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Michael Jay Conlan
About Michael
Biography
I am Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, and I have received the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating of "AV." I have extensive experience litigating cases in NJ and PA federal and state courts, representing individuals, companies, and governmental agencies involving: employment disputes, breach of contract, consumer fraud, negligence, landlord/tenant, will disputes, guardianships, partner/shareholder disputes, and non-compete agreements.
For kicks, I compete in long distance (1 mile plus) open water swimming races. I also enjoy walking my dogs on the beach at the Jersey shore.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
45%
12 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
12 years
Litigation
20%
12 years
Appeals
5%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Backes & Hill LLP
3131 Princeton Pike, Bldg. 5, Suite 114, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Employment & Labor
Excellent Lawyer
I met with Mike about an employment dispute. He took time to read through my case and gave excellent advice and help me draft a response letter for no additional cost. He in a great lawyer and a nice guy to boot.
Posted by Barbara | August 11, 2014 | Probate
Not only a knowledgeable, experienced attorney, but also a compassionate, empathetic individual
Mike was extremely knowledgeable and experienced in handling my estate litigation matter. I was very impressed with his responsiveness and how he always kept me informed, something that was very important to me. He is not only an experienced, knowledgeable attorney, but also a compassionate empathe...
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"I have worked with and known Michael Conlan for 15 years. He is a committed and zealous advocate for his clients and an excellent trial attorney. I endorse him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Registered Closing Professional, Secure Settlements, Inc.
2014
Member of District VII Fee Arbitration Committee, New Jersey Supreme Court
2013
Litigation Department of the Year - First Finalist, New Jersey Law Journal
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Backes & Hill, LLP
2007 - 2014
Partner, Blank Rome LLP
1998 - 2007
Assistant Prosecutor, Municipality of Princeton Borough/Township
1998 - 2007
Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
1995 - 1998
Attorney, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
1993 - 1995
Attorney, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, PA, Woodbridge, NJ
Associations
2017 - Present
Young Audiences - New Jersey and PennsylvaniaBoard Member
2015 - Present
Mercer County American Inn of CourtMember
2014 - Present
Supreme Court of New Jersey - Fee Arbitration CommitteeMember
1993 - Present
New Jersey State CourtsAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
Pennsylvania State CourtsAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
US Dist. Ct. - District of NJAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
US Dist. Ct. - EDPaAdmitted to Practice
Mercer County Bar Association
Member
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted to Practice
US Supreme Court
Admitted to Practice
1998 - 2017
United Way of Greater Mercer CountyBoard Chair, Corporate Counsel, Trustee
Sample of Legal Cases
In the Matter of Lester Moriggia
The case against the estate was dismissed after discovery.
Seidman v. United National Bancorp.
All five claims were rejected on a motion to dismiss; affirmed on appeal
Lahiri v. Arts Materials Service Inc.
Prevailed on counterclaim for fraud and defeated plaintiff's breach of employment agreement claims after 5 day trial in federal court
Suto v. ADESA New Jersey, Inc.
All claims dismissed on summary judgment
Herczeg v. New Jersey Water Supply Authority, et al.
All claims against the NJSWA were dismissed on Summary Judgment
Greg Noren v. Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.
Obtained dismissal of all of plaintiff's claims after 22 day trial
Avatar Business Connections v. Uni-Marts, LLC
Plaintiff's claims were dismissed on summary judgment
Education
1993
Rutgers University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Rutgers College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
How to Get Your Social Media, Email, and Text Evidence Admitted
Social Media - Preservation, Spoliation, and Authentication ObstaclesSuicOPEthics
2016
How To Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted
Legal Ethics and ESI
2009
Blank Rome Employment Law Seminar
Attorney Ethics
2008
NY & NJ CLE Seminar
Ethical Issues for Inside Counsel
2007
Annual Meeting - NJACCA
Attorney Ethics
Publications
2008
Mercer Business Magazine
Ask a Busy Person
2002
New Jersey Lawyer Magazine
Post-Judgment Collections
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers