“Alex was an extremely professional, charming, hard working, informative, sophisticated, and highly intelligent attorney. My husband and I were greatly impressed with his work and if necessary in the future, we’d seek his help again!”
Beryl E
*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Overview
Alex Capozzi is a Partner and certified civil trial attorney with extensive experience representing clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout New Jersey and New York. He has personally secured numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured victims and he is believed to be one of the youngest attorneys in history to obtain a multi-million dollar jury verdict at trial. Given his knowledge, skill, and expertise in civil trial practice, Alex has been designated as a certified civil trial attorney, a distinction achieved by less than 2% of attorneys in the United States. He has been recognized in the “Super Lawyers: Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers, the “Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch” list by Best Lawyers, the “New Leaders of the Bar” list by the New Jersey Law Journal, and the “Top 40 Under 40” list by National Trial Lawyers.
Known for his confident, trustworthy, and authentic court room presence, Alex has repeatedly demonstrated a rare and unique ability to secure favorable jury verdicts when insurance companies refuse to make fair settlement offers. In 2024, he obtained one of the top twenty largest jury verdicts in the State of New Jersey. Alex is a relentless fighter who is deeply devoted to his clients. He takes great pride in good client communication and achieving client satisfaction.
Outside of the office, Alex is a board member of several organizations dedicated to protecting ordinary families, workers, and consumers by fighting to preserve and strengthen the laws governing product safety, safe workplaces, and quality healthcare.
*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Click here for the Awards and Honors Methodology.
Each lawsuit handled by Alex depends on its unique facts and particular legal circumstances. The following are a list of results obtained by Alex on behalf of his clients:
- $21,800,000 recovery for a child that suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a commercial vehicle while crossing the street.
- $2,750,000 jury verdict at trial in the United States District Court for a client who fractured her hip when she was caused to slip and fall due to the negligence of a national restaurant chain. The last settlement offer by the defense was $250,000.
- $2,525,000 recovery in a wrongful death case for a client that was killed when she was negligently discharged from a rideshare vehicle in an unsafe location while intoxicated.
- $2,200,000 recovery for a client who sustained permanent spinal injuries in tractor trailer accident caused by a negligent truck driver.
- $2,027,500 jury verdict at trial for a client who sustained injuries to her neck and jaw when a negligent driver struck her vehicle. The last settlement offer by the insurance company was $40,000.
- $1,750,000 settlement for a client who was severely injured in a car accident after another driver made a reckless left turn.
- $1,500,000 recovery for a client who sustained neck and back injuries when her vehicle was struck from behind by a commercial vehicle.
- $1,475,000 recovery for a client who sustained permanent spinal injuries in a tractor trailer accident caused by the negligent hiring of an unfit and dangerous tractor trailer driver.
- $1,225,000 recovery in New York for a client who sustained neck and back injuries when her vehicle was struck by a negligent driver that made an illegal left turn.
- $1,000,000 recovery for a client that sustained permanent shoulder and hip injuries in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent driver.
- $1,000,000 recovery for a client that sustained neck and shoulder injuries when his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer.
- $1,000,000 recovery for a client who aggravated a prior neck injury when her vehicle was struck by a negligent driver.
- $1,000,000 recovery for a client that sustained neck and shoulder injuries when his work vehicle was struck by a negligent driver.
- $975,000 recovery in a dram shop case against a bar that negligently overserved a client with alcohol while she was already in a visibly intoxicated state.
- $930,000 recovery in a truck accident case for a client that sustained neck and back injuries when his vehicle was struck from behind by a negligent truck driver.
- $925,000 recovery for a client that sustained spinal injuries when his truck was struck by a negligent truck driver.$915,000 recovery for a client who sustained injuries to her arm and knee when a New Jersey Transit bus negligently struck her vehicle.
- $900,000 recovery in a construction case for a client who sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder when he was caused to fall due to the negligence of a construction company that never repaired a dangerous sidewalk.
- $850,000 recovery in New York for a client that sustained spinal injuries when her ride-share vehicle was struck by a negligent driver.
- $850,000 recovery in Connecticut for a client that sustained spinal injuries when his vehicle was struck by a negligent driver.
- $817,500 recovery for a client who sustained neck and back injuries when his vehicle was struck by a negligent truck driver.
- $735,000 recovery for a client who aggravated a prior neck injury when her vehicle was struck by a negligent driver.
- $600,000 recovery for a client who sustained a neck injury when a truck negligently sideswiped her vehicle.
- $575,000 recovery for a client that sustained a neck injury when her vehicle was struck by a negligent driver.
- $500,000 recovery for a client who sustained injuries to his knee and shoulder when a bouncer used excessive force to eject him from a bar.
- $500,000 recovery for a client that sustained spinal injuries when her vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer.
- $460,000 settlement during trial for a client that sustained spinal injuries in a motor vehicle crash. The last settlement offer by the insurance company prior to trial was $200,000.
- $450,000 recovery in a dog-bite case for a client that suffered facial lacerations when she was bitten by a dog.
- $440,000 recovery in an aviation case for a client that suffered facial lacerations when a commercial airliner negligently flew into inclement weather causing the airplane to experience severe turbulence and a sudden and violent drop in altitude.
- $200,000 jury verdict at trial for a client that was struck by a negligent truck driver and she was merging into another lane. The last settlement offer by the insurance company prior to trial was $10,000.
- $180,000 settlement after two weeks of trial for a client that sustained spinal injuries when her vehicle was struck by a negligent driver. Prior to trial, the insurance company offered zero.
*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. See Award Methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch – 2022-2025
- Super Lawyer’s Rising Star – 2018-2025
- New Jersey Law Journal New Leaders of the Bar – 2021-2022
- The National Trial Lawyers – Motor Vehicle Top 25
- The National Trial Lawyers – Trucking Top 10
- The National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40
- Top 20 Verdicts in New Jersey 2024
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- NJAJ Board of Governors
- Chair-NJAJ New Lawyers Section
- New Jersey Association for Justice
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- The National Trial Lawyers “Motor Vehicle Top 25” Association
- The National Trial Lawyers “Trucking Top 10” Association
- Some of the Best Trial Lawyers Share Secrets of Their Success – NJAJ’s Boardwalk Seminar 2017
- Openings and Closings from the Masters – NJAJ’s Meadowlands Seminar 2019
- Building Your Liability from Start to Finish – NJAJ’s Winter Seminar 2020
- Presenting Your Bruises to the Jury – NJAJ’s Boardwalk Seminar 2020
- Finding the Pressure Points – NJAJ’s Meadowlands Seminar 2020
- Working Up the Catastrophic/Wrongful Death Case – NJAJ’s Winter Seminar 2021
- New Developments in Uber and Lyft Cases – NJAJ’s Boardwalk Seminar 2021
- The Landowner’s Liability Act – NJAJ’s Meadowlands Seminar 2024
Education
- Rutgers School of Law, J.D.
- Penn State University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Court Admissions
- United States District Court – District of New Jersey
- United States District Court – Southern District of New York
- United States District Court – Eastern District of New York
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
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