About

Provided by Cole Schotz P.C.

The Cole Schotz Litigation Department is one of the region’s largest, most experienced groups of commercial trial lawyers. A recognized “bet the company” litigation team, we maintain a proven track record in complex litigation across the United States. 


Our litigators handle each case with discretion, empathy, and attention to detail while keeping sight of the big picture. We tactfully plan our approach and partner with attorneys from across practice areas to assemble a customized, interdisciplinary team that is second-to-none.


While we have the prowess to take your case to trial, we are poised to arbitrate and mediate as alternatives to litigation when it is in the best interest of our clients. We also counsel our clients on ways to avoid litigation altogether.


Our lawyers are called on to resolve disputes in a number of areas including:


• commercial and business

• construction

• employment

• insolvency and bankruptcy

• insurance claims

• intellectual property

• personal injury, products liability and medical and professional malpractice

• real estate

• special education

• trusts and estates

• white collar

• financial services litigation



Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Litigation: General Commercial - New Jersey
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Cole Schotz wins praise for the strength of its commercial litigation practice and the depth of its trial experience. The team handles complex litigation across the USA, including business, construction, real estate, IP, product liability, bankruptcy and insurance cases.

Work Highlights

Provided by Cole Schotz P.C.
  • Cole Schotz represented Intech Powercore Corporate in a litigation against Elteka asserting several different claims, including breach of the parties' non-disclosure agreement, fraud, and tortious interference.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers
Leo V Leyva
3
Leo V Leyva
3
Band 3

Leo Leyva's broad practice spans a range of commercial litigation, including shareholder actions and real estate disputes.

"Leo's an excellent lawyer and confidant."

"Leo is a very experienced, smart and savvy litigator."

Warren A. Usatine
4
Warren A. Usatine
4
Band 4

Warren Usatine co-chairs the firm's litigation department and has a broad range of expertise, including representing clients in breach of contract and fraud claims.

"He is very good on complicated commercial matters and builds a strong case for clients."

"Warren is a very skilled lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Cole Schotz P.C.

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

New Jersey

Litigation: General Commercial

Leo V Leyva
3
Leo V Leyva
3
Band 3
Warren A. Usatine
4
Warren A. Usatine
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Cole Schotz P.C.

Adam Sklar

Cameron Welch

Carl Rizzo

Christopher Massaro

Donald Ottaunick

Glenn Kazlow

James Kim

Jamie Clare

Jason Finkelstein

Jason Melzer

Joseph Barbiere

Lauren Manduke

Leo V Leyva

Leo V Leyva

Head of Department

Michael Weinstein

Michael Yellin

Steven Klepper

Susan Usatine

Warren A. Usatine

Warren A. Usatine

Head of Department

Wendy Klein

Head of Department

Industries

Provided by Cole Schotz P.C.

Automotive

Commercial / Business

Construction

Employment

Entertainment

Healthcare

Insurance Claims

Investor

Manufacturing

Medical Malpractice

Oil

Personal Injury

Products Liability

Professional Malpractice

Real Estate

Retail

Technology

Trusts & Estates

White Collar Litigation & Investigations