Team

DeCotiis Doyle is ruthlessly focused on excellence and impact. High standards are non-negotiable. Attorneys hold themselves accountable for delivering thoughtful, strategic, and results-driven legal work. Success is measured not only by outcomes, but by how the work is done: collaboratively, ethically, and with respect for the people behind it. Partnership at DeCotiis Doyle is earned, lived, and felt every day. The firm rejects rigid hierarchies in favor of a structure that recognizes meaningful contributions, cultivates leadership at every level, and supports continuous professional growth. Attorneys succeed together, support one another like a family, and hold each other to the highest professional standards.

Our Team

Anthony J. Arnone

Of Counsel

Email: aarnone@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002

Anthony J. Arnone

Of Counsel

Biography

Anthony J. Arnone is Of-Counsel in the Real Estate, Redevelopment & Land Use and practice group.

Anthony practices real estate, redevelopment, land use, and banking law and his experience includes representing both public and private sector clients. He has counseled clients in the closing of commercial real estate purchases and sales and represented lenders with corporate finance and other creditors’ rights matters. He has experience negotiating with private sector clients and public sector officials and closing the sale of both developed and undeveloped properties. Some recent matters included the representation of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in the acquisition of property for a major road widening project, the acquisition of over 100 acres of open space in Princeton, and the representation of a national developer for proposed commercial office space in Hoboken.

Anthony also has served as prosecutor for local municipalities and other public entities. In addition, he represented the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in New Jersey and has served as counsel to Town of Guttenberg Rent Control Board and the Guttenberg Housing Authority.

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. , 2001

Seton Hall University

Bachelor of Science in Finance, 2001

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, 2001
New York, 2005

Practice Areas

Real Estate
Housing
Banking

Contact

Email: aarnone@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002

Kimberly Caufield

Paralegal

Email: kcaufield@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-7477

Kimberly Caufield

Paralegal

Biography

Kim Caufield is a highly experienced paralegal with nearly 18 years of dedicated service supporting attorneys in complex litigation matters. As a valued member of the firm’s Litigation Group, she plays a critical role in managing cases from inception through trial, providing comprehensive support in case management, document preparation, discovery coordination, and trial preparation.

Throughout her career, Kim has developed a deep understanding of the litigation process and the demands of high-stakes matters. Her experience allows her to anticipate case needs, maintain organized and efficient workflows, and ensure that attorneys are equipped with the information and materials necessary to advocate effectively for their clients.

Known for her exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and proactive approach, Kim is a trusted resource within the firm. She is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency while supporting both attorneys and clients at every stage of the litigation process. Her nearly two decades of hands-on experience make her an invaluable part of the litigation team and a key contributor to the firm’s ability to deliver high-quality legal services.

Education

Berkeley College

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, 2012

Practice Areas

Litigation

Contact

Email: kcaufield@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-7477

Suzanne Davies

Partner

Email: sdavies@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9013

Suzanne Davies

Partner

Biography

Suzanne Davies is a Partner at DeCotiis Doyle. She is a member of the firm’s Regulatory Compliance, Investigations, and Litigation Practice Groups.

Suzanne specializes in Government Investigations and Compliance. Her practice focuses on guiding organizations and public entities through internal and external investigations, regulatory enforcement, and compliance challenges. Suzanne brings more than a decade of experience in litigation, investigations, and compliance across multiple areas of public service, and a deep understanding of government law and regulatory enforcement to her practice at DeCotiis Doyle LLP.

Before joining DeCotiis Doyle LLP, Suzanne served as Assistant Director of the Investigations Division at the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller. In that role, she directed and oversaw investigations, compliance reviews, and examinations into waste, fraud, abuse, and inefficiencies within state agencies and public programs.

