Members
- Keith J. Roberts
- Rosaria (Rose) A. Suriano
- Edward P. Capozzi
- Matthew M. Collins
- Riza I. Dagli
- Charles X. Gormally
- Bob Kasolas
- Stuart L. Pachman
- Stuart J. Polkowitz
- Anthony M. Rainone
- Carl J. Soranno
- Frances B. Stella
Counsel
Associates
- Michael H. Ansell
- Paul M. Bishop
- Lindsay P. Cambron
- Alex S. Capozzi
- Mark E. Critchley
- Paul J. DeMartino, Jr.
- Corey A. Dietz
- Robyn K. Lym
- Lucas A. Markowitz
- Autumn M. McCourt
- Kristofer C. Petrie
- Michael A. Rienzi
- Regina I. Rodriguez
- Kelley M. Rutkowski
- Salim F. Sabbagh
- Michael A. Spizzuco, Jr.
- Mia V. Stollen
- Edward A. Velky
Paralegals
- Claudia Budris
- Jonathan Cohen
- Emily Graziani
- John Martin
Litigation
Keith J. Roberts, Co-Chair
Rosaria A. Suriano, Co-Chair
Led by attorneys who have successfully tried cases in the state and federal courts of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and numerous other jurisdictions, Brach Eichler’s Litigation Practice advise clients on how to avoid and/or minimize potential liabilities in their personal, professional, and business activities, and how to resolve various legal problems, as they arise, in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Although our savvy litigation team maintains a wealth of experience litigating cases through trial, we strive to avoid the expense and risks of litigation by seeking practical solutions to the myriad legal issues our clients encounter.
Our attorneys are known for having the business acumen necessary to understand the client’s goals and to develop creative solutions to the client’s challenging issues. These are the hallmarks of Brach Eichler’s Litigation Practice.
Our attorneys handle a broad range of complex commercial litigation, including:
- Real estate litigation, including challenges to governmental regulations and housing discrimination claims
- Healthcare law and regulatory matters
- Employment discrimination
- Malpractice claims
- Construction litigation
- Trademark/copyright infringement
- Defamation/slander
- Constitutional claims
- Wrongful death
- Personal injury
- Limited liability company, shareholder, and partnership disputes, i.e., corporate divorce
- Construction and real estate litigation
- Contract disputes
- Unfair competition and trade secret litigation
- Domain name disputes
- General business litigation and disputes
Our Promise+
At Brach Eichler, we are committed to a dynamic and meaningful partnership with our clients. We move forward with a shared vision, one that is carefully crafted and thoughtfully and practically implemented. Together, we achieve success.
Insights+
Alerts, December 17, 2020
Litigation Alert: The U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Regarding the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
News, December 9, 2020
Gormally’s Representation of the Montclair Property Owners Association Covered in Local Publication
Alerts, October 8, 2020
Litigation Alert: Lien Claims in Construction Projects Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic—Are They Valid When a Bankruptcy is Filed?
News, September 21, 2020
Soranno Speaks Out Against Publicly Identifying Disciplined Police Officers
Press Releases, August 20, 2020
Seventeen Brach Eichler Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
Alerts, August 11, 2020
Litigation Alert: The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Does it Protect Against the Improper Use of Electronically Stored Information?
Alerts, August 6, 2020
Litigation Alert: COVID-19 and Force Majeure Provisions: The Lingering Effects of a Pandemic on Contractual Obligations
News, June 8, 2020
Decision Paves Way for Equal Pay for Equal Work on Port Authority Construction Projects
Alerts, May 19, 2020
Litigation Alert: Issues to Consider If Your Construction Project Has Been Suspended or Delayed as a Result of COVID-19
Alerts, May 12, 2020
Manufacturing/Supply Chain Alert: The New Safety Protocols for Companies in the Supply Chain Industry: How Will You Handle the New and Unexpected Costs?
Alerts, April 30, 2020
Litigation Alert: New Safety Protocols for Construction Projects: How Will This Affect Your Costs?
Lectures, April 29, 2020
Charles Gormally – Moving to the New Normal in New Jersey Business & Real Estate
CAPRE Webinar
News, April 27, 2020
Suriano in Engineering News-Record on NJ Shutting Down Non-Essential Construction
Alerts, April 16, 2020
Litigation Alert: Governor Murphy Orders “Emergency Grace Period” for Insurance Premiums
Articles, April 13, 2020
Compelling Arbitration: Recent Rulings and Issues to Consider
By Rose A. Suriano & Robyn K. Lym
Alerts, April 10, 2020
Litigation/Environmental and Land Use Alert: Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order No. 122, Closing Down “Non-Essential” Construction Projects in New Jersey
Alerts, March 16, 2020
Litigation Alert: COVID-19 and an Interruption to Your Business Operations Due to Mandated Shutdowns: Is Your Business Protected?
