Litigation and Trial Counsel

The firm has handled dozens of matters alleging violations of State and Federal employment laws or claiming violations of civil rights in the employment setting and in the field of law enforcement.

Tim Burke has tried numerous cases to verdict and argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Tim has represented clients before such State and Federal agencies such as the United States Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

Bill Flahive has litigated matters in United States District Court, the Third Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals, the New Jersey Superior Court, Law, Chancery and Appellate Divisions, Municipal Courts throughout the state, the Office of Administrative Law, before the Public Employment Relations Commission and in arbitrations conducted pursuant to State collective negotiations agreements and the American Arbitration Association.

While the avoidance of litigation and resolution of disputes are important goals in the business and the legal community, some disputes must be resolved by a Court or a jury. When that occurs, the firm is prepared to take the defense of your matter to trial.

The firm handles litigation in a manner that focuses on the end goal of a pretrial dismissal, favorable resolution, or vindication at trial. We work closely with clients to understand and appreciate the details and nuances that make your organization and each dispute unique. Flahive Burke will staff your case to maximize the efficient use of our skills and provide a powerful narrative so that the Court and the jury understand your defense.