Edward T. Kole

Edward T. Kole

Woodbridge, NJ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA

42 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Woodbridge.

Biography

Edward T. Kole chairs the Business and Commercial Litigation team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Mr. Kole handles complex corporate and commercial disputes on behalf of public and private companies in New Jersey and across the nation. Mr. Kole has represented large and medium sized businesses and corporations at every level of state and federal courts, involving a myriad of legal issues including complex contract disputes, restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, securities and derivative actions, as well as litigation concerning business, shareholder/partnership and franchise disputes.
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA

42 Best Lawyers awards

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA logo

Overview

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, B.A.
  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 1987

  • New Jersey, 1987

  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court
  • New Jersey, 1987
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, B.A.
  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court

Client Testimonials

Ed Kole is a skilled litigator with passionate presentation skills and insightful understanding of a clients' needs. He is a brilliant business attorney who is committed to the cause and possesses the highest standard of integrity. Ed spends his free time working on local causes and charitable endeavors. His broad range, professional judgment, successful track record and well-rounded legal skills make him a most effective litigator.

Linda Doherty (New Jersey Food Council)

Trenton, NJ

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Appellate Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Appellate Practice, Woodbridge (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Real Estate

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