Sills Cummis & Gross announced the addition of eight attorneys, who bring diverse experience to the firm and its clients.
Ivette P. Alvarado ǀ Member ǀ Real Estate ǀ Newark
Ivette P. Alvarado focuses her practice on multiple disciplines within every commercial real estate asset class, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, finance, condominium, redevelopment and tax incentives. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. She received her J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Newark and her B.A. from Rutgers College.
Tyler J. Kandel ǀ Member ǀ Litigation ǀ Newark
Tyler J. Kandel’s complex commercial litigation practice includes representation of financial institutions, public and private corporations and other commercial clients in litigation involving a wide array of issues in both federal and state courts in New Jersey and New York. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. He received his J.D., cum laude, from New York Law School and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton.
S. Jason Teele ǀ Member ǀ Creditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy Reorganization ǀ Newark
S. Jason Teele brings a wealth of experience in corporate restructuring, commercial litigation and transactional matters involving distressed businesses. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law, his M.P.A. from Seton Hall University and his B.A. from Rutgers University.
Matthew B. Abrams ǀ Of Counsel ǀ Tax, Trusts and Estates ǀ Newark
Matthew B. Abrams focuses his practice on trusts and estates matters, including estate planning, probate, administration and Surrogate’s Court litigation. He assists individuals and families at every stage of life and planning. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and the District of Columbia. He received his J.D. from New York Law School and his B.A. from Columbia University.
Martin C. Fojas ǀ Of Counsel ǀ Restrictive Covenant, Trade Secret & Unfair Competition ǀ Newark
Martin C. Fojas concentrates his practice on restrictive covenant, privacy and trade secret counseling and litigation, as well as employment and wage and hour counseling and litigation. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School and his B.A. from Cornell University.
Clifford D. Dawkins, Jr. ǀ Associate ǀ Employment and Labor ǀ Newark
Clifford D. Dawkins, Jr. focuses his practice on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. He received his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law – Newark, his M.P.P. from Rutgers University and his B.S. from Cornell University.
Lauren C. Watson ǀ Associate ǀ Litigation Department ǀ New York
Lauren C. Watson has a diverse civil litigation practice, with a concentration in complex commercial litigation in the federal and state courts of New York and New Jersey. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School and her B.S., cum laude, from Davidson College.
William L. Wilkins ǀ Associate ǀ Corporate ǀ Newark
William L. Wilkins represents public and private companies with a wide array of transactional matters, including business formation and structuring, M&A, joint ventures, and debt and equity financings. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University School of Law with his J.D., LL.M. in Taxation and LL.M. in Trial Advocacy. He received his B.A. from Rutgers University.