Suzanne also served as a Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Division of Law, Litigation Practice Group. She represented the New Jersey State Police, Department of Corrections, and State Parole Board in state and federal litigation, as well as advising on policy and regulatory compliance. Suzanne developed a particular expertise in matters arising under the Open Public Records Act, where she defended agency decisions and appeared as amicus curiae on behalf of the New Jersey Attorney General before both the Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Suzanne began her career as a law clerk to Associate Justice Lee A. Solomon of the New Jersey Supreme Court. She earned her J.D. from Widener University Delaware Law School, where she was awarded Dean’s Honors and served as Articles Editor for the Widener Law Review. She received her B.A. in Law and Justice Studies from Rowan University. Suzanne is admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

Education

Widener University Delaware Law School – Wilmington, DE

J.D. 2013
Dean’s Honors
Widener Law Review, Articles Editor

Rowan University – Glassboro, New Jersey

B.A. 2008
Major: Law and Justice Studies

Bar Admissions

New Jersey

Practice Areas

Institutional Integrity and Investigations
Litigation

Contact

Email: sdavies@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9013

Michael R. DeCotiis

Managing Partner

Email: mdecotiis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9005

Michael R. DeCotiis

Managing Partner

Biography

Michael R. DeCotiis is a Managing Partner of the ﬁrm. In that role, Mr. DeCotiis develops and implements ﬁrm strategy and manages the day-to-day operations of the ﬁrm. He presently represents numerous public and private clients, real estate and business transactions including redevelopment of blighted properties, brownﬁelds, transit oriented development, opportunity zones, and waterfront development. Mr. DeCotiis regularly oversees complex business transactions including corporate organizations, Financing, contract negotiations, Leasing and strategic business advice. Mr. DeCotiis has a blend of public and private transactional experience having served in various high level capacities in state and local, and regional government entities. Mr. DeCotiis has also served as general and special counsel to various utility agencies throughout the state, including North Jersey District Water Supply Authority, Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Edgewater Municipal Utilities Authority and Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority. This unique experience allows Mr. DeCotiis to provide both substantive and public policy to his Firm clients where government and business interests routinely intersect. Mr. DeCotiis is routinely listed as one of the most inﬂuential attorneys in the State of New Jersey, including over 15 Top 100 Power Rankings.

From May 2002 to March 2003, Mr. DeCotiis served as Deputy Executive Director to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey where he oversaw the administration of the New York/New Jersey regions 3 airports, seaports, tunnels and bridges, and the PATH commuter train system. From March 2003 to September 2004, Mr. DeCotiis served as Chief Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey providing legal advice on numerous aspects of state government and the legislative process, and oversight of over 40 Independent Agencies, Boards and Commissions of the state.

He served as a member of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority from November, 2004 through August, 2010.

Prior to May 2002, Mr. DeCotiis practiced law, focusing on Environmental Law, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Public Procurement and Contracting. He has participated in planning and obtaining various regulatory approvals, including environmental permits for manufacturing facilities, solid waste and recycling facilities and wastewater and sludge treatment facilities. He has also provided counsel and participated in negotiations on matters concerning wastewater discharge, water quality, sludge treatment handling, air emissions, underground storage tanks, and property transfer, development and remediation.

Mr. DeCotiis also provided counsel to public sector clients on various matters including open public meetings, local public contracts law, redevelopment and housing law, municipal utility authorities law and local lands and building law. He also served on numerous transition teams as both chair and a committee member for both local and state government transitions. Since 2013, Mr. DeCotiis was the primary person responsible for compiling information and drafting transition team reports for 3 large New Jersey cities.

Mr. DeCotiis also is a founder of the Dearheart Charitable Foundation, Inc. - a charitable organization that assists cancer patients as they undergo treatment and recovery and serving the under privileged with their needs that many take for granted such as clothing, holiday food and gifts.

Mr. DeCotiis received his B.A. from Clarion University in 1988 and his J.D. from Seton Hall University Law School in 1991.

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey

J.D. - 1991

Clarion University, Clarion, Pennsylvania

B.A. - 1988

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, 1991
Pennsylvania, 1991

Past Positions

Governor of New Jersey, Chief Counsel, 2002 to 2003
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Deputy Executive Director

Professional Associations

New Jersey Bar Association
Bergen County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association (Inactive)

Ratings

Martindale Hubbel, Preeminent Rating

Practice Areas

Redevelopment
Government and Regulatory Affairs
Public Procurement and Contracting
Corporate Law

Contact

Email: mdecotiis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9005

Michael R. DeCotiis, III

Law Clerk

Email: rdecotiis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9011

Michael R. DeCotiis, III

Law Clerk

Biography

Michael R. DeCotiis, III is a law clerk at DeCotiis Doyle whose work focuses on property tax appeals and valuation-driven disputes. He supports assessment challenges working closely with municipal stakeholders to help manage litigation risk and achieve practical, fiscally responsible outcomes. Michael’s work centers on the intersection of law, valuation, and process, bringing a systems-oriented approach to complex litigation environments.

