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    One of the most prominent personal injury law firms in the tri-state region, the Locks Law Firm is steadfastly committed to protecting the rights of seriously injured victims.

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  • Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Abuse
    • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
    • Hospital Acquired Infections
    • Medication Errors
    • Misdiagnosis / Failure to Diagnose
    • Surgical Errors
    • Needle Stick - CRPS

    Medical malpractice is any act by a health care provider that deviates from accepted standards of medical care and results in the personal injury, disability, or wrongful death of a patient. Nursing home abuse or negligence can take many forms. It can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, negligent care, and even financial exploitation.

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  • Environmental and Toxic Torts
    • Asbestos and Mesothelioma
    • Benzene
    • Chemical Exposure
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    • Natural Resource Damages
    • Toxic Injuries
    • Workplace Exposure
    • Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

    Exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace or environment can cause serious, sometimes fatal health problems, including cancer.

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  • Catastrophic Personal Injuries
    • Burns and Chemical Burns
    • Traumatic Brain Injuries
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Wrongful Death

    Catastrophic personal injuries include brain and spinal cord injuries, severe burns, carbon monoxide poisoning and, most seriously, death.

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  • Dangerous Drugs & Devices
    • Allergan Breast Implant Recall
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    • Philips Respironics Lawsuit
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    • NEC Baby Formula

    At the Locks Law Firm, our pharmaceutical litigation and defective drug lawyers are committed to serving personal injury victims and are well versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers.

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Locks Law Firm

Philadelphia, PA

(215) 893-0100

Cherry Hill, NJ

(856) 663-8200

New York, NY

(212) 838-3333

Roseland, NJ

(973) 671-1940

Locks Law Firm

Philadelphia, PA

The Curtis Center
Suite 720 East
601 Walnut Street

Cherry Hill, NJ

801 North Kings Highway

New York, NY

800 Third Ave 11th Floor

Roseland, NJ

3 Becker Farm Road
Suite 105

Locks Law Firm

Philadelphia, PA

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Cherry Hill, NJ

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New York, NY

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Roseland, NJ

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Stephen M. Tatonetti

Stephen M. Tatonetti, Partner

(856) 910-4306 (856) 661-8400 [email protected]
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Locks Law Firm

Background and Experience

Stephen M. Tatonetti is a New Jersey Certified Civil Trial Attorney, he has tried and litigated to conclusion well over 250 cases and brings with him over 30 years of experience litigating personal injury cases that involving motor vehicle accidents, products liability matters, claims against governmental entities, municipal court matters, indictable offenses and parole violations. In 2006, he was responsible for changing New Jersey Law through successfully arguing before the New Jersey Appellate Division as to the duty which public entities have for dangerous conditions, leading to a widely relied upon published opinion.

 

Stephen Tatonetti is a graduate of Drexel University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science-History in 1987. He graduated with full honors and was also a member of Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honor Society. While attending Drexel University he was a member of the United States Army R.O.T.C. and he successfully completed R.O.T.C. Ranger training, including training with members of the US Special Forces. Unfortunately, due to a medical condition, which would have limited his activities in the military, he declined a commission. In 1985 and 1986, he was a member of the Wildwood Crest Police Department. While a police officer he was decorated in the line of duty for preventing and apprehending an assailant who was attempting to commit a sexual assault. Stephen was also involved in undercover narcotics operations.


After graduating from Drexel University he enrolled in Widener University School of Law and received his law degree in 1990. While a student at Widener University he was a member of the Moot Court Society and worked as law clerk for James Crovo, Esquire. After graduation, from 1990 to 2002 he was an associate attorney and offered partnership with the law firm of Begelman and Katz / Begelman and Orlow. From 2002 till 2022, he was a partner and the chief litigator for the Law Firm of Dubois, Sheehan, Hamilton Levin and Weissman.

Outside the Office

Steve is an active member of the Square Circle Sportsman Club of Camden County and a certified firearms instructor. He has been involved in several martial arts since 1984 and was an annual instructor at the Cape May County Police Academy. Presently he is the Sensei affiliated with Aikido Arts Institute, where he teaches Aikido and Wing Chun Kung Fu techniques. He is also a Triathlete and is currently training for a half-ironman race.

NJ Certified Civil Trial Attorney
Stephen M. Tatonetti

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Products Liability

Admitted to Practice

New Jersey (2019)

Education

Drexel University (1987)
Widener University School of Law (1990)

Certifications and Awards

NJ Certified Civil Trial Attorney
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