About

Provided by Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

CSG Law works closely with our clients to carefully craft compliance programs that are essential in today’s business climate. These programs, coupled with a well-planned, well-executed contingency process, result in substantial savings compared to the substantial risk and exposure often associated with drawn-out, highly publicized litigation.

We provide counseling and preparation of the necessary initiatives, policies and procedures employers should have in place to minimize exposure to employment claims – including litigation relating to discrimination, harassment or retaliation lawsuits and other potentially costly actions.

We assist our clients in avoiding, or creatively resolving, employment-related disputes pre-litigation through various forms of alternative dispute resolution whenever possible. However, in cases where litigation cannot be avoided, our seasoned trial attorneys are prepared to vigorously represent employers in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies, in a cost-effective and strategic manner.

Delivering countless training sessions a year to organizations of all sizes, the group provides interactive, live training programs to our clients’ workforce that transform complex regulatory mandates into practical workplace policies and best practices. 

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - New Jersey

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has a respected employment practice acting for a range of business clients in contentious workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, trade secret issues and wage and hour claims. The firm also counsels clients on audits, internal investigations, labor relations and management training.

Work Highlights

  • Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi represented Johnson Security Bureau in a class action lawsuit filed in the New York Supreme Court alleging violations of state wage and hour law concerning minimum wage, overtime and uniform pay.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Wells
2
Catherine Wells
Head of Labor & Employment
2
Band 2
Catherine Wells litigates on behalf of organizations across the full sweep of contentious employment proceedings, including breach of contract, discrimination and wage and hour disputes.

Catherine goes out of her way to understand the business and suggest practices to help continue our growth.

Lindsay A. Dischley
4
Lindsay A. Dischley
4
Band 4

Lindsay Dischley advises on an array of employment disputes, such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims.

Margaret O'Rourke Wood
4
Margaret O'Rourke Wood
4
Band 4

Margaret O'Rourke Wood has a recognized practice defending discrimination, harassment and whistle-blower claims in the employment sphere, as well as handling wage and hour class actions and allegations of wrongful termination.

Margaret O'Rourke Wood is an outstanding lawyer who handles complex issues that are oftentimes quite sensitive. She instills immediate confidence in difficult times.

Margaret has been able to learn our industry and handle complex employment-related issues in many of the states we do business in.

Ranked Lawyers at
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New Jersey

Labor & Employment

Catherine Wells
2
Catherine Wells
Head of Labor & Employment
2
Band 2
Lindsay A. Dischley
4
Lindsay A. Dischley
4
Band 4
Margaret O'Rourke Wood
4
Margaret O'Rourke Wood
4
Band 4

Members

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Catherine Wells

Catherine Wells

Head of Department

Melissa Salimbene

Head of Department