Craig R. Mitnick

STRATEGIC, POWERFUL & AGGRESSIVE

Craig Mitnick has been in the forefront of developing creative theories of liability and creative approaches to litigation that have resulted in positive outcomes for individuals and businesses nationwide. When engaging in the practice of law Craig is guided by his belief that justice, passion, and equality apply to all individuals and not just select persons.

Craig specializes in complex litigation involving matters relating to criminal defense and civil liability.

Throughout his career Mitnick has received recognition for his contributions to the legal profession and for his accomplishments both in the courtroom and out of the courtroom. Among other honors, he has consistently been included:

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys

Top American Lawyers

Lawyers of Distinction

America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators

Society of Legal Advocates

Top 100 Attorneys of America

Lawyer of the year from the IATOP

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Fellow of the “American Bar Foundation”

Mitnick is known for his unfettered and vigorous representation of his clients. His portfolio of clients has included over 1200 retired NFL players for possible claims against the NFL for concussion related injuries. Mitnick was involved in the groundbreaking litigation from the onset against the NFL.

His innovative approach to litigation and negotiated settlements in addition to his track record of successful verdicts has gained him national recognition as a leader in the profession.

After earning his B.B.A. in finance from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Mitnick received his Juris Doctor from George Washington University in Washington, DC. Mitnick began his career as an Assistant County Prosecutor in two separate counties in the state of New Jersey. During that time, he also acted as a certified instructor of law and procedure at two countywide police academies.

Upon transitioning over to the private practice of law, Mitnick founded Mitnick Law Office and then transitioned the firm to MitnickJustice LLC. Mitnick has been contracted as an on-air legal analyst for Fox News Channel, Fox News Radio, and CBS. Mitnick is known for his assertive and client-focused approach, often being described as a “gladiator for his clients’ rights”

BBA FINANCE EMORY UNIVERSITY May 1984
JURIS DOCTORATE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW May 1987

Craig R. Mitnick is an American attorney, broadcaster and entrepreneur, recognized for his extensive work in personal injury, criminal defense, and complex litigation. He is the founder and managing partner of the Mitnick Justice, located in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Mitnick has over three decades of legal experience and is known for representing high-profile clients, most notably over 1,200 retired NFL players in litigation against the National Football League for concussion-related injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Mitnick’s legal practice covers a wide range of areas, including criminal defense, as well as Mass tort and class action lawsuits, along with civil privacy violations.

He began his career as an Assistant Prosecutor in two New Jersey counties and also served as a certified instructor of law at county police academies. After moving into private practice, he established his own firm in 1991, focusing on trial and litigation work.

Craig Mitnick has been recognized as a top attorney by numerous prestigious legal organizations, reflecting his expertise and leadership in civil and criminal litigation:

• National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys
• American Society of Legal Advocates
• Lawyers of Distinction
• America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
• Top American Lawyers
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Top 100 Attorneys of America
• International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) – Top Attorney of the Year
• Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

These honors underscore Mitnick’s national reputation and his standing among the most accomplished attorneys in his field.

A sample of notable cases that Mitnick has handled throughout his legal career include:

NFL Concussion Litigation
Mitnick represented over 1,200 retired NFL players in the landmark class action against the National Football League regarding concussion-related brain injuries. This multi-district litigation was one of the most significant sports injury cases in U.S. history and was heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

United States of America v. Dennis Virelli
This federal case involved racketeering, homicide, and conspiracy charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and involved mob related organized crime figures.

State of New Jersey v. Fred Neulander
Mitnick participated in this high-profile New Jersey case involving charges of murder, murder for hire, and conspiracy. The case received significant national media attention due to the involvement of a prominent rabbi accused of orchestrating his wife’s murder.

State of New Jersey v. State Trooper James Harney, et al.
This case involved a multi-count; multi-state illegal gambling operation prosecuted in New Jersey Superior Court.

State of New Jersey v. Alonzo Johnson
Mitnick defended a prominent sports figure from crimes involving aggravated sexual assault, rape, and kidnapping. All charges were dismissed against his client.

United States of America v. Phillip Casale
A federal case involving a professional hitman with mob-related charges, heard in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey where Mitnick successfully advocated for his client alleged to have been a member of the New York faction of the mob.

Mitnick’s portfolio also includes mass torts, class actions, wrongful death, and civil rights cases, reflecting his broad experience in both criminal defense and complex civil litigation.