Atty. Deirdre T. Cooney

Atty. Deirdre T. Cooney

Deirdre T. Cooney practices primarily management-side employment and labor litigation, as well as commercial litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Deirdre T. Cooney at a glance

Deirdre T. Cooney is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Deirdre T. Cooney practices primarily management-side employment and labor litigation, as well as commercial litigation
  • Deirdre served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Lisa A Firko, J.A.D, and as a pro bono law clerk for the Hon. Brian R. Martinotti, U.S.D.J. of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey prior to joining the firm
  • Deirdre earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in Biology and Neuroscience from King’s College in 2016

Practice Areas Explained

Deirdre T. Cooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deirdre T. Cooney 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.

Deirdre T. Cooney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Deirdre T. Cooney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Deirdre T. Cooney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Newark 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 Deirdre T. Cooney

Where is Deirdre T. Cooney's law office located?
Deirdre T. Cooney's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deirdre T. Cooney handle?
Deirdre T. Cooney focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Deirdre T. Cooney go to law school?
Deirdre T. Cooney earned their education at (J.D., 2020).
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What awards or recognition has Deirdre T. Cooney received?
Deirdre T. Cooney's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 2020

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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