About

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CSG Law's Litigation Group has been strategically assembled to ensure nimble representation and optimal alignment with client needs. Our team of nearly 60 trial-tested former federal prosecutors and seasoned commercial litigators take pride in their courtroom skills, but work to avoid litigation through counseling, strategic planning and pre-litigation negotiation. We regularly litigate in federal and state trial-level and appellate courts, before administrative agencies and in alternative dispute resolution forums such as arbitration and mediation.

From time and resource-intensive commercial disputes to straightforward contract cases that benefit from practical and efficient advice and direction, our Litigation Group provides effective representation across an extensive range of areas.

Clients turn to CSG’s commercial litigators to manage disputes in every area of their business. Some examples include:

  • Bankruptcy, restructuring and workouts
  • Breach of contract/fiduciary duty
  • Employment
  • Lending and finance
  • Patents, copyrights, trade secrets and restrictive covenants
  • Professional liability
  • Securities
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Real estate, commercial leases and construction

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - New Jersey

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC is noted for its esteemed team of trial and appellate litigators, frequently chosen for its wide experience in securities disputes. The team's strength in the complex civil litigation space is supplemented by deep capabilities in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations, with an impressive roster of lawyers with state and federal government experience.

Work Highlights

  • Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC represented the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission in a matter before the New Jersey Supreme Court that affirmed the Commission's right to require bidders for the construction of a new toll bridge to include a labor agreement in its bid specifications.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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A. Ross Pearlson
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A. Ross Pearlson
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Band 1
Ross Pearlson handles a wide range of litigation, including contract disputes, securities litigation and class actions. Sources highlight his prior experience as a federal prosecutor as a particular strength.

Ross Pearlson is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable attorney.

Ross provides thoughtful counsel.

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Christopher J Kelly
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Band 2

Christopher J Kelly is co-chair of the firm's securities enforcement practice group. He is recognized for his expertise in representing clients in regulatory matters before regulatory enforcement agencies.

He is able to connect the dots to issues we may not have seen.

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Lisa M Colone
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Band 2

Lisa M Colone is co-chair of firm's securities enforcement practice group and has a demonstrated track of success representing clients before regulatory enforcement agencies.

Lisa brings a wealth of securities litigation experience to the CSG team. She is familiar working with regulators in the securities industry and uses this deep understanding to benefit her clients.

Adam Derman
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Adam Derman
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Band 3

Adam Derman, maintains a broad litigation practice which encompasses breach of contract cases, trade secret litigation and real estate disputes. He also serves as co-chair of the firm's litigation group.

Adam is a strong leader of CSG's litigation team and brings good strategy and team members to our litigation matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

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New Jersey

Litigation: General Commercial

A. Ross Pearlson
2
A. Ross Pearlson
2
Band 2
Adam Derman
3
Adam Derman
3
Band 3
Litigation: Securities

A. Ross Pearlson
1
A. Ross Pearlson
1
Band 1
2
Christopher J Kelly
2
Band 2
2
Lisa M Colone
2
Band 2

Members

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A. Ross Pearlson

A. Ross Pearlson

Head of Department

Adam Derman

Adam Derman

Head of Department

Marie Mathews

Head of Department