About Paul Alan
Paul Alan Garfield is a partner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., a prominent personal injury law firm located in Teaneck, New Jersey. Licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 1989, Mr. Garfield has dedicated his career to advocating for victims of negligence. The firm, situated at 375 Cedar Lane, specializes in many cases, including motor vehicle accidents, animal bites, brain injuries, construction accidents, slip and fall incidents, trucking accidents, civil rights violations, and wrongful death claims. Mr. Garfield earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from The College of New Jersey in 1986. He furthered his education at Rutgers School of Law-Camden, graduating with honors in 1989.
His legal career began with experience at a major accounting firm and an insurance defense firm. This gives unique insights into how insurance companies approach personal injury cases — This background has proven beneficial in his practice. This lets the attorney better handle the requirements of litigation. Throughout his career, Mr. Garfield has handled a diverse array of personal injury cases. His expertise spans auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, product liability, medical malpractice, and civil rights litigation. Notably, he has also represented clients in prisoner rights cases in both federal and state courts.
His commitment to securing justice for his clients has resulted in substantial verdicts and settlements, with several cases exceeding a million dollars—demonstrating his effectiveness as an advocate. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Garfield is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney. His professional affiliations include active membership in the New Jersey Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. His contributions to the legal community extend to serving on the Supreme Court of New Jersey Ethics Committee for District IIB and previously acting as an arbitrator for Bergen County. These roles reflect his commitment to upholding ethical standards within the legal profession. For over a decade, Mr.
Garfield has also served as a lecturer for the New Jersey State Bar, focusing on topics such as "Bridge the Gap PA/NJ Motion Practice." His dedication to educating fellow attorneys shows his commitment to the legal profession. Recognized by his peers, he has been selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2012 to 2026. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. has been serving the Teaneck community for over 40 years, recovering more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for over 40,000 clients and their families—an achievement that highlights the firm’s commitment to justice and client advocacy.
