Cory J. Rothbort, Esq.

09/03/2026

I am grateful to be recognized along with my colleagues

The 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list includes three Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman attorneys, a distinction that recognizes lawyers earlier in their careers who've already earned the respect of their peers.

Congratulations to:

✓ David M. Estes, Personal Injury Litigation
✓ Cory J. Rothbort, Esq., Personal Injury Litigation
✓ Michael R. Griffith, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation

We're glad to see the next generation of our team recognized for the work they do on behalf of injured clients.

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08/10/2026

Mazie Slater Partner David Freeman recently obtained a $25.4 million judgment against major law firm Cooley, LLP for legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty.

Along with our co-counsel, David Howard of the Howard Law Firm, Mazie Slater has represented John Gregg for seven years of litigation and through trial against one of the country's largest law firms.

John Gregg founded pharmaceutical company Symbiomix Therapeutics. When he sought venture capital funding, Cooley represented both John and his company in the deal.

When John sought Cooley’s advice as to whether the venture capitalists’ proposal was a good deal, Cooley attorneys secretly exchanged emails commenting that the deal was “totally abusive” and John was getting “absolutely hosed” Cooley never communicated this to John.

As a result, John entered into the deal without knowledge as to how bad it really was. It was later discovered that Cooley secretly represented these same venture capitalists in other deals. After John entered into the deal with the venture capitalists, the venture capitalists took control of Symbiomix’s board of directors. However, just several months later, the venture capitalists decided to fire John with Cooley’s assistance.

Several years later, the Company was sold for $150 million. While the venture capitalists and other company insiders were handsomely rewarded from the sale, John received nothing. The jury voted unanimously 8-0 to hold Cooley accountable.

This exceptional outcome was recently featured by the New Jersey Law Journal (link in comments)

(Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances)

07/28/2026

The Salas family deserves answers. We plan to get it for them.

05/13/2026

Thank you to the New Jersey State Bar Association for allowing us to present at their Annual Meeting on the critical topic of antisemitism and the legal battle against it. We had an All-Star panel and I am grateful to our speakers for sharing their wisdom and experiences. Thank you Heather Weine Brochin, Paul Eckles, Carly Gammill, Ben Schlager and Judge Heidi Weintraub!

05/05/2026

When an insurance company offers you money shortly after an accident, it can feel like things are moving in the right direction. But the insurance company is not on your side. Early offers, though, often don't fully account for the pain and suffering you have and will endure.

Insurance companies make early offers to try and take advantage of you while you are vulnerable and before you can consult with a legal professional who better understands the value of your case. An early offer from the insurance company might not be enough to cover your future medical costs, the time you've lost from work, or the long-term effects of your injuries. Worst of all, once you accept a settlement, you can't go back for more money, even if your condition gets worse.

Before accepting anything, you should consult an attorney who will look at:

✔️ Where you are in your treatment: Settling before you're done with treatment, or before your doctors know what your recovery will look like, can leave future costs uncovered.

✔️ Everything you've lost: Medical bills, lost income, reduced ability to work, and the ongoing effects of your injuries all factor into what your claim is actually worth.

✔️ How strong your case is: How clearly the other side is responsible affects your position and what you can reasonably expect to recover.
If you've received an offer and want to speak to an experienced lawyer who understands the value of your case, we're here to talk ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PbgYhc