Daniel J. Pomeroy

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Trial-tested counselor for complex coverage and high-stakes disputes

Daniel represents insurers and businesses in complex litigation and coverage matters. He has been in private practice since 1982 and co-founded Pomeroy, Heller & Ley in 2012. His work spans jury trials, appellate advocacy, and strategic counseling for carriers and corporate clients.

Overview

Advises carriers and corporate clients on first- and third-party coverage, risk transfer, and extra-contractual exposure.

Handles briefing and strategy for dispositive motions and appeals in complex commercial and insurance matters.

Known for courtroom experience and clear, business-forward communication with stakeholders.

Representative Matters

Jury trials: Lead or co-counsel in 135+ jury trials for insurers and individuals across New Jersey.
Appellate: Authored briefs and argued approximately 100 appeals, including 11 before the N.J. Supreme Court.
Coverage & bad faith: Counseled carriers on allocation, priority of coverage, and extra-contractual claims.

Admitted to Practice

  • New Jersey, 1981
  • New York, 1982
  • United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 1981
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law, Cum Laude, 1981
B.A.
St. Michael’s College, Magna Cum Laude, 1978

Awards & Achievements

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Trial Attorneys of New Jersey — 2015 Trial Bar Award Recipient
  • Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2006, 2010
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™

Professional Memberships

  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association
  • American Board of Trial Advocates — Past President, New Jersey Chapter
  • American College of Trial Lawyers — Fellow
  • American Bar Foundation — Fellow

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Publications & Speaking

  • Co-author, New Jersey Auto Insurance Law
  • Frequent lecturer to the judiciary, bar, and insurance industry on coverage and trial practice.

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About Daniel J. Pomeroy

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Daniel Pomeroy has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1982. After graduating magna cum laude from St. Michael’s College and with high honors from Seton Hall University School of Law, Mr. Pomeroy served as law clerk to the Honorable Robert L. Clifford, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey. From 1982 through 1985, Mr. Pomeroy was an associate at the defense firm of Connell, Foley and Geiser prior to forming predecessor firm Mortenson and Pomeroy in October 1985. In 2012, he co-founded Pomeroy, Heller & Ley, LLC. Mr. Pomeroy is a fellow in both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Foundation of the American Bar Association. He is also past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and past chairman of the New Jersey Defense Association Automobile Insurance Coverage Committee. Mr. Pomeroy has tried more than 135 jury cases for insurance companies and injured individuals. In addition, he has argued over 100 appeals, and has appeared before the Supreme Court of New Jersey on eleven (11) occasions, most involving landmark decisions in the State of New Jersey on issues pertaining to the scope of insurance coverage. He is also the co-author of New Jersey Auto Insurance Law, presently in its 22nd edition. This treatise on automobile insurance law in New Jersey has been cited as “authoritative” in over 50 appellate decisions in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Pomeroy has lectured extensively to the judiciary, the bar, and the insurance industry on the practice areas described above.

Settlements achieved by Mr. Pomeroy

either as counsel or co-counsel for the plaintiff, include the following:

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