About Armen
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.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- 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)
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction
- Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
- Practice Area: Construction Law
- Special Focus: Architects and Engineers
- Special Focus: Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
- Special Focus: Commercial Litigation
- Special Focus: Complex Litigation
- Special Focus: Construction
- Special Focus: Construction Disputes
- Special Focus: Contract Disputes
- Special Focus: Fidelity
- Special Focus: Fiduciary Duties
- Special Focus: Government Contracts
- Special Focus: Insurance Coverage
- Special Focus: Professional Malpractice
- Special Focus: Surety
- Recipient, American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Section’s Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, Martin J. Andrew Award (2018)
- Recipient, NJBIZ, Icon Honors Award (2021)
- Included in Chambers USA, New Jersey Construction (2020-2024)
- Fidelity Law Association, Founders Award
- American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Fellow