The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization serving as the leading voice for New Jersey’s business community on legal policy and civil justice matters. Supported by the state’s largest employers, business associations, and professional organizations, it stands out for its dedicated advocacy to promote fairness, efficiency, and predictability within the civil justice system.
NJCJI engages in strategic advocacy before all branches of government, regularly providing testimony to the Legislature and appearing as a “friend of the court” before the Supreme Court and appellate courts. Its mission focuses on fostering innovation, economic growth, and job creation by advocating for clear, consistent legal principles and regulations that uphold the rule of law.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Strategic advocacy before legislative and judicial branches
- Testimony to New Jersey’s Legislature
- Friend of the court appearances
- Advocacy for legislation and regulations promoting fairness and justice
- Promotion of efficient principles of law
- Issues and advocacy initiatives
- Legal policy development and analysis
- Resource provision including memos and letters
- Membership engagement and involvement opportunities