Before entering legal practice, Michael built a multidisciplinary career spanning investment banking, public accounting and advisory roles. He previously worked as an investment banking associate in the Media & Communications group at Morgan Stanley advising large & mid-cap companies on complex M&A and strategic transactions involving billions of dollars in enterprise value. Earlier in his career, he worked at Deloitte assessing audit and valuation risk for large private equity firms and financial institutions. Michael is an inactive Certified Public Accountant, bringing financial accounting expertise to matters involving valuation and economic risk. Michael is also the founder of Blue Sky Advisory, LLC.

Education

Penn State University

Undergraduate and Masters Degree in Accounting, 2016

New York University School of Law, 2021

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)
Series 79 Investment Banking Registered Representative
SIE Securities Industry Essentials FINRA

Practice Areas

Property Valuation
Corporate Law
Redevelopment Law

Contact

Email: rdecotiis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9011

Michelle W. DeCotiis

Associate

Email: midecotiis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9011

Michelle W. DeCotiis

Associate

Biography

Michelle DeCotiis is an associate at DeCotiis Doyle. She is a member of the and Regulatory Compliance, Investigations and Litigation Practice Groups.

Michelle represents local government agencies throughout New Jersey where she counsels clients in Government Compliance and Litigation, with experience handling Tax Appeals. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Michelle served as an intern at the New Jersey’s office of the Public Defender in 2021 and at the Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson in 2022. She gained experience observing numerous court proceedings, drafted legal documents, and conducted in depth research surrounding prisoner’s rights. From 2023 to 2024, Michelle embarked on a sixteen-month long clerkship at the Superior Court of Monmouth County for the Honorable Scott C. Arnette and the Honorable Christie L. Bevacqua. There, she further expanded her understanding of the intricacies of the N.J. court system, conducted legal research in both the criminal and family divisions, prepared expansive court documents, and conducted many small claims and family court mediations.

In 2019, Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware. In 2023, Michelle graduated, Cum Laude, from Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. During her time at Pace Law School, Michelle was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity. She is also a member of the Bergen and Monmouth County Bar Associations.

Education

Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, White Plains, New York

J.D., 2023

University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

B.A. in Criminal Justice, 2019

Bar Admissions

State of New Jersey

Practice Areas

Institutional Integrity and Investigations
Litigation
Redevelopment

Contact

Email: midecotiis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9011

Douglas F. Doyle

Founding Equity Partner

Email: ddoyle@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9003
Cell: (973) 803-1213

Douglas F. Doyle

Founding Equity Partner

Biography

Douglas Doyle is a founding Equity Partner at DeCotiis Doyle. He is a member of the Real Estate, Redevelopment & Land Use, Litigation, and Business Law practice groups.

Mr. Doyle represents local and county public agencies, as well as private developers in development and redevelopment projects throughout New Jersey. Mr. Doyle’s practice ranges from consultation on the initial identification of potential redevelopment sites and redevelopment areas, redevelopment area designations, preparation and adoption of redevelopment plans, property acquisition, contract negotiations, project financing and construction required to implement redevelopment projects. Mr. Doyle currently serves as Redevelopment Counsel for the City of Newark, Township of Woodbridge, the Borough of Lincoln Park, the Borough of North Haledon, the Borough of Lodi, the Town of Newton, the City of Linden and the City of Newark in various aspects of redevelopment projects, including redeveloper selection, negotiation of redevelopment agreements and property acquisition.

Mr. Doyle has also represented numerous generic pharmaceutical and corporate clients in IP matters, anti-trust matters, including multidistrict defense and class action matters, employment-related matters, including litigation against national companies, restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements and long-term employment contracts. He now tries cases on behalf of his corporate clients, an example of which was a $1 million jury verdict for the breach of a stock purchase agreement in New Jersey Federal District Court.

His corporate work includes drafting and negotiating manufacturing agreements, raw material supply agreements and licensing agreements. Mr. Doyle has counseled corporate clients through their merger or acquisitions of other corporate entities, both nationally and globally. Mr. Doyle's corporate counseling extends to representing companies before New Jersey and federal regulatory agencies, including the NJDOT, NJDEP, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, OSHA, and FEMA.

