FVE in New Jersey

KWVRS experts holding FVE: Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner); Daniel Wolstein, Ph.D. (CEO & President)

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

Recognition and qualification in New Jersey

The FVE designation recognizes senior practitioners in forensic vocational evaluation and expert practice.

The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) administers public vocational rehabilitation in New Jersey. KWVRS FVE-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

Is FVE a primary certification?

FVE is a professional designation rather than a primary credential. It is typically held alongside CRC or CVE certifications.

References

  1. 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
  2. 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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