In the latest episode of The Jersey Justice Podcast, guest attorney Andrew Chambarry joins the discussion with attorneys Gerald Clark and Mark Morris about the public trust doctrine in New Jersey and its implications for beach access. The discussion was sparked by an incident where a surfer was arrested for not having a beach badge in Belmar, New Jersey in August of 2024.

You can view the video on Andrew's page here: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewLChambarry

Topics include:

- Discussion on the incident involving the surfer in Belmar

- Examination of the public trust doctrine and its history

- Analysis of the legal and philosophical issues surrounding beach access

- Exploration of potential solutions and alternative approaches

Learn more about Andrew here: Andrew L. Chambarry - Personal Injury Lawyer - Gill & Chamas (gillandchamas.com)

View the change.org petition to decriminalize beach access in New Jersey: Petition · Decriminalize NJ Beach Access - United States · Change.org

New Jersey Beach Access Doctrine Guide: monmouth.edu/uci/documents/2018/10/beach-access-report.pdf/

Andrew L. Chambarry is an attorney with Gill & Chamas, LLC and concentrates his practice on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability and automobile accident cases throughout New Jersey. Mr. Chambarry prides himself in helping victims of such injuries pursue their legal rights and obtain full and complete compensation from those responsible.

In his spare time, Mr. Chambarry is committed to community service and volunteers his time with environmental groups to advocate for public access to New Jersey’s beaches. His work has been featured on NBC NY, CBS NY, News 12 NJ, Chasing News and articles have appeared in The New York Times, Asbury Park Press, The Star Ledger, Tri City News, The Coaster, Two River Times and Shore News Magazine.