Manuel R. Grova, Jr.

Manuel R. Grova, Jr.

Partner
mgrova@mblawfirm.com
908-353-6764

Focused on delivering practical, results-driven counsel, Manuel “Manny” Grova represents clients across personal injury, workers’ compensation, real estate, and criminal matters, guiding individuals and businesses through complex legal challenges with a responsive, client-centered approach.

Manuel Grova is a Partner in the Personal Injury Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC who represents clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, commercial and residential real estate, and criminal (Municipal and Superior Court) cases. He is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.

Before joining the firm in 1993, Manny worked as an attorney with the Union County Prosecutor’s office for four years and is currently a Councilman at Large in the City of Elizabeth. He was originally elected to the City Council in 1994 and began his eighth term in January 2025. He is the firm’s resident attorney in the Union County office located in Elizabeth. Manny was also a former Public Defender of the Borough of Roselle’s Municipal Court as well as in Union Township. He is also the Planning Board attorney for the County of Union.

  • New Jersey State Bar Association, (Member, Criminal Section)
  • American Bar Association
  • American Trial Lawyers Association

State of New Jersey, 1992

  • Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey School of Law, J.D., 1991
  • Seton Hall University, B.A., 1988

Personal Injury Newsletter — April 2024 Issue

April 25, 2024

Check out our April Personal Injury Newsletter. In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, this issue focuses on road safety, and everything involved in distracted driving. Learn about the dangers of distracted driving, how to spot risky behaviors, and what to do if you're involved in an incident, as well as understanding and overcoming driving distractions. We’re also shedding light on important topics like pre-existing conditions in injury cases and explaining the statute of limitations in New Jersey. Stay informed and stay safe with our newsletter!
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Personal Injury Newsletter – August 2023 Edition

August 25, 2023

We’re excited to share this month’s Personal Injury Newsletter. With back-to-school approaching, this edition is dedicated to prioritizing safety and preventing common injuries, so we’ve got you covered with essential tips for a worry-free school year. You will also find additional valuable content, such as insurance and safety concerns with electric scooters, insights into some […]
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Manuel R. Grova, Jr. Honored by Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless

June 23, 2025

We are proud to share that our colleague, Manuel R. Grova, Jr., was honored with the Founders of Public Service Award by the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless at their 8th Annual Gala on May 21, 2025. This well-deserved recognition highlights Manny’s unwavering commitment to community service and making a difference in the lives […]
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Manuel R. Grova, Jr., Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Attorney, Promoted to Partner Effective July 1st

June 23, 2025

📣 Firm Announcement 📣 We’re excited to share that, effective July 1st, longtime Counsel Manuel R. Grova, Jr., will be promoted to Partner. Manny has been an integral part of our firm for over 30 years. His deep dedication to our clients—particularly in Union County—and his longstanding commitment to the legal profession make this a […]
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