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M. Trevor Lyons has devoted his entire career to representing employers, including privately owned businesses, international corporations, non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education. He has extensive experience in defending employers in litigation and providing pro-active and preventative strategic counseling to his clients on a wide array of personnel and benefits issues. He is a featured speaker nationally and regionally on numerous traditional and cutting-edge employment and labor law topics.. Trevor also represents employers in traditional labor matters, such as NLRB proceedings, union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, enjoining strike misconduct and unlawful picketing, and related matters. He also represents numerous employers in privacy and communication technology-related actions, including actions to enforce the provisions of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, to unmask anonymous internet posters, and for a third-party claim arising out of an employee’s criminal computer usage at work.. Trevor previously served on the Editorial Board of the NJSBA Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, and he also served as a Program Chair for the Sidney Reitman American Inn of Court, the first American Inn of Court devoted exclusively to labor and employment law advocacy.

Liza M. Walsh is a highly sought-after litigator with experience representing some of the country’s largest and most prestigious companies. She focuses her practice on federal and complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property, antitrust and class action defense matters. In her more than 30 years of experience, Liza has defended major pharmaceutical companies in significant patent litigation and acted as liaison counsel to groups of defendants in multi-party litigation. She has more than 150 published decisions and represents clients from a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, health and title insurance, financial services, life sciences, technology, and other service and product industries. She has also served as an arbitrator in major commercial proceedings, amid a growing demand for more female representation in the field. Liza is also counsel to Senator Torricelli in his capacity as the Special Master in the enforcement of the largest court-ordered environmental cleanup in the country, involving CERCLA, RCRA, and other state and federal regulations and addressing soil, groundwater, and sediment contamination.. Liza has been named in “Best Lawyers in America“ for Commercial Litigation, Patent Law and ERISA Litigation in 2017, following similar recognition for ten prior consecutive years. She was a New Jersey Trial Attorney Honoree for 2016 and named in New Jersey Law Journal’s “Top Women in Law.” In 2016, she was honored by the Executive Women of New Jersey as one of the “Women of Achievement.” NJBIZ also selected Ms. Walsh as “Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of New Jersey“ and “New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business.” Other honors and credits include “New Jersey Super Lawyers” for ten years, “New York’s Best Lawyers” and “New York’s Women Leaders in the Law” by New York Magazine. A graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, she received the school’s Distinguished Graduate Award in 2012.  (Awards referenced are not approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Selection methodology is available.). Before founding Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP, Liza led the litigation practice that was named “Intellectual Property Litigation Group of the Year” by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2014. At the start of her legal career, she served clerkships for the Hon. Clarkson S. Fisher, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, from 1985 to 1986, and for Hon. Charles Harrington, J.S.C. of the New Jersey Superior Court, from 1984 to 1985. An active community advocate, Liza is a member of the Board of the US-Asia Institute, the New Jersey Ballet, and the District Court Historical Society and serves on the Finance Committee for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Association.

Khabirah Myers, Esq. has committed her life and career to working in the public interest to address justice and human rights issues.

Kellen F. Murphy focuses his practice on commercial real estate and land use. Kellen works closely with clients through the contracting, due diligence, financing, and closing stages of real estate transactions, and regularly helps clients structure real estate holding entities and joint venture agreements. He also represents and advises both landlords and tenants in wide range of commercial lease negotiations and transactions, including office, industrial, and retail leasing.. Kellen also represents clients through all stages of the real estate development and entitlement process, from property acquisition to appearing before local land use boards and other governmental bodies in connection with planning, zoning, and other land use approvals and permits. He also represents developers in the negotiation of redevelopment agreements, and the procurement of public development incentives.. Prior to founding Murphy Partners LLP, Kellen worked at Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti, LLP, one of New Jersey’s oldest and most prominent law firms. He also served as a legal and regulatory advisor to Commissioner Harold J. Wirths at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.. Kellen currently serves on the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment, and is a member of the Land Use Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.. Kellen received his law degree, cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center, and his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from West Virginia University. He also holds a graduate certificate in labor and employment relations from Rutgers University.. Kellen lives with his wife Cassie and daughter Madeline in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Keith T. Bostwick is an associate in the Newark office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.While attending law school at Rutgers School of Law—Newark, Keith served as a two-term Judicial Intern to The Honorable Bonnie J. Mizdol, A.J.S.C. in Bergen County, New Jersey. Upon his graduation from law school, Keith served as the Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Alvaro L. Iglesias, J.S.C. (Ret.) in Hudson County, New Jersey. As Judge Iglesias’ Judicial Law Clerk, Keith worked in one of the busiest dockets in one of New Jersey’s busiest counties, handling matters from filing to disposition. During his clerkship, Keith also became certified as a New Jersey mediator and conducted mediation conferences between litigants to facilitate settlement.Following his clerkship, Keith joined an Essex County boutique firm before working as an in-house trial attorney for New Jersey’s largest auto insurer. There, Keith managed a heavy caseload comprised of automobile, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents; and regularly litigated first-party claims arising out of uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage. While working in house, Keith handled all facets of litigation—from intake to opinion. Keith has tried numerous jury trials to verdict with an overwhelming success rate for his clients.

