services performed or responsibility assumed, in accordance with Rule 1:39-6(d).
This rule permits certified attorneys to divide legal fees with referring lawyers, provided that:
The client is informed of and consents to the fee division.
The total fee charged is reasonable and pertains solely to the referred matter.
This provision enhances access to experienced attorneys and encourages referrals to certified specialists.
When you schedule your free consultation with The New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer, you should come prepared with specific questions for us to address. Some of the common questions clients ask us are:
In a typical dog bite case, we set a date 6 months from the date of the bite to issue a demand letter to the dog owner’s insurance company, if the case is ready (if we have all the necessary information and documentation). About 75% of our cases settle at that time. If a Complaint has to be filed, the litigation process usually takes about a year.
In a typical dog bite case, we set a date 6 months from the date of the bite to issue a demand letter to the dog owner’s insurance company, if the case is ready (if we have all the necessary information and documentation). About 75% of our cases settle at that time. If a Complaint has to be filed, the litigation process usually takes about a year.
In a typical dog bite case, we set a date 6 months from the date of the bite to issue a demand letter to the dog owner’s insurance company, if the case is ready (if we have all the necessary information and documentation). About 75% of our cases settle at that time. If a Complaint has to be filed, the litigation process usually takes about a year.
In a typical dog bite case, we set a date 6 months from the date of the bite to issue a demand letter to the dog owner’s insurance company, if the case is ready (if we have all the necessary information and documentation). About 75% of our cases settle at that time. If a Complaint has to be filed, the litigation process usually takes about a year.
In a typical dog bite case, we set a date 6 months from the date of the bite to issue a demand letter to the dog owner’s insurance company, if the case is ready (if we have all the necessary information and documentation). About 75% of our cases settle at that time. If a Complaint has to be filed, the litigation process usually takes about a year.
In a typical dog bite case, we set a date 6 months from the date of the bite to issue a demand letter to the dog owner’s insurance company, if the case is ready (if we have all the necessary information and documentation). About 75% of our cases settle at that time. If a Complaint has to be filed, the litigation process usually takes about a year.
Your New Jersey dog bite attorney should be your unflinching legal advocate.
We’ve supported clients across the community with the following bite cases:
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David J. Cowhey, the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the Cardinal Dougherty High School, where he was a four-year member of the two-time City Championship soccer team. He graduated as class valedictorian and scholar-athlete.
He attended Haverford College, where he was a four-year starter on the varsity soccer team and earned all-league honors and a place on two NCAA Tournament teams. He graduated with departmental honors in history. In 1982, he graduated with honors from Rutgers School of Law and went to work for a large Philadelphia law firm.
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