Best Lawyers Near You in East Brunswick, New Jersey for Commercial Litigation
Donald E. Taylor is a shareholder in the Business, Commercial and Construction Litigation group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. He is experienced in all areas of complex commercial litigation, including conducting many bench and jury trials in both State and Federal courts. In addition to handling shareholder disputes, franchise, breach of contract, leasing, and restrictive covenant cases, a significant portion of Don’s practice involves representing owners, builders, developers...
Bob Mahoney is a member of the firm’s management committee, Co-Chair of the Litigation Practice Group , and General Counsel to the firm. Bob is a trial attorney who has tried many cases in state and federal courts. He has been lead counsel in numerous matters in the federal and state courts of New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Michigan, and Ohio. He has also arbitrated many significant matters in several forums when the parties have elected to pursue a...
Joseph B. Shumofsky is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross White Collar and Corporate Investigations and Integrity Practice Groups. He is an accomplished trial lawyer whose practice focuses on white collar defense, internal corporate investigations, complex business disputes, and counseling corporations that are victims of white collar crimes. He has successfully represented defendants in connection with various criminal charges and has conducted multiple corporate internal investigation...
Judah is a first-chair trial lawyer and commercial litigator with a focus on complex business disputes, including real estate and land use litigation, closely held partnership disputes, high stakes “bet the company” litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy/insolvency matters, and disputes on behalf of alternative energy firms. He provides end-to-end strategic counsel, navigating clients through every phase of the litigation lifecycle—from pre-suit investigation and...
Bryce Newell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bryce practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Bryce Newell since 2025. 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 Bryce Newell is held by other lawyers.
Heather Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Heather practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Robinson since 2023. 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 Heather Robinson is held by ot...
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, ...
Lauren R. Malakoff focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation, as well as intellectual property matters. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Anne M. Patterson, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey, as well as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Madeline Cox Arleo, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Lauren received her J.D., cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law an...
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.
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...
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...
Christopher G. Donnelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Christopher G. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher G. Donnelly since 2024. 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 Christopher G. D...
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