In the Fight for Justice and the Best Possible Results
IJA Law Group is a White Plains personal injury law firm fighting for injured individuals and families across New York City and northern New Jersey, with seven-figure and high six-figure results to prove it.
We prepare every case as if it's going to trial, and you work directly with your attorney from your first call to your final settlement.
No upfront cost. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Proven Results
Personal Injury Settlements That Speak for Themselves
Results are what tell you whether an attorney can actually deliver — not just promise. IJA Law Group has recovered significant compensation for injured clients throughout New York and New Jersey, including seven-figure and high six-figure settlements for catastrophic, spinal, and traumatic injury cases.
$1,300,000
Auto accident, Bronx, NY (spinal surgery)
$1,100,000
Auto accident, Ocean County, NJ (spinal surgery)
$1,000,000
Closed head injury, New York County
$950,000
Traumatic brain injury, Suffolk County
$900,000
Wrongful death, Essex County, NJ
$1,300,000
Auto accident, Bronx, NY (spinal surgery)
$1,100,000
Auto accident, Ocean County, NJ (spinal surgery)
$1,000,000
Closed head injury, New York County
Direct Access, From Day One
Frank Filopei: A Personal Injury Attorney Who Fights Like It's Personal
Frank Filopei grew up in the Bronx and was the first person in his family to attend law school — nothing about his career was handed to him, and that shapes how he represents clients today. For more than 20 years, he has stood up to insurance companies and negligent corporations on behalf of injured people across New York and New Jersey, and won. He has been named one of America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys and recognized as a Metro Area Rising Star for five consecutive years, a distinction held by no more than 2.5 percent of practicing attorneys.
When you call IJA Law Group, you speak directly with Frank from your very first conversation — not an intake team, and not a case manager.
Trusted by Clients and Referring Attorneys
Clients and referring attorneys consistently point to the same things: direct communication, relentless preparation, and the ability to handle complex, high-value personal injury cases.
- Named one of America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
- Metro Area Rising Star, awarded in 2016 and 2018–2021, a distinction held by no more than 2.5 percent of practicing attorneys
- Substantial compensation secured in individual case settlements across New York and New Jersey.
- Results for referring attorneys, including recoveries ranging from low six figures to multi-millions
Why Choose IJA Law Group
Proven Results. Verified Reviews. A Firm Built to Fight for You.
When you've been seriously injured, you need an attorney who will fight relentlessly on your behalf and treat you as a person, not a case number. Here is what clients and referring attorneys can count on with IJA Law Group.
Proven Case Results
We have recovered settlements ranging from low six figures to multi-millions for clients across New York and New Jersey, including significant outcomes in auto accident, construction accident, and catastrophic injury matters. A complete list of case results is available on our Case Results page.
Verified Client Reviews
Our reviews are sourced directly from Google and reflect real client experiences, including cases resolved in a fraction of the time required by prior counsel.
Direct Attorney Access
You work directly with your attorney from the initial consultation forward — never routed through an intake team or passed between case managers.
Trial-Ready Representation
We prepare every case as though it will proceed to trial. That standard of preparation is what gives us the leverage to negotiate aggressively, and the readiness to fight in court when a fair settlement isn't offered.
Consistent, Personal Communication
You will hear from us throughout your case, not just at the beginning and the end. You deserve to know where things stand.
How We Can Help
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving New York & New Jersey
IJA Law Group represents clients in matters ranging from smaller injury claims to catastrophic and life-altering injuries across New York and New Jersey. Whatever happened to you, we want to hear about it.
Personal Injury
Representation for individuals injured due to the negligence of another party in New York or New Jersey.
Catastrophic Injury
Representation for traumatic brain injuries, permanent disability, and other life-altering harm.
Trucking Accidents
Representation for individuals harmed by negligent truck drivers and trucking companies.
Auto Accidents
Representation for individuals injured by negligent drivers, pursued against at-fault parties and insurers.
Construction Accidents
Representation for injured workers pursuing claims against negligent contractors and property owners.
How We Build a Winning Case
Why Our Process Wins
Anyone can say they'll fight for you. Here's the process behind why our clients actually see the results.
Relentless Case Preparation
We dig into every detail, gather the evidence and expert testimony your case needs, and build a file the other side can't pick apart.
Tough Negotiation & Trial-Ready Strategy
Insurance companies know when a firm is bluffing. We prepare every case as though it’s going to trial, which is exactly the leverage that helped secure a significant wrongful death settlement in Essex County, NJ.
Client-Focused Approach
Your case gets our direct attention, not a rotating cast of case managers. You're a person to us, not a file number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Injury Lawyer FAQs for New York & New Jersey Clients
How is a personal injury lawyer at IJA Law Group paid?
IJA Law Group represents clients on a contingency-fee basis: there are no upfront legal fees, and our fee is recovered only as a percentage of a successful settlement or verdict. If no recovery is obtained, the client owes no attorney's fee.
Why should I hire a personal injury lawyer instead of negotiating with the insurance company directly?
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize claim payouts and are not obligated to act in a claimant's interest. Legal representation ensures that medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering are fully documented and pursued, reducing the risk of an inadequate settlement or an improperly denied claim.
What is my personal injury case worth?
Case value is determined by the severity of the injury, required medical treatment, lost income, and the degree of fault attributable to each party. IJA Law Group's resolved cases range from the low six figures to $1,300,000, reflecting this variability; a free case evaluation is the appropriate method for assessing an individual claim.
How long does a personal injury case take to resolve?
Case duration varies by jurisdiction, injury severity, and whether litigation is required. IJA Law Group prepares every matter as though it will proceed to trial from the outset, an approach designed to strengthen negotiating position and reduce unnecessary delay.
Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the accident?
In many circumstances, yes. Both New York and New Jersey permit injured parties to recover damages under comparative negligence principles even where partial fault is assigned. Case-specific facts determine how this rule applies, and should be reviewed during a consultation.
Does IJA Law Group provide services in Spanish?
Spanish-speaking staff are available to assist clients throughout the intake and case process.
You've Been Through Enough. Let Us Fight for You.
IJA Law Group is available to discuss your case by phone, text, or online message — whichever feels easiest right now. Our priority is to advocate for our clients and pursue the strongest possible outcome, because every injured person deserves an attorney willing to fight for their case, not just file it.
