RAM Law Partner Matthew Bonanno Secures Top U.S. Foster Care Abuse Verdict of 2024

Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo L.L.P. (RAM Law) is proud to announce that firm partner Matthew G. Bonanno, Esq. has achieved national recognition for obtaining the “Number 1 Verdict in the United States in 2024” by Topverdict.com in the category of Foster Care Abuse. Mr. Bonanno tried the case alongside co-counsel Vincent T. Nappo of Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC. 

This prestigious designation honors the landmark $25 million jury verdict achieved in the case Jones v. New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency, a historic victory for survivors of institutional abuse. We congratulate Mr. Bonanno on this national recognition and his unwavering dedication to seeking justice for survivors of sexual abuse.

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About Matthew Bonanno

Mr. Bonanno is a Partner at RAM Law who has dedicated his career to representing survivors of abuse and personal injury victims throughout New Jersey. He is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to a small percentage of attorneys who meet its rigorous trial-experience and competency standards.

His professional recognition includes Marquis Who’s Who (2019), The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Under 40, along with inclusion on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.

Mr. Bonanno has secured multiple significant results for survivors, including a landmark $25 million verdict in the first trial brought under the New Jersey Child Victims Act, a $19.5 million settlement in 2025 for two siblings abused in a foster home, and a $6.75 million settlement in 2024 for another foster-care survivor. He currently handles numerous Child Victims Act matters across the state.

About RAM Law

RAM Law delivers the caliber of litigation experience typically found at large firms, paired with the individualized attention only a focused, small-firm environment can provide. Our team of skilled civil trial attorneys prepares every case as if it will go to trial—an approach that consistently leads to strong settlements and verdicts for our clients.

What truly sets RAM Law apart is our commitment to building meaningful relationships with the people we represent. Throughout the process, we keep you fully informed of developments and options so you can make decisions with confidence.

To learn more about RAM Law or Mr. Bonanno, call 848-280-7810 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We are located in New Brunswick, Somerville, and Manalapan, New Jersey.