NEWARK, N.J. – Joseph L. Linares was appointed as Co-Chair of the Judicial Selection Committee of the Essex County Bar Association for the 2024-25 term. The appointment was made by recently installed ECBA President, James DiGiulio, effective June 1, 2024. In his new role, Joe, alongside...
NEWARK, N.J. – Chambers and Partners USA 2024 Guide has recognized Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP as a Leading Firm for the third consecutive year. Additionally, Chambers recognizes founding partners Liza Walsh and Stephen Falanga. Liza Walsh has ranked as a Leading Lawyer in the Litigation: General Commercial...
The Honorable Douglas E. Arpert (Ret.) will be joining the Honorable Mark Falk (Ret.), in leading and continuing to expand the firm’s Mediation, Arbitration and Special Master Appointments practice. Full Article >>>...
NEWARK, N.J. - Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP is pleased to announce that the Honorable Douglas E. Arpert (Ret.) has joined the firm as Counsel after a distinguished legal career spanning four decades, including 15 years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District...
Walsh Partner Joseph L. Linares has been appointed to a one-year term to the United States District Court Lawyers Advisory Committee for the District of New Jersey by Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Lawyers Advisory...
On March 11, 2024, a new version of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Rule regarding when employers can classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) will take effect (the “New Rule”). The New Rule, titled “Employee or Independent Contractor...
In the pursuit of a more inclusive legal landscape and reflection on Hispanic Heritage Month, Walsh proudly spotlights two of its distinguished Partners, Hector D. Ruiz and Joseph L. Linares. Beyond their roles at the firm, both Linares and Ruiz are dedicated to fostering diversity...
NEWARK, N.J., November 2, 2023 — Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP has been ranked in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 8 practice areas. Firms included in this list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Walsh Pizzi...
Last week the Honorable Mark Falk, Chief U.S.M.J. (Ret.), was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Essex County Bar Association (ECBA). This award recognizes one Essex County attorney whose integrity, varied and numerous contributions, and professional achievements over the course of her or his...
NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP welcomes Christine Clark to the firm! Christine will be focusing her practice on business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walsh, she clerked for the Honorable Stuart A. Minkowitz in the Morris County Superior Court. She was also...