Best Lawyers Near You in West Orange, New Jersey for Commercial Litigation
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Eric J. Boden Esq. provides dedicated and thorough representation in complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on business partnership disputes, trusts and estates conflicts, and healthcare matters. Eric works closely with each client to custom tailor litigation strategies to meet the client’s objectives. Prior to joining Brach Eichler, Eric spent four years as a Deputy Attorney General at the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, where he played a key role in complex inv...
Olivia J. Italiano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Olivia J. practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Olivia J. Italiano 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 Olivia J. Italiano is held by other lawyers.
John Simeone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. John practices law in Roseland, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized John Simeone 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 John Simeone 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...
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...
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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