He has appeared and commented on TV concerning legal, political and government related issues.

Mr. Doyle received his B.A. in Modern Language from Villanova University in 1987, concentrating in Spanish, Chinese and Russian. He is fluent in Spanish. He was awarded his J.D. by Temple University Law School.

Education

Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

J.D. - 1990
Honors: cum laude

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

B.A. - 1987
Major: Modern Language

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, 1991
New York, 1991

Past Positions

Edwards & Caldwell, LLC, Owner
DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP, Equity Partner

Languages

Fluent Spanish

Practice Areas

Land Use Planning and Redevelopment
Corporate Law
Litigation
White Collar Criminal Defense
Environmental Permitting
Department of Transportation-Permitting

Contact

Email: ddoyle@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9003
Cell: (973) 803-1213

Scott J. MacDougall

Partner

Email: esmacdougall@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct: (973) 582-9015

Scott J. MacDougall

Partner

Biography

Scott J. MacDougall is Partner at DeCotiis Doyle. He is a member of the firm's Regulatory Compliance, Investigations & Corporate Criminal Defense, and Litigation practice groups.

His practice primarily focuses on assisting private businesses, governmental entities, and institutions of higher education in navigating complex regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters. With extensive experience in investigations and litigation, Mr. MacDougall provides strategic counsel to address governance and operational challenges effectively.

Most recently, Mr. MacDougall served as the Director of the Investigations Division within the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller. In this role, he conducted inquiries that led to improvements in oversight and governance practices across public institutions. His work contributed to legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing fiscal accountability in higher education, refining the state’s open public records law, and strengthening operational frameworks within governmental agencies.

Mr. MacDougall’s accomplishments include efforts to improve fiscal management at various public universities and creation of accountability measures within governmental agencies, including various state agencies. He has also contributed to streamlining public records adjudication processes and addressing operational inefficiencies at the county level.

Prior to his public service, Mr. MacDougall practiced at a boutique law firm specializing in insurance coverage and fraud matters. He served as lead trial counsel for a major insurer in litigation arising from Superstorm Sandy, successfully resolving complex legal challenges while advising on coverage obligations and indemnity disputes. This experience further highlights his ability to provide practical solutions in high-stakes litigation.

Mr. MacDougall’s combined expertise in investigations, litigation, and regulatory frameworks enables him to offer tailored guidance to clients facing multifaceted challenges.

Education

Widener University School of Law - Wilmington, DE

J.D. - 2008

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ

B.A. - 2005
Major: Political Science

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

Institutional Integrity and Investigations
Government and Regulatory Affairs
Litigation

Contact

Email: esmacdougall@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct: (973) 582-9015

Adrien A. Moncur

Partner

Email: amoncur@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9008

Adrien A. Moncur

Partner

Biography

Adrien Moncur is a Partner at Decotiis Doyle LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group.

Adrien Moncur represents public and private clients across a broad spectrum of general liability matters. His practice spans civil litigation, criminal defense, and white-collar crime investigations, with a particular emphasis on complex, high-exposure disputes. Adrien’s ability having navigated over 50 jury trials in both civil and criminal arenas, makes him a versatile and formidable advocate for his clients.

Adrien is a seasoned, highly skilled trial lawyer with a record of successfully defending clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before the Office of Administrative Law. Known for his courtroom presence, strategic judgment, zealous advocacy and sharp preparation, he has built a reputation for delivering strong, results-driven representation in even the most challenging matters.

Adrien is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney—an honor reserved for a select group of practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional experience, skill, and proficiency in criminal trial practice. He also serves as a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, where he is appointed to represent individuals in federal criminal proceedings.

Across his career, Adrien has earned the trust of municipalities, State agencies, corporations, religious institutions, and individuals by providing strategic counsel, clear communication, and unwavering advocacy. His breadth of experience and commitment to excellence are central to the firm’s litigation practice and continue to drive successful outcomes for his clients.

