Litigation: General Commercial
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Litigation: General Commercial
Sills Cummis & Gross litigators represent multinational corporations, financial institutions and government bodies, often in complex and important matters. The firm's attorneys are active in pre-trial, trial and appellate matters in federal and state courts, as well as administrative litigation, grand jury investigations, and arbitrations. The Litigation Department attorneys pride themselves on advancing each client’s strategic business objectives, while at the same time striving to identify the key factual and legal issues that determine the final outcome of the litigation. The department does not see litigation as an end in itself, but rather as a means of achieving each client’s goals. This approach, together with a wealth of trial and appellate experience, places the firm at an advantage against adversaries both in litigating cases to verdict and in negotiating a favorable settlement, and also reduces, to the extent practicable, unnecessary and expensive pre-trial activity.
Litigation: Product Liability
The firm has earned a reputation as a “go-to” firm for defending complex product liability cases and mass tort litigation, successfully representing pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer product, industrial equipment and chemical companies as national, regional and New Jersey counsel. The product liability and mass tort attorneys are known for their legal, scientific, technical, trial and settlement expertise.
Chambers Review
Sills Cummis & Gross boasts a prominent team of litigators, known for its extensive trial experience. The team handles complex commercial disputes and white-collar criminal defense, and houses a high-profile product liability class actions and mass torts group. Areas of expertise include breach of contract, business tort and employment litigation.
Work Highlights
- Sills Cummis & Gross represented Johnson & Johnson, successfully arguing before the New Jersey Appellate Division for the reversal of a $223 million jury verdict.
Strengths
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"They take good care of us - they are very responsive, very honest with their opinions, get to the bottom of things quickly and take a personal investment in the cases that we have."
"They make me feel as though I am their only client."
"The team is always available and prompt when responding."
"They take good care of us - they are very responsive, very honest with their opinions, get to the bottom of things quickly and take a personal investment in the cases that we have."
"They make me feel as though I am their only client."
"The team is always available and prompt when responding."
Notable Practitioners
Beth Rose has an impressive roster of clients in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors whom she represents in a multitude of product liability disputes.
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Beth. She is deeply knowledgeable, kind, prepared, responsive and direct. She has a profound eye for detail, a strong sense of organization, and has more than proven to be a highly effective litigator."
"She is very capable, has good head for strategy, is very professional and has excellent relationships with courts and lawyers."
"She provides an excellent service."
Jeffrey Greenbaum is highly regarded for his handling of an array of commercial disputes. He offers particular expertise in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
"He is a formidable litigator."
Joseph Buckley is routinely called upon by both corporations and individuals for representation in high-stakes commercial disputes.
"His commitment to our company and industry is amazing. He always delivers excellent results."
Peter Verniero maintains a broad practice spanning internal investigations and appellate proceedings. He is also a former Attorney General for the State of New Jersey.
"He does a wonderful job with sensitive issues, he makes it digestible and compelling."
"He is a terrific appellate lawyer."
Jaimee Sussner is well regarded for her broad litigation practice, which encompasses commercial disputes and real estate matters.
"Her 'get it done' attitude does not go unnoticed, and her ability to solve problems is great."
"She is an excellent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
New Jersey
Members
Provided by Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Joseph B. Fiorenzo
Richard H. Epstein