LITIGATION

Although litigation is a last legal resort, a breakdown in negotiations sometimes makes the process unavoidable. We have the strength to be a determining force in achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, should litigation become necessary.

When litigation is required, the broad knowledge and depth of the experience of the lawyers at Herten Burstein enables the most vigorous, assertive, and effective client representation. Our litigation experience includes complex commercial litigation for publicly traded and privately held business entities, sophisticated mass tort and products liability matters for pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers, corporate governance matters, business disputes, defending labor and employment matters, and the broad spectrum of matters that face our business clients on a daily basis.

Most of our lawyers began their careers as judicial law clerks, gaining a unique insight into litigation from the court’s perspective. Several of our lawyers have been designated as Special Masters by state and federal courts, and a number of our litigators are court trained and court appointed mediators.

Because of the diversity in knowledge and experience among Herten Burstein lawyers, the firm is as skilled in litigating issues of money damages as in seeking injunctive and other equitable relief. Our lawyers do not hesitate to collaborate with other lawyers in the firm’s other practice groups as warranted, ensuring that each case receives the collective attention and specific expertise that lead to beneficial, cost-effective solutions. This “roll up the sleeves” synergy has resulted in a particularly high degree of client satisfaction.

Herten Burstein has an enviable litigation track record. Several of our lawyers have been recognized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Certified Civil Trial Attorneys. Our lawyers are highly regarded by their peers and by the judiciary before whom we appear. In fact, other lawyers are among our best sources of referrals. Our multi-state practice and physical presence in both New York and New Jersey courts serve our clients well, and we can point to a wide variety of cases in both state and federal courts that have been efficiently litigated or settled to our clients’ satisfaction.

Herten Burstein attorneys practicing in this area include:

Thomas J. Herten
Philip F. Sheridan, Jr.
Andrew J. Cevasco
Terry Paul Bottinelli
Patrick Papalia
Thomas S. McGuire
Andrew T. Fede
Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa
Scott D. Jacobson
Michael I. Lubin
Daniel Y. Gielchinsky
Jason T. Shafron
Patrick Ascolese
LisaAnne R. Bicocchi
Michael R. Olszak
Daniel C. Ritson
John P. Fazzio III
Christopher T. Karounos