Armen Shahinian

Armen Shahinian: Fiduciary Litigation Attorney in Newark, NJ

Armen Shahinian is a distinguished fiduciary litigation attorney with over four decades of experience. With his deep expertise and unwavering commitment to client service, he leads the firm’s nationally recognized Fidelity and Surety Group, one of the largest such groups in the country.

Practice Areas

• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Banking and Finance
• Litigation - Bankruptcy
• Litigation - Construction
• Litigation - Real Estate

Education & Credentials

New York University School of Law: Graduated in 1976, where he served as the associate editor of the Annual Survey of American Law.
Brown University: Attended from 1972 to 1974.

Firms

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC: Joined in 1977, where he has dedicated his career to serving clients with a wide array of complex legal matters. Today, Armen leads the nationally recognized Fidelity and Surety Group within this firm.

Affiliations

New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee: Served as member and chairman from 1989 to 1993.
ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Fidelity & Surety Law Committee: Member since its inception, served as Chair from 2000 to 2001.
ABA Litigation and Public Contract Law Sections.
Editor-in-Chief of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s quarterly publication The Brief and a member of its Continuing Legal Education Board.

Languages

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Awards & Recognitions

Literature Awards: - Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Newark (2024) - Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Newark (2017) - Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Newark (2012) - Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Newark (2011)

Awards & Honors: - The 2018 Martin J. Andrew Award for recognition from the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Section’s Fidelity and Surety Law Committee.

Professional Philosophy

Armen Shahinian is dedicated to providing unparalleled representation in fiduciary litigation. His comprehensive approach, deep legal expertise, and commitment to client care have made him a respected figure within the legal community. He firmly believes that every case demands attention to detail and innovative strategies tailored to each unique scenario.

Armen places great importance on maintaining strong client relationships. Whether it involves resolving complex fiduciary disputes or negotiating advantageous resolutions, his goal is always to ensure his clients’ peace of mind and financial stability. He values the opportunity to contribute positively to his community through his professional endeavors.