Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : New Jersey
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+1 201 489 3000About
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
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
- 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
"They were extremely responsive via email and phone and I was impressed with their ability to help clarify and explain legal jargon in laymen's terms."
"Cole Schotz was very effective in providing the best outcome for us on various litigation and foreclosure matters. They are excellent at distilling the various complex strategies and how to best respond."
"The dedication and attention to detail is amazing."
"They were extremely responsive via email and phone and I was impressed with their ability to help clarify and explain legal jargon in laymen's terms."
"Cole Schotz was very effective in providing the best outcome for us on various litigation and foreclosure matters. They are excellent at distilling the various complex strategies and how to best respond."
"The dedication and attention to detail is amazing."
Notable Practitioners
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 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.
New Jersey
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
Head of Department
Michael Weinstein
Michael Yellin
Steven Klepper
Susan 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