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General Practice Lawyers in South Plainfield, NJ: 2026 rankings

2,248 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in South Plainfield: KOLPLAW, Law Office of Peter W. Kolp, P.C., LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Christopher G. Aiello Esq., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 2,248.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Pressler, Felt & Warshaw, LLP, 6,967 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 2,248 ranked; ranked #16.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

2,248 South Plainfield general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 128 are open 24/7, 271 open Saturdays and 206 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 2,248 rated law firms.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in South Plainfield at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in South Plainfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1KOLPLAW, Law Office of Peter W. Kolp, P.C.665.0★ (581)Brooklyn, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Michael L Nichnowitz, Esq.664.9★ (95)Warren Township, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Christopher G. Aiello Esq.654.8★ (54)Scotch Plains, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Cooper Law Firm PC655.0★ (1,070)Brooklyn, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Law Office of Steven L. Schepps, LLC654.9★ (82)Springfield, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Offices of Benjamin J. Ginter655.0★ (288)Cranford, 8 mi awaySat—
7Weitz & Luxenberg NYC644.8★ (697)New York City, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Law Office of Abhisha Parikh644.9★ (370)Edison, 1 mi away——
9Fisher Stone, P.C.645.0★ (226)Arrochar, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10车祸律师,意外伤害工伤律师-古灵王律师团GW Law Group645.0★ (187)Brooklyn, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 2,248 general practice lawyers in South Plainfield, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Plainfield

    Based in Brooklyn, 23 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    26 Court St Ste 1714, Brooklyn, NY 11242
  2. Based in Warren Township, 3 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    441 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
  3. Based in Scotch Plains, 4 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    501 Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069
  4. Based in Brooklyn, 22 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,070 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 1,070 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    6009 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
  5. Based in New York City, 24 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 697 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 697 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    700 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
  6. Based in Edison, 1 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 370 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2163 Oak Tree Rd Ste 205, Edison, NJ 08820
  7. Based in Arrochar, 23 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    42 Broadway #1744, BOWLING GREEN, NY 10004
  8. 64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6418 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
  9. Based in New Brunswick, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    53 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  10. Based in East Brunswick, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    45 River Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  11. Based in Ewing, 22 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    680 Route 33 East, #10, East Windsor, NJ 08520
  12. Based in Parsippany, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 6,967 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 6,967 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 Entin Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  13. Based in Woodbridge, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    94 Green St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  14. Based in Freehold, 24 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Village Center Dr Unit 6697, Freehold, NJ 07728
  15. Based in Brooklyn, 24 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 979 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 979 Google reviews
    Address
    1829 E 13th St Basement unit, Brooklyn, NY 11229
  16. Based in New York City, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    139 Fulton St Ste 801, New York, NY 10038
  17. Based in Woodbridge, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Address
    528 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  18. Based in Edison, 1 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    22 Delancy St, Edison, NJ 08820
  19. Based in Newark, 17 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 Gateway Ctr, 100 Mulberry St Suite 1229, Newark, NJ 07102
  20. Based in New York City, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    40 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
  21. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,601 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,601 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    306 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 2,248 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

