Atty. Colleen M. Ready

Atty. Colleen M. Ready

Colleen Ready handles complex litigation with an emphasis on Employment Practices Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, and Insurance Coverage. Colleen has extensive trial experience defending premises owners, employers, professionals, product manufacturers and contractors.

Mount Laurel Mount Laurel 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Colleen M. Ready at a glance

Colleen M. Ready is a Partner based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, product liability, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1984) and United States District Court, District of New Jersey (1984). Educated at Seton Hall University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Boston College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Camden County Bar Association •New Jersey Defense Association •Harmonie Group. Serands clients in Mount Laurel, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Colleen Ready handles complex litigation with an emphasis on Employment Practices Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, and Insurance Coverage
  • Colleen has extensive trial experience defending premises owners, employers, professionals, product manufacturers and contractors
  • Colleen Ready has represented the interests of many governmental agencies, public authorities, counties, municipalities, and Boards of Education throughout the State of New Jersey
  • She has also authored and defended coverage opinions as well as litigated business and insurance contracts
  • Colleen provides training and counseling to employers and their employees on recognizing and preventing all forms of discrimination including sexual harassment
  • She regularly lectures on a variety of topics including the NJ Dram Shop Act, Indemnification and Additional Insured Issues and Litigation and Discovery Strategies
  • Honors •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Client Testimonials “I really appreciated her advocacy and practical advice in helping us get this resolved.” “WOW
  • I’m highly impressed
  • That’s outstanding.” “She is extremely professional and knowledgeable.” “Your preparation and diligent work product was instrumental in securing a dismissal.”

Practice Areas Explained

Colleen M. Ready's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen M. Ready handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Colleen M. Ready is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Construction Law

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Product Liability

Colleen M. Ready is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Colleen M. Ready is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New Jersey →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Laurel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Colleen M. Ready

Where is Colleen M. Ready's law office located?
Colleen M. Ready's law practice is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The firm is Margolis Edelstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colleen M. Ready handle?
Colleen M. Ready focuses on employment, construction, product liability, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Colleen M. Ready practiced law?
Colleen M. Ready has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Colleen M. Ready go to law school?
Colleen M. Ready earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Colleen M. Ready for a consultation?
You can contact Colleen M. Ready directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Colleen M. Ready received?
Colleen M. Ready's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Boston College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1984
United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1984

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