Richard W. Gaeckle
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Richard W. Gaeckle

PI Attorney Rich Gaeckle

10 Years

Personal Injury

Attorney Rich Gaeckle

Partner

Rich is a partner with Petro Cohen, P.C., with 20 years of litigation and trial experience. As part of the Personal Injury team, Rich handles all matters on behalf of those injured as a result of the fault of another including:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Bicycle & Motorcycle Accidents
  • Slip & Fall / Trip & Fall
  • Dog Bite & Animal Attacks
  • Dangerous Property Conditions
  • Construction Accidents
  • Product Liability & Industrial Accidents
  • Claims Against Public Entities
  • Wrongful Death

A graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, Rich attended New York Law School where he achieved the honor of becoming a Law Review Articles Editor. While studying in law school, Rich worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for various professors during his tenure. During that time, Rich also volunteered for the New York Bar Foundation, representing tenants in landlord/tenant and eviction disputes, and worked for a non-profit legal assistance agency helping employees in receiving challenged unemployment benefits.

After law school, Rich entered private practice with a specific concentration in construction law. He served as the Co-Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey Bar Association and was a frequent lecturer at Rutgers University School of Engineering. Rich has been certified as a LEED Accredited Professional, a certification held by only a handful of attorneys across the country, exhibiting a specific knowledge in sustainable and environmentally responsible design and construction. In utilizing this skill, Rich volunteered his efforts and represented homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy, pro bono, in the Rebuilding Union Beach Project. Rich has argued before administrative boards on behalf of his clients and has successfully petitioned changes to administrative regulations. He has had the privilege to present testimony to the New Jersey State Senate on proposed legislation. Rich was named by the New Jersey Law Journal as a New Leader of the Bar early in his career and has received recognition by New Jersey Super Lawyers.

“The practice of law is first and foremost a profession.”

Rich is an experienced and skilled litigator and trial attorney having tried numerous cases to verdict. He has lectured nationally and has authored a number of publications. In enhancing his trial skills, Rich became a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates after attending a course of study at the ABOTA National Trial College at Harvard Law School. In addition, Rich is experienced in appellate advocacy having been credited in a number of representative and published decisions:

Schaefer v. Allstate New Jersey Ins. Co., 376 N.J.Super. 475 (App. Div. 2005)

Daidone v. Buterick Bulkheading, Inc., 191 N.J. 557 (2007)

Commercial Ins. Co, of Newark v. Steiger, 395 N.J.Super. 109 (App. Div. 2007)

Ivashenko v. Katelyn Court Co., Inc., 401 N.J.Super. 99 (App. Div. 2008)

Hill International, Inc., v. Atlantic City Bd. of Educ., 438 N.J.Super. 562 (App. Div. 2014)

Rich has received an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell exemplifying the highest standards of ethical and profession conduct. In his practice, Rich holds true to this honor always engaging his clients, adversaries and the Court with respect and professionalism in seeking the ultimate goal of achieving a resolution to any dispute. He embraces the oft quoted dictate: “The practice of law is first and foremost a profession.”

Rich is a native of South Jersey, having grown-up in Cape May County. He currently lives in Galloway with his wife and children. He is a dedicated (and often frustrated) Cleveland Browns fan, enjoys spending time with his family, “Football Sunday”, playing soccer and hiking with his kids, and photography.

For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation, contact Mr. Gaeckle at (888) 675-7607.

Here are some excerpts from client testimonials about Richard Gaeckle. To read the full testimonial, click on any of the “Read more” links below.


If all of the attorneys at Petro Cohen have the same attentiveness and respect as Mr. Richard Gaeckle, then Petro Cohen are the attorneys for you. Mine was not the largest of cases by far, but Mr. Gaeckle never made me feel as such.
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LeAndrea M.


Rich has been extremely supportive and patient, and he took his time to make sure that we were compensated fully for the accident that had occurred.
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Denise W.


Mr. Gaeckle is knowledgeable, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.
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Theresa S.


Rich carried me along the way and made sure I was comfortable with every aspect of the case.
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Jewlyin H.


Rich definitely helped me out and took me under his wing.
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Kell E.


Rich clearly communicated all aspects of our case. He also exceeded all our expectations in handling and ultimately settling for us.
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Dave S.


I didn’t know what we could expect, but Rich was very grounding in a good way and kept us informed, coming back to us anytime there was any movement in the case.
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George & Christine T.


From day one, my whole experience with Rich Gaeckle and the law firm was awesome!
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Tracy T.


I would definitely recommend Rich to others who are involved in a serious automobile accident.
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Shane M.


I was also very happy with Rich Gaeckle, who took on my personal injury case and went above and beyond to help me. He’s been like a right hand; I knew I could always count on him.
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Doris M.


Rich Gaeckle of Petro Cohen was instrumental in helping me obtain a settlement for a car accident I was involved in.
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Susan T.


I would absolutely recommend Richard Gaeckle and Petro Cohen law firm to others.
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Liza M.


I would highly recommend Petro Cohen! Barry Cohen and his assistant, Christina Philpot, along with Rich Gaeckle and everyone at the offices were just amazing!
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Ginger S.


I first met with another personal injury attorney at the firm, Rich Gaeckle. He was so patient with me!
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Georgia B.

Why Work With PC?

  • Highest firm rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Recognized by "Best Lawyers in America®" every year since 1995
  • Named in every "NJ Super Lawyers®" survey for Workers' Compensation since 2005 and 12 times for Personal Injury