Cole Schotz, Leading Mid-Atlantic Law Firm: Nicole A. Gerritsen

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2008, Dean Scholar
Northeastern University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2005

Bar & Court Admissions

New Jersey, 2008
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 2008
New York, 2009

TEL: 201-525-6208
FAX: 201-678-6208
ngerritsen@coleschotz.com
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Legal Secretary: Evelyn Cruz
TEL: 201-489-3000 ext. 5102
ecruz@coleschotz.com

Nicole A. Gerritsen is an associate in the Litigation and Employment Law Departments. Ms. Gerritsen has experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in both federal and state matters related to breach of contract, negligence, fraud, and probate matters, among others. Ms. Gerritsen has represented large and small businesses, and their owners, in shareholder disputes as well as matters regarding fiduciary duties and personal guaranties. In addition, Ms. Gerritsen has successfully counseled clients in myriad industries, including the real estate, financial services, food distributor, medical, and automobile industries. Ms. Gerritsen also has experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Ms. Gerritsen also represents employers and employees in a variety of employment-based matters, including disputes relating to discrimination and harassment allegations, breaches of restrictive covenants and employment agreements, as well as wrongful termination claims.

During law school, Ms. Gerritsen served as a judicial intern to the Honorable William J. Martini, United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Ms. Gerritsen was also a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board, where she received advocacy and writing honors in multiple national competitions.

A former summer associate, Ms. Gerritsen joined Cole Schotz in 2008 upon graduation from Seton Hall University School of Law, where she was a Dean Scholar.