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Connell Foley LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Connell Foley LLP

About

Provided by Connell Foley LLP

From complex commercial disputes to employment matters, intellectual property challenges or allegations of fraud, companies face legal risks that can jeopardize their ability to do business. Our Commercial Litigation practice understands the issues at stake. We have extensive experience creating solutions and strategies that protect our clients from exposure, yet we are equally accomplished in achieving successful outcomes in court. We’ve earned a reputation for excellence and integrity founded upon high-quality legal services, cost-efficient and effective handling of complex matters and personal commitment to our clients.

Our litigators practice across a broad spectrum of industries, including pharmaceuticals, financial services, technology, cosmetics, industrial and medical equipment, life sciences, food service and processors, retail, and health and title insurance.

Our team brings together accomplished litigators with substantial trial experience in state and federal courts, including appellate experience, as well as in arbitrations and mediations. Recognized for their excellence as commercial litigators, the group includes seven lawyers designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Certified Civil Trial Lawyers. Clients benefit from our preventative analysis and long-term strategies designed to resolve disputes, as well as cutting-edge perspectives garnered from our extensive experience in the courtroom.

Industries (11)

  • Life Sciences
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Cosmetics
  • Medical Device
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food Service
  • Retail
  • Health Insurance
  • Title Insurance

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - New Jersey

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Connell Foley LLP is well regarded in the New Jersey market for its strong team of litigators. The firm's attorneys are routinely called upon for their significant experience acting for clients in state and federal trials. The team handles matters relating to breach of contract claims and fraud claims and is particularly noted for its strength in insurance defense. The firm is well known for its expertise in product liability litigation matters, covering a range of damage allegation matters and injury claims.

Notable practitioners

Commercial litigation cochairs, Leo Hurley and Bryan Couch are key contacts at the firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Connell Foley have represented Amtrust North America and its subsidiary, Northcoast Warranty Services, in a series of claims brought by plaintiffs under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Strengths

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  • Connell Foley has taken the time to develop a deep and trusted relationship. They act with the upmost integrity, accountability and reliability. I feel fully confident that I am receiving counsel that will best protect the company.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They are tremendous trial attorneys who know how to prepare for, strategize and execute trial strategy.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The firm is extremely deep providing several skilled attorneys who complement one another extremely well. They are exceptionally prepared, organized and provide excellent trial counsel in the courtroom.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • It's a highly responsive, extremely knowledgeable and proactive team.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Members

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  • Bryan Couch

    Head of Department

  • Leo Hurley

    Head of Department

  • William Deveau

  • Brendan Judge

  • Philip Allogramento

  • Matthew Bauer

  • Patrick Brannigan

  • Hank Catenacci

  • Richard Chattman

  • Timothy Corriston

  • Michael Crowley

  • Patrick During

  • Thomas Forrester

  • Kevin Gardner

  • Aaron Gould

  • Kim Guadagno

  • Patrick Hughes

  • Lauren Iannaccone

  • Angela Iuso

  • Richard Jagen

  • Molly Kellett

  • George Kenny

  • John Lacey

  • Patricia Lee

  • Peter Manahan

  • Rick McAuley

  • William McGloin

  • Vaughn McCoy

  • Nevins McCann

  • Jonathan P. McHenry

  • Marianne Tolomeo

  • Stephen Turano

  • Elnardo Webster

  • Eric Weissman

  • Margot Wilensky

  • Barry Cocoziello

  • Thomas Cosma

  • Samantha Diorio

  • Mark Fleder

  • Jodi Hudson

  • William Krauss

  • Susan Kwiatkowski

  • Joao Magalhaes

  • Richard Marrin

  • Brian Morrissey

  • Samuel Quatromoni

  • Michael Rolek

  • Eugene Squeo

  • Steven Weinstein

  • Ashley White

  • Veronica Chmiel

  • Raquel Doering

  • Rebecca Elias

  • Alexander Gacos

  • William Gattoni

  • Eric Gbur

  • Jared Hotchkiss

  • Alyssa Jasuale

  • Eliezer Lekht

  • Justine Martolano

  • Connor McCarthy

  • Emily Pritchyk

  • Alexa Salcito

  • Joseph Megariotis

  • Abigail Rossman

  • Robert Ryan

  • Peter Smith

  • Mitchell Taraschi

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