Lisa Lombardo

Lisa Lombardo is a highly accomplished attorney with extensive experience in business and commercial litigation. She has successfully represented clients in complex legal disputes before state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Lisa focuses on construction litigation, handling cases involving contract disputes, construction defects, insurance claims, and multi-party construction matters. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, giving her a well-rounded perspective in legal advocacy.

Lisa earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from Montclair State University, where she was part of the University Honors Program. She later obtained her J.D., summa cum laude, from Rutgers School of Law – Newark. During law school, she was a Teaching Associate in Legal Research and Writing and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif for academic excellence.

Lisa has built a strong reputation for her expertise in construction and business litigation. She has advised major corporate clients, top universities, retailers, and professionals in the construction and design industry. She played a key role as co-lead counsel in a three-year arbitration, securing a multimillion-dollar award for a university facing significant design and construction defects.

Lisa Lombardo’s legal practice includes handling restrictive covenants, contract negotiations, surety claims, construction liens, and condominium liability matters. She also assists clients in drafting and negotiating construction and design contracts for large-scale projects, including healthcare facilities, academic centers, and office buildings.

Lisa is an active member of several professional organizations, including the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Construction Section and the Essex County Bar Association. She serves on the American Arbitration Association Panel of Construction Arbitrators and the New Jersey Superior Court Roster of Mediators.

Recognized for her legal excellence, Lisa Lombardo has been included in Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Construction Law. She also shares her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University, contributing to legal education and mentorship. Through her expertise in litigation, arbitration, and contract law, Lisa continues to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gibbons P.C.
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Essex County Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Character for Part II
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Roster of Mediators
• Member, AAA Panel of Construction Arbitrators

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Rutgers School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Montclair State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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