ABVE/F in New Jersey

KWVRS experts holding ABVE/F: Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBA (Chief of Economic Services); John J. Halpin, M.A. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert); John May, M.A. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert)

Recognition and practice information for American Board of Vocational Experts Fellow in New Jersey.

Recognition and qualification in New Jersey

The ABVE Fellow designation recognizes senior forensic vocational experts with documented advanced experience in expert testimony, complex earning capacity cases, and contributions to the profession.

The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) administers public vocational rehabilitation in New Jersey. KWVRS ABVE/F-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

New Jersey courts and venues

Expert qualification in New Jersey's courts is determined case by case.

  • Superior Court, Law Division - General civil matters over $20,000 and criminal matters; jury trials. Its Special Civil Part hears civil claims up to $20,000, including small claims up to $5,000
  • Superior Court, Chancery Division - Equity matters, family court, probate
  • Superior Court, Family Division - Domestic relations, juvenile, and family matters

Highest court: Supreme Court of New Jersey. Federal venues: D.N.J..

Sources: New Jersey Courts, Self-Help Center: lawsuits $20,000 or less (Special Civil), over $20,000 (Civil), $5,000 or less (Small Claims) (reviewed 2026-09-05); New Jersey Courts, Notice to the Bar of May 11, 2022: Special Civil Part and Small Claims monetary limits raised effective July 1, 2022 (reviewed 2026-09-05)

Other credentials in New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a Fellow differ from a Diplomate?

The Fellow designation requires additional experience and professional contributions beyond the Diplomate level and is intended for senior forensic practitioners.

References

  1. ABVE Fellow InformationOrganization
  2. New Jersey Courts, Self-Help Center: lawsuits $20,000 or less (Special Civil), over $20,000 (Civil), $5,000 or less (Small Claims) (reviewed 2026-09-05)Government
  3. New Jersey Courts, Notice to the Bar of May 11, 2022: Special Civil Part and Small Claims monetary limits raised effective July 1, 2022 (reviewed 2026-09-05)Government

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