Katherine M. Romano focuses her practice on federal court litigation, appeals, and investigations. Katherine’s experience includes the representation of financial institutions and employers in complex civil litigation and investigations. She has significant experience with legal research, writing, and analysis, and appeals.. Prior to joining the firm, Katherine served as a permanent law clerk for the Honorable Maryanne Trump Barry of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, for whom she also served as a law clerk for the 2008-2009 term. Katherine served as a law clerk for the Honorable Paul J. Barbadoro of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, from 2007-2008, and an as associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, in New York, from 2009 to 2013. From April to October 2012, Katherine was seconded to the Federal Defenders of New York, where she represented indigent criminal defendants at all stages of federal court proceedings before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.. In 2004, Katherine graduated from Boston College, summa cum laude, with a B.A. in History and Music. In 2007, she received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Boston College Law School, where she was Articles Editor of the Boston College Law Review, a member of the National Moot Court team, and a member of the Order of the Coif.

Katelyn O’Reilly practices in federal and commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dennis M. Cavanaugh, United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, for the 2010-2011 term, and to the Honorable Joseph A. Dickson, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, for the 2011-2012 term.. In 2004, Katelyn graduated magna cum laude from University of Notre Dame with a B.A., in Political Science. After graduation, she worked for a prominent consulting firm. In 2010, Ms. O’Reilly graduated cum laude from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she was a Beasley Scholar. While in law school, Ms. O’Reilly served as Articles Editor of the Temple Law Review.

Justine L. Abrams is an Associate in the Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group and Human Resources Training & Audit Programs of Genova Burns LLC.. Ms. Abrams clerked for the Honorable Joseph Paone, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage and served as a legal intern for the Trial Division of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. While with the Commission, Ms. Abrams became experienced in the area of federal employment law, including the investigation of discrimination claims and evaluation of personnel files. She also assisted trial attorneys to prepare for depositions and court proceedings.. Ms. Abrams received a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2014, where she served as Editor for the Seton Hall Circuit review and interned in the chambers of the Honorable Faith S. Hochberg, U.S.D.J. in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.. Representative Publications:. Memberships:. Bar Admissions. Education. Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2014. Rutgers University, B.A., 2011, summa cum laude

Justin is a Health Law attorney at McCarter & English, LLP.  A substantial portion Justin's practice is dedicated to counseling healthcare providers in a range of transactional and regulatory matters, including compliance with Federal and State anti-kickback and self-referral laws.. Justin's transactional experience includes drafting merger agreements and organizational documents for joint ventures.  He recently performed due diligence investigations in connection with 2 hospital system mergers, including a merger between two leading New Jersey health systems creating a $5 billion system, the state’s largest.. Justin also advises practitioners and entities regarding reimbursement issues and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, State board of health, and State medical board regulations.  He has counseled clients and drafted opinion letters on a variety of topics, including Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance.. Justin represents entities and physicians in complex healthcare litigation, qui tam actions, peer review hearings, internal investigations, contract disputes, and drafts employment and severance agreements.. Regarded as a high-performing attorney by his clients and colleagues, Justin has 8 years of experience with federal and state courts and regulatory agencies. He has a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines while managing multiple matters and clients. Clients have praised his unrelenting work ethic, innovative problem-solving techniques, and his ability to articulate complex concepts in an accessible manner.. Specialties: Healthcare Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Due Diligence; State & Federal Self-Referral Laws (i.e., Stark Law); State & Federal Anti-Kickback Laws; Reimbursement; False Claims Act; Physician Employment Agreements; State Licensing Board Actions; Regulatory Compliance; Internal Investigations; Peer Review Hearings; Insurance Fraud. (Attorney Advertising)

