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Brian C Raphel, Product Liability Attorney in Princeton, New Jersey

Over 15 years of legal practice

AssociateatDechert LLP

Princeton, NJ

Practicing product liability in Princeton since 2011.

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Brian C Raphel is an associate based in Princeton, NJ. The practice focuses on Product Liability. Brian has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert LLP.

Based in
Princeton, NJ
Experience
over 15 years
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Product Liability
  • Handles Product Liability matters from Princeton, NJ.
  • Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Brian C Raphel: Brian C Raphel is an associate based in Princeton, NJ. The practice focuses on Product Liability. Brian has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Brian takes on

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

Product Liability cases in Princeton, New Jersey

Brian takes product liability matters in Princeton, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Brian C Raphel — product liability lawyer in Princeton

Brian C Raphel is an associate based in Princeton, NJ. The practice focuses on Product Liability. Brian has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert LLP.

Brian C Raphel is a lawyer practicing product liability and mass torts. Brian received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years. Brian practices at Dechert LLP in Princeton, NJ.

How Brian handles product liability matters

Brian C Raphel is a lawyer practicing product liability and mass torts. Brian received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years. Brian practices at Dechert LLP in Princeton, NJ.

The kind of cases Brian takes

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for product liability matters in Princeton and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Michigan Law School

    J.D. · 2011

  • Tufts University

    B.A. · 2008

Jurisdictions

Brian's state bar admissions

  • New Jersey Pennsylva

    2011 · ACTIVE

Brian studied at J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in Tufts University.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in Tufts University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Brian C Raphel's office in Princeton

Brian's primary office is at Suite 500, 902 Carnegie Center, , Princeton, NJ, 08540-6531. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dechert LLP

Suite 500, 902 Carnegie Center,

Princeton, NJ 08540-6531

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian C Raphel — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a product liability attorney in Princeton, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many product liability matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every product liability matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many product liability practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian C Raphel

  • How much does it cost to hire Brian for a product liability case?

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

  • Does Brian offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do product liability cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple product liability 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. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Princeton?

    Brian 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 — Brian 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 Brian?

    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. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brian accepting new product liability clients right now?

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

Areas served

Product Liability attorneys serving Princeton, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey

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