Justin M. Bettis is Of Counsel Lydecker’s Jersey City, New Jersey office. He is an experienced litigator who represents clients in a wide range of complex civil matters, with a particular focus on personal injury and premises liability claims.
Mr. Bettis has substantial experience managing complex cases and handling matters through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and appeals. He has appeared before state and federal courts in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and is recognized for his effective oral advocacy and strategic, results-driven approach to litigation. His experience includes obtaining favorable outcomes through dispositive motion practice, arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements.
Prior to joining Lydecker LLP, Mr. Bettis served as a trial attorney at prominent regional and national law firms, where he represented both individuals and corporate clients in high-exposure matters. He has successfully negotiated significant settlements, identified and mitigated fraudulent claims, and advised clients on risk management and regulatory compliance. Earlier in his career, he founded and operated a solo practice, providing him with a comprehensive perspective on client advocacy, case management, and business considerations in litigation.
Mr. Bettis earned his Juris Doctor from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law and his undergraduate degree from La Salle University. He is admitted to practice in the States of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
He has been recognized by the National Black Lawyers Association as a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney. Mr. Bettis is an active member of several bar associations, including the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, and the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York.