Education

Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ

JD – 2007

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

BA – 2002
Major: Political Science

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
United States District Court of New Jersey
New York

Certifications

Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Criminal Trial Attorney

Advanced Trainings

National Criminal Defense College
Trial Practice Institute, July 2012
Advanced Cross Examination, January 2014

Memberships

NJ Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
C. Wilfred Heckel, Inn of Court, Rutgers Law School, Newark

Contact

Email: amoncur@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9008

Kenya A. Moncur-Whitaker

Law Clerk

Email:
kmoncur-whitaker@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002

Kenya A. Moncur-Whitaker

Law Clerk

Biography

Kenya Moncur-Whitaker is a law clerk at DeCotiis Doyle practicing in the areas of Tax Appeals and Litigation. Kenya has prior experience in entertainment law, intellectual property, and business affairs, with a professional background spanning private practice, media production, public policy, and education.

Prior to entering practice, Kenya served as a Business Affairs Coordinator at NFL Films, where he reviewed and cleared creative materials for more than fifty productions to ensure compliance with talent, music, and intellectual property rights. He has negotiated, and drafted the terms of, licensing, location, talent agreements, and managed distribution compliance for content disseminated through global affiliate partners. He previously worked as a Law Clerk at Schaffer Shain & Jalloh assisting with drafting motions, contracts, and case summaries and supporting trial preparation and litigation strategy, and earlier served as an Executive Assistant and Research Associate at the National United States Arab Chamber of Commerce conducting economic research on Middle Eastern and North African markets, drafting executive communications, and analyzing policy impacts affecting U.S. foreign trade initiatives; Kenya also gained legislative experience as an intern in the office of United States Senator Cory Booker conducting policy research, preparing legislative briefing materials, and managing constituent communications.

Education

Rutgers Law School

Juris Doctor, January 2025

The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs

Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs and Economics with a concentration in the Middle East

Practice Areas

Litigation
Property Valuation

Contact

Email: kmoncur-whitaker@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002

Maureen O’Connor

Chief Financial Officer

Email: moconnor@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9006

Maureen O’Connor

Chief Financial Officer

Biography

Maureen O’Connor serves as the Chief Financial Officer at DeCotiis Doyle LLP and is responsible for overseeing the firm’s financial operations. In this role, she manages accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, billing and collections, and cash management while supporting the firm’s operational and strategic initiatives.

With over 25 years of experience in accounting in the legal and real estate industries, her background includes overseeing accounting functions, implementing financial controls, managing budgets, and supporting executive leadership with financial analysis and decision making.

Working closely with the firm’s leadership team, Maureen helps guide financial strategy, supports operational planning and ensures the firm maintains strong financial infrastructure and internal controls. She brings a strong foundation in financial management and a collaborative approach to supporting attorneys and staff in achieving the firm’s business expertise.

Education

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Paralegal Studies Certificate

Contact

Email: moconnor@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9006

Ketia N. Solis

Office Administrator

Email: ksolis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9007

Ketia N. Solis

Office Administrator

Biography

With over 30 years of experience in the legal field — including extensive paralegal experience — Ketia serves as a Legal Executive Assistant and Office Administrator at DeCotiis Doyle LLP. She provides high-level administrative and legal support to a team of eight attorneys while overseeing the firm’s day-to-day office operations. Her paralegal background equips her with a strong understanding of legal procedures, case management, document preparation, and client relations, enabling her to support attorneys with both precision and strategic insight.

Ketia plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the office. She manages a broad range of administrative responsibilities, coordinates internal and external communications, and supports both staff and leadership to maintain an organized, productive workplace. Serving as a central point of coordination, she combines legal knowledge with administrative expertise, operational oversight, and strong interpersonal skills. Her versatility, professionalism, and attention to detail contribute to a collaborative, well-run, and highly effective professional environment.

Education

Ramapo College of NJ, Center for Legal Studies

Paralegal Certificate, 2015

Contact

Email: ksolis@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9007

John A. Stone

Partner

Email: jstone@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9009
Cell: (973) 347-2126

John A. Stone

Partner

Biography

John Stone a Partner at DeCotiis Doyle. He is a member of the Litigation and Business Practice Groups.

John’s practice focuses on complex business matters, including trade secret and intellectual property litigation, unfair competition and tortious interference claims, construction, redevelopment and land use disputes, and intra-company litigation. Mr. Stone has also litigated as Constitutional and Section 1983 claims on behalf of government entities. Mr. Stone also litigates claims for injunctive and other equitable remedies, including in New Jersey’s Chancery Division, and New York’s Supreme Courts’ Commercial Divisions. He has tried lender liability, tortious interference, fraudulent conveyance, oppressed shareholder cases and actions in lieu of prerogative writ.

