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Connell Foley LLP

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Connell Foley LLP

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The ERISA and Benefit Plan Litigation practice combines in-depth knowledge of the health care insurance industry, as well as the complex laws governing benefit plans, with proven experience defending carriers in class actions and other high-profile claims. Our sophisticated and intimate understanding of ERISA laws allows us to develop legal strategies and arguments that save our clients significant time and costs.

With extensive litigation experience at both state and federal levels, we provide health insurance companies and self-funded plan sponsors with a comprehensive range of services that allow for the cost-effective resolution of critical disputes.

We aggressively prosecute breach of contract and fraud claims and have won multiple recoveries in excess of $1,000,000. We often advise clients as outside counsel, monitoring fraud through the client’s Special Investigations Unit. Moreover, we are at the forefront of challenging overbilling by providers for emergency room services, a growing area of health care fraud. Taking a comprehensive approach, we are not only effective at recovering funds after incidents of fraud have occurred, we also help clients implement the plans and mechanisms they need to detect and prevent fraud as soon as possible.

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Healthcare - New Jersey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Connell Foley is well recognized for its healthcare team, which boasts a team of experienced practitioners in both contentious and noncontentious work. Particularly regarded for its insurer-side work in the healthcare field, the firm is also known for its broader work on behalf of a range of hospitals and medical service providers.

Work Highlights

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  • Connell Foley LLP represented Jersey City Medical Center in a suit brought by CarePoint Health Management Associates and McCabe Ambulance Services alleging that JCMC diverted patient transports away from the plaintiffs in violation of a 2016 settlement agreement.

Strengths

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  • They have subject matter expertise in healthcare and insurance matters. They are extremely detail oriented and really understand our business.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Patricia Lee
    Band 2Patricia Lee

    Patricia Lee

    Patricia Lee boasts a highly-regarded litigation practice which regularly sees her representing hospitals in state and federal court, both in the trial and appellate divisions.

    • Her knowledge of the discovery materials in the case and recall is truly extraordinary.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Patti leaves no stone unturned. She does a deep dive, knows the facts and is the master of the documents.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

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