Michael K. Furey

Michael "Mike" Furey has a diverse practice, representing clients in commercial litigation and employment matters in federal and state courts. He has extensive appellate experience, having argued on many occasions before the New Jersey Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Mike's commercial litigation practice is expansive and includes disputes relating to business disputes, healthcare, partnerships, trade secrets and restrictive covenants. He regularly performs employment-related trial work and counseling for clients on discrimination, whistleblower and contract claims and issues. His practice, while primarily New Jersey-focused, has also taken him to other states to argue and try cases and counsel clients.

Additionally, Mike has represented attorneys and law firms in various types of disputes, including malpractice claims and claims relating to the withdrawal of an attorney from a firm. He also advises attorneys on ethics and professional responsibility issues, as well as attorney/client privilege issues.

Mike has compiled an impressive record with his own legal achievements and does extensive bar-related and community work.

Currently, he serves on the Lawyers Advisory Committee for the New Jersey Federal District Court. In addition, he was selected to serve on a Supreme Court committee to review proposed changes to the Rules on Professional Conduct. He is on the Board of Legal Services of New Jersey. For 15 years, he served on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Oversight Committee, where he was the Chair. Mike has also served as President and Chair of the New Jersey Ballet and on the Board of the New Jersey State Bar Association.