His cases include:

“Put-back” litigation based on fraud, breach of contract and warranty, and failure-to-cure claims arising from multi-million-dollar sales of mortgage “pools,” pursuant to a Master Purchase and Sale Agreement which governed a Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit; and defending a securities fraud suit brought by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities.
Complex real estate development, and Section 1983 and prerogative writ litigation regarding the development of industrial property into a large mixed and multi-unit residential and commercial building.
Land use and prerogative writ litigation, regarding the water supply for a multi-track residential development, and expansion of a large suburban mall.
Construction delay, negligent design, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and wrongful or exaggerated lien claims concerning highway bridge repairs, a sewage treatment plant, and commercial office and public school buildings.
A founder of a pharmaceutical corporation’s claims against the management that took over that company after it went public, regarding control, management, and proprietary rights.
A suit between parties to a pharmaceutical joint venture regarding trade secrets and profits.
Defending pharmaceutical anti-trust claims and analyzing pharmaceutical supply contracts.
A dispute between the estates of two deceased partners and the remaining partner in a real estate development company regarding management, control and rights to properties and profits.
“Corporate divorces” between principals of closely held pharmaceutical distributorships and motorcycle dealerships.
Trade secret, copyright and other IP litigation, including applications for injunctive relief between generic drug manufacturers, sellers and importers of clothing, and creators and designers of an “app.”
Claims regarding an exclusive insurable interest in, fire insurance proceeds from, and replacement value of a multi-unit apartment building; and suits concerning insurance coverage for a trucking fleet damaged by Hurricane Sandy, advertising injury, and franchisor liability.
Creditor’s multimillion dollar claims in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
An unconventional and successful undue influence claim based on an enabler-beneficiary’s control over alcoholic-decedent and forensic psychiatric analysis, despite decedent’s lucidity when naming his beneficiary.
Defending claims against a trustee overseeing multi-million dollar testamentary trusts.

Education

University of Richmond, Virginia School of Law

J.D. – 1985

Cambridge University, Cambridge, England

Studying International Law

Franklin & Marshall College

B.A. – 1982

Classes, Seminars & Public Speaking

Lecturer, Trade Secret IP Protection & Management, European Cross-Industry Summit, Brussels, Belgium (December 2022)
Lecturer, Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, in webinars presented by The Knowledge Group (2015-present)
Lecturer, Trade Secret Law, in webinar sponsored by the World Intellectual Property Review and the Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review (2020 and 2021)
Lecturer, IPR Gorilla, Virtual IP Conference (2021)
Lecturer, Trade Secret Law, International Intellectual Property Law Association, Virtual Summit (2020)
Moderator and Lecturer, Trade Secret Law, New Jersey Bar Association Conventions (2015 and 2017)
Lecturer, The law of trade secrets, trade dress, and theft-of-ideas, NJ CLE (2012)
Lecturer, Construction Law, in seminars presented by National Business Institute Seminars on Construction Law (2017 and 2018)

Professional Associations and Positions

Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section’s Trade Secret Subcommittee
Co-editor of the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section’s IP Litigation Newsletter
New Jersey State Bar Association

Bar Admission

New Jersey, 1985
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1985
U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2005
New York, 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1987
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1987

Practice Areas

Complex Business Matters
Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Disputes
Intellectual Property

Contact

Email: jstone@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9009
Cell: (973) 347-2126

AnnaMaria Squiccimarri

Associate

Email: asquiccimarri@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9016

AnnaMaria Squiccimarri

Associate

Biography

AnnaMaria Squiccimarri is an Associate at Decotiis Doyle LLP. She is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Redevelopment & Land Use and Litigation Groups.

AnnaMaria has extensive experience in redevelopment and related litigation, including negotiating and drafting redevelopment agreements and addressing redevelopment needs, and representing municipalities in disputes arising from redevelopment projects. Anna currently serves as Redevelopment Counsel in the City of Newark, Newton, Lodi, and Linden. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, AnnaMaria served as an intern in 2019 while she was attending law school. She gained experience working on a wide range of labor and employment matters. In 2020 and 2021, AnnaMaria also did an externship with Rockland County District Attorney’s Office and Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, respectively, where she had the opportunity to participate in the daily preparation, representation and prosecution of criminal cases under the supervision of Assistant District Attorneys.

