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...
NEWARK, N.J. – Walsh partner Joseph L. Linares has been appointed as one of five inaugural National Affiliate Delegates of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). Since 2015, Linares has held various leadership positions with the HNBA. In his new role, Linares will be responsible for...
NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP welcomes Deana Davis to the firm! Deana will be focusing her practice on business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walsh, she clerked for the Honorable Vicki A. Citrino in the New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage. Deana earned...
NEWARK, N.J., August 17, 2023 – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP is proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has selected six Walsh Partners for inclusion in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Walsh Partners named as Best Lawyers® include: Liza M. Walsh -...
Anthony Koufodontes is a rising 3L student at Seton Hall University School of Law, where has served as treasurer of the Criminal Law Society from 2022-23. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Hofstra University. Growing up watching Law & Order led Anthony...
NEWARK, N.J. – Deirdre T. Cooney and Peter J. Pizzi successfully defended a trial court victory in which they obtained pre-discovery dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a lawyer against his former adverse counsel in a prior federal court case. By affirming application of the...