We Build the Strongest Case. You Get the Strongest Result.
IJA Law Group understands the complexities of the legal system, and we are devoted to guiding our clients through their legal challenges with expertise and compassion. We are a White Plains, NY personal injury law firm representing injured individuals and families throughout New York City and northern New Jersey.
When you've been injured, your future depends on the strength of your case. At IJA Law Group, we don't just take cases — we build them for maximum results. Every detail, every piece of evidence, and every legal strategy is designed to put you in the strongest possible position.
What We Stand For
The Values Behind Every Case We Take
Fight for Every Client, Every Time
No case is too small and no case is too difficult. Every client who trusts us gets the same relentless advocacy, regardless of the size of their claim.
Direct, Honest Communication
You will always know where your case stands. We believe clients deserve straight answers, not silence between updates.
Compassion First
Behind every case is a person who's hurting. We treat every client with the same care we'd want for our own family.
Results Over Shortcuts
We don't settle cheap to close a file faster. We build every case toward the strongest possible outcome, even if that means preparing for trial.
Why We Win
At our firm, we combine experience, determination, and a client-first approach to deliver exceptional results and ensure you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Relentless Case Preparation
We dig deep, gathering the evidence, expert testimony, and legal arguments needed to make your case undeniable.
Tough Negotiation & Trial-Ready Strategy
Insurance companies know we don't back down. We prepare every case as if it's going to trial, because that's how we secure top-dollar settlements.
Proven Track Record of Success
With 20 years of experience, we've recovered millions for our clients, including seven-figure and high six-figure settlements, by fighting harder and smarter.
Client-Centered Approach
Your needs are our priority. We listen, support, and tailor our strategy to achieve the best possible outcome. Unlike larger firms that take on hundreds of cases, we intentionally limit how many clients we represent at one time, so every case gets our full attention.
Why You Shouldn't Wait Too Long to Call a Lawyer
Why It's Important to Hire an Attorney As Soon As Possible
The period right after an accident is when your case is either protected or quietly weakened, often before you even realize it. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget details, and insurance adjusters begin building a file designed to minimize what they pay you. New York and New Jersey both impose strict deadlines for filing an injury claim, and once that window closes, your right to compensation can close with it.
The sooner an attorney is involved, the sooner your medical treatment, lost wages, and the true impact of your injury are properly documented, and the sooner insurance companies know they're dealing with a firm that won't be pressured into a lowball settlement.
"Our mission is to fight for every client as if their case were the only one we have, pairing relentless preparation and trial-ready strategy with direct communication and genuine compassion, so that every injured person we represent gets the outcome they actually deserve, not just the one an insurance company is willing to offer."
How We Can Help
Personal Injury Representation Across New York & New Jersey
From smaller claims to catastrophic, life-altering injuries, we represent clients across the following practice areas.
Personal Injury
Representation for anyone injured due to another party’s negligence.
Catastrophic Injury
Aggressive representation for traumatic brain injuries and life-changing harm.
Trucking Accidents
Fighting for those harmed by negligent truck drivers and trucking companies.
Auto Accidents
Holding negligent drivers and insurers accountable for the full cost of recovery.
Construction Accidents
Standing up for injured workers against negligent contractors and property owners.
Spinal Injuries
Representation for clients facing spinal surgery or long-term impact.
Direct From Frank
"I fight for every client the same way — like theirs is the only case I have. The result isn't just a number. It's what that recovery lets them do with the rest of their life." — Frank Filopei, Esq.
Why Clients Trust Aaron Godsey Law Group
Trial-Ready Advocacy
Aaron prepares every case with the strength and detail needed for serious negotiation or courtroom litigation. Insurance companies respond to preparation, pressure, and results.
Direct Attorney Access
Clients deserve to know who is handling their case. At this firm, you work directly with Aaron Godsey from start to finish—with clear communication and real answers.
Compassionate, Personal Commitment
Aaron listens, explains every option, and supports clients through tough moments. No pressure. No runaround. Just steady advocacy when you need it most.
Proof, Not Promises
What Our Clients Say — and What We've Won for Them
"Frank is a great lawyer. He went above and beyond for my aunt and settled her case. In less than six months, he resolved a matter that two prior attorneys had not advanced in over a year."
— Domenick Michael
$1,300,000
Auto accident, Bronx, NY (spinal surgery)
$1,100,000
Auto accident, Ocean County, NJ (spinal surgery)
$1,000,000
Closed head injury, New York County
$1,000,000
Bicyclist struck by a vehicle, Bronx, NY (multiple surgeries)
$950,000
Traumatic brain injury, Suffolk County
$900,000
Wrongful death, Essex County, NJ
$1,300,000
Auto accident, Bronx, NY (spinal surgery)
$1,100,000
Auto accident, Ocean County, NJ (spinal surgery)
$1,000,000
Closed head injury, New York County
Serving White Plains and the Communities Around It
IJA Law Group is based in White Plains, NY, and we built our practice around the communities closest to home before anywhere else. Local matters because it's not just a marketing phrase: it means familiarity with the courts, insurance patterns, and procedures specific to where your accident happened, and it means we can meet with you in person, not just over the phone.
We currently serve White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, New York County, and Nyack in New York, along with Essex County, Bergen County, and Hudson County in northern New Jersey. Wherever your accident happened within these communities, you're working with a firm that treats that location as home turf, not an unfamiliar territory we're covering from a distance.
Office address: IJA Law Group, 445 Hamilton Avenue, 11th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 | (914) 220-8393
Ready to Begin?
Talk to a Lawyer
We don't take shortcuts. We outwork, outthink, and outfight the other side, because you deserve nothing less than the best possible result. Call Frank Filopei, Esq. today for a free consultation, and let's start building your winning case.
Serving White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, New York County, Nyack, and northern New Jersey. Free consultations. Spanish-speaking staff available.
Office address: IJA Law Group, 445 Hamilton Avenue, 11th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 | (914) 220-8393