Education

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Pace University, White Plains, New York

J.D., 2021
Honors: cum laude

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut

B.S. in Political Science, 2017
Minor: Human Rights and Social Justice

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
New York

Contact

Email: asquiccimarri@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9016

Guenther Waldow, Jr.

Partner

Email: gwaldow@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9012

Guenther Waldow, Jr.

Partner

Biography

Guenther Waldow, Jr., is a partner at DeCotiis Doyle. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Redevelopment and Land Use Practice Group.

Mr. Waldow is a seasoned redevelopment attorney with more than 18 years of experience guiding municipalities through complex, high-impact development initiatives. His practice is dedicated to helping public entities strategically utilize New Jersey’s redevelopment laws to drive economic growth, revitalize communities, and deliver long-term public benefits.

He has deep experience at every stage of the redevelopment process — from conducting and advising on redevelopment area designations, to drafting and negotiating comprehensive redevelopment agreements, to structuring and negotiating financial agreements and long-term tax exemption (PILOT) arrangements. Mr. Waldow is highly skilled in crafting and negotiating redevelopment and PILOT agreements that balance municipal objectives with market realities, ensuring projects are both legally sound and financially viable. His work frequently involves sophisticated public-private partnerships, incentive structuring, and the coordination of multiple stakeholders in complex, time-sensitive transactions.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Waldow served for fifteen years as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Newark, one of New Jersey’s most active and transformative redevelopment environments. There, he was deeply involved in commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and multi-family redevelopment projects, including large-scale affordable housing initiatives. Acting as primary counsel to the City’s Department of Economic and Housing Development, he advised on headline redevelopment projects, negotiated complex agreements, and helped implement policy-driven development strategies that reshaped the City’s economic landscape.

Education

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

J.D. - 1999
Honors: Cali Excellence for the Future Award

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey

B.A. - 1994
Major: Political Science
Minor: English

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
United States District Court of New Jersey

Practice Areas

Redevelopment
Long Term Tax Exemption
Public Entity Law and General Government Services
Real Estate Transactions and Leasing
Government Procurement and Contract Services
Municipal Creditor’s Rights
Affordable Housing
Eminent Domain/Condemnation

Contact

Email: gwaldow@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 582-9012

Aaron Wilson

Of Counsel

Email: awilson@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 513-6566

Aaron Wilson

Of Counsel

Biography

Aaron Wilson is Of Counsel at DeCotiis Doyle. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate/Redevelopment and Land Use Law and Litigation Practice Group.

Mr. Wilson has over fifteen years of experience with the New Jersey property tax bar, having successfully represented public and private sector clients before state courts and agencies in New Jersey including all New Jersey County Boards of Taxation, the New Jersey Tax Court, the New Jersey Superior Court – Law, Chancery, and Appellate Divisions. His practice encompasses all elements of property taxation, exemption, and valuation issues.

Mr. Wilson holds professional licenses for Property Appraisal as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, and Tax Assessing as a Certified Tax Assessor. Mr. Wilson has written reports for public and private clients on properties ranging in valuation from $100,000.00 to over $100,000,000.00 and currently practices as a Tax Assessor in the Township of Morris as well as the Borough of High Bridge. Mr. Wilson was also the Tax Assessor for the City of Newark from 2018-2023 where he was responsible for saving or creating approximately $75,000,000.00 per year for the City through numerous initiatives. Mr. Wilson has successfully negotiated thousands of dockets to settlement involving billions of dollars in valuation for both private and public clients.

He has extensive experience from successful practice on all sides of property tax disputes. He is also one of very few, if not the only, holder of all three New Jersey State licenses relevant to property taxation. He is responsible for providing legal representation to the City of Newark on tax appeal matters.

Education

St. Thomas University – Miami College of Law School

J.D. – 2011

Fairleigh Dickinson University – Florham Campus, Madison, New Jersey

B.A. – 2008
Major: History

Bar Admissions

New Jersey

Practice Areas

Real Estate Taxation
Affordable Housing
Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Long Term Tax Exemption

Contact

Email: awilson@decotiisdoyle.com
Office: (973) 582-9002
Direct Dial: (973) 513-6566

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