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Detail Sleuth, Devils Fan, Client Ally

Born in Bergen County, New Jersey, but firmly at home in Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey, Samuel Burkhardt is the newest associate at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman, where sharp research and persuasive writing are his calling cards. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Communication Studies from Canisius University before graduating from West Virginia University College of Law in 2023, serving on the West Virginia Law Review and representing low-income clients as a Student Clinician.

Following law school, Samuel clerked for the Hon. James J. Guida, J.S.C. (Ret.) in Bergen County. The year inside a Superior Court chambers refined his motion practice, brief-writing, and trial-prep skills, experience he now channels into personal injury and workers’ compensation matters for the Altman Team.

Admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 2023 and working toward New Jersey admission, Samuel has already guided dozens of claims from intake to resolution, earning praise for a work ethic that belies his age and a bedside manner that calms stressed clients without ever easing the pressure on insurers.

Away from the office, he laces up for recreational ice-hockey games, cheers on the New Jersey Devils, and heads to the nearest stream with a fly-rod whenever time allows, proof that discipline on the rink and patience on the river translate nicely to relentless, detail-driven advocacy in court.

“My job is to turn facts into leverage, dig deep, write clear, and fight hard, so the injured can focus on healing while the law works for them, not against them.”

Bar Admissions

2023

Pennsylvania

Pending

New Jersey

Education

2018

B.A., Canisius University

2022

J.D., West Virginia University College of Law

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Verdicts & Settlements

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Settlement

$20 Million

Wrongful Death in New Jersey

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Burn Injury in Pennsylvania

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Settlement

$2 Million

Longshoreman Injury in New Jersey

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Settlement

$1.3 Million

Bar Patron Assault in Pennsylvania

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Workplace Injury in New Jersey

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Settlement

$1 Million

Workplace Accident in New Jersey

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Verdict

$825,000

Workplace Injury in New Jersey

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Settlement

$750,000

Individual Harmed by an Exploding Thermos

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Settlement

$550,000

Neck & Back Injuries

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Settlement

$440,000

Workplace Injury in New Jersey

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Settlement

$400,000

Motor Vehicle Accident

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Settlement

$300,000

Minor with a Broken Leg

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Settlement

$300,000

Injuries Resulting From a Trip & Fall

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Settlement

$250,000

Pedestrian Accident

*The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman does not offer any guarantee of case results. Past success in litigation does not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit.

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Protecting the Rights of Injury Victims in Pennsylvania + New Jersey

If you’ve been injured in a car crash, on the job, or in a slip-and-fall accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, call The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman for a free consultation today.

With over 80+ years of combined experience, the Altman Team leverages a deep command of personal injury law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, helping you win maximum compensation for your injuries.

You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.