general practice lawyers in South Plainfield, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sethi Law LLC634.8★ (46)5 mi
27Robert C. Nisenson, LLC634.8★ (76)11 mi
28Michael G. Brucki Law Office634.9★ (346)9 mi
29S.D.R. Law Firm, Daniel Scrudato, Esq.634.7★ (21)9 mi
30Dilendorf Law Firm PLLC625.0★ (210)23 mi
31JPG Legal624.9★ (94)22 mi
32Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLC - 9/11 Attorneys624.9★ (97)23 mi
33Drivas Law625.0★ (157)7 mi
34Pierce & Kwok LLP624.9★ (102)23 mi
35Law Office of Savinder Sodhi dba Legacy Law Group LLC625.0★ (27)9 mi
36Justice On Time LLC625.0★ (40)5 mi
37Law Offices of Kamlesh Tewary, P.C.624.9★ (128)4 mi
38Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan, LLC.625.0★ (169)8 mi
39Rosenberg Law Firm624.9★ (97)23 mi
40Dalbir Singh and Associates, PC624.9★ (2,066)23 mi
41Shane and White, LLC625.0★ (94)5 mi
42AB Araujo Law Group LLC624.9★ (42)5 mi
43Pasricha & Patel, LLC624.8★ (114)3 mi
44John J. Pisano Esq.623.9★ (45)8 mi
45Law Office of Savinder Sodhi dba Legacy Law Group LLC625.0★ (13)5 mi
46EPSTEIN | OSTROVE LLC624.8★ (121)4 mi
47Sodette K-M Plunkett & Associates624.8★ (452)12 mi
48A SHARMA LAW FIRM, PLLC624.9★ (133)6 mi
49Walker & Hern, LLC624.8★ (24)15 mi
50Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A.625.0★ (102)21 mi

Also serving South Plainfield

20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general practice lawyers serving South Plainfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Zylman Shimalla5.0★ (2)5 mi
Barry, McTiernan & Wedinger1.0★ (2)6 mi
Carkhuff & Radmin5.0★ (2)4 mi
Cipriani & Werner, P.C.3.0★ (2)5 mi
Diegnan Jr Patrick5.0★ (1)In South Plainfield
Gandhi, Parekh & Isaac LLC1.0★ (1)In South Plainfield
George W. Barrood, P.A.3.0★ (2)6 mi
Hanley Mary Smith5.0★ (2)4 mi
Kathleen M. Healey, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)5 mi
Key Law Center3.0★ (2)5 mi
Lyte & AssociatesIn South Plainfield
McGuckin Law, L.L.C.5.0★ (2)2 mi
Michael Kurak PC5.0★ (2)5 mi
O'Keefe KathleenIn South Plainfield
Ray Futerfas3.5★ (2)4 mi
Sam Redlich Law LLC3.0★ (2)6 mi
Sanchez Sanchez & SantoliquidoIn South Plainfield
Schwartz, Hanna, Olsen & Taus, P.C.4.8★ (92)In South Plainfield
Stone & Magnanini LLP5.0★ (2)6 mi
Thomas Kenneth WIn South Plainfield

How we ranked South Plainfield general practice lawyers

We scored 2,248 South Plainfield general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Plainfield data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a general practice lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a general practice lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How often do you handle matters like mine?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

General practice lawyers in South Plainfield: frequently asked questions

Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in South Plainfield?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in South Plainfield, NJ is KOLPLAW, Law Office of Peter W. Kolp, P.C. with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Michael L Nichnowitz, Esq. (#2) and Christopher G. Aiello Esq. (#3) follow. We ranked 2,248 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many general practice lawyers are there in South Plainfield?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 2,248 general practice lawyers serving South Plainfield, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which general practice lawyers in South Plainfield are open 24/7?

128 ranked general practice lawyers in South Plainfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are KOLPLAW, Law Office of Peter W. Kolp, P.C. (#1), Christopher G. Aiello Esq. (#3) and Law Office of Steven L. Schepps, LLC (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general practice lawyers in South Plainfield work on weekends?

271 of 2,248 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 206 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KOLPLAW, Law Office of Peter W. Kolp, P.C. (#1), Michael L Nichnowitz, Esq. (#2) and Christopher G. Aiello Esq. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do South Plainfield general practice lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 2,248 rated general practice lawyers in South Plainfield is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Pressler, Felt & Warshaw, LLP has the most, 6,967 reviews, and ranks #16. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?

Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general practice lawyers outside South Plainfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Plainfield city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do general practice lawyers in South Plainfield, NJ charge?

General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?

For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of general practice lawyers in South Plainfield, NJ ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in South Plainfield?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for South Plainfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 2,248 general practice lawyers serving South Plainfield.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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