USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey
Ranked Individuals
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
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Cole Schotz P.C. 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.
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Cole Schotz secured a $39 million judgment on behalf of Procida Funding & Advisors against a former borrower and builder of a once-stalled senior housing development in Cherry Hill.
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Cole Schotz has strong technical competence.
I feel that they are looking out for my best interests.
When I work with them, they display that they are focused on my issue.
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Leo is a strong strategic mind. He can quickly assess an issue, understand the different options and quickly assemble a team to deliver a certain result. His bedside manner is excellent and works very well with clients. Needless to say, he is very trusted by our team.
Warren Usatine co-chairs the firm's litigation department and is highly regarded by peers and clients alike. Warren has a broad range of expertise, including representation of clients in breach of contract and fraud claims.
Warren is super intelligent and a super worker.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Provided by Cole Schotz P.C.
Randi W Kochman
Donald Ottaunick
Joseph Barbiere
Michael Weinstein
Glenn Kazlow
Christopher Massaro
Steven Klepper
Jason Melzer
Susan Usatine
James Kim
Carl Rizzo
Michael Yellin
Cameron Welch
Jamie Clare
Adam Sklar
Jason Finkelstein
Wendy Klein
Head of Department
Lauren Manduke
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