Alison McClave, Personal Injury Attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Alison concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alison handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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Alison's primary office is at 1 Unknown, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alison usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Alison discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Alison for a personal injury case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alison walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Alison offer a free consultation?

  Alison charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alison's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Alison's current terms during booking.

• How long do personal injury cases in New Jersey typically take?

  Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alison gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Alison take my case if I'm outside Berkeley Heights?

  Alison is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alison will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Alison?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alison will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Alison accepting new personal injury clients right now?

  Alison's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.