Paul H. Townsend

Stefano V. Calogero has litigated and tried coverage disputes between policyholders and insurers for over twenty years and around the country, including over 40 cases tried to a jury verdict. Underlying claims involved in these matters have included environmental waste sites, asbestos, tobacco, silica, breast implants, and hearing loss. He presently serves as regional counsel for environmental and other toxic tort coverage matters for a major insurer. In significant matters Mr. Calogero has: ...

The Honorable Lisa F. Chrystal (Ret.) joined Brach Eichler after serving 22 years as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. Judge Chrystal concentrates her practice in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, as well as discovery management. A compassionate and attentive listener known for her legal acumen and her responsible and equitable counsel, Judge Chrystal focuses on civil cases and family law matters, prejudgment and post judgement, as well as c...

Mr. Valen represents an exceptional range of domestic and international clients in major complex dispute resolution and business counseling matters in the United States and abroad. His experience, business judgment, and training help him serve the needs of corporations and individuals in both civil and criminal litigation, enabling him to efficiently handle his clients’ most significant matters involving either governmental or private claims, including commercial litigation, white colla...

Tracy Miller brings over 35 years of experience in health care law, policy, and regulation. Her background spans senior leadership roles, including serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of a major health system, private law practice, and public health policy leadership in New York State. She advises health systems, hospitals, physician groups, long-term care providers, and organizations engaged in value-based care on governance, strategic transactions, regulatory compliance,...

Michael J. Lubben is a Director of Gibbons P.C., practicing in the Corporate Department and a member of the firm's Distressed Situations Group. Mr. Lubben has had extensive experience with financial, corporate and business matters for a variety of private and public companies including healthcare companies, banks, governmental authorities and charter schools. Mr. Lubben’s practice focuses on transactional work, with an emphasis on real estate financing transactions, issues relating to t...

Danielle blends her experience as a law firm partner and executive, former in-house counsel and former federal prosecutor to enable her clients to see around corners. She understands the various potential scenarios and helps companies and founders mitigate risk by providing strategic advice grounded in real life experiences. Danielle is the Practice Group Leader of the White Collar Defense & Investigations Group at CSG Law and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Her practice...

Tracey K. Wishert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Tracey K., who practices law in Madison, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tracey K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Camille V. Otero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. Camille V., who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Camille V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Antonio J. Casas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Antonio J., who practices law in Madison, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Antonio J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Armen Shahinian practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, fidelity and surety law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He joined the firm in 1977 and today leads the firm’s nationally recognized Fidelity and Surety Group, one of the largest in the country. Armen served as a member and chairman of the New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee for West Essex County from 1989 to 1993. He is a member of the American Bar Association Tort Trial &am...