Lectures, January 15, 2020
Carol Grelecki and Bob Kasolas – Regulatory Update and Pitfalls of Social Media for Healthcare Providers
New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers' Quarterly Meeting
Articles, January 8, 2020
Suriano and Lym in Industrial Supply Magazine on the Benefits of Escalator Clauses
News, November 26, 2019
Litigation Associate Autumn McCourt Secures Significant Victory for Contractor
Press Releases, October 23, 2019
Brach Eichler Names Keith J. Roberts and Rosaria A. Suriano Co-Chairs of Litigation Practice
Articles, October 22, 2019
Suriano and Lym Author Article on Tariff Readiness in IndustryWeek
By Rose A. Suriano & Robyn K. Lym
News, October 21, 2019
Roberts and Carroll Achieve Important Win On Behalf of Physician in Insurance Dispute
Alerts, September 12, 2019
Appellate Decision Renders Certain Restrictive Covenants Enforceable and Requiring Blue-Penciling
News, August 26, 2019
Litigation Practice Obtains Significant Arbitration Award For Real Estate Client
Press Releases, August 15, 2019
Fifteen Brach Eichler Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Press Releases, July 25, 2019
Hudson Regional Hospital Connects Spinal Surgeons with Keith J. Roberts of Brach Eichler LLC to Review Current Regulatory Protocol for Treating Automobile Accident Patients
Articles, May 23, 2019
Brach Eichler Adds Six New Attorneys, Boosting Litigation, Healthcare, Corporate, and PI Practices
Events, April 4, 2019
Suriano Honored by Professional Women in Construction
Articles, November 19, 2018
Brach Eichler Lawyer Is Often Lone Woman In Court On Business Litigation Cases… But It’s Not First Time As Pioneer
ROI-NJ, (quoted in)
Articles, September 26, 2018
The Defend Trade Secrets Act: Will It Replace the Diminishing Restrictive Covenant?
Corporate Counsel Business Journal, (co-author)
Articles, September 6, 2018
Avoid Personal Liability to Creditors of Your Corporation or Limited Liability Company
Small Business Today Magazine
News, June 28, 2018
Brach Eichler Wins Liability Verdict, Achieves $5.8M Settlement on Behalf of Injured Client
Articles, May 8, 2018
$625,000 Accord Ends Suit Over Ex-Prosecutor’s Order for Psych Test of Employee
New Jersey Law Journal (quoted in)
Articles, May 1, 2018
County Pays $625K to Settle Claim Prosecutor Abused Power, Had Worker Committed
NJ.com (quoted in)
Articles, April 24, 2018
Undoing Christie’s Veto, Murphy Signs New Equal-Pay Law
The Sacramento Bee (quoted in)
Articles, April 16, 2018
The Company Prenup: Three Reasons Why an Operating Agreement Is Essential for Your Business
Lectures, March 1, 2018
Discipline of Employees: To Bench or Not to Bench
Lectures, February 26, 2018
Employee Theft and Its Impact on Confidential and Proprietary Information
Material Handling Society of NJ
Articles, February 21, 2018
Bergen County Reaches $1M Settlement in Case Linking Firings to Politics
New Jersey Law Journal (quoted in)
Lectures, November 30, 2017
Anatomy of Legal Claims Arising From Snow and Ice Services
Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education
Lectures, September 29, 2017
Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless – What Lawyers Can Learn from a Fortune 100 Chief Marketing Officer
NJICLE, New Brunswick, NJ
Lectures, September 19, 2017
Suriano Speaks on New Jersey Manufacturing: A Panel Discussion Presented by NJBIZ
Lectures, September 5, 2017
Suriano Joins Business Celebrity Jeff Hayzlett and Others on NJICLE Panel 9/29
Articles, August 30, 2017
An Ounce of Prevention: Ask and Answer the Tough Questions Before Closing the Deal
NJBIZ
Press Releases, July 24, 2017
Brach Eichler Adds Four Attorneys; Expands its Health Law and Litigation Practices
Articles, July 24, 2017
Client’s Needs vs. Attorney’s Integrity: An Ethical Tug of War
New Jersey Law Journal, (co-author)
Press Releases, March 27, 2017
Bobby Kasolas Promoted to Member, Lauren Goldberg Promoted to Counsel, and Member Brian Lenker Named to Firm’s Executive Committee
News, March 15, 2017
New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine Names Fourteen Attorneys of Brach Eichler as New Jersey Super Lawyers and Five as Rising Stars
Articles, March 13, 2017
Getting Into and Out of a 50-50 Business Relationship
New Jersey Law Journal
Articles, March 8, 2017
Breaking Up (with a Business Partner) is Hard to Do
New Jersey Business, (co-author)
Lectures, March 2, 2017
The Importance of Reading, Understanding, and Negotiating Employment Agreements When Entering into the Job Market
Co-presenter at Rutgers Dental School to fourth-year students
Lectures, March 1, 2017
“Recordkeeping,” NJBIA Payroll Pitfalls Seminar
Lectures, January 22, 2017
The Importance of Employment Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Employment Handbooks
Co-presenter at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital to dental residents
Press Releases, January 12, 2017
Brach Eichler LLC Files Class Action Complaint Against Progressive Insurance Company
Blog+
Litigation Blog March 11, 2020
Is COVID-19 or a Declaration of a State of Emergency, a Force Majeure Event? It Depends on Your Contract
Litigation Blog February 10, 2020
New Jersey Supreme Court Redefines Requirements for Consumer Protection Claims Brought Under TCCWNA
Litigation Blog December 9, 2019
Does Your Contract Protect Against Increased Costs due to Tariffs?