Joseph L. Linares concentrates his practice on litigation, handling disputes concerning contracts, intellectual property, employment and torts as well corporate/business law and transactional work. In addition to servicing established corporate clients, he also provides counsel for non-profits, small businesses and start-up ventures.. Prior to joining the firm, Joseph spent his previous three years at Connell Foley LLP. Prior to working for Connell Foley LLP and during law school Joseph served as an Analyst for the Staff Attorney and Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.. Joseph earned his J.D. cum laude from Rutgers University School of Law, where he served as the Student Bar Association Vice President, a Fellow for the Minority Student Program, and a Teaching Associate for Legal Research & Writing. He was also awarded the Rutgers School of Law Alumni Senior Prize, bestowed on the graduate exhibiting the “greatest achievement during their entire law school career, and who has the greatest promise as a future member of the legal profession.” In addition to his J.D., Joseph also holds a B.A. from Villanova University and a dual M.B.A. from Seton Hall University.

Jennifer Mara is the firm’s managing partner and majority shareholder. She oversees the firm’s business litigation practice and is actively involved in the firm’s criminal matters. Ms. Mara has unique experience in that regard because she has handled numerous matters with both civil and criminal components. For example, she has represented clients in RICO and antitrust litigation in which both civil and criminal liability was at issue. Indeed, litigating state and federal RICO cases is a significant part of Ms. Mara’s practice. Based upon her experience in that regard, Ms. Mara has acted as local counsel for national firms with high stakes matters pending in New Jersey federal and state courts. Ms. Mara has also represented numerous clients under investigation by the United States Attorney’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.Ms. Mara is accustomed to representing clients when everything is on the line. In In re State Grand Jury Investigation, 200 N.J. 481 (2009), Ms. Mara was part of a team of attorneys who persuaded the New Jersey Supreme Court that the Attorney General’s Office could not disqualify a group of criminal defense attorneys merely because the attorneys were paid by a company under investigation. In United States v. Afolabi, Ms. Mara convinced the district court to sever her client’s case from that of his two co-defendants. The client was ultimately sentenced to just over 2 years’ incarceration, while his two co-defendants were sentenced to 27 and 24 years in federal prison. Ms. Mara has also represented the Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New Jersey as amicus curiae in presenting cutting edge legal arguments to the New Jersey Supreme Court.

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I joined Jacoby and Meyers in 1991.  I am proud to say I've resolved hundreds of cases for the firm, and remain passionate about client service.. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, boating, and spending time with family.

I am a New Jersey certified criminal trial lawyer. This means that I am considered by the New Jersey Supreme Court to be an expert in criminal defense. I am also board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I am one of only six lawyers in New Jersey to hold both certifications. This is your assurance that I am one of the most experienced and competent criminal defense lawyers in the state.. I am a Past-President of the Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New Jersey , the criminal defense bar for the State. For 38 years I have represented people charged with all municipal, state, and federal offenses in northern New Jersey, including DUI/DWI, possession of illegal drugs, sex crimes, child molestation, internet sex crimes, white-collar crimes, criminal fraud, violent crimes, and juvenile crimes.. My law office in Newark is technologically advanced. I have ready access to the most recent case law, combined with the legal expertise to use that law to help you obtain the most favorable disposition of your case.. I handle each case personally, and you will have access to my experience and expertise at every stage of your defense. I can represent you in a full trial or in negotiating a favorable plea bargain.. I offer a free initial consultation. The sooner you call me in your criminal case, the better off you’ll be.

I am a commercial litigator specializing in federal litigation, including trials. I work extensively with online businesses, specifically in connection with the use of intellectual property on the Internet in both litigation and non-litigation roles. My firm is also recognized for its strength in business, healthcare and real estate law. I am known for my work as the lead attorney for Simon Tam in the U.S. Supreme Court case Matal v. Tam, which held that the disparagement clause of the trademark statute violated the First Amendment's free speech clause.I have successfully represented clients of every size in state and federal courts, arbitrations and mediations in a variety of litigation matters, including contract disputes, distributorship litigation, trademark and unfair competition cases, business tort claims, toxic tort and insurance coverage litigation, discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, copyright infringement claims, and cases involving trade secrets, restrictive covenants and real estate. My litigation experience runs from pretrial investigation and early dispute resolution through every aspect of bench and jury trials as well as appeals.My blog about copyright, trademark and related issues, LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®, was recognized by the ABA Journal as one of the top 100 law-related blogs in the country in its first-ever listing in 2007.

I am a 1990 graduate of Kiev’s Institute of Foreign Languages, Ukraine, where I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Spanish languages. I received my Master’s Degree in Language Education from Rutgers University in 2000. I subsequently received my Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law in 2004, where I was a member of the Newsletter Section of the school’s Bankruptcy Journal.  Prior to joining the firm, I served as Law Clerk to The Honorable Howard H. Kestin, P.J.A.D.. I am admitted to the bars of the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court, District of New Jersey and the State of New York. My practice concentrates primarily in the area of labor and employment. I am also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and its Labor and Employment Law Sections, and the American Bar Association.

Hector Ruiz, a partner in the firm, concentrates his practice on federal and complex commercial litigation. He has represented national and regional clients across a wide spectrum industries, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, banking, construction, manufacturing and information systems. Hector has substantial experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, including business torts, professional negligence, products liability and class action defense. He also represents clients as local counsel in significant intellectual property disputes, including patent claims, trademark, unfair competition and copyright.. Hector earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law in 2001, and subsequently clerked for (now Chief Judge) the Honorable Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J., of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

George Buermann helps lead the firm’s Environmental Law Practice Group. George advises clients on complex environmental regulatory and compliance matters and litigates environmental and toxic tort disputes across the country. George offers clients in-depth knowledge of the state and federal regulations governing such disputes, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and others. He also litigates matters involving contamination and exposure to chemicals and substances such as lead, PFAS, 1,4-Dioxane, TCE, mold, and benzene. In addition to handling adversarial matters, George helps clients avoid litigation by providing strategic advice regarding environmental compliance and strategy. His experience also includes handling construction losses and construction defects; and torts involving commercial property.. George regularly writes and lectures on emerging environmental issues impacting the regulated industry and serves as co-editor of Goldberg Segalla's Environmental Law Monitor, the firm’s weekly environmental blog publication.. Representative MattersObtained dismissal of complaint for municipality in citizen suit alleging violations of the Clean Water Act, including nitrogen exceedances at city's wastewater treatment plantRepresent petroleum recycling facility in a cost recovery action by the U.S. EPA in New JerseyDefend and advise former property owner involving Passaic River Superfund mega-site with respect to multi-party regulatory investigation, allocation issues, and litigation.Advise real estate management company regarding alleged lead contamination in building’s drinking water system in New YorkDefending leading manufacturer of underground fuel piping and containment systems involving damage to the environment, real property, and the surrounding community at commercial shopping center's power plant and underground USTsRepresenting multinational chemical company in a train derailment investigation in Wisconsin wherein the local water supply was threatenedRepresenting interests of oil and gas drilling company in Oklahoma involving pipeline leak and resultant contamination to environment and waterwaysDefended personal storage facility owner in NJ Spill Act cost recovery action involving historic contamination and eminent domain and condemnation issuesRepresenting national recycling company in CERCLA cost recovery action involving CRT waste disposal at e-waste recycling facility in OhioRepresenting interests of school system involving historic environmental contamination and alleged exposure at site in upstate New YorkObtained dozens of dismissals on behalf of international and domestic manufacturers involving allegations of toxic exposure to products ranging from forklifts, commercial paint products, marine motors, to railway carsDismissal of triple wrongful death carbon monoxide poisoning action on behalf of manufacturer of low-torque motors utilized in decedents' heating systemDefended remediation company involving allegations of resultant asbestos migration from remedial measures throughout condominium complex and damage to real and personal property throughout complexObtained dismissal of New York Navigation Law cause of action on behalf of remediation company involving allegations of exacerbation of oil contamination during cleanup and remedial operationsDismissal of action on behalf of gasoline station / property owner involving allegations of groundwater contamination to New York municipality's drinking water supply, and upheld by the Supreme Court of New York Appellate DivisionRepresenting numerous property owners/managers, product manufacturers/distributors, and remediation companies in actions concerning lead exposure to children, adults, and surrounding neighborhoodsDefended Fortune 500 Company in CERCLA / Superfund action involving environmental contamination from tannery in upstate New YorkRepresenting the manufacturer of machines involved in dry cleaning in a matter involving allegations of defective design pertaining to causal link between exposure to dry-cleaning solvent PERC and alleged disease

Ethan C. Wells is a founding partner at Pustay & Wells, LLC. He focuses his practice in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Wills and Estate Planning and general litigation.. Ethan is an experienced litigator who has appeared regularly in Municipal and Superior Courts throughout New Jersey representing clients in several areas including family, criminal, personal injury, contractual disputes, landlord tenant, labor and employment and special civil cases.. He was previously associated with the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader serving in their civil litigation and municipal governance practice groups. Additionally, Ethan served as a volunteer mediator for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Affairs Division where he resolved consumer fraud and contract disputes, misrepresentations and small business disagreements.. Ethan received his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin & Marshall College where he participated as a member of the Varsity Basketball Team.

Eric Kanefsky is a partner with the firm and named co-founder of Calcagni & Kanefsky, the firm’s New Jersey Office.  Mr. Kanefsky’s practice is dedicated to helping corporations and individuals navigate and successfully resolve complex legal problems through internal investigation, advocacy and, when needed, litigation.  He brings to bear a wealth of public and private sector experience on behalf of his clients from his time as a former high-ranking official in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General, as a federal prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office in New Jersey and from years in private practice at one of the nation’s most prestigious plaintiff’s litigation firms.  Mr. Kanefsky represents both plaintiffs and defendants and takes on engagements under non-traditional fee arrangements depending on what best suits his client’s needs.  His unique blend of legal experiences allows him to address high-stakes legal problems more effectively and economically than traditional defense firm litigators.. Immediately prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kanefsky served as the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs for the State of New Jersey, a 600-person civil law enforcement and regulatory agency within the Attorney General’s Office.  Mr. Kanefsky was nominated by the Governor and unanimously confirmed by the State Senate to that position.  In his capacity as Director, he was responsible for regulating the State’s securities and healthcare industries, and overseeing the prosecution of hundreds of consumer fraud and professional misconduct cases.  Under his leadership, New Jersey was one of the most active States in the country in pursuing actions involving internet data breaches, online privacy violations and other internet related violations.  Through this experience, Mr. Kanefsky gained a unique expertise in how to most effectively represent clients involved in matters brought by state Attorney General’s offices, and other governmental agencies, including defending against consumer and securities fraud cases, misconduct allegations before professional licensing boards and counseling and advising his clients on important government and regulatory matters that affect their business or professions.. Prior to serving as the State’s Consumer Affairs’ Director, Mr. Kanefsky was a federal criminal prosecutor in Newark in its elite Special Prosecutions Unit where he spent the bulk of his time prosecuting white collar offenses, including public corruption and complex commercial fraud matters.  While at the United States Attorney’s Office, Mr. Kanefsky prosecuted over 50 cases involving myriad federal offenses, including several high-profile cases that were tried to successful jury verdicts.  Eric has spent years honing the skills necessary to successfully defend clients against the most complex criminal or civil charges brought by federal, state and local prosecutors.. Before his public service, Mr. Kanefsky worked in private practice at renowned law firms in New York City and Philadelphia, including almost six years at one of the country’s preeminent plaintiff’s litigation firms.  While in private practice, he primarily litigated securities fraud and complex commercial disputes on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.  Through these litigations, he helped investors recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements, and Fortune 500 companies conduct internal investigations and defend against government regulatory actions.  Mr. Kanefsky has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in securities fraud, auditor malpractice, corporate governance, contractual and employment disputes, and in litigation on behalf of creditors of distressed and bankrupt entities, among other matters. He routinely speaks on emerging issues and cases affecting his clients and has appeared in television and print media hundreds of times for his work.. Mr. Kanefsky is a graduate of Temple University’s School of Law, where he graduated with honors and served as an editor of Temple’s Law Review while also completing internships for two Federal judges in Philadelphia.  He received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.  He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.

Dylan C. Dindial is an associate at Newark, NJ office of the law firm of Littler Mendelson. Littler Mendelson is the largest global employment and labor law practice with more than 1,300 attorneys in over 75 offices worldwide. Ms. Dindial is a graduate of Smith College and Seton Hall University School of Law. She was admitted to practice law in 2014 and is a member of the bars of New Jersey, New York, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Southern District of New York. Mrs. Dindial is a member of and holds leadership positions in numerous professional associations including as an Executive Committee member of the New Jersey State Bar Association (“NJSBA”) Young Lawyers Division, a Pupil and Program Committee member of New Jersey’s Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court, and a member of the Editorial Board of the NJSBA’s Labor and Employment Quarterly. Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Ms. Dindial already gained much experience in the field of employment law by practicing as a plaintiffs' attorney in this field. Ms. Dindial now concentrates her practice on the representation of employers in employment and discrimination matters and uses her prior experience as a plaintiffs' attorney to strategically analyze and resolve employment disputes on behalf of employers.

David Soffer has been practicing law in New Jersey since 2005.  As a former Assistant Prosecutor, he has unique insight into the criminal justice system and can effectively guide his clients through the often daunting process of criminal prosecution.  In addition, David has substantial civil litigation experience and can successfully represent the injured to get them the compensation they deserve.

David E. Rutkowski defends clients against personal injury and wrongful death claims in toxic tort, environmental, product liability, and mass tort litigation in state and federal trial courts. His toxic tort experience includes defending cases involving alleged exposures to asbestos, Legionella bacteria, benzene, and salmonella, among other toxins. His clients include product manufacturers, premises owners, lessees, restaurants, and food and beverage manufacturers. Dave has participated in multiple multimillion-dollar asbestos trials and has successfully resolved numerous high-value cases through extensive, complex settlement negotiations.. Dave is a key contributing writer on asbestos litigation for the firm’s award-winning Asbestos Case Tracker, which has been named to the ABA Journal's prestigious Blawg 100 and the Best Litigation Blog for the last three years by the Expert Institute in its annual legal blog contest. He is also a frequent contributor to Life Science Matters, the firm's blog covering the life sciences and medical device industries.. In 2010, Dave received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law. During his studies, he assisted a group of attorneys defending New York City and numerous private contractors in the World Trade Center litigation.

Colleen M. Maker primarily concentrates her practice in financial services and risk management, as well as business and commercial litigation.. Colleen began her legal career as law clerk to the Honorable Rosemary Gambardella in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.  She earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School, where she served as Managing Editor of the Environmental Affairs Law Review, Auction Coordinator for the Public Interest Law Foundation, and Teaching Assistant for Legal Reasoning, Research, & Writing.  Colleen earned her undergraduate degree in Communications, with a minor in Law, Policy, & Society, from Northeastern University in 2011.. During law school, Colleen was a summer fellow at the WilmerHale Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School and was a summer associate at Connell Foley LLP.

Christine I. Gannon has a diverse practice, across a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters. She regularly counsels clients on strategies to avoid litigation and minimize litigation risk, and has successfully assisted some of the country’s largest and most respected companies in all stages of litigation— in both federal and state courts — involving intellectual property infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, trade dress, unfair competition, product liability, antitrust and competition, commercial breach of contract,  fraudulent business practices, and class action defense.. Christine has been named a New Leader of the Bar by the New Jersey Law Journal (2014) and a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star (2014-15). She graduated cum laude from Rutgers University School of Law, where she was the business editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter, and later served as a law clerk to the Honorable Steven L. Lefelt, J.A.D., former Appellate Judge in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.  She takes pride in her pro bono work and community service, including her work with Lawyers for Justice and Dress for Success, and her service on the Legal Program Board for the Covenant House of New Jersey’s Youth Advocacy Center.