Beers, Kathleen F.

Of Counsel

Phone: 609-572-7570

Fax: 609-572-7571

Email: kbeers@cooperlevenson.com

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Of Counsel

Phone: 609-572-7570

Fax: 609-572-7571

Email: kbeers@cooperlevenson.com

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Overview

Kathleen Beers is a seasoned attorney with a diverse legal background spanning personal injury, complex commercial litigation, corporate law, real estate, trademark, and appellate practice. She has represented clients at the highest levels of the legal system, including the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeal, and New Jersey’s appellate and supreme courts.

Kathleen’s experience includes presenting oral arguments and preparing briefs and petitions for writs of certiorari, giving her clients strategic advocacy in both trial and appellate matters. Her broad litigation expertise and proven appellate skills make her a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal challenges, including high-stakes personal injury cases.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Rutgers University Law School – Camden
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business, Rutgers University

Bar Admissions

State of New Jersey
State of New York
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court

Credentials

Kathleen is a Certified Foreclosure Mediator and is designated as an arbitrator in Atlantic, Cumberland, and Gloucester counties. She is also a member of District I Ethics Committee.

Practice Highlights:

Kathleen successfully developed an appellate practice at her previous firm and as such was amicus counsel before the United States Supreme Court in the case of Bates v. Dow, 544 U.S. 431 (2005) which overturned years of Federal preemption of product liability cases. She was instrumental in obtaining some of the firm’s largest verdicts and settlements.

Case Highlights

Kathleen has written many successful appellate briefs including a matter of first impression before the Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court in Weise v. Dedhia, 188 N.J. 587 (2006) which was also featured in the New Jersey Lawyer, and the amicus brief in McMahon v. New Jersey Manufacturers, 364 N.J. Super. 188 (App. Div. 2003)
Other successful appeals include Kapuzi v Gallo, 2017 WL 919571 (App. Div 2017); Indian Brand Farms, Inc v Novartis Crop Protection, 617 F.3d 207 (3d Cir. 2010); Maleki v. AGA, 407 N.J. Super. 123 (App. Div 2009); Mortellite v. Novartis, 460 F.3d 483 (3d Cir. 2006); Gonzalez v. Safe & Sound Security Corp., 185 N.J. 100 (2005); Salartash Surgical Associates v. DelRosario, 2007WL895688 (App Div. 2007); Bauer v. Nesbitt, 399 N.J. Super. 71 (App.Div. 2008); Byer v. Prudential Fox Roach, 2008 WL 4057801; Iwasko v. Diamond (CPM-L-1347-99); Interlocutory appeals granted : Risko v Thompson Muller Automotive Group, Inc. t/a Hammonton Chrysler Jeep Dodge.

Awards and Recognitions

Winner of the Client’s Choice Award, AVVO*
Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum*
Named as one of the top 100 attorneys in Personal Injury Law in New Jersey by the Association of American Trial Lawyers*

*No aspect of these awards and recognitions from AVVO, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, or the Association of American Trial Lawyers have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association. To view a description of the standard or methodology used by AVVO, click here, by Million Dollar Advocates Forum, click here, or by the Association of American Trial Lawyers, click here.

Community

Volunteer – Women Fighting Hunger – New Jersey Community Food Bank
Volunteer – Local Animal Shelter

Professional Associations

Member – Atlantic County Bar Association
Member – Gloucester County Bar Association
Member – New Jersey Association for Justice
Member – Pennsylvania Association for Justice

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Beers, Kathleen F.

Of Counsel

Phone: 609-572-7570

Fax: 609-572-7571

Email: kbeers@cooperlevenson.com

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Of Counsel

Phone: 609-572-7570

Fax: 609-572-7571

Email: kbeers@cooperlevenson.com

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

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