Business Litigation & Commercial Disputes Attorney (Of Counsel)
Jeffrey I. Wasserman is Of Counsel at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., where he focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, business disputes, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. With more than 25 years of experience, Jeff represents clients ranging from individuals and closely held businesses to Global 100 companies, providing strategic, business-oriented counsel in high-stakes litigation and transactional disputes.
Practice Focus
Jeff regularly handles:
- Complex commercial litigation
- Business contract disputes
- Corporate governance and shareholder litigation
- Employment and restrictive covenant disputes
- Trade secret and unfair competition litigation
- Fraud and business tort claims
- Bankruptcy-related litigation
- White collar and regulatory matters
His practice includes counseling clients on risk management and dispute avoidance while representing them in sophisticated litigation involving business transactions, corporate operations, and commercial relationships.
Experience
Jeff began his legal career in the litigation department of an AmLaw 100 law firm before becoming a litigation partner at several prominent AmLaw 100 firms. In 2016, he founded his own law firm, where he continued representing businesses and executives in complex commercial matters before joining Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. as Of Counsel.
Throughout his career, Jeff has represented multinational food and beverage companies, investment banks, private equity funds, diversified real estate companies, and other businesses in sophisticated commercial disputes. His experience spans a broad range of business contracts, including shareholder and operating agreements, settlement agreements, employment agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, vendor and supply agreements, financing documents, and real estate transaction agreements.
Jeff has litigated a wide variety of business disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, shareholder disputes, alter ego claims, business torts, post-acquisition disputes, fraud claims, manufacturing and vendor disputes, trademark and unfair competition matters, trade secret litigation, bankruptcy claims, and disputes involving international parties and transactions.
He has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts as well as in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Jeff is recognized for his creative, practical, and business-focused approach to resolving complex legal disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Recognition and Awards
Jeff has been recognized for his work in commercial litigation by respected legal ranking organizations, including:
- Recognized by Super Lawyers®*
- Recognized by Lawdragon
Education and Admissions
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law
- B.A., Lafayette College, with honors
Jeff is admitted to practice law in:
- New Jersey
- New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York
Approach and Client Service
Jeff approaches every matter with a practical understanding of his clients’ business objectives. He works closely with companies, executives, and entrepreneurs to minimize litigation risk while developing efficient strategies to resolve disputes. His combination of large-firm experience, business judgment, and trial advocacy enables him to deliver practical solutions that protect his clients’ legal and commercial interests.
*Please note that no aspect of advertisements or any other accolade listed have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Learn more about the standard methodology for each award listed.
