Introduction

Founded in 1999 by Sean Callagy after he earned degrees from Columbia University and Seton Hall Law School, Callagy Law has grown from a New Jersey firm into a multi-state operation with offices in Paramus and East Hanover, New Jersey, Pearl River, New York, and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm’s motorcycle accident attorneys alone have secured over $61 million in settlements, including multi-million dollar recoveries for clients with serious injuries, and the firm applies the same investigative thoroughness across all of its personal injury and workers’ compensation practice areas.

Practice Areas

Personal injury litigation across a wide range of accident types forms the backbone of Callagy Law’s practice. Car accident cases involve the full evidentiary process: collecting physical evidence, interviewing witnesses, subpoenaing cell phone records, and engaging accident reconstruction experts to establish liability against insurance companies whose adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. The firm’s attorneys are familiar with the specific tactics insurers use to devalue claims and build cases to counter them.

Motorcycle accident cases receive particular attention at the firm, reflecting the severity of injuries riders typically sustain in collisions with passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. The firm’s documented $61 million in motorcycle accident settlements reflects years of intensive case preparation in this area, including thorough investigations using surveillance footage and expert testimony. Pedestrian accident representation covers clients who are seriously injured by careless drivers, with the firm noting that most such accidents are preventable and that the resulting pain often keeps victims from working during long recovery periods.

Traumatic brain injury cases, arising from motor vehicle accidents, negligent supervision situations, and unsafe environments, are handled with awareness of the range of symptoms involved: memory loss, convulsions, headaches, nausea, and partial or complete loss of motor control. The firm acknowledges that brain injury symptoms can be subtle but life-altering, and builds cases that account for both the immediate and long-term impact on the client’s life and earning capacity.

Slip and fall cases address premises liability across wet floors, uneven surfaces, ice and snow accumulation, and other hazardous conditions on New Jersey properties. The firm guides clients through post-accident steps including prompt medical attention and proper accident documentation, both of which affect the strength of the eventual claim. Nursing home negligence cases cover bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, medication errors, physical mistreatment, and wrongful death in elder care facilities throughout New Jersey.

Train accident representation is available whether the client was aboard an injured train or struck by one. Workers’ compensation cases help injured employees secure medical treatment coverage and wage replacement. The firm handles the procedural requirements of New Jersey workers’ compensation claims while pushing for outcomes that reflect the full extent of the client’s workplace injury.

Attorney Profiles

Sean Callagy founded the firm in 1999 following his education at Columbia University and Seton Hall Law School. He leads a team of attorneys handling personal injury and workers’ compensation matters across New Jersey, New York, and Arizona. Additional named attorneys are not identified in available source material beyond the founder.

Location and Service Area

Callagy Law maintains four offices:

• 650 From Road, Suite 240, Paramus, NJ 07652 | (201) 261-1700
• 1 Blue Hill Plaza, Suite 1509, Pearl River, NY 10965 | (201) 261-1700
• 2550 W Union Hills Dr, Suite 350-341, Phoenix, AZ 85027 | (602) 894-6900
• 100 Eagle Rock Ave, Suite 105, East Hanover, NJ 07936 | (973) 939-0100

The primary service area covers New Jersey statewide, with additional coverage in the New York metro area and the Phoenix, Arizona region. More information is at callagylaw.com/

Client Focus

The firm serves seriously injured individuals whose recovery periods are long enough to prevent working, creating financial strain alongside the physical and emotional consequences of their injuries. The attorneys are attentive to insurance company tactics used to minimize personal injury payouts. The firm’s investigative resources, subpoenaed cell records, surveillance footage, accident reconstruction experts, give it the tools to counter those tactics at both the negotiation and litigation stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Callagy Law founded and by whom?
Sean Callagy founded the firm in 1999 after graduating from Columbia University and Seton Hall Law School.

How much has the firm recovered for clients?
The firm’s motorcycle accident attorneys alone have secured over $61 million in settlements, including multi-million dollar recoveries.

What investigation methods does the firm use?
Surveillance footage collection, witness interviews, subpoenaed cell phone records, and accident reconstruction expert testimony across multiple practice areas.

How many offices does the firm have?
Four locations: Paramus, NJ; Pearl River, NY; Phoenix, AZ; and East Hanover, NJ.

What types of injury cases does the firm handle?
Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, traumatic brain injuries, slip and fall, nursing home negligence, train accidents, and workers’ compensation.

Does the firm handle cases against insurance companies?
Yes. A significant part of the firm’s practice involves countering insurance company tactics designed to minimize personal injury payouts, both in negotiations and at trial.

Closing

Sean Callagy’s 1999 founding of this New Jersey firm has produced a multi-state practice with documented settlements exceeding $61 million on motorcycle cases alone, supported by rigorous investigative methods and a four-office structure serving New Jersey, New York, and Arizona. The firm’s attorneys are equipped for the full cycle of personal injury litigation from evidence collection through trial. Reach Callagy Law at (201) 261-1700 or visit callagylaw.com/