Atty. Steven Backfisch
Steven Backfisch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven, who practices law in New Providence, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2020.
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Steven Backfisch is a employment and litigation attorney based in New Providence, New Jersey, practicing at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper PC. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in New Providence, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven Backfisch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Steven, who practices law in New Providence, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Backfisch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Steven Backfisch is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven Backfisch is one of 409,070 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 New Providence 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 venue, 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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