Chad M. Moore

Chad is the Managing Partner of Hoagland Longo and Chair of the firm’s Executive Management Committee, where he directs the firm's vision, operations, and strategic growth initiatives. He also leads the firm's Technology Committee, overseeing the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance client service and keep the firm at the forefront of industry advancements. In addition to his leadership roles, Chad is an accomplished trial attorney who concentrates his practice on civil and commercial litigation, including personal injury, professional malpractice, insurance disputes, and appellate advocacy.

As head of Hoagland Longo’s Civil and Commercial Litigation Practice Team, Chad handles high-stakes cases across a wide range of industries. Known for his commanding presence in the courtroom, he has achieved an exceptional record of defense verdicts and favorable outcomes for clients. Chad’s consistent success at trial earned him certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney — an elite distinction held by fewer than 2% of attorneys statewide. His ability to craft winning strategies and deliver results has made him one of New Jersey’s most respected and sought-after trial lawyers.

Chad represents a diverse roster of clients — including businesses, insurers, and healthcare professionals — in complex disputes involving professional liability, insurance coverage, construction, environmental torts, and contractual claims. Beyond his trial work, he is known for helping shape New Jersey’s legal landscape, particularly in the area of expert testimony at trial, and for delivering practical, strategic counsel that consistently positions clients for success.

His achievements extend beyond the courtroom. Chad’s appellate victory in James v. Ruiz set important precedent on the use of expert testimony at trial and continues to influence litigation strategy across New Jersey. His case successes have been featured in Jury Verdict Review and the New Jersey Law Journal, and he has been recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers every year since 2019. Earlier in his career, Chad was named a “Top 40 Under 40” by the New Jersey Law Journal. In addition to practicing law, he shares his expertise as a faculty member for NJICLE and has served in key leadership roles as Past President of both the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) and the New Jersey Defense Association (NJDA).

Outside of the legal arena, Chad is equally passionate about the arts and youth mentorship. He serves as Artistic Director for United Percussion and Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to developing young performers, and has performed professionally with the renowned percussion group STOMP, including an appearance in the award-winning film Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey.

Areas of Focus

Civil and Commercial Litigation

• Representation of businesses and individuals in complex civil disputes
• Trial and pre-trial litigation across all phases of civil and commercial matters
• Contract, indemnification, and risk management disputes

Personal Injury and Tort Litigation

• Defense of automobile liability and premises liability claims
• Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation
• Environmental tort litigation and mass tort defense

Insurance Law and Professional Liability

• Insurance coverage disputes and bad faith litigation
• Representation of ambulance squads and emergency service providers in negligence actions
• Defense of professional malpractice claims against healthcare facilities, nurses, and therapists

Appellate Advocacy

• Shaping New Jersey precedent on expert testimony and trial advocacy issues
• Defense of jury verdicts through all appellate stages
• Handling of civil appeals before the New Jersey Appellate Division

Representative Litigation and Trial Experience

Notable Appellate Victories

• Defended homeowners in a personal injury and premises liability appeal before the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. The case involved claims of negligence and breach of duty of care, brought by a professional piano mover who alleged he was injured while moving a piano in the defendants' home. After obtaining summary judgment at the trial court, the dismissal was affirmed on appeal, with the Appellate Division concluding that the homeowners did not breach any duty of care owed to the plaintiff under the circumstances
• Successfully upheld a defense verdict before the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division in James v. Ruiz. After securing a unanimous jury verdict at trial in Atlantic County, the plaintiff appealed, arguing that he should have been permitted to reference the opinion of a non-testifying doctor during summation. On appeal, the defense brief was prepared, and oral argument was successfully presented, resulting in the Appellate Division affirming the trial court’s decision. The published opinion established important precedent regarding the limits on the use of non-testifying expert opinions at trial

 

Affiliations

• Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
• New Jersey Supreme Court, Civil Trial Committee Appointee
• New Jersey Supreme Court, Generative Artificial Intelligence Committee
• Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, Past President
• Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, Board of Trustees
• New Jersey Defense Association, Past President
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association, Civil Trial Bar Committee
• New Jersey ICLE, Faculty Member and Presenter
• Atlantic County Bar Association
• Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
• Burlington County Bar Association
• "New Jersey Defense" magazine, former Editor in Chief
• Defense Research Institute
• South Jersey Claims Association
• United Percussion and Arts, Artistic Director
• WGI Percussion Advisory Board Member
• Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (“CLM”)

Awards

• New Jersey Defense Association, 2021 Attorney of the Year
• New Jersey Super Lawyers list, 2019-Present; Rising Stars list, 2007-2013
• New Jersey Law Journal, "40 Under 40", 2009

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