Overview
Tristan Sommerman focuses his practice on employment, professional liability, maritime, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Sommerman defends employers in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. He also advises employers on workplace investigations, compliance issues, employment agreements, employee handbooks, and workplace policies.
His professional liability practice includes malpractice and ethics matters involving attorneys, accountants, insurance producers, real estate professionals, and architects. He also handles complex commercial litigation on behalf of businesses, shareholders, and public entities.
In addition, Mr. Sommerman handles maritime and admiralty litigation, maritime-related workers’ compensation matters, and inland transportation matters.
Prior to joining Kaufman Dolowich, Mr. Sommerman gained experience handling general liability matters at a regional law firm. He also served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Glenn C. Slavin, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part.
Admissions
- New Jersey
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law – J.D.
- University of Toronto – B.A.
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