Best Lawyers Near You in Morristown, New Jersey for Commercial Litigation
Deirdre T. Cooney practices primarily management-side employment and labor litigation, as well as commercial litigation. Deirdre served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Lisa A Firko, J.A.D, and as a pro bono law clerk for the Hon. Brian R. Martinotti, U.S.D.J. of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey prior to joining the firm. Deirdre earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude , in Biology and Neuros...
W. Joseph Salvador is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, defending companies from a variety of industries in toxic tort, commercial, and employment litigation. He is the Emerging Leader contact for our firm’s Meritas® profile. Joseph focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and works collaboratively with litigation teams on document analysis and deposition preparation, efficiently managing multiple cases from initial pleadings through trial. He ...
Gerhard Buehning focuses his practice in business and commercial litigation, with additional work in construction law, education, intellectual property and labor and employment. Gerhard has significant experience in employment-related cases both in court and before administrative agencies and has represented management against claims involving, among other things, workplace discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, unequal pay, and wage payment violations. In addition to serving ...
Sarah Heba-Escobar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Sarah, who practices law in Roseland, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Caroline Braga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Trusts and Estates. Caroline, who practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Corey LaBrutto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Corey, 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 Corey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryce Newell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Bryce, who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryce is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patrick S. Salamea focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation. Patrick served as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael A. Shipp, United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, and the Honorable Richard J. Geiger of the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Prior to joining the firm, Patrick was an associate at a boutique law firm. Patrick earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a Senior Editor of the Seton Hall Law Review. H...
Heather Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Heather, who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amanda Meehan is an Associate in the Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution and Real Estate Litigation Practice Groups. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Meehan clerked for the Honorable Alberto Rivas, A.J.S.C., of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, where she drafted bench memoranda, opinions, and judicial orders for Law and Criminal Division matters. While attending Seton Hall University School of Law, she was an associate editor of the Seton Hall Legislative Journal a...
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...
Olivia J. Italiano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Olivia J., who practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Olivia J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Eric S. Padilla focuses his practice on labor and employment litigation and arbitration, state and federal commercial litigation matters, as well as financial services and risk management. Additionally, Eric concentrates on bankruptcy and reorganization matters on behalf of the estate, creditors, as well as other parties in interest. Eric served as a summer associate with the firm and as an intern for the Honorable John M. Vasquez of the United States District Court for the District of New Je...
Nicole Portú is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group where she provides support for individuals and companies navigating commercial and civil disputes across multiple industries. Nicole has experience preparing legal documents, conducting legal research and legal analysis, and drafting memoranda for several practice areas. While attending Rutgers Law School, Nicole has served as a law clerk for a mid-sized firm in New Jersey and as a Summer Associate with Norris M...
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