Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Paul J. DeMartino, Jr. is an experienced business litigator representing clients in a broad range of commercial disputes in healthcare and real estate industries among others. Paul specializes in healthcare litigation with an emphasis in representing physicians, medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital systems navigate through complex business matters often involving contractual and shareholder disputes. More specifically, Paul has first-hand knowledge of the delicate issues...
Cara Joy Skelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cara Joy practices law in Roseland, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Cara Joy Skelley since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cara Joy Skelley is held b...
Robert B. Spawn is Of Counsel to the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice on commercial and business litigation matters, including corporate, partnership and LLC disputes; fraud claims; complex contract disputes; real estate litigation; and professional liability claims. He has experience handling these matters at all stages of litigation from pleading through trial and appeal in both state and federal courts.
Patricia Bergamasco practices with the firm’s Litigation Group. Before joining CSG Law, Patricia clerked for the Honorable Zahid N. Quraishi, U.S.D.J., in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Honorable Richard J. Geiger, J.A.D., in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Patricia earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and her B.A. from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.
Gifty V. Minnow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Gifty V. practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Gifty V. Minnow since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gifty V. Minnow is held by other lawyers.
Deana I. Davis focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walsh, she clerked for the Honorable Vicki A. Citrino in the New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage. Deana earned her J.D., cum laude, from Rutgers Law School in 2022, where she was the Managing Editor of the Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal and a Student Ambassador for the New York City Bar Association. She received her MA (Hons) in Russian Studies and History with distinction i...
Ms. Beaufort focuses her practice on management-side employment litigation and counseling. She represents companies and managers in employment litigation filed in federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies in various matters including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ms. Beaufort’s practice also includes conducting workplace investigations and pre-litigation resolution of employment disputes. In addition, she provides counseling regarding workplace laws, em...
Christine P. Clark focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walsh, she clerked for the Honorable Stuart A. Minkowitz in the Morris County Superior Court. She was also a 2021 Summer Associate and law clerk at Walsh. Christine earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2022, where she was a part of the Women’s Law Forum and Treasurer of the Irish American Law Student Association. She received her BBA in Marketing from the University of ...
Mina Miawad is an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group, where he advises clients on commercial litigation matters. Mina focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and has represented individuals and corporations in claims which include, but are not limited to, partnership disputes, contract disputes, fraud, lien priority disputes, and Consumer Fraud Act litigation. Mina has experience in all phases of pre-trial practice and works with his team on various claims, ...
Michael Townsend is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, where he represents companies and business owners in commercial disputes throughout New Jersey and New York. He works with clients ranging from startups and family-owned businesses to large professional services firms, guiding matters from early strategy through trial. Michael helps clients resolve external disputes, such as breach of contract, as well as internal conflicts — including shareholder oppression...
Stephen T. Scirocco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Stephen T. practices law in Morristown, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen T. Scirocco since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen T. Scirocco is held by other lawyers.
Kimberley A. Brunner is an associate in our Litigation practice group. She concentrates her practice on commercial litigation, contractual disputes, estate and employment litigation. Kim has experience negotiating on behalf of clients in mediation and settlement communications. She communicates directly with clients, court, and opposing counsel in all aspects of litigation and appears for hearings and motions before the court. She often develops strategies for complex civil cases, often resul...
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