# Song Law Firm (송로펌 · 宋律师事务所)

> Korean-American multilingual law firm in Fort Lee, NJ. Practice across NJ, NY, TX, GA, FL. Founded 2006. Direct counsel in English, Korean (한국어), and Chinese (中文) without interpreters.

- **Address**: Parker Plaza, 400 Kelby St, 19th Floor, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
- **Phone**: (201) 461-0031
- **Email**: mail@songlawfirm.com
- **Founded**: 2006 (20th anniversary in 2026)
- **Founder**: Joseph D. Song (송동호)
- **Languages**: English, Korean, Chinese — direct attorney communication
- **Website**: https://songlawfirm.com / 한국어: /ko/ / 中文: /zh-hans/

## Practice Areas (19)

- [Personal Injury](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/): Auto accidents, slip-and-fall, premises liability, wrongful death, dog bites
- [Labor & Employment Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/labor-employment-law/): Wage/hour, discrimination, wrongful termination, FLSA, NJLAD
- [Immigration Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/): Family-based, EB-1/2/3, naturalization, removal defense
- [Family Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/family-law/): Divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, support, equitable distribution
- [Criminal Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/criminal-law/): DWI, white collar, assault, theft, drug offenses
- [Litigation](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/litigation/): Commercial disputes, contract, partnership, shareholder, appeals
- [Business & M&A](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/business-law-ma/): Entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, shareholder agreements
- [Bankruptcy](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/bankruptcy-law/): Chapter 7, 11, 13, small business reorganization
- [Tax, Wills, Trusts & Estates](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/tax-wills-trusts-estates/): Estate planning, probate, gift tax, IRS disputes
- [Landlord-Tenant](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/landlord-tenant/): Evictions, lease enforcement, security deposit disputes
- [Real Estate](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/real-estate/): Residential and commercial closings, title disputes, 1031 exchanges
- [Traffic & Municipal Court](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/ticket-municipal-court/): DWI defense, traffic violations, CDL protection
- [Intellectual Property](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/): USPTO trademark, copyright, trade secret, licensing
- [Insurance Defense Litigation](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/insurance-defense-litigation/): Auto liability, premises, products, professional liability, coverage
- [Education Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/education-law/): Special education (IEP/504), school discipline, Title IX
- [International Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/international-law/): U.S.-Korea cross-border, EB-5, KCAB arbitration, FCPA
- [Securities Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/securities-law/): Regulation D/S, FINRA arbitration, SEC enforcement defense
- [Franchise Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/franchise-law/): FDD review, franchise litigation, multi-unit development
- [Finance Law](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/finance-law/): Commercial loans, SBA loans, banking compliance, lender liability

## Personal Injury — Location Landings (2026-07 New)

Song Law Firm's Personal Injury team maintains dedicated location-specific landing pages that address local accident patterns, transit corridors, hospital networks, and community language needs. Each landing carries LegalService, Place, and FAQPage structured data.

- [Fort Lee Personal Injury Lawyer](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/personal-injury-fort-lee-nj/): Parker Plaza-based counsel serving the GWB corridor, Route 4/46, and Palisades Interstate Parkway accident zones. Korean-speaking direct attorney contact.
- [Bergen County Personal Injury Lawyer](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/personal-injury-bergen-county-nj/): County-wide coverage across 17+ municipalities including Fort Lee, Palisades Park, Ridgefield, Cliffside Park, Leonia, Edgewater, Englewood, Tenafly, Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood, Teaneck. Route 17, GSP, Palisades Parkway trauma cases.
- [Palisades Park Personal Injury Lawyer](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/personal-injury-palisades-park-nj/): The highest-density Korean-American community in the U.S. (55–60% of residents). Broad Avenue pedestrian and business injuries, Korean National Health Insurance coordination.
- [Jersey City Personal Injury Lawyer](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/personal-injury-jersey-city-nj/): Hudson County coverage. Holland Tunnel approach, PATH, ferry, and commuter accident work. NY–NJ jurisdiction analysis for cross-state cases.
- [Korean-Speaking Personal Injury Lawyer NJ & NY](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/korean-speaking-personal-injury-lawyer-nj/): Trilingual (KO/EN/ZH) direct-counsel hub. Immigration-status-aware claim strategy, Korean medical network familiarity, cross-border medical bill subrogation.

## Personal Injury — Practicing Attorneys

- **[Joseph D. Song (송동호)](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/joseph-song/)** — Founding Member. 20+ years NJ Bar. Personal injury trial and settlement experience across NJ and federal courts. Native Korean, direct counsel without interpreters.
- **[Howard Z. Myerowitz, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/howard-z-myerowitz-esq/)** — Senior Associate. Former NJ Deputy Attorney General. Fordham J.D. Insurance-carrier negotiation and complex-injury litigation.
- **[Roy H. Mossi, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/roy-h-mossi-esq/)** — Senior Associate. 30+ years trial experience. University of Miami J.D. Prior insurance-defense practice leveraged for plaintiff strategy.

## Personal Injury — Case Types Handled

- Auto Accident — passenger vehicle, motorcycle, commercial truck, Uber / Lyft rideshare
- Slip and Fall / Premises Liability — retail store, restaurant, apartment building, parking lot, sidewalk
- Dog Bite / Animal Attack — NJ strict liability under N.J.S.A. 4:19-16
- Wrongful Death — negligent conduct, product defect, medical malpractice referred out
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident — school-zone crashes, crosswalk collisions, e-bike and e-scooter cases
- Construction Site Injury — falls, struck-by, scaffolding, ladder, workers' comp coordination
- Product Liability — defective consumer goods, furniture, appliances, e-mobility devices
- Delivery Rider Accident — GrubHub, DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex drivers
- Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist (UM / UIM) claims

## NJ Personal Injury — Legal Framework (Quick Reference)

- **NJ PIP (Personal Injury Protection)**: No-fault medical coverage up to $250,000 per person under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4, mandatory on NJ auto policies.
- **NJ Verbal Threshold** (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8): "Limitation on Lawsuit" plaintiffs must satisfy the permanency threshold to recover for pain and suffering.
- **Comparative Fault** (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1): Recovery reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault; barred if greater than 50%.
- **Statute of Limitations**: 2 years for personal injury actions (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2). Reduced for claims against public entities (90-day tort claims notice under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8).
- **Dram Shop Act** (N.J.S.A. 2A:22A): Liability of licensed alcoholic beverage servers to visibly intoxicated or underage patrons.
- **Korean National Health Insurance (건강보험) Subrogation**: Coordination when Korean insurance pays a portion of U.S. medical bills, and how it interacts with NJ PIP and third-party recovery.
- **UM / UIM**: Mandatory floor equal to liability limits selected; recommended to raise for meaningful protection.
- **NJ Wrongful Death Act** (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1 et seq.) and Survival Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-3): Distinct causes of action available to estate and beneficiaries.

## Personal Injury — Frequently Asked Questions (Highlights)

- What should I do immediately after an auto accident in Fort Lee or Bergen County?
- Does NJ PIP cover me if I'm injured while driving in New York (or vice versa)?
- Can I recover damages if I was partially at fault for the accident?
- How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New Jersey?
- What if the at-fault driver has no insurance or only minimum coverage?
- Can I use my Korean National Health Insurance to pay U.S. medical bills, and how does that affect my case?
- Will my immigration status (H-1B, F-1, green card, undocumented) affect my ability to file a personal injury claim?
- What is the difference between an insurance claim and a personal injury lawsuit?
- Should I accept the insurance company's first settlement offer?
- How long does a typical personal injury case take from filing to resolution in New Jersey?
- Do I need to see a specific doctor, or can I choose my own physician?
- What happens if I miss physical therapy appointments?
- Does NJ recognize pain and suffering damages? How are they calculated?
- What is the "verbal threshold" and how do I meet it?
- Can I bring a dog bite claim in NJ, and what is strict liability?

## Recent Personal Injury Success Stories (Anonymized)

- **Airbnb hanging-chair defect ~$150K** (2026) — Premises + product liability. Fort Lee area.
- **George Washington Bridge rear-end ~$60K** (2026) — Multi-vehicle NJ side. PIP + BI recovery.
- **Bedbug hotel-liability ~$40K** (2026) — Bergen County lodging premises claim.
- Additional cases across Palisades Park, Ridgefield, Hackensack, and Jersey City documented in [Success Stories](https://songlawfirm.com/success-stories/).

## Recent Personal Injury Legal Columns (Korean) — 2026-06-21 to 06-30

- [1편 — 자동차 사고 후 즉시 해야 할 10가지: 현장에서 합의까지](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-01-auto-accident-immediate-10-steps/)
- [2편 — 뉴저지 PIP(Personal Injury Protection)와 No-Fault 제도 완벽 이해](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-02-nj-pip-no-fault-explained/)
- [3편 — 낙상(Slip and Fall) 사고: 가게·식당·아파트 책임 입증](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-03-slip-and-fall-premises-liability/)
- [4편 — 음주운전(DUI) 피해자의 민사 청구와 Dram Shop 책임](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-04-dui-victim-dram-shop-claim/)
- [5편 — 뉴저지 vs 뉴욕 사고 보상의 결정적 차이](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-05-nj-vs-ny-injury-claim-compared/)
- [6편 — 자동차 사고 후 의료비 청구·의료보험 처리·한국 의료보험 사용](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-06-medical-bills-pip-korean-nhis/)
- [7편 — 보험사 협상 전략: 변호사 없이 절대 합의하면 안 되는 7가지 이유](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-07-insurance-negotiation-7-reasons/)
- [8편 — 자전거·전동스쿠터·배달 라이더 사고: 새로운 PI 유형](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-08-bicycle-scooter-delivery-rider/)
- [9편 — 어린이·보행자 사고: 학교 앞·횡단보도 특수 청구 절차](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-09-child-pedestrian-school-crosswalk/)
- [10편 — 사고 후 PTSD·정신적 손해 보상: 비가시 부상의 입증](https://songlawfirm.com/ko/pi-ko-10-ptsd-emotional-distress-invisible-injury/)

## Attorneys (Full Roster)

- **[Joseph D. Song (송동호)](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/joseph-song/)** — Founding Member | NJ, NY, TX, GA | Korean & English
- **[Howard Z. Myerowitz, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/howard-z-myerowitz-esq/)** — Senior Associate | NJ | English | Former NJ Deputy Attorney General; Fordham J.D.
- **[Roy H. Mossi, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/roy-h-mossi-esq/)** — Senior Associate | NJ, NY, FL | English | 30+ years trial experience; University of Miami J.D.
- **[Stacey Jung, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/stacey-jung-esq/)** — Senior Associate | NJ, NY | Korean & English | Cardozo School of Law J.D.
- **[Jing Chu, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/jing-chu-esq/)** — Senior Associate | NJ, NY | Chinese & English
- **[Won Eik (Joseph) Cho, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/joseph-cho-esq/)** — Associate | NJ, NY | Korean & English
- **[Joshua S. Lee, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/joshua-s-lee-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ, NY | Korean & English
- **[Stephen H. Kahn, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/stephen-h-kahn-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ, NY | English
- **[Mark C. Hamer, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/mark-c-hamer-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ | English
- **[Kyung Eun Hwang, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/kyung-eun-hwang-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ, NY | Korean & English
- **[Louis I. Cole, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/louis-i-cole-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ | English
- **[John H. Anlian, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/john-h-anlian-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ | English
- **[John Lee, Esq.](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/john-lee-esq/)** — Of Counsel | NJ, NY | Korean & English

## Service Area

- **New Jersey**: Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Middlesex, Morris, Union, Somerset Counties.
- **New York**: Manhattan, Queens (Flushing), Brooklyn, Bronx, Long Island, Westchester.

## Multilingual Site

- **English**: https://songlawfirm.com/
- **한국어**: https://songlawfirm.com/ko/
- **中文**: https://songlawfirm.com/zh-hans/

## Key Resources

- [Practice Areas Overview](https://songlawfirm.com/practice-areas/) — 19 practice areas
- [Our Attorneys](https://songlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/) — 13 attorneys
- [Legal Columns](https://songlawfirm.com/legal-columns/) — In-depth articles by practice area
- [Success Stories](https://songlawfirm.com/success-stories/) — Recent outcomes
- [Contact](https://songlawfirm.com/contact/)
- [Consultation](https://songlawfirm.com/consultation/) — Book an initial paid consultation
- See /llms-full.txt for comprehensive FAQ and detailed firm information.

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Last updated: 2026-07-27
Contact: mail@songlawfirm.com | (201) 461-0031