Craig M Terkowitz, Insurance Attorney in Morristown, New Jersey
Over 49 years of legal practice
CounselatRiker Danzig LLP
Morristown, NJ
Practicing insurance in Morristown since 1977.
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Craig M Terkowitz is a counsel based in Morristown, NJ. The practice focuses on Insurance. Craig has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Riker Danzig LLP.
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- Morristown, NJ
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- Insurance
- Handles Insurance matters from Morristown, NJ.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Craig M Terkowitz: Craig M Terkowitz is a counsel based in Morristown, NJ. The practice focuses on Insurance. Craig has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Riker Danzig LLP.
Areas of practice
Craig's practice areas in Morristown
Craig concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Morristown, New Jersey
Craig takes insurance matters in Morristown, 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 Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Craig M Terkowitz, insurance attorney serving Morristown
Craig M Terkowitz is a counsel based in Morristown, NJ. The practice focuses on Insurance. Craig has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Riker Danzig LLP. Craig works from Morristown, New Jersey and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Craig M Terkowitz is a lawyer practicing insurance and reinsurance law. Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years. Craig practices at Riker Danzig LLP in Morristown, NJ.
Working with Craig on a insurance matter
Craig M Terkowitz is a lawyer practicing insurance and reinsurance law. Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years. Craig practices at Riker Danzig LLP in Morristown, NJ.
Clients Craig works with
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Morristown and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Craig studied and practices
Dickinson School of Law
J.D. · 1977
University of Maryland
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Craig's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1977 · ACTIVE
Craig studied at J.D. in Dickinson School of Law and B.A. in University of Maryland.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed J.D. in Dickinson School of Law and B.A. in University of Maryland. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Craig's professional memberships and bar associations
New Jersey State Bar Association
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Locations
Craig M Terkowitz's office in Morristown
Craig's primary office is at Headquarters Plaza, One Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07962-1981. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Riker Danzig LLP
Headquarters Plaza, One Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962-1981
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How to hire Craig M Terkowitz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig'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; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Morristown, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig M Terkowitz
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Morristown?
Craig 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 — Craig 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 Craig?
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. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new insurance clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Morristown, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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