It may not seem appropriate to use the term underdog to characterize a firm with more than 40 years of experience in personal injury law and countless favorable outcomes to its name, but the team at Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann (AKS&L) knows that its clients often feel that way. After all, they may be in a situation where they’ve suffered a serious injury, are unable to work and have seen their quality of life decline, and the opponent in their legal battle is typically a major company with unlimited resources at its disposal.
Fortunately, AKS&L’s proven trial lawyers and dedicated staff relish in sticking up for the “little guy.”
“Insurance companies and large corporations are not in the business of providing injured people with fair compensation – they’re in the business of making money,” says Daniel Snyder, the firm’s managing partner. “Insurance companies make a lot of money, and they also spend a lot of money to minimize their exposure. We understand that most people can’t afford to pay for legal services and retain multiple experts to support their case, but I think this is what makes our relationship with clients so unique: We take pride in giving injured citizens the keys to justice when it otherwise may not be available to them. We level the playing field.”
AKS&L has been providing that type of dogged representation since its founding in the 1980s by Craig Aronberg; after his retirement, that tradition continued under the leadership of David Kouser. Snyder, who came on board as an associate in 2009 and was eventually elevated to partner, took the mantle earlier this year when Kouser retired as well.
With fellow attorneys Jeremy Lindemann and Justin Sperling by his side, he is pleased that AKS&L can still offer the personal attention and legal expertise for which it has long been known.
“We’ve been in the same location for over 40 years and we’re one of the last of the mom-and-pop personal injury firms,” he says. “But we’ve grown and adapted to a rapidly changing industry. When we made the decision to continue this venture, we knew that if our core values were maintained, we’d be successful. Our core values are integrity, commitment to the client and excellence, and in our firm we’re not just outcome-focused: We strive to be honest, trustworthy and ethical in all of our actions.”
AKS&L specializes in personal injury or wrongful death cases related to motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, dog bites, work accidents and more. Snyder encourages potential clients to reach out immediately following an injury for the proper investigation to begin.
As he stresses in the initial consultation, personal injury law “is a marathon and not a sprint,” and a positive outcome may take years to achieve. But rest assured, the firm will play out the process as long as it needs to go.
“We prepare every case as if it’s going to go to trial, but if there’s an opportunity for early resolution, we’re certainly open to negotiating a settlement,” Snyder says. “In this business, reputation is important. Insurance companies know that we’re not afraid to take cases the distance, which I think opens us up for early settlements. It’s all about getting a fair result for the client.”
Snyder knows that clients have a range of options to choose from in personal injury representation, and must first weed through the abundance of TV and radio ads to find the right firm. AKS&L stands out for a variety of reasons, starting with Snyder’s status as a board-certified civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a designation that only 2% of the state’s 100,000 lawyers can stake claim to because of the rigorous qualifications and stellar legal reputation it requires.
The firm also promises clients a continuity of representation, meaning that the same lawyer and paralegal they meet with on day one will be their advocates throughout the journey. At the same time, the other attorneys and staff stay up to date on each case to provide advice, and the entire team is accessible for the duration, with Snyder even providing his cell phone number to clients and checking in at night and on weekends.
Throw in a very low turnover among employees and a family atmosphere, and it’s easy to see why so many clients have chosen AKS&L for representation.
“We see people while they’re going through a very trying time,” Snyder says. “They’re injured, some are out of work and unable to earn a wage, oftentimes they’ve lost a vehicle, and in wrongful death cases, people have lost a loved one.
“When we get a fair result or a substantial settlement, it rewards not just us but their patience for sticking through the process. It’s highly rewarding, and it’s about doing what’s right for the person.”
Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann
Cherry Hill
(856) 429-1700
AKSLLaw.com
Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Family Magazine, Volume 15, Issue 2.
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