Episode 41

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1st Nov 2024

Jersey Justice w/ Governor Jim McGreevey | Episode 41 | Phoenix Rising: Governor McGreevey's Journey from The Confession to Jersey City Mayoral Bid

On the latest episode of Jersey Justice, attorneys Gerald Clark and Mark Morris of the Clark Law Firm, PC welcome former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey

The session covers Governor Jim McGreevey's life, career trajectory, and views on various issues after his resignation as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey.

Topics include:

- Re-entry legislation advocacy emphasizing the need for support for individuals at various stages of the legal process and the role of the NJRC

- Highlights the challenges faced by veterans, emphasizing those with OTH discharges, and the high rates of court involvement among veterans.

- McGreevey also reflected on his career, including his resignation and focus thereafter highlighting the importance of second chances and the need for comprehensive support systems for those transitioning back into society

- Discussing the broader political landscape, including the impact of economic factors on elections and the evolving media landscape.

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Learn more about the NJRC and Re-Entry here: https://njreentry.org/

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James E. McGreevey, born August 6, 1957, is an American politician with a story marked by both significant achievements. His career began with a steady rise through the ranks of New Jersey politics. After serving as an assistant prosecutor and executive director of the state Parole Board, he was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1990. He then became Mayor of Woodbridge Township in 1991, a position he held for over a decade. During this time, he also served in the New Jersey Senate from 1994 to 1998.

McGreevey first ran for Governor of New Jersey in 1997 but lost to incumbent Christine Todd Whitman. Undeterred, he ran again in 2001 and won by a landslide, becoming the 52nd Governor of New Jersey in January 2002. His early tenure focused on fiscal responsibility, closing a substantial budget gap without raising taxes. He also prioritized job growth, education reform, and initiatives in healthcare and auto insurance. He set his resignation for November 15, 2004, after a public speech on August 12, 2004 publicly acknowledging his homosexuality

The years following his resignation saw McGreevey navigate the complexities of criminal justice reform through re-entry and has written about his experiences in his memoir, "The Confession."

Now, two decades after his exit from the political stage, McGreevey is seeking a return to public office with a 2025 bid for Mayor of Jersey City. His candidacy marks a new chapter in his complex and compelling story, one that continues to capture public attention.

Learn more about his Jersey City Mayoral Bid here: https://jim2025.com/

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Jersey Justice
A Civil Law Podcast
Jersey Justice delivers insightful and engaging discussions on a range of civil law and policy matters in New Jersey, including workplace and construction site injuries, automobile crashes, commercial litigation, and other related legal matters. Jersey Justice is designed to keep listeners informed and educated about the complexities of civil law and policy in America.

Jersey Justice: A Civil Law Podcast is hosted by esteemed attorneys Gerald H. Clark and Mark W. Morris and delivers captivating and informative content through an interview-driven format, enriched with panel discussions that showcase the expertise of distinguished guest speakers from the legal field. The podcast is produced by Dimple Dang, Podcaster and Legal Marketing Expert.

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Gerald Clark

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Gerald H. Clark, Esq. is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney and holds a distinction shared by less than 3% of New Jersey attorneys.

Gerald H. Clark, an accomplished and influential attorney in New Jersey's construction injury law, has made significant strides in the legal field. A long-time member of the Board of Governors of the New Jersey Association for Justice, he has served as counsel on numerous state and national class action matters, including a landmark consumer fraud lawsuit against Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, which resulted in a settlement valued at $1-3 billion.

Throughout his career, Gerald has successfully handled catastrophic loss and wrongful death cases, passionately representing deserving clients on a contingency basis to ensure access to justice. His strategic appeals in cases like Costa v. Gaccione and Fernandes v. DAR Development Corp. have influenced New Jersey's construction injury law for the benefit of workers.

Gerald has been recognized in the New Jersey Law Journal's "40 Under 40" and named a "Rising Stars Super Lawyer" from 2006-2012. Since 2013, he has been consistently honored as a "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Reuters, a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and a "Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of New Jersey" by the American Society of Legal Advocates.

Mark Morris

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Mark W. Morris, a senior trial attorney, has been recognized on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars List each year since 2019 and has been named a “Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Organization since 2019 as well.

Throughout his career, Mark has obtained remarkable settlements and verdicts for his clients, such as a $2 million settlement for a concert patron injured by a stage diver, a $1.325 million settlement for a motorist struck by an intoxicated driver, a $1 million settlement in a negligent security case and a $975,000 settlement in a worksite products liability case. Additionally, he has played a vital role in helping Clark Law Firm P.C. achieve numerous multi-million-dollar settlements and jury verdicts including a jury verdict of $2,579,000 for a construction worker who was injured when he was backed over by a utility truck.

Leading the firm's Consumer Rights Division, Mark has successfully prosecuted state and nationwide consumer class action claims, representing clients against businesses engaging in misleading or fraudulent practices. Notably, he worked on an obsolete motor oil class action that resulted in a $28.5 million settlement for consumers in 2021. Mark has also secured a $1 million consumer fraud class action settlement involving misleading business practices related to the service of process.

With a commitment to all aspects of litigation, Mark has demonstrated success in handling client intake, depositions, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, and trial. He has won several cases before the Appellate Division and has litigated in both state and federal courts throughout New Jersey and the Southern District of New York.