Best Lawyers Near You in Somerset, New Jersey for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Priscilla E. Savage practices primarily management-side employment and labor litigation, as well as commercial litigation. Priscilla served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Douglas M. Fasciale, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey, during his tenure in the Appellate Division. Prior to joining the firm, Priscilla was an associate at a mid-size law firm. Priscilla earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, where she served as the Business and Publication...
Joshua S. Kaufman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joshua S. practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua S. Kaufman since 2027. 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 Joshua S. Kaufman is held by other lawyers.
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...
Maria Tavano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Maria practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Tavano 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 Maria Tavano 